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Jessica O.

Babysitter

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jessica! I have been working with children for over 7 years now! Currently, I am a 4th grade teacher at a catholic school in South Boston. I am looking for a after school jobs! I am also able to provide tutoring and any help with distance learning that may be needed this coming year! I look forward to hearing...

Sarah C. says "My daughter loves Jessica! She babysat for us over the summer and is sweet, kind, and attentive! Thank you, Jess! "

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Sarah M.

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an experienced and fun caregiver with a background in elementary education and theater education. For the past two years I have worked as an instructional assistant at an elementary school in Newton and substituted grades K-5th, and provided intervention instruction in math. I was also the program manager for the after...

Katie K. says "Sarah was a wonderful employee! She showed up everyday with a smile on her face. She worked with children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade in the...

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Danielle W.

Building Great Connections And Growing!

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As the eldest child in my family, I've been watching children since my younger siblings were born. Now with over 10 years of childcare experience, I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, after school-program leader, youth center staff and camp counselor, connecting with children from various backgrounds and ages. Something I deeply...

Care Member says "Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I had 3 hours...

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Kayla J.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I worked at a program through the YMCA called, Summer Reading Learning Loss Prevention Program. I had the opportunity to work with third graders. My job title was an assistant teacher. My role as an assistant teacher was being responsible for assisting children with their reading and writing skills, and building communication...

Lynne J. says "Kayla is very loving and responsible. "

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Marybeth S.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I am a hard working recent college graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends since I was 14 years old, and throughout college I took small babysitting jobs in addition to working as an Autism Support Specialist and Direct Care...

Ashley F. says "Mary arrived on time and did exactly what we needed! Thank you and will hire again!"

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Deborah K.

Experienced Nanny, Educator And Babysitter

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...

Care Member says "Debbie is terrific. She worked with our baby from around 6 months, to 1 year+. We often joke our baby has seen more of Boston than we have, largely...

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Madla W.

Madla

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and creative! I started working with kids when I was 15 at my local summer camp. I worked 8 hour days with kids aged 4-14. I planned and lead activities for the kids and spent a lots of time resolving conflicts between them and having some laughs! Since then I have also worked at an...

Care Member says "Madla is great! Fun, smart, artistic, worldly, punctual. "

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Rachel Y.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
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Brianna P.

Child Care

Medford, MA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a full-time teacher who is looking for some part-time after school babysitting/nannying position. I have been in childcare for 14 years and teaching for the last five years since I graduated college. I am looking for a family who needs childcare in the afternoon after school. I love outdoor activities, animals, sports,...
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Angelica B.

Single Mom

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have an intense background working with children of ages ranging from 6-months-old to 13 years old. I've worked in camps and after school programs.
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Nia W.

Boston, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and dedicated person who has experience working with kids as a behavior technician, and after school care coordinator. I have earned my Bachelor's degree, I am CPR certified, and have my own transportation. I would love the opportunity to be of assistance to you and your family!
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Catherine T.

Baby Sitter

Brighton, MA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
This past year I was in southern, rural Colorado and served in an elementary school and an after-school program. I mostly worked with K-2 but have some experience with older kids as well. I recently moved back home before going to graduate school in the Fall.
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Christina C.

Danvers, MA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Somerville based! Second grade teacher of six years with additional experience working with students at various grade levels. Past experience babysitting and nannying for a family of two children for several summers. Additional experience tutoring and working with children at after school activities and summer camps.
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Deborah C.

Teacher With Nannying And Tutoring Experience

Charlestown, MA

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$33/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I currently work as a teacher at an elementary after-school program in the Boston area. I'd love to help your children succeed through my caregiving and tutoring services. I believe in positive reinforcement strategies and activity-based engagement. I can also help with pets and household management. I have reliable...
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Courtney B.

After School Sitter!

Allston, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Courtney and I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I am a full time Special Education teacher and I also work with General Education, so I can definitely help with all school work. For the summer, I am teaching summer school during the day and I'm looking to babysit or tutor after that. I'd love to hear...
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Kelley M.

Babysitter With Teaching Experience!

Salem, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am seeking a part-time after school or occasional date night babysitting job. I have been an early childhood Ed (1st & 2nd grade) teacher for the past 8 years. I love kids of all ages and look forward to meeting your child!
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Jessica P.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Salem, MA

from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am an elementary school music teacher looking for a part-time, after school nannying job with an amazing family. I have had extensive experience working with children in both the school and nannying/babysitting setting. I have nannied for multiple families during the summers of the past 7 years...
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Antriese S.

Full Time Nanny

Cambridge, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I been working with kids for 5 years, Whether that's is an after school program, summer camps, or working for playworks being a recess coach during the school year. I love playing games with kids and making them laugh and have fun!
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Kerrin A.

Stoneham, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
My name is Kerrin I am a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in child development. I am currently in a full time internship to get my masters degree in elementary education. I am looking for a nannying position for a few weekdays after school as well as some weekends. I have years of experience...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.38/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

After School Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Jessica O.

My daughter loves Jessica! She babysat for us over the summer and is sweet, kind, and attentive! Thank you, Jess!

- Sarah C.

Sarah M.

Sarah was a wonderful employee! She showed up everyday with a smile on her face. She worked with children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th...

- Katie K.

Danielle W.

Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I...

- Care member

FAQs for after school child care in Melrose, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Melrose, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $19.38 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 8 after school child care providers in Melrose, MA. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Melrose, MA to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Melrose, MA, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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