Find Trusted After School Child Care Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA
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Hi! I'm Athena, a caring, patient, and dependable childcare provider with experience caring for children of different ages.
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember and grew up with five siblings, so caring for kids has always been a big part of my life. I currently work at a daycare and previously worked as an...
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My name is Alanna. I am 27 years old, and a UCSC graduate with a major in biology. I am currently working with Earthlings Adventure Club, an after-school nature camp program for elementary school students. I am looking for extra babysitting work on the side. I currently babysit a handful of the children in the program.
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I'm Ashlyn, but you can call me Ash! I'm a sophomore at ucsc, majoring in Anthropology and minoring in education. I've worked at two different summer camps, as well as an after school program for three years. I have experience with children ranging from kindergarten to eighth grade. I love being in nature, arts and crafts, and...
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Hi, I'm Emily! I am a responsible young adult who has always loved working with kids. I am a recent UCSC graduate in biology looking to work with wildlife in my career. I have worked multiple summers as a camp counselor and held other childcare positions in the past, including tutoring and after school care. I am loving, fun and...
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My name is Claire P., and I am a fourth year student at UCSC studying sociology and Spanish. I have been working with kids of all ages for a very long time. I spent all of my summers in high school working at a summer camp, I gained experience working with kids of all ages, from 5-year-olds to 11-year-olds. Throughout college I...
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My name is Henry, and I have been working with kids my entire life. As the eldest of three boys, I cared for my brothers from a young age. I have spent 12 years as a counselor leading campers aged 8-17, and I have worked with kids as young as 4 in an after-school program. I...
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Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 3 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
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I'm a nurturing, reliable caregiver with over a decade of experience working with children from infancy through early school age. I provided after school care out of my home for 17 yrs. I have a strong background in early childhood education, including one-on-one support for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and...
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Hi there! My name is Alivia and I am 23 years old. I just graduated from University of California Santa Cruz with a masters in Education and Teaching Credential. I was a student teacher in both a 1st and 3rd grade classroom throughout the program. I completed my undergrad at San Francisco State with a bachelors degree in Child...
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Hi parents, I am available part time in the Santa Cruz area. I am looking for a position either 1-2 full days per week, or 2-4 afternoons/evenings a week for after school care. I would also love to connect for occasional evening childcare. I have over 3 years experience working with children from infants to 6 years old. This has...
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Nurturing children and supporting families is my passion. I'm eager to inspire children's creativity and provide a safe, supportive environment for them and their families. I have three years of experience caring for children and am comfortable with around three children at a time. My babysitting through teenage years,...
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I have experience working for a summer camp, after school program, and various babysitting and nannying jobs. I am flexible with scheduling, but prefer longer days, especially if I am commuting.
I'm looking for a job that is focused on good communication, respect, and trust.
I started working with kids when I was around 12. I...
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My name is Kelly and I've had many years of experience working with kids of all ages. My experience includes teaching pre-k, art classes, after school programs and camps, as well as nannying for families. I all have 3 nephews and a niece, who I've helped raise.
I love nature, writing, and art and excited to share my...
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I am a caring, responsible, and reliable childcare provider with a Master's degree in Mathematics and a background in teaching. I currently work with children in an after-school program and enjoy creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment.
I am CPR and First Aid trained and have completed California Mandated Reporter...
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I hope you're doing well. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced nanny, I'm available now!
I've several years of childcare experience, including:
2 years as a live-in nanny
6 years caring for children aged 2 months to 15 years, including twins and children with food allergies.
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Since High School, I have been working with kids. I started looking after family friends' daughters. Light cooking and primary care giving was done for them on summer days and evenings when their parents went out to dinner. Recently, I grew close to 30 children who I watched, coached, and mentored at " FUZE fit for a kid", an...
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Hi, I'm Riley! I'm a current student at Montana State University. I have 4+ years of childcare experience with children ages 18 months and older and am able to care for up to four kids. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and can provide references if needed. I also have reliable transportation.
I've worked with families both as a...
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Hello! My name is Sarah, I have several years of experience working with children from infancy through pre-adolescence. I have a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and I'm currently work in the Scott's Valley School Direct. Along with my experience with kids, I'm confident and comfortable working with neurodivergent...
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I have been involved in the education field since 2019, and even earlier. When I was in college, I worked part-time tutoring students and helping my aunt, who is a public school teacher, guide her students. I was once a teacher at a private school, assisting students with correcting their pronunciation. In 2019, I worked as an...
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Hello, my name is Sahila. I am 42 years old. I have a university degree in Elementary School Teaching and have 11 years of experience working with children in my home country at the elementary school level. Here in the U. S., I have worked for three years as a teacher assistant at Kumon after-school program, helping children...
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The average posted rate is $26.00/hr as of September 2026
FAQs for after school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2026, how much is after-school care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Santa Cruz, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $26.73 per hour as of September 2026. 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.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com currently has 11 after school child care providers in Santa Cruz, 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.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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