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Annge C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Burlingame, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I was Director of Childcare for a local athletic club for 8 years, the age range of children was 3 months to 12 years. Since 2003 I have worked with autistic children as a Respite Provider through an agency in Palo Alto. I provide transportation, fix meals, help with homework and do lite housekeeping tasks. I am a certified Yoga...
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Jona B.

Sunnyvale, CA

4.9(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Jona, I am a mother of three children, 24-year-old girl, 22 and 14-year-old boys. I have more than 15 years of experience working with newborns, infants, toddlers and teens. I can provide exceptional service and make sure your little one can get all the attention, keeping them safe, nourished and well...

Elena M. says "Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were working, and now he...

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Hui Z.

Mandarin Teacher Or Tutor/Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a preschool teacher with 7 years' experience and hold Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I have worked with children from newborns to school-age. Children are my biggest passion. I have at least 17 years' experience working with them. I believe children learn from playing, which provides opportunities for children to...

Xin Y. says "We hired Linda to take care of our 2 years old daughter. She was punctual and reliable. She is very experienced in child caring and playing with little one....

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Alejandra J.

Experienced Babysitter

Fremont, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Highlights -Legendary Customer Service. -Bilingual : English and Spanish -Special training for autistic children and for children with anger management challenges. -Able to problem solve and speak with people in a calm and patient manner, work well with others and alone. Professional Experience Nanny, Mountain View, Palo Alto...

Care Member says "Ale is an amazing nanny. She is incredibly loving, warm, playful, and creative. She is incredibly trustworthy. She took care of my son when he was 2.5...

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Andrea G.

San Leandro, CA

4.9(1)
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$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Travel
Hello. My name is Andrea. I am 34 years old. I have been working with children for about 10 years now. I have previously worked at a Montessori location before I started doing nanny jobs. I take my job very serious as I am very passionate about working with children. I have experience with all ages. I know how important it is to...

Care Member says "My 4 year old absolutely loves Andrea, he's always asking if it is a babysitter night!😆 She brings her 10yo with her at times, which is a huge bonus...

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Isra A.

Love Kids And Get Along With Them Super Quick

Fremont, CA

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I've been a Registered Behavior Therapist for children with autism for 4 years now and absolutely love working with children! I am taking a break from working at centers now and would love to have a more in-home babysitting job! I just graduated college and have a Bachelors in Neuroscience. While working at centers, I have...

Billy C. says "Isra has been incredible with our young son. She is reliable, kind and playful. I would hire her again with confidence!"

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Geraldine C.

After School Care

Newark, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Thanks to my mother's day care center, I have experienced over four years of taking care of children from 4 months to 12 years old. I know how to treat them well with care. I love children and they seem to love me back. I know how to entertain them. When taking care of children, I take full responsibility. I also have patience...

Roosevelt And Lashaye S. says "I have had nothing but a great experience with her. I am really cautious about who I leave my children with and they totally loved her."

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Leitzel M.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello my name is Leitzel. I'm 31 years old and Live in San Francisco, Mission district. I've been a nanny for 10 years and I love being one. As a nanny I provide full care for the child as taking them to the park, museums, and walks. Providing a safe environment for your little one. I do everything that has to deal with your...

Care Member says "If you need a caregiver for your child in the Bay Area, Leitzel is your golden ticket. She has been our toddler's nanny for a little over a year and has...

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Kaela L.

I'm The Fun Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have only ever worked in child care and grew up with a lot of kids in the house. I have a total of 25 nieces and nephews that I have helped take care of regularly while growing up. That has provided me with a lot of first hand experience with kids from new borns to teenagers. I have also spent time as a TA in high school, I...

Care Member says "We started part time with Kaela (because she was booked with another family) and were lucky enough to have her take full time work with our baby Hank...

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Bridget D.

Kind Sitter, Patient And Fun

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I love working with kids! Most of my experience is with children. I have worked with babies, toddlers, and school aged children. I began as a camp counselor for at my K-12, when I was in middle school and worked at their after school program through high school graduation. In college, I was a reading tutor, camp counselor and...

Melissa D. says "Bridget has been working with our family for over two years, starting when our son was just turning one, and we have been so grateful for her care,...

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Miryam A.

Experienced, Lively Caregiver

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over a decade of experience working with children: nanny/babysitter ages 0-14, working as a preschool teacher ages 0-3, tutoring ages 4-16, working as an elementary After-School Program Leader, as well as a middle school Academic Aid for students on the spectrum. I currently work part time at the San Francisco Zoo, in...

Care Member says "Miryam came through for us for a last minute babysitting evening. She was reliable, conscientious, and sent us regular updates. Thanks Miryam!"

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Alyssa G.

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Alyssa, and I'm a native San Francisco. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified, with 15years of babysitting experience and 10 years as a nanny. I've worked with multiple families and have experience managing the unique needs of older children. In addition to supervising homework and after-school routines, I'm...

Care Member says "When we first hired Alyssa, we were very impressed with her answers during the interview process. She is very professional. She came over after her...

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Lucie F.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lucie, I'm a part time student at Merritt College in Oakland for Nursing studies. My hobbies include hiking, reading, singing and playing music. I am a dog lover and currently have 3 dogs (1 GSD, 1 Staffy and 1 chihuahua terrier mix). I have 4 younger siblings and have spent a lot of time caring for them and...

Nicole T. says "Lucie was a great sitter for our daughter. She's reliable, fun and a caring."

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Cesar L.

Nanny

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm an experienced and dedicated childcare provider with a strong passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have over four years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens. I've worked in a variety of settings, including private homes, daycares, and after-school programs. I believe...

Christine D. says "Cesar was the best! We hired him to drive my son to soccer camp, after a glowing reference from his au pair family. He was completely reliable, and my...

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Marline R.

Part-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been in the child care field for the past 12+ years. My experience includes working with infants up until school age. I have worked at schools, family child cares, after-school programs, and have provided overnight care as well. My responsibilities include but are not limited to supervising with homework, changing...

Hashima D. says "When I began looking for childcare, I wanted to find someone with an education background in child development because my daughter was born a preemie and...

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Karen R.

Hayward, CA

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Karen and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in After school programs, elementary schools, daycares, preschools and also as a nanny! My hours can be flexible depending on your schedule. I am CPR/First-Aid Certified, Medical Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Development college...

Dion R. says "Karen is very nice, thoughtful, helpful and caring."

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Yasmin D.

Funny

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi families! My name is Yasmin and I bring over 8 years of experience working with children of all ages. I had the opportunity to be an AuPair, where I cared for three girls aged 15 months, 4, and 6 years old. My experience also includes working as a night time nanny for infants. Currently, I work with a group of second graders...

Care Member says "We choose Yasmin because of her outstanding reviews and experience...and she even exceeded our expectations! Our 15-month-old can take a little while to...

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Carmen S.

Preschool Teacher Looking For Weekday Evening And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 32 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have prior experience working with children as a nanny and as a mother. I currently am a preschool teacher and still accepting part-time sitting jobs. Throughout my career I have acquired experience working with children of all ages. My experience, besides looking after, includes teaching homework, supervising reading,...

Abhishek A. says "Carmen helped us on a number of occasions for date night. Although our son was mostly sleeping during Carmen's stay, but she was always punctual, very...

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Helen C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hey! I have many years of experience working with children and being an extra support to families. I have experience in doing morning drop off, practice drop off, and morning/bedtime routine. I am comfortable working with all ages! I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and funny I like working with kids because...

Alexander C. says "Helen watched our 10 year old son for us for a date night and we will definitely use her again. She was prompt to reply when we had questions or...

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Juana C.

Experienced And Loving Nanny

Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Juana. I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny. I've cared for children from newborn up through 8 years old. I enjoy taking the kids out for walks, playing with them, going to parks and arts and crafts. I also help take kids to after school activities, play dates and appointments. I'm very reliable and have...

Care Member says "Juana was the first nanny we hired with our young baby so we were nervous to have anyone new care for him. But she has been fantastic every step of the...

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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.86/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 San Mateo, CA

After School Child Care in San Mateo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Jona B.

Jona is amazing! I'm so glad we found her. She is loving, caring and punctual . Our 8yo son stayed with Jona for a week while we were...

- Elena M.

Hui Z.

We hired Linda to take care of our 2 years old daughter. She was punctual and reliable. She is very experienced in child caring and playing...

- Xin Y.

Alejandra J.

Ale is an amazing nanny. She is incredibly loving, warm, playful, and creative. She is incredibly trustworthy. She took care of my son when...

- Care member

FAQs for after school child care in San Mateo, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in San Mateo, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $26.86 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 7 after school child care providers in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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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