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60 after school child care are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Dorchester Center, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years experience as a babysitter, during which I was also working as an after school and summer counselor for the Dorchester YMCA, for children starting from infant age up to the 6th grade. I helped raise my brother while home from college, and children of my mothers friends when ever school is on break for them....
Alani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while we were gone. I would hire her again.
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Alison M.
I've always been the oldest within my family so it was always my job to take care of my younger cousins, sibling's, or children of family friends. Since about 13, I always babysat or watched over younger ones of the ages 5-10 years old after school for my neighbors whenever needed. Now that I'm older and more responsible, I...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello! As a responsible and reliable employee with over 5 years of experience working with children as a before/ after school councilor, being a babysitter and a part time nanny, im eager to work in a comfortable environment that takes advantage of my skills and helps me grow as a person. I can cook and clean around the house if...
Deanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Eva. I'm a 2018 graduate from Bates College, and currently work as a server. I have a real passion for working with children of all ages. I admire their unfiltered truths and love of life. I'm filled with energy and empathy. My goofball nature and ability to be quiet/calm when called for makes me a real toddler...
Eva can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I got the pleasure to be working with Eva at a family daycare. She is a great coworker and the children adores her. Eva has been energetic and always on hands with the children. Your child(ren) will be in great hands!"
Rose A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education.
I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nisha has been babysitting our kids (2 and 7, mostly the 7 year old) for a month after school / daycare end. We have found her to be communicative and dependable; she brings our older child to nearby activities and is helping her set up a routine for homework. She...
Molly T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah, I am a professional nanny located in Boston, MA. I have been working for over a decade, primarily for families with infants and toddlers, but I have also worked for agencies, provided short term and newborn care, been a camp counselor and volunteered for public events that need free childcare. I have extensive...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Aviana H.
Boston, MA
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Aviana! To describe myself I'd say I am energetic, patient, communicative and reliable, not only in general but especially with kids!
I am currently working as an associate Preschool teacher. I also have past experience working as a camp counselor/after-school staff member, and at the Childcare Company where I worked as...
Aviana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...
Diana C.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up in a big, extended family and I have spent my whole life playing, caring, and sitting for family members and neighbors. For my first nanny jobs I worked in the Chicago suburbs for 2 different families. My job duties included laundry, breakfast/lunch, sweeping floors, letting the dogs out and of course playing every...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Sarah was so wonderful with our daughter. She was very patient and took naps with her when she wouldn't sleep without someone holding her. She loved playing with her all day and they both were always laughing. We were very sad to see her move!"
Amanda C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an empty-nester with two grown daughters and was a stay at home mom and loved it. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother in the future but enjoy being around children as I miss it. I have been an occasional babysitter for various families after school and evenings. Last year, I took care of a 10-month-old boy twice a...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing first babysitter for our son! She is loving, proactive, and brings fun ideas for our baby and family every time she is here. Last time she even brought books she had rented from the library specifically for our son. She is extremely easy...
Katie A.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
Rosa E.
West Roxbury, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with kids for quite a long time including summer camps and after school programs including ages from 3-7. I now work with children and families providing support & stabilization in the home. Occasionally, I care for children and can provide references.
Rosa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa has worked with us for over a year now, looking after our toddler. My daughter initially had separation anxiety but Rosa is very professional and would always know how to distract and play with her, making the whole process so easy. Now my daughter always...
Care member
Diana M.
Boston, MA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Recent college graduate looking fro work taking care of children. I have been babysitting and nannying since high school along side working at my mothers daycare with 0-5-year-olds and at an after school program with 7-11-year-olds. I also have experience nannying in NYC.
5.0
"Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality. "
Holly N.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sura has been babysitting for us for a while, and she is nothing but a joy! She's always on time, got along super well with my kid and the family and she's extremely kind. I've known her from when she worked at my child's school therefore she's responsible,...
Shahir A.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Leigh. I am a 4th grade teacher in Wellesley MA where I have worked for the past 4 years. Over the summers I run an aquatics program at a summer camp. I have dedicated my whole life to working with kids and I really love what I do. I graduated in 2018 from Northeastern University with a dual master's in Elementary...
Leigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leigh babysat for us occasionally while she was in Boston and was always reliable, punctual and great with our 1.5 yr old daughter. We wish she still lived here! "
Alicia P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil is amazing. The only regret we ever had with Denzil is that we met him just a few months before our severely autistic son moved to a residential school in Framingham. Denzil was extremely competent and professional, but he also cared for us and our child....
Jeff H.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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...
Elizabeth K.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Dorchester Center, MA
Alani O.
5.0
Alani babysat for us once thus far and was very sweet with our kids. She followed all the things I asked of her and arrived early. She communicated while we were gone. I would hire her again.
- Alison M.
Olivia T.
5.0
Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia positively impacted her mentee's growth...
- Maureen D.
Eva G.
5.0
Eva is awesome! She has been a wonderful babysitter for our ~1 year old daughter. Eva was her first babysitter, and it took time and patience to get over her stranger anxiety and build trust. Eva is now a dear friend for both our younger child and her older brother who loves to take every...
- Shantanu J.
Nisha D.
5.0
Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of fresh air, whenever possible. She also helped introduce and give solids, which was a huge help for us. Apart from doing a great job keeping our little...
- Magdalena A.
Aviana H.
5.0
Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and caring with him, and I look forward...
- Diana C.
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FAQs for after school child care in Dorchester Center, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Dorchester Center, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.50 per hour as of April 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, 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.