Find Trusted Before School Child Care Near Me

Before school child care is a type of child care that provides parents with support in the hours before their children start school. Some parents start their work day before the school day begins and may need someone to help keep an eye on their little ones for an hour or two.

Before school child care providers can also help kids get ready for school and can make sure they get to school on time. You can search for before school child care providers in your area on Care.com and can compare different providers based on their rates, experience, and the types of services they offer.

The average hourly rate for before school child care services on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $19.65 per hour, but it’s worth noting that this rate can vary a lot due to the cost of living in your area, how much experience the before school child care provider has, and how many children require care.

If you need before school child care, you can use Care.com to find the right fit. You can quickly and easily review the profiles of before school child care providers near you who have the experience you’re looking for and who can provide the care your family needs. For example, you may need to hire someone who is a rockstar in the kitchen if you want your kids to have a good breakfast before they start their day.

We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence when hiring a before school child care provider. To start, you can also look for caregivers who have a badge on their profile that indicates that they completed an annual background check called a CareCheck, but it’s also a good idea to do your own independent background check, interview multiple before school child care providers, and interview a handful of candidates.