Find after school child care in Wakefield, MA that you’ll love

60 after school child care are listed in Wakefield, MA

The average rate is $32/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years

After school child care in Wakefield, MA

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Kate G.


Somerville, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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 can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
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 and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...

Kate H.

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Sara R.


Cambridge, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

After School

I have enjoyed being a career child care provider, for all ages, for 20+ years, in the roles of babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, after school teacher, teacher, and substitute teacher. As an artist I bring creativity, curiosity, flexibility, mindfulness, diligence, fun and a sense of humor to all of my interactions. I am...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah worked with us supervising children - as well as groups of up to 25 children - in addition to overseeing some of our other child care staff for approximately 10 years. She is among the most intelligent, kind, responsible, trustworthy, and wonderful people I...

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts! I am the only girl out of my siblings, I had a handful with 3 brothers growing up! I am Italian and Irish with a huge family with over 30 cousins, so naturally born into my role as babysitter! I am CPR and First Aid...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!

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Lauren C.


Winthrop, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was a adolescent. Growing up in a large extended family, I often babysat my younger cousins and now I occasionally watch over my cousins' children, who range in age from 6 months to 10 years old. My grandmother has also ran a daycare my entire life, so I spent much of my formative years in...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Lauren is amazing! We hired her for a short term, interim solution, and really had nothing but a great experience. She took extremely great care of my children, kept them busy whether she had them participating in arts & crafts, playing at the park, taking them for...

Stephanie P.

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Michelle P.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experience, Caring Sitter

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...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
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 looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have...

Priya M.

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Julia B.


Arlington, MA

$27-31/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Looking For Summer Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Julia and I'm 26 years old. I live in Arlington & grew up here. I have a Bachelors degree in Communications and took early childhood education courses in high school. I've always loved kids and after taking several different administrative jobs after college, I realized childcare is always what I was meant to be doing! I...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Julia has been a wonderful addition to our family! She's been with us for more than a year. Her energy, enthusiasm, and warmth are unparalleled. Our toddler thrives under her care. Julia takes him on daily excursions to the park or the library, sets up play dates,...

Eva H.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...

Recent review:

5.0
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.

Paula R.

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Jenna D.


East Boston, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, College Educated Sitter/Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I work full time from home in Eastie and I'm looking for early morning weekday sitting, weeknight hours and weekend availability. I have ~ 18 years experience caring for children ages infant to high school level. I am the oldest of four children in my family and have several younger cousins whom I have always cared for. I...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Fantastic babysitter. Just wish she lived closer.

Emily D.

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Sarah W.


Melrose, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
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 Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah...

Lynelle A.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!

Amy B.

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Mary D.


Danvers, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nana With Many Years Of Child Care Experience.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a grandmother and have lived in Danvers since 1979. I have been working as a nanny over five years. In the past, I was an after school and vacation daycare provider in my home with up to 9 school age children at one time. I have been an elementary school librarian. I love reading to children and having them read to me. I...
Mary can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Mary has been the kindest, most reliable caretaker for our baby from 5 months - 1 year old. The connection formed between them has been incredible. He lights up with joy every time he sees her. To put it simply, our lives got a whole lot easier the day we found...

Lauren N.

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Joao S.


Stoneham, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Joao (John in Portuguese). I am 29 years old. I have 9+ years experience with a wide variety of kids. I am also a father to a 3-year-old son. I am currently attending an online fully remote program to obtain my Master degree in Social work. I currently have my Bachelors Degree. My experience ranges from Infants...
Joao can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him. Good luck with...

Robert P.

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Esther J.


Somerville, MA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther. I love caring for children! I'm a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher. I am fluent in English and French & I'm conversational in Spanish. I currently work at a Daycare Center in Somerville. I'm very comfortable with caring for 4 children at a time (as I have up to 10 children at a time in my classroom)...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Esther was great for our family! While we were visiting Boston, we needed babysitting for our 6, 5, 3.5, and 1.5 year old, and Esther stepped up to the occasion on 3 different days! Each time she came with activities ready to engage the kids and maintained a...

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Sura H.


Cambridge, MA

$35-50/hr4 yrs exp

New Grad Occupational Therapist -- Part-Time Baby Sitter

Hello! I'm Sura, a board-certified occupational therapist, who has a passion for working with kids. I have worked in both childcare and education for 4 years now. I was an after-school teacher and inclusion facilitator working 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum for the City of Cambridge. I have completed 3 full-time...
Sura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Sura is responsible and well educated when it comes to kids! She has a very calm demeanor, and is extremely patient. Very fun and creative as well!

Samira E.

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Jacqueline D.


Lexington, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Highest Quality Care For Your Infant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking occasional babysitting of infants. I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant and toddler daycare, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 -...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jackie has been taking care of my daughter 2-3 days a week since she was 6 months old. She will be transitioning to daycare at 15 months which is why we are ending with Jackie. Even since our first week, I felt totally comfortable and had peace of mind leaving my...

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Shazia G.


Melrose, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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Have experience working with children in after school program, summer camp, babysitting settings. Comfortable with pets.
Shazia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Ashtyn W.


Burlington, MA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

After School Tutor

I can help with after school tutoring and homework help, running errands, and grocery shopping. Virtual option for homework help also available.
Ashtyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natalia D.


Cambridge, MA

$28-30/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I can assist with school drop off and pick up, after school activities and schedules. I can help take care of newborns.
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Brianna C.


Medford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience working with toddlers to teenagers. I do pre-school, after-school, summer camp and babysitting. I am flexible and would love to help another family during the summer and school year!
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I'm Vanessa, I'm a middle school teacher at a Special Education school. I've been working with kids since high school and would love to find a family to help out with some after school and weekend activities.

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Wakefield, MA

Kate G.

5.0

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 and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date nights, and recently had her stay...

- Kate H.

Sara R.

5.0

Sarah worked with us supervising children - as well as groups of up to 25 children - in addition to overseeing some of our other child care staff for approximately 10 years. She is among the most intelligent, kind, responsible, trustworthy, and wonderful people I have had the pleasure of knowing. If...

- Care member

Elena D.

5.0

Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!

- Care member

Lauren C.

5.0

Lauren is amazing! We hired her for a short term, interim solution, and really had nothing but a great experience. She took extremely great care of my children, kept them busy whether she had them participating in arts & crafts, playing at the park, taking them for walks, bringing them to the...

- Stephanie P.

Michelle P.

5.0

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 looked after in her care. She was very accommodating and asked questions that showed her genuine desire to have baby's best interest in mind....

- Priya M.

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