Find After School Babysitters in Reading, MA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked after school babysitters in Reading, MA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your after school babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local after school babysitters near you
Compare after school babysitter options and choose the best fit
After school babysitters in Reading, MA
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Caitlin! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am very responsible, focused & organized. I love children and have nannied and babysat for several families. I am also a very experienced dog walker and overnight pet sitter with dogs of all types. Lover of dogs & children! I like to laugh, have...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Caitlin is AMAZING! Never did I think we would find someone who encompasses all the qualities my husband and I look for in a nanny. From having fun with the kids to disciplining the kids Caitlin does it all with ease and most importantly with a loving heart. I...
Darlene M.
5.0
(2)
I worked as a teacher at a daycare for two years. I'm infant/toddler and preschool certified. Before being a teacher I worked as a nanny and babysitter, I have 7 year of experience working with kids. I always loved working with children and seeing them grow into little humans is my favorite part. I can provide arts and crafts...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenda is a very hard worker that is always on time and ready for the day. She is always prepared and ready with an activity or outdoor adventure. Brenda has a friendly personality that makes everyone in her surroundings happy."
Leah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a focus in Early Childhood Development.
I was a teacher certified Child and Family Lab School , in the 4-5-year-old class.
I have a lot of experience with children, even teaching Taekwondo to all ages for 6...
Priyanka can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...
Mary V.
Patty S.
Wakefield, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "
Michelle V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Evan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and...
Yan Z.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Miruna, I'm 28 years old, originally from Romania. I attended at West University of Economics and earned a bachelor degree in Accounting and Audit. I speak four languages:English , Romanian, Spanish and little French.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a large family so I've been always surround by children....
Miruna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"MIruna is extremely professional, hardworking, responsible and lovely.As soon as I met her in person I felt at ease and we were able to go out and have a super time!
She cared for my kids in accordance with our wishers and went the extra mile to comfort them when...
Andrea H.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Olivia and I teach 6th and 7th grade Humanities in Boston Public Schools. Yes... I voluntarily teach middle school... and I love it! I am looking for part time caregiving opportunities (and/or tutoring, if you're interested) over the summer.
I have been working in education for 6+ years, and have 14+ years of...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia babysat for our family for 6 years and was our #1 choice. She is reliable, trustworthy and incredibly bright young woman who really connects with both the children she cares for and the adults that hire her. She is extremely conscientious, creative and goes...
Melissa G.
Claire L.
Lexington, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a recent graduate of Connecticut College, in which I earned my BA in Biology and Dance, with a pre-med focus; I am also a Certified Nurse Aide and plan to apply to PA school this year. In high school I began working with kids through my job as an assistant/substitute dance teacher, and I worked...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire has been a very dependable baby sitter for us this summer. She did fun activities with my 7 year old and kept him active and engaged. He adores her and would wait every morning for her. We can't wait to see her again soon!"
Surbhi S.
Sophia R.
Medford, MA
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Sophia! I recently moved to Massachusetts this past summer after graduating with a B. A in psychology from Loyola University Maryland. Originally from New Jersey, I have been working with children for around 10 years. I have been an official babysitter/nanny/mother's helper for around 8 years. I moved to...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia watched my 3 year old toddler. She did a wonderful job and I would definitely hire her again."
Chase M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids. Here is a list of my experience with children:
Assisted in a preschool setting with young children (2012-2013). Assisted in a First Grade Special Ed classroom and taught the children basic sign language (2014-2015). Observed speech therapy sessions (2013-2014). Babysat girls aged five(2012) and...
Ginger can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Ginger was a treasure to our family! She watched our toddler daily for almost a year. She was sweet and nurturing, 100% present and attentive to our child, and very mature and experienced. She was very patient and spent a lot of time teaching our son new words,...
Kimberlee O.
Evelyn B.
North Andover, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a big family with lots of little cousins and three other sisters, so I have lots of babysitting experience. I also nannied last summer for three young girls, ages 4, 6, and 8, and drove them to their activities as well.
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We felt very comfortable with Evelyn and our kids loved her. Will definitly hire her again."
Caitlin R.
5.0
(1)
Hey families, I'm a nanny of 3, ages 6, 9 and 11. An average day consist of play dates, playgrounds, day trips, libraries, pick ups and drop offs, homework, loading the dishwasher and laundry. While indoors we like to bake, play board games and build puzzles. With the kids going back to "in person" school, the family will only...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Jessica was a great teacher who played a big role in the development of my Children's life. She is truly a gifted person that loves teaching children, and that impacted my family in a positive way. As she continued working with my Children's, she has helped...
John S.
Hailey L.
Wilmington, MA
$26-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. All throughout high school I would help multiple different wonderful families, with children of all ages. In 2019, I began working at a day care, starting as an assistant teacher. After a year here, I became teacher certified.
When COVID hit, the day care unfortunately...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We love Hailey! The kids are regularly asking when she can babysit them again!"
Magdel B.
Sarah M.
Somerville, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!
5.0
(1)
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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 after-school program I run. Sarah was patient and energetic, her theater background helped her keep kids...
Katie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gina and I am a mother of four boys, with my youngest being 14. I am a fun, loving, active and experienced child caregiver. I owned and operated a daycare for seven years in my own home. Shortly after I started a program with the Saugus Police Department where I worked with children who had disabilities. I...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina is the most dependable, caring sitter we have ever had! She shows up on time with a wonderful, positive attitude and cares for my kids like no other. My five year old son lights up when I tell him Gina will be watching him. I would recommend Gina to anyone!!"
Andrea B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Manuela V.
Revere, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Manuela, Your Children's Next Best Friend. I Love Fashion, Art And Dancing!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone. My name is Manuela. I'm someone who believes in the importance of strong family values and ethical principles because it's the way I grew up. I'm kind, respectful, loving and very responsible. I speak two different languages; English and Spanish, I have 5 years of experience caring for children ranging from 6 months...
Manuela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Manu was amazing, I really needed someone to take care of my kids on Friday night and she was here at the time I assigned her, awesome job with my kids and attitude"
Andrew T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Taylor, a first time mum, fifth time big sister and first year daycare assistant teacher! I practice gentle parenting and safe risky play. I have 10 years of experience in childcare newborn-teens. Experience with Autism & ADHD. Going to Storytime at the library or running outside are our favorite things. Looking for...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taylor was amazing watching after my two boys! She was on time, sent me an update, and when I got back my boys were in great moods and it was clear they'd been having a great time."
Angela C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joelma.
My nick name is Jô.
I have over 15 years of experience in caring for child.
I love what I do and I was blessed to had only amazing experiences.
The age of the children was between 0 to 3 years old.
My native language is Portuguese, and I do speak a little English.
But I am doing my best to learn.
I'm legal to...
5.0
"Jô is amazing!! So kind and caring with our young 6m son, great with walks, playing, nap schedule, we were so happy to have her and our son loved her! Will absolutely call her anytime we are in the area. "
Erica L.
Showing 21 - 40 of 60
Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Reading, MA
Caitlin R.
5.0
Caitlin is AMAZING! Never did I think we would find someone who encompasses all the qualities my husband and I look for in a nanny. From having fun with the kids to disciplining the kids Caitlin does it all with ease and most importantly with a loving heart. I fully recommend Caitlin.
- Darlene M.
Brenda B.
5.0
Brenda is an amazing worker, a family member hired her and they loved her, she is so caring, patient, calm, love to play with the kids. The children loved her and is always asking their parents to call her.
- Kevillin P.
Ana M.
5.0
Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again.
- Chizoba U.
Patty S.
5.0
Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.
- Michelle V.
Evan C.
5.0
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 the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and professional. He was a great helper for...
- Yan Z.
Additional After School Babysitter Services
After School Babysitter Articles
Can babies and kids go outside with a cold? Here’s what experts say
March 31st, 2025 Fresh air may be good for the soul, but should a toddler be going outside with a cold? What about taking a walk with a baby who’s got the sniffles? Or ... Read more
Easy jokes for kids of all ages
March 21st, 2025 Most kids are little clowns by nature, but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they will need help mastering. While your comedic chops may not r... Read more
6 qualities to help any daycare teacher shine
February 20th, 2019 I remember clearly the first time I dropped off my first child at daycare. I was so scared to leave him and worried he wouldn’t get the TLC he got at h... Read more
101 indoor games for kids and other activities
March 21st, 2025 When bad weather keeps kids (and their grown-ups) inside, boredom can quickly set in — but staying indoors doesn’t have to mean missing out on fu... Read more
What is nonbinary gender identity? How to explain to kids (and conscious adults)
March 21st, 2025 Gender diversity has always existed throughout cultures around the world, but in recent years, it’s become a more prominent topic of conversation in ou... Read more
FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Reading, MA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Reading, MA?
You can review 13 after school babysitter profiles near you in Reading, MA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Reading, MA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Reading, MA is $17.31. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Reading, MA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Reading, MA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Reading, MA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Reading, MA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Reading, MA?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Reading, MA.