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46 after school child care are listed in Aptos, CA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 10 years
After school child care in Aptos, CA
1.0
(1)
Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Reshmi S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have work in childcare setting for 18 year. I worked with 2 months to 12-year-olds in after school programs. Prefer to work with younger children. I like them to explore things and be safe at the same time.
Reshmi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's extremely reliable and trustworthy. She has a lot of experience with all ages. You would be very fortunate to have her take care of your kids. "
Caroline E.
Madison S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz.
I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
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Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a multi-faceted nanny professional with years of experience supporting families island wide and the bay area. I am well-experienced with every age and stage of a child and extremely familiar with infant care-pre teen. I am recognized for my caring, fun, and outgoing personality, my dedication and sometimes long hours, my...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"Jen is a fantastic professional nanny! She takes her job seriously and makes everyone in the family feel at ease when you first meet her. She is skilled in infant and toddler care and safety. She always is prepared with age appropriate games and creative ideas...
Suzanne B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, have done drop in care, overnight care, newborn care, morning and afternoon care with kids all ages. I have 40 years of experience with caring for children of all ages. I am reliable, flexibly, consistent, caring, diligent & understand my role as a caregiver for your family. I am here to help. I enjoy the day to day...
Sira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sira did a great job with our 9 month old. She was very attentive and kind. She knew exactly how to do everything to care for her. Would definitely recommend."
Care member
Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 2 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Elizabeth V.
Scotts Valley, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of Three, Specializing In Newborn Care Incl. Care For New Moms
Hello there!Like many young girls of my time, I started babysitting at age 11. I worked three jobs in high school: daycare at First Lady Spa, I ran the after-school care program at my K-12 school for children from K-6th grade for 3 years, and I was a private nanny for an active family with three children for 5 years. Once I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Lauren, I am 28 years old and I have 10 years of experience in taking care of children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework help, crafts, cooking food, and driving to after-school activities. I have watched children between the ages of 3 months-12 years. I have a very upbeat personality and love...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jessica V.
Watsonville, CA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi my name is Jessica. I'm a mother of one funny and amazing child. I have recently worked with parents who need an extra hand with their children and I've been tutoring them, taking them to their after school activities, and also date nights. I took Early Childhood Education classes at Cabrillo College, California (12 units)...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
I have 17 years of professional experience working with children of all ages. I am a single mom of 2 who has recently received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I am trained in K-6 elementary education, environmental education, and lifeguard. I am currently a paraprofessional for 4th grade and a math instructor for 6th...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Sidney H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.
Hello! My name is Sidney. Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area i've always been surrounded by little ones and love taking care of and making sure they always have a smile on their face! I also have great organizational skills if you are ever interested in help with cleaning, organizing and even cooking! I'm very excited for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Cory and here is a bit about me: I have 3 Early Childhood Education units from Cabrillo College and am currently enrolled in 3 more units. I obtained my bachelor of arts from University of California Santa Cruz in 2012 and shortly after was hired to work for program in the Bay Area. I started as a summer camp...
Corinna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Elizabeth M.
Santa Cruz, CA
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nature, Art, Movement, And Fun Times With Elizabeth
I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Arianna B.
Watsonville, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Arianna and I have 10 years experience working with children. I have worked as a daycare assistant, a nanny, a behavior technician, a tutor, and most recently, a teacher in an after school program. Working with children is my passion. I am fun-loving, but responsible. I believe that every child is special and I...
Arianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work at an elementary school as an after school program coordinator and am unemployed over the summer. I am also a certified trauma informed childrens yoga instructor with lots of experience in social emotional learning.
Besides being a mother for the last 8 years, I
have babysat since the age of 14, worked...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*** Please note: my rate is $50/hour. Thank you! ***
My name is Henry, and I have been working with kids my entire life. As the eldest of three boys, I cared for my brothers from a young age. I have spent 12 years as a counselor leading campers aged 8-17, and I have worked with kids as young as 4 in an after-school program. I...
Henry can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Henry was such a great find! He helped us tackle a bunch of yard projects and helped completely reorganize our garage. He washed our windows and helped me take a bunch of stuff to the dump.
He's super friendly, and I find him to be a wonderful value too!
Thanks...
Zachary S.
Cherie M.
Salinas, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I love working with Children! I have experience teaching preschool, substitute teaching, and after-school care (1-3rd grade) at a private school in Pleasanton. I was a Sunday school teacher, worked as an Administrator for the Midweek Children's Ministry. I have more than 30 years of babysitting and nanny experience, noon duty...
Cherie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cherie was sweet and thoughtful with our two year old daughter. She was enthusiastic and caring in her interactions. Our daughter loved playing with her. She also brought her own fun items to share like stickers, coloring books, and bubbles!"
Syed F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 21-year-old student attending The University of California, Santa Cruz. I am originally from Los Angeles where I have worked in childcare for over eight years. My mother is a preschool teacher, which means I have grown up surrounded by younger children and always had the opportunity to be a helping hand. Every summer...
Channing can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Channing helped with kids after school, driving them to activities, and playing. She was responsible, engaged, timely and lovely. "
Amy B.
Noraleigh C.
Felton, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I have over 20 years of experience working with children in various settings with various age groups. I've cared for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children. I've worked in ECE daycare settings, after school programs, Montessori schools, and nanny positions.
Noraleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Noraleigh was wonderful. We first hired her when I had just given birth to my daughter and needed help with housekeeping. Noraleigh was efficient, thorough, and dependable. I soon learned that she had worked previously at a Montessori school, and when I returned to...
Marie L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the last 18 years and a nanny for 15 of them. I have experience with newborn to 12+ years old, twins/multiples, nanny shares, and have regularly cared for 5+ children at a time. I've also had a few opportunities to work at elementary schools as an after-school program supervisor, as well as a...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea was great to work with - she was responsive and helpful during the selection process and our son loved spending time with her - he didn't want her to leave at the end of the night. I will definitely be contacting Chelsea again to care for our son."
Michaela W.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Aptos, CA
Reshmi S.
5.0
Reshmi is great with babies. She helped me with my twins when they were four months old and was a real asset. She brings experience and knowledge from her background running a daycare, and she is flexible and open to individual parents decisions.
- Vanessa M.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
- Care member
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110%
PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys.
- Esmerel P.
Sira T.
5.0
Sira is amazing with my 20mo old son. She is the perfect balence of fun, letting explore and keeping him safe. He lives his days with her!
- Kate M.
Henry C.
5.0
Henry was such a great find! He helped us tackle a bunch of yard projects and helped completely reorganize our garage. He washed our windows and helped me take a bunch of stuff to the dump.
He's super friendly, and I find him to be a wonderful value too!
Thanks henry!
- Zachary S.
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FAQs for after school child care in Aptos, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Aptos, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Aptos, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of February 2025. 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.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Aptos, CA?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Aptos, CA. 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.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Aptos, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Aptos, CA 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 Aptos, CA, 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.