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April L.

Kid Expert!

San Marcos, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I used to be a part-time nanny for several families and I fill my weekends with babysitting and date night. Each family had two to four kids ranging from the age 0-10. As a nanny/caretaker that meant I picked up the kids from school and transported them to any after school recreational activities, I made meals for them, helped...
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San Marcos, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, I'm Emy and I have been a nanny for 10 years and have worked with ages 6 months to 14 years of age. I have worked with middle school aged children during the school year at an after school program and as a camp councilor during the summer for preschool and elementary aged children for the last 5 years. I have also worked in...

Breeanne A. says "She is trustable and loyal. She takes care of my 10 month old. She is so sweet!"

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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Sydney S. I am a full time student, in my third year of college at California State University, San Marcos as a psychology major. I have been babysitting for the past several years for a couple different families, and I am babysitting or working at the after school program, I tend to follow a routine with the...
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Amy M.'s Photo

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have worked in childcare and education for over 10 years. My credentials are: Bachelor's in Children's Theater, Early Childhood Education Certificate, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, and 30-Day Substitute Teacher Permit. I have worked as a Nanny, Preschool Teacher, After School Teacher, Special Education...
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College Kid Who Misses Working With Kids

San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as loving caring and loyal. I like working with kids because until I stopped working with kids I realized how much I missed being able to be around young minds. I'm looking for a job that lets me in my element. When people ask if you love your job being with kids is the answer I say yes too. I...
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Weekday/ Weekend Babysitter

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Megan! I am passionate about working with kids and helping them to grow and learn. I am currently a fourth grade teacher, but have taught first grade the past few years. I love being outside, staying active, doing arts and crafts, and reading. I am patient, caring, and energetic. I have a CPR and First Aid cert., a...

Heather B. says "Megan is fantastic! She is wonderful with my toddler and our newborn. She is the first person who is not family that we felt comfortable leaving both...

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Experienced Nanny Of 17+ Years

Vista, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working as a nanny for over 17 years. My job duties have included getting children ready for school, assisting with drop off and pick up, laundry and light housework, grocery shopping, doctors visits, and after school care including completing homework, taking them to after school activities, and nighttime routine....

Care Member says "We cannot recommend Jenni highly enough for any of your caregiving needs. Jenni has worked with our family for 8 years, and has exceeded expectations...

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Escondido, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi Families, My name is Arely! Here's a little about me, I've been living in San Diego a little over 2 years now. I'm from Indiana, where I worked as a site coordinator for a before and after school program, grades prek- 6th for 3 years! I've been nanny for the last 2 years ages starting from 3 months and up. I am fluent in...

Care Member says "Arely was a full time nanny watching our son who was 2 and occasionally our daughter who was 5. She was reliable amd great at following the instructions...

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Caring, Bilingual Childcare Provider & Personal Assistant!

Oceanside, CA

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$25/hr
My name is Christopher, and I bring over 6 years of experience as a babysitter, personal assistant, and pet sitter. Before and during college, I had the opportunity to care for and tutor children, including those in Spanish immersion programs. I've supported kids with virtual learning, homework, and after-school activities,...
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Oceanside, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
As a mother of an 18-year-old daughter, I understand how important it is to find someone trustworthy to watch over our precious children when we are not able to. I started as a babysitter caring for children at the age of 13 and became a full- time nanny at the age of 16. I continued to nanny for the next 10 years for various...
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Taina M.'s Photo

Encinitas, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
I started working with kids when I was still in high school in 2016, babysitting for a family with 3 children. I quickly realized how much I loved working with kids. I went on to work as a Summer Camp and After School counselor with the YMCA for 5 years. I currently work with marketing and photography for a children's skincare...
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Carlsbad, CA

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Emma! I am a 22-year-old recent college grad and English teacher for students aged 3-12. I am energetic and passionate about working with kids! I am looking for jobs for the Summer (June - September). I currently work and live in Madrid, Spain and plan on returning for the 2025-26 school year (beginning Oct 1). I am an...
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Nanny/ Tutor

Carlsbad, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Salima. I have been working with kids for sometime now. For about 2 years ( starting 2014) I was a nanny for a family of 2 kids, ages 7 and 12. I would pick them up from school, help with homework, drop off to friends and after school sports, and buy groceries. Since the fall of 2016 until July 2017 I was a nanny for...
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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have known that I want to work with children for as long as I can remember. I am currently a substitute teacher. I got my degree in liberal studies and with a minor in Spanish, and just recently finished my teaching credential program from CSUSM. I also have an associate degree with an emphasis in education. I started nannying...
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Carlsbad, CA

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$66/hr
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a child care professional with 8 years of experience providing high-quality care for children of all ages. I have worked as a private nanny, after-school program instructor, and live-in nanny for two years. I am skilled in organizing educational and fun activities, preparing nutritious meals, and providing a safe and...
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Experienced Paraprofessional Offering In- Home Support Services And After-school Childcare

Oceanside, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alexandra and I am a special education services paraprofessional with 5+ years of experience teaching and caring for children and young adults at the elementary, middle and high school level. I also have experience providing a range of services that enhance educational, social emotional, and daily living skills...
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Audrey D.'s Photo

Vista, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Audrey. I moved to north county San Diego in 2019 and love it! I have several years of experience as a nanny/home manager. Currently working at an elementary school, looking for part time nanny work! I am also a certified birth and postpartum doula and have been for the last year and a half. Before...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Oceanside, CA

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$25/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alexandria and I am 31 years old and have 15 years experience being a nanny/caring for children. I previously taught preschool in an outdoor/nature based program as well as worked as a one-to-one instructor in a socialization and play therapy program for children on the autism spectrum. I have experience...
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Chiemi B.'s Photo

Encinitas, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Chiemi, I'm currently a 19-year-old going into my junior year at The University of San Diego. I am looking for a job in babysitting or after school/camp care! I have been a babysitter for the past 6 years, and my dream job is to be an elementary school teacher! I love playing with the kids outside, going on...
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Katherine R.'s Photo

Nanny

Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I recently moved back to San Diego from Pennsylvania after working as a Director for a non-profit children's center for underprivileged children. While there I coordinated the day to day operations of the facility and directed summer camps and after school programs for elementary age children. I have my bachelors degree in human...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.40/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in San Marcos, CA

After School Child Care in San Marcos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Emerald K.

She is trustable and loyal. She takes care of my 10 month old. She is so sweet!

- Breeanne A.

Megan J.

Megan is fantastic! She is wonderful with my toddler and our newborn. She is the first person who is not family that we felt comfortable...

- Heather B.

Jenni M.

We cannot recommend Jenni highly enough for any of your caregiving needs. Jenni has worked with our family for 8 years, and has exceeded...

- Care member

FAQs for after school child care in San Marcos, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in San Marcos, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $23.40 per hour as of November 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 5 after school child care providers in San Marcos, CA. 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 San Marcos, CA 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 San Marcos, CA, 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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