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Find after school child care in Melrose, MA that you’ll love

60 after school child care are listed in Melrose, MA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years

After school child care in Melrose, MA

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Sarah W.


Melrose, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For A Wonderful Family!

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah...

Lynelle A.

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Shazia G.


Melrose, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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Have experience working with children in after school program, summer camp, babysitting settings. Comfortable with pets.
Shazia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Amanda F.


Melrose, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi!!

Hi! I have a lot of experience between babysitting, after school programs and working as a para in the school system. I have my own car, safe driving record, references and I'm very dependable and communicative! :)
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elaine A.


Melrose, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elaine and I am a freshman at Northeastern University. I have 6+ years of childcare experience in babysitting, nannying, and working at a school. I worked at my local elementary school as a Team Lead for the after-school program, working with grades K-5. I have babysitting experience with boys and girls age...
Elaine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Leanne D.


Melrose, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I am a mom of an 15yr old and 14 yr old. I have been a career nanny for over 25+ years. I have been with my current family 6 years. I am CPR certified and have a perfect driving record. I will be cori checked and fingerprinted for my new position. I have decided to take a position at the Franklin School. I am looking to...
Leanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn J.


Melrose, MA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kaitly. I have a little sister who I helped care for her whole life. She is 15 now and has amazing grades in school and is in honors classes. I also began babysitting for neighbors and family friends when I was 10 years old, then realized I loved working with children. I subsequently volunteered at a local home...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello, my name is Jane and I love children. I have been working in after school care for 9 years. In addition, I've been raising my grandson, who is now 7, for over 6 years. I am very active, and I enjoy running around with kids, doing art projects, baking, and having a good time with them. I also like to teach them about...
Janie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bella T.


Boston, MA

$28/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Bella and I'll be 23 years old this coming fall. I have previously worked full time with two families for nearly three years. The children ranged in ages from infancy to 9 years old. My responsibilities with my previous employers have included cooking & bottle feeding, pickup and drop off from school and after school...
Bella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Rebecca D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time After After-school Babysitter!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.

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Elena L.


Somerville, MA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Care-giver

I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.
Elena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a champ- would HIGHLY recommend!"

Maria G.

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Kate G.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

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.

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Melissa P.


North Reading, MA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm a School Counselor at a local high school, and I'm seeking a part-time, after-school nanny position during the school year, with summer availability if needed. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Salem State University in 2017 and started my career as a preschool teacher and ABA...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa is a fantastic babysitter! She is very trustworthy, comfortable driving with kids, loving and fun but also keeps the kids in line with our rules! We gave worked with her for a number of years and enjoyed working with her! "

Care member

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Michelle P.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experience, Caring Sitter

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Sophie J.


Wilmington, MA

$30-37/hr9 yrs exp

Last Minute Sitter

Hi families, I am a recent graduate with a master's in occupational therapy. In addition I hold a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 9 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sophie was great! Our little boy loved spending time with her. Sometimes it's challenging for him to remain focused and engaged in one activity. When my husband and I returned from dinner they were finishing up a puzzle. I would definitely recommend her to other...

Beck J.

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Diana M.


Boston, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...

Danielle M.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a stay at home mother for approximately 13 years. During those years I have cared for several families. I have provided after school care, before school and summer care. I have been a volunteer in the school system of my town, was a religion teacher for several years and also a Scout leader. I have a B. S. in...
5.0
"Donna helps pick up our kids after school, and drive them to our house. She is very reliable, safe and conscientious. We look forward to keep using her."

Paula R.

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Gabrielle N.


South Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Date Nights/Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking to do after school/date nights/weekend babysitting. I graduated from the University of Maine where I majored in communications and minored in childhood development. I have 10+ years of childcare ranging from the ages of 1 to 12. I have always enjoyed spending time, looking after and working with kids. After I...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Gabby has recently come aboard to assist our family with after school childcare for our two elementary school aged children. She has proven to be a terrific help - engaging with our children, helpful with related errands and tasks, reliable, responsible, mature,...

Heather J.

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Kelly B.


Salem, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

School Counselor And Nurturing Mother Of 2 Teenage Daughters Available Part Time After School

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Kelly. I work full-time in an elementary school and am available most afternoons during the week to tutor, nanny, dog sit, or assist elderly people who may need help with shopping, cleaning, or food preparation. I am the loving mother of two successful young adult daughters, Kyrstin and Marisa. I love children of...
Kelly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly is a very nurturing and caring person who I had the pleasure of meeting through a Moms and Tots playgroup over 20 years ago. Our children are very close in age and we all spent a lot of time together when they were young. Kelly was always welcoming my...

Susan L.

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Melrose, MA

Sarah W.

5.0

Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah from the second we met her, and we're...

- Lynelle A.

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.

Elena L.

5.0

Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a champ- would HIGHLY recommend!

- Maria G.

Kate G.

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 nights, and recently had her stay...

- Kate H.

Melissa P.

5.0

Melissa is a fantastic babysitter! She is very trustworthy, comfortable driving with kids, loving and fun but also keeps the kids in line with our rules! We gave worked with her for a number of years and enjoyed working with her!

- Care member

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