Find Trusted After School Child Care Near Me in Santa Maria, CA

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Shaima L.'s Photo

Love Sitter

Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi this is Shaima and I'm very excited to work with children. I love children so I major in college ECS ( Early Childhood Study). I work with children before. I take care of my 5 year's cousin brother. I used to help him out with his homework and housekeeping. After school I helped him. Also I volunteered with kids in Santa...

Care Member says "Shaima is awesome. Could not ask for someone more helpful and caring. She is a rockstar and is doing a great job for my mom! I highly recommend her. "

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Stephanie M.'s Photo

Santa Maria, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Stephanie, I graduated from UC Davis in 2023 and I'm now living at home and working in tech, which is remote. I have many years of experience with up to 3 kids from ages 1-11. I am available from after school pickup onward and am happy to help wherever needed! My favorite things to do with kiddos is play board games,...
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I'm A Fun Sitter And A Smile Creator

Santa Maria, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Esther, I am 23 years old. I enjoy working with kids. I have 8 years of experience. I started off by taking care of my nieces and nephews. Then I worked for an after school program where I started off as a youth development specialist then shortly after got a higher position as a lead youth development...
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Hashanah D.'s Photo

Santa Maria, CA

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
I'm patient, optimistic, and fun, and I enjoy creating a positive environment where children feel safe and supported. I love working with kids because it's rewarding to watch them learn, grow, and build confidence through everyday experiences. I started working with children as an after-school leader and currently work as a...
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Megan M.'s Photo

Nipomo, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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Hi! I have a true passion for working with children and over 10 years of experience, including four years as a full-time nanny. After a few years focusing on my corporate career, I'm back in my hometown on the coast and couldn't be happier to be back with kids! I've worked with children from 6 months to 14 years old and love...
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Lily B.'s Photo

Nipomo, CA

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$26/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a warm, creative, and empathetic person who loves to learn, play, and explore alongside children. I have been working with children in various fields for over 20 years (see below). I am currently a graduate student, working toward my Master's in Counseling. I also have a 3-month-old son, so I have experience with infants. I...
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Deborah B.'s Photo

Oceano, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Took care of my 2 grandkids part time at age 1-5. Now regular nanny for 7 yo girl. After school care, outdoors, library, reading, board games, crafts. I'm playful and physically fit. I enjoy spending time with children.
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Fun Responsible Babysitter

Grover Beach, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm a full-time student at Cuesta College living in Grover Beach, and I'm available to help families in the Five Cities and San Luis Obispo area. Depending on my class schedule, I can support before/after school and in the evenings. I love singing, playing games, doing crafts, and staying active with sports. I'm able to...
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  • 8 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

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

FAQs for after school child care in Santa Maria, CA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Santa Maria, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of October 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.
Care.com currently has 4 after school child care providers in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Maria, 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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