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Evan C.

After School Care / Pet-sitting

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.

Maria G. says "Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a...

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children. When on the...

Kate H. says "We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet...

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Sarah M.

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Emily L.

Middle School Teacher Looking For After School Work

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I love working with people, and especially kids -- so much so that I became a teacher :) !! I'm from Ohio, I graduated from THE Ohio State University in 2019, and moved to Boston for a teaching program. I've been here for 6 years now and I absolutely adore this city! Throughout high school and college, I babysat, nannied, and...
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Alexandra F.

Somerville, MA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alex, and I have been working with children for the past 3 years at camps and schools. I am currently in an Occupational Therapy program at Tufts and hoping to spend my career working with children. I am adaptable, responsible, and can definitely be silly when needed. My aim is to create a safe, comfortable...
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Esther J.

Somerville, MA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 47 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
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Nora C.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nora and I'm 23 and a recent graduate of Lesley University! I got a BA in Secondary Education and a BA in Mathematics, as well as a psychology minor. I taught gymnastics for 2 years, tutored for a few years, and nannied and babysit for 10+ years. I have done all sort of care jobs from working full time helping a...

Jen D. says "Nora did a great job with my kids at bedtime, she was cheerful and encouraging but firm."

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Cami B.

Experienced Sitter Available For Weekdays And Weekends.

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a school counselor looking for some after school care opportunities and date nights! I love games, reading, and being playful with little ones! I have been caring for children for over 13 years and I have worked with kids of all ages from newborns to 13-year-olds. I am CPR/First Aid certified, and know how to...
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Jayme F.

Available For Part-Time Babysitting

East Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
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Donna J.

Burlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Kathleen C.

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a young professional living in the greater Boston area. I have worked at a Children's Hospital for three and a half years and loved working with patients and their families. Prior to that, I was the Director of Education for the after school performing arts program at a theater in Foxboro. Children in the program...

Laura G. says "I would highly recommend Kathleen as a responsible, reliable sitter. She has watched our 2 year old daughter on numerous occasions over the past two years...

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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Leigh N.

Summer Nannying

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...

Alicia P. says "Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still...

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Tyra P.

Brookline, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Tyra and I'm a nurturing, reliable childcare provider with over two years of experience in the ABA field supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioral development. I grew up in a close-knit family and have always been around babies and young children, which helped develop my natural patience and...
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Diana M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Recent college graduate looking fro work taking care of children. I have been babysitting and nannying since high school along side working at my mothers daycare with 0-5-year-olds and at an after school program with 7-11-year-olds. I also have experience nannying in NYC.

Holly N. says "Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality. "

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Sarah W.

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Chauna E.

Nanny At Heart

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm currently a nanny for an 18-month-old boy in the South End. Unfortunately this position is coming to an end. I'm best suited and happy as a nanny despite having a business degree. I wholeheartedly love working with children. Being around children is effortless and a natural gift of mine. I'm the eldest child of several...

Care Member says "Chauna came to the rescue when our regular sitter had a last minute conflict and we needed coverage while we worked from home. She is a real-life Mary...

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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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

  • The average post rate is $24.67/hr as of April 2026

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

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

After School Child Care in Somerville, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Evan C.

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...

- Yan Z.

Elena L.

Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend...

- Maria G.

Kate G.

We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and...

- Kate H.

FAQs for after school child care in Somerville, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Somerville, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $24.67 per hour as of April 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 9 after school child care providers in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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