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Hello! I'm a very reliable, responsible, and creative sitter. I've been a camp counselor, an after school aide, an assistant teacher at a daycare, and a babysitter. I love kids and making them smile while having fun! I enjoy doing crafts with kids, going to parks, or any fun activity for them! Ultimately my goal is to become a...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift."
Jenniferlynn M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 1st grade special education teacher with my masters in early childhood special education. I love what I do. I am either looking for some after school opportunities that can be catered to your needs. Need help with homework after school? Need a tutor? Need a babysitter for a few hours or someone who can do light...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours, shapes, animals, etc. She’s a talented teacher! Very caring and cheerful."
Care member
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few hours playing with our daughter, then feeds her lunch and gets her ready and takes her to and from her swim...
Maureen S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, responsible, efficient, creative, caring, patient, and punctual individual that will treat your children as my own. I have a 3-year-old stepdaughter that I absolutely adore, and have been caring for children of family and friends for a few years. Your children will be safe and well looked after under my care. I...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary worked as my nanny for about a year taking care of my 6 month old daughter at the time. She is sweet, trustworthy, and punctual. It was clear that that they both enjoyed the time they spent together.
Any family would be lucky and fortunate to have her on...
Nadia M.
Rebecca M.
Edison, NJ
$18-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amaya. I am a 23-year-old college graduate who enjoys assisting and educating children. I graduated with masters in Criminal Justice at Rutgers Newark University where I will use my degree to aid children in the juvenile justice system through rehabilitation. I am willing to help out for the parent's and...
Amaya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amaya did a great job babysitting our 2 year old son! Would definitely hire again."
Care member
3.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I have been around kids most of my life. I have worked at a daycare since I have been 19, mainly as an assistant teacher. I have worked with infants up to preschool. I also was lead teacher for a short time with toddlers. I worked with family friends set of twin for a little over a summer. I have worked...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Heather is great! We worked together for a while and she's excellent with children and parents alike and a lovely person."
Adrianna G.
Mina M.
Piscataway, NJ
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Mina. I currently work as an aftercare teacher at an elementary school. Monday through Friday I am responsible for 24 students after school. I help students with homework, play games, and love showing them crafts. I am EpiPen and CPR trained. I have years of experience working in after school programs and summer camp...
Michelle P.
Somerset, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Michelle. I am a mom of two, 10 and 5. I'm here for you if you need childcare for the hours you work or just needing that extra help throughout the day. I can help with meals, homework, cleaning, taking the kids to and from after school activities. Anything you need.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
I am 32 years old, a former teacher assistant, after school counselor and currently a companion/ caregiver of 10 plus year. I was responsible for caring for children from 6 weeks-12 years of age, including those with autism. I'm a mother of 1 and a guardian to a 6-month-old. I enjoy caring for others. I am responsible, reliable,...
Nymirah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi, I'm Kanza ! I'm a Rutgers graduate and resident of Piscataway. I have professional experience with both childcare (after-school program teacher) and pet sitting. I also have a clean background and excellent references. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kanza can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaitlyn H.
East Brunswick, NJ
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I started babysitting for family friends when I was 14 years old. Currently, I work at a before and after school care in Milltown, NJ and I have been there for three years. I have worked with children ages 4-12. During the summer I am a camp counselor at two different camps and I have been doing that for about three summers now.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amarantha L.
Bound Brook, NJ
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caring and responsible. Currently a 3rd year nursing student. I have a lot of experience with kids since I have two younger brothers and a 1-year-old of my own that I take care of. I have worked at a daycare facility for 3 years and after school program for 4 years. I have experience from newborn babies and up. I love kids,...
Amarantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Arlene Z.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Mother Of Two Young Adults Looking To Work With Family In Need Of Child Care.
My name is Arlene, and I live in Scotch Plains. I have two grown girls of my own. I Have assisted families with picking up their children after school/weekends. Have helped with feeding them dinner, after school activities, and playtime. I have a reliable car and clean driving record. Will provide references upon request.
Arlene can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Dear Parents, My name is Francesca, and I graduated from Kean University with a B. A. in Education, with endorsements in Special Ed. and English (K-12) in 2022. I have a strong background in working with children, including babysitting, camp, and after-school counseling at SPF schools through the YMCA program, student teaching,...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Mara T.
Metuchen, NJ
$20-30/hr
I have over 10 plus years of experience caring for children/youth as a babysitter, caregiver and after school enrichment coordinator.
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel C.
Watchung, NJ
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello everyone,
My name is Rachel and I am currently a teacher at an after-school program with SAY San Diego. I work with children ages 3-11 at a school within the San Diego Unified School District. I received my B. S. in Child Development at San Diego State University and am currently working towards my M. S. in Child...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$17-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
My name is Zyleyma and I am a Music Business graduate from Berklee College of Music. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and I have about 3 and half years of experience in the childcare field as a mother's helper/family assistant, nanny/babysitter, after school and summer camp counselor. I've had the opportunity to work with...
Zyleyma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Highland Park, NJ
Lisa F.
5.0
I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift.
- Jenniferlynn M.
Kelly R.
5.0
We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours, shapes, animals, etc. She’s a talented teacher! Very caring and cheerful.
- Care member
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few hours playing with our daughter, then feeds her lunch and gets her ready and takes her to and from her swim lesson once a week. She is very...
- Maureen S.
Mary D.
5.0
Mary watched our 18 month old twice a week for several months. We had no issues leaving him in her care. She was patient, engaging and warm with my son, and he was always happy to see her. She was reliable, punctual and always communicative. We definitely recommend her.
- Care member
Rebecca M.
5.0
I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She always followed the rules, she was always on time, my son was always fed and put to sleep on time. I recommend Rebecca as a reliable, kind and...
- Iuliia K.
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FAQs for after school child care in Highland Park, NJ
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Highland Park, NJ?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Highland Park, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of January 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 Highland Park, NJ?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Highland Park, NJ. 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 Highland Park, NJ?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Highland Park, NJ 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 Highland Park, NJ, 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.