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60 after school child care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 4 years
After school child care in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(1)
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
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a hard working recent college graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends since I was 14 years old, and throughout college I took small babysitting jobs in addition to working as an Autism Support Specialist and Direct Care...
Marybeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Marybeth has been a delight to have caring for our daughter with special needs and has truly made our lives more manageable. She is attentive, hard working, and engages with our daughter from the time she begins, to the time she ends. Our daughter loves Marybeth,...
Maria A.
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
I am on my final semester of my graduate program for a masters in Special Education at Lesley University. I currently work as an inclusion specialist teacher in a public school in the fifth grade. I previously worked with kindergartens and first graders and have a solid background in phonics intervention. I also have experience...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
I began babysitting younger siblings and neighbors in middle school before teaching sailing and coastal ecology for 5 years. I currently teach a science and nature after-school program in Brookline, MA to kids K-8.
Aaron can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I been working with kids for 5 years, Whether that's is an after school program, summer camps, or working for playworks being a recess coach during the school year. I love playing games with kids and making them laugh and have fun!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I have many years of caring for children aged newborn to pre teen.
I have scheduled doctor's appointments, after school activities such as dance lessons, karate, music lessons etc.
I also have assisted with meal preparation and errands for the household and laundry for the families.
Karen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Natalia D.
Cambridge, MA
$28-30/hr • 1 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Carina Maria M.
Cambridge, MA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Carina! I am currently an after school teachers assistant. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and love working with little kids :)
Carina Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I am looking for a part-time gig, as I am a student, but I can be flexible. I drive a Subaru with lots of space for passengers. I am capable of cooking, cleaning, taking care of any pets, helping with homework/after-school activities, etc. Some of my interests are, drawing/ painting (anything creative), animals, reading, and...
Harriet can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I come from a big family with lots of experience nannying and babysitting! I am very active and love to get kids involved. I pay attention to detail, and ensure everyone feels included. I can help with grocery shopping, cleaning up, after-school activities, and am available for travel as well.
Justus can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Janina and I've worked with quite a few age groups. I have worked in daycare, summer camp, after school, and I've babysat as well! Most of my experience is with ages 5 and six, but I've worked with ages 2 through 11 and I'm willing to work with children of all ages!
I'm very pet friendly (I love animals), and I...
Janina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Nina L.
Cambridge, MA
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
College Student Experienced In Childcare Available Most Afternoons/Evenings
I am a sophomore at BU studying political science, and looking for recurring afternoon babysitting or date-night babysitting! I have experience at a summer camp as a counselor and group leader to group of ~16 campers ages 3-7 for the past 4 summers; Experience in after-school program in public elementary school as assistant...
Nina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my wife and I just moved to Cambridge and I am hoping to do some full-time nannying. I have a BA in psychology from University of Maryland, College Park and I currently run a video editing business on the side. I am an intuitive caretaker with two years of experience running after-school programming and eight summers as a...
Nolan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Nearly every job I have taken in the last 4 years has involved working with youth. Whether it was working in a lab, volunteering at an after school study club, or teaching in the classroom, youth have always been at the center. My current pursuit involves medicine, where I hope to become a pediatric physician. More importantly...
Alayna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Annie W.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 26-year-old, full-time graduate student studying social work, with an undergraduate degree in education. I am looking for occasional babysitting, housesitting, and/or pet sitting opportunities on weeknights and weekends!
I have previously worked as a coordinator for a before and after school child care program for...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elaine D.
Cambridge, MA
$25-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
Love Being A Caretaker And Building Children's Esteem & Encouraging Outdoor Play
At 49 years old I have many years experience as a stay at home mom that was active in her child's school &activities ;
PTA
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ERRANDS
APPOINTMENTS
I was fortunate to have this experience . My daughter is now grown . 25 yrs old very successful & a good human .
I can pass a CORI check and have many...
Elaine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dorothy B.
Cambridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Career Nanny/ Childcare Provider Of 7 Years Looking For Full-Time Job.
My experience in childcare essentially began with my mothers family daycare. Growing up my mother had a family daycare in our families home, and as I got older I began to work along side her during school vacations and after school. Once I was at an age where I could work alone with children I began taking care of some of my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello :)
My name is Camille but I go by Milly! I am 20 years old and have about 6 years of prior babysitting/nannying experience with ages 1 - 15. Areas I am highly familiar with include pick up/drop off, homework help, and meal prep. I also have experience with after school activities, sports, and summer camps.
I have always...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely amazing! She is responsible, kind and creative. I would highly recommend her for any childcare position."
Adrienne E.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Cambridge, MA
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.
Marybeth S.
5.0
Mary arrived on time and did exactly what we needed! Thank you and will hire again!
- Ashley F.
Sura H.
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.
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded with Nicole and called their summer...
- Elizabeth K.
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FAQs for after school child care in Cambridge, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Cambridge, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Cambridge, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $22.89 per hour as of March 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 Cambridge, MA?
Care.com currently has 19 after school child care providers in Cambridge, MA. 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 Cambridge, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Cambridge, MA 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 Cambridge, MA, 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.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.