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Kat P.

Graduating Senior With Transportation And Great References

Reading, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a graduating senior at UMass Amherst with a major in Biology. I have extensive experience as both a full-time nanny and after-school program supervisor. I have experience with kids ranging from 3-months-old to 15 years old. I have a reliable car and a clean driving record. I can provide references if needed.
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Desiree H.

Babysitter/Nanny

Reading, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
I am a 35-year-old nanny with 15+ years experience working with children of all ages, from newborn to preteen. I am currently babysitting M&W but that will be coming to an end at the end of June. Looking to fill the time with before and after school care. Some of the responsibilities I have with the children are doing laundry,...
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Annie R.

Teacher, Coach, Nanny!!

Reading, MA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I am a Physical Education teacher and lacrosse coach in Lexington MA. I have a strong background in working with children, building meaningful connections, and creating a safe and enriching environment. I understand the importance of...
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Christina M.

Reading, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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Hi there! I'm Christina. I am 28 and I live in Reading. I have over 10 years of experience working with children between daycares and babysitting. I spent most of my time in the preschool classes but I love all ages- big or small! I enjoy helping with any household tasks that need to be completed. Laundry, cooking, cleaning,...
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Sarah W.

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...

Lynelle A. says "Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and...

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Natasha H.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...

Care Member says "Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

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Diane P.

Part Time Sitter

Winchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Diane. I am CPR certified. I have babysat for several Winchester families on a long term basis. I am available for morning, after school pickup and afternoon/evening care. I am very engaging and truly enjoy spending time with children and teenagers. Please contact me with any questions. I have references...

Laura R. says "We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with them. My...

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Deborah K.

Experienced Nanny, Educator And Babysitter

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Kayla J.

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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Sophie J.

Last Minute Sitter

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi families, I'm a licensed Occupational Therapist who also holds a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 10 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school teacher, and skills trainer (ABA...

Care Member says "Amazing babysitter. My children loved her! "

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Melissa P.

Part-Time Nanny

North Reading, MA

3.7(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm a School Counselor at a local high school, and I'm seeking a part-time, after-school nanny position during the school year, with summer availability if needed. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Salem State University in 2017 and started my career as a preschool teacher and ABA...

Care Member says "Melissa is a fantastic babysitter! She is very trustworthy, comfortable driving with kids, loving and fun but also keeps the kids in line with our...

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Evan C.

After School Care / Pet-sitting

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston. Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...

Yan Z. says "Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in...

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Meghan M.

Nanny

North Andover, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a graduate of Bentley University in 2021 and have since begun a career in education! I work now as a Special Education teacher in Lawrence, MA. I am also pursuing my Masters of Early Childhood Education at Salem State with my special education license. I have been a tutor, nanny, coach, and mentor over the years and...

Mikayla H. says "Meghan was amazing with my two kids (5 and 1 & 1/2) within minutes my kids loved Meghan, and they were so excited every week when she showed up! I felt...

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Rachel Y.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Donna J.

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
I have been a stay at home mother for approximately 13 years. During those years I have cared for several families. I have provided after school care, before school and summer care. I have been a volunteer in the school system of my town, was a religion teacher for several years and also a Scout leader. I have a B. S. in...

Paula R. says "Donna helps pick up our kids after school, and drive them to our house. She is very reliable, safe and conscientious. We look forward to keep using her."

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Sarah M.

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Lauren P.

Part Time Babysitter

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$55/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...

Arianna N. says "Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very...

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Katie S.

Literacy Tutor

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children. I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...

Andrea P. says "Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we...

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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
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2025

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

After School Child Care in Reading, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Sarah W.

Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn...

- Lynelle A.

Natasha H.

Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!

- Care member

Diane P.

We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with...

- Laura R.

FAQs for after school child care in Reading, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Reading, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of July 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 4 after school child care providers in Reading, 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 Reading, 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 Reading, 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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