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60 after school babysitters are listed in Reading, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Reading, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi all, my name is Erin and I have 20 years experience in childcare. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education which I received in August 2000. It qualifies me to teach Preschool and Infant/Toddlers. I worked in a daycare from November 1999 through September 2002 when they shut down. After the closure of the daycare I...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Erin took care of my 4.5 year old twins to fill in a gap of time weekly while my nanny had to be away. The kids and I all adore her! She's enthusiastic, fun, and completely calm in the face of kiddo meltdowns (she took care of my children both when I was away and...
Rebecca S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the...
Arianna N.
Jessica T.
Cambridge, MA
$28-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
Happy, Loving, Nanny, Seeking For A New Family To Work For
5.0
(2)
I have a curriculum. I am loving, nurturing, energetic, empathetic, patient, and a great communicator, with a positive attitude.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, charismatic, loving
I like working with kids because Kids are our future, so I like to be there in the beginning stages of their their life and simply just...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica has nannied for us for years and is hands down the best caregiver I have ever had! She is loving, reliable, and engaging and always thinks of so many fun activities and adventures for the kids. Jessica makes sure the kids have great one on one time with her...
Jennifer Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am mother of 8-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son. I am bilingual (Korean, English) and have been serving for Korean Language Schools since 2008. I love babies. If your kids are in school ages (~ 8 grades), I am willing to tutor their math while the caregiving.
Kyunghun can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable and experienced caregiver. I am currently finishing my senior year at UMass Amherst. I have been working with children since for about 7 years now. I have worked with children in a summer camp to privately caring for children. I have plenty of references. I love to provide a fun and upbeat environment as...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Jenna to be the nanny to our infant this past summer. Our little one loved her and so did I! She not only helped out with our infant, but helped keep our apartment living space neat and clean. Would highly recommend Jenna!"
Jamie K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Naiana, and I am 28 years old.
I have more than 5 years of experience. 3 as nanny live-in, ages infants to pre-teens. I also have a background in Early Childhood Education and experience in school settings, with multiple kids together. I can do light housekeeping and trips with the kids to fun engaging places. I have a...
Naiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Naiana was a true pleasure. She was so enthusiastic with my 2 year old son and immediately got right down to play with him. She arranged all of the letters on the fridge into lovely inspirational sayings for him and was very warm and engaging. She was also very...
Allison M.
Alaa S.
Medford, MA
$28-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Alaa, an 19-year-old college student majoring in psychology. My passion lies in spending quality time with kids, nurturing their needs, and imparting valuable life skills while having fun. Describing my personality as fun, caring, and giving, I thrive on creating meaningful connections with children, being a...
Alaa can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"She is very responsible and communicative. She is able to handle any issues that come up. She is a pleasure to be around and is well liked by many people. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am currently in Nursing School, dreaming of becoming a Midwife. I am CPR certified. I am looking for a part time position that can be flexible with my class schedule. I can also provide occasional sitting for parents looking to go out!
I started babysitting when I was 13, often working for families with kids under the age of...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy loves kids and pets! She was very good with our dog, who can be difficult. She meets kids at their level and is good at engaging them. She is very reliable with grocery shopping and is a good cook- she knows how to make healthy and delicious meals and snacks....
Sara G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lilia. I have 10+ years of experience as a nanny, a babysitter and an au pair. I also have 3 years of experience of teaching in Cambridge Public Schools. I speak Russian and English with bilingual proficiency. Additionally, I have knowledge about child development, attachment and nervous system regulation, and I...
Lilia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lilia has cared for my 8 and 10-year old for the past year. They are so kind, creative, and communicative. My kids have loved being with them while doing art, playing outside, and just generally playing games and being silly. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as gentle, caring and empathetic.
I have been working with kids since my younger brothers were born. We have quite a significant age gap, so I would always help out my mom whenever I could.
In my spare time, I like to read and go on hikes.
5.0
"She’s so good with kids… really knows how to connect with them and make them feel comfortable in all situations. And she’s fun! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am brand new to Care. com and am eager to get started :) I have always loved children and miss having them around in my life! I moved to NYC two years ago from Kansas City with the engineering company that I currently work for as a Civil Engineer. Back home, I had the kiddos of my friends and family to play with and watch...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Smart, fun and professional. My daughter liked her very much. My dog, too!"
Marybeth L.
Angela S.
Wakefield, MA
$30-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Angela, I am 25 years old and live in the gorgeous town of Saugus. A little bit about me.. I am loved for my energy and support, and put a lot into myself so that I am able to be my best self for others. I practice regularly: meditation, yoga, affirmations, gratitude, exercise, walks/exploring, lots of books, and...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Angela helped us out for two weeks of full time nanny care when we got in a pinch with work schedules. She was punctual, dependable and our 18 month old had a fantastic time with her and she went above and beyond (ex. when she found out he liked cookie monster she...
Anna K.
5.0
(2)
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 Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids. I would describe my teaching style as gentle learning and Montessori.
I have worked as a personal nanny over the years and loved watching the kids learn and thrive. I have worked in a daycare as a teacher and then moved on to working as a nanny for several families.
I have...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddy has been our full time nanny since August 2022 and we cannot recommend her enough! She is so fabulous with our two year old son and our dog! Maddy has the perfect blend of kindness and patience while also keeping the boundaries and routines that we have...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is one of the most caring people I know. She is an absolute natural with children. My daughters (ages 4, 3, & 1) liked from the moment they met her, and they look forward to every time Kate comes over. Kate is responsible and trustworthy, and I know she would...
Angelina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 23 years of experience with childcare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I also love to bring kids to activities and do crafts. Great driving record for drop offs and pick ups! Looking for P/t or full time work. I have a clean record and trust worthy and awesome references! Hope to hear from you soon!!
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brenda is a total pro. We feel super lucky to have found her. She is terrific with our 3 boys (11, 8, and 4 years old). She is level-headed and doesn't get flustered by the challenges that inevitably arise from having multiple kids with strong personalities. She's...
Bill F.
4.9
(58)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Shinelle. I'm originally from the Caribbean but have reside in Massachusetts for the past 20 years. I am a part of a large extended family and have assisted in raising several nieces, nephews and cousins from birth all the way through elementary school. I have firsthand experience raising children from infancy...
Shinelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent care for our 4yo tot. Respectful and communicative to a fault!"
Care member
Denise R.
Wilmington, MA
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. With patience and a friendly approach, I create a nurturing environment for children to thrive.
I...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Denise has a lot of experience, very loving caring. I've known her for many many years and I know many children who are grown and married and have brought their own children to Denise that used to go to her daycare. She is fun and creative and the children love and...
Lisa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children.
I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...
Andrea P.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Reading, MA
Erin P.
5.0
Erin took care of my 4.5 year old twins to fill in a gap of time weekly while my nanny had to be away. The kids and I all adore her! She's enthusiastic, fun, and completely calm in the face of kiddo meltdowns (she took care of my children both when I was away and while I was home, so I was able to...
- Rebecca S.
Lauren P.
5.0
Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the adults could have some help and...
- Arianna N.
Jessica T.
5.0
Jessica has nannied for us for years and is hands down the best caregiver I have ever had! She is loving, reliable, and engaging and always thinks of so many fun activities and adventures for the kids. Jessica makes sure the kids have great one on one time with her as well as social time with other...
- Jennifer Q.
Roberta S.
5.0
Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!
- Care member
Jenna S.
5.0
We were so lucky to find Jenna to be the nanny to our infant this past summer. Our little one loved her and so did I! She not only helped out with our infant, but helped keep our apartment living space neat and clean. Would highly recommend Jenna!
- Jamie K.
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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 12 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 $20.00. 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?
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