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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
5.0
(9)
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 is wonderful. She goes the second mile and enjoys helping others."
Jill B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jayme and I am looking for a part-time summer babysitting or tutoring job. I am fully vaccinated. I currently work as a 2nd grade teacher at a charter school in Somerville. In the past, I worked for two years as a special education associate teacher grades 1-3. I have also worked as an instructional aide in a...
Jayme can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the...
Arianna N.
Valeria A.
Reading, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Val! Since I can always remember I've always been around/worked with kids, from babysitting after school to having the pleasure to work as an assist. teacher for incredible kids from infants through 5-year-olds at the Goddard School. I am currently going on 7. 5 YEARS with my employed family that I adore, with 2...
Valeria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Val has been our nanny for the last several months, but we recently decided to move overseas and no longer need her for child care. In the short time she's worked for us, she become a part of our family and we have no doubts she will quickly become part of her next...
Tiffany F.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I my name is Sydney, I am a full time marketer from home, and part time babysitter! I live in Brookline and looking to do week night/weekend babysitting around the area. I would even be willing to babysit during the day as long as you're comfortable with me doing some work! I am dedicated, hardworking, and ready for...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney has been so great with my girls this summer! We are sad to lose her as she goes back to school! Sydney is punctual, responsible and has great communication. She helped us through this strange pandemic summer safely and with ease. I would recommend Sydney to...
Meaghan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hayley, and I am looking for after-school tutoring opportunities. I am currently a 2nd grade teacher in an inclusion classroom at an elementary school in East Boston, and am living in East Boston. This is my third year teaching; before teaching second grade, I have been a long-term substitute in 1st grade, 3rd grade,...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Hayley. Frankly I'm afraid to write a reference because I'd prefer to keep her to myself. Kids love her. She's fun, active, exceptionally well organized and can handle it all- pick up, homework, play dates, dinner, bedtime...
Rebecca T.
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, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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 was very engaged with our one year old child. She sang and played with him, and took him on long walks. He really enjoyed the time spent with her. His favorite book is one she got him for his birthday, which was really sweet of her. She is also good with...
Gilad S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children.
I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...
Andrea P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston.
Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...
Evan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and...
Yan Z.
Rosa E.
Revere, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 10 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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heidi, I am 36 years old. I have a 14-year-old son and I'm currently working as an assistant manager for the public schools. I have been babysitting for families from care.com for over 10 years. I am available for date night babysitting. My responsibilities have been taking the children to the park, sports,...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We highly recommend Heidi. If you are looking for a professional, attentive, caring, punctual and loving sitter, Heidi is the one for you. We wish she was still ours! The timing didn't work out one year so we went in another direction. Hire Heidi. You will not...
Stephanie S.
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diane. I am CPR certified. I have babysat for several Winchester families on a long term basis. I am available for morning, after school pickup and afternoon/evening care. I am very engaging and truly enjoy spending time with children and teenagers. Please contact me with any questions. I have references...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with them. My little ones are so excited when they know she's coming. She is fun, reliable, and responsible- and most...
Laura R.
Felicia E.
Winthrop, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Felicia; I am 22 and from Winthrop, Massachusetts. I developed a passion for childcare about 8 years ago when my nephew was born. I would visit him after school on a daily basis to spend time with him and immediately became intrigued by early childhood development. I have about 2 years of experience working at...
Felicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Felicia was super sweet and great with all my kids, ranging from infant to toddler. She was very comfortable caring for my infant and my older children really enjoyed playing with her."
Lori N.
Jennifer G.
Everett, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi!
My name is Jennifer. I am a 23-year-old, recent graduate from Framingham State. I studied early childhood education and psychology. I have experience working with children in many different settings such as: nannying, after school programs, church and most recently working in a K-8 school. I am passionate about working with...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Your children are safe with Jennifer. She plays the role of a responsible mother but still manages to keep her teenager energy. She's absolutely fantastic and I definitely recommend her to any family! "
Siyanne G.
Nawapad C.
Brighton, MA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I'm From Thailand But Already Move To Newton Massachusetts On 2021
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nawapad but I go by Emma, I am Thai. I have so many years of experience working with children
I am a nanny for current family with baby for a couple of months but before that I am a nanny for another family for one year and five months unfortunately, They are moving back to Germany I am taking care of little...
Nawapad can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"We feel very fortunate to have met and worked with Nawapad - and stopped only because our parents decided to stay with us. Nawapad is caring and super organized - reading and inventing games to play with our baby son all day. We often discover, to our surprise and...
Yun F.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Melrose, MA
Sarah G.
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.
Lauren P.
5.0
Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the adults could have some help and...
- Arianna N.
Valeria A.
5.0
Val worked for me for almost 2 years for my 9 year old daughter. She was one of the best nannies that I had. Val's best trait is her infectious happiness and love of life. She was on time, always happy, thoughtful, dependable, reliable and engaged with my daughter. They had an incredible bond...
- Suzanne R.
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.
Sydney F.
5.0
Sydney was wonderful with my 11 month old, he immediately took to her. She was punctual, arriving on time and responsive to my check-ins. She was so friendly and had a very kind demeanor. I would definitely hire her again!!
- Christine C.
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FAQs for after school child care in Melrose, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Melrose, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Melrose, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $16.43 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 Melrose, MA?
Care.com currently has 7 after school child care providers in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Melrose, 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 Melrose, 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.