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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
(2)
Hi families, I'm Katie! I'm a 30-year-old full time professional, living in the Boston area. I am starting a new position this August and am looking to pick up some work before then. I have full availability right now for babysitting or errand running. I have many years of experience working with children (ages newborn-teen) as...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Katie has dedicated herself to fostering relationships with her family, friends, colleagues, and the community members that she serves as a social worker for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Katie knows what it takes to make strong connections, and she...
Richie I.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Julia and I'm 26 years old. I live in Arlington & grew up here. I have a Bachelors degree in Communications and took early childhood education courses in high school. I've always loved kids and after taking several different administrative jobs after college, I realized childcare is always what I was meant to be doing! I...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia is wonderful. She has been so supportive and helpful as a babysitter. She is always on time, and takes initiative. She has been immensely helpful helping us set up routines, and manage the kids when we brought home a new baby as well. Julia has developed a...
Rachel W.
Lauren C.
Winthrop, MA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was a adolescent. Growing up in a large extended family, I often babysat my younger cousins and now I occasionally watch over my cousins' children, who range in age from 6 months to 10 years old. My grandmother has also ran a daycare my entire life, so I spent much of my formative years in...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is amazing! We hired her for a short term, interim solution, and really had nothing but a great experience. She took extremely great care of my children, kept them busy whether she had them participating in arts & crafts, playing at the park, taking them for...
Stephanie P.
Joao S.
Stoneham, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Joao (John in Portuguese). I am 29 years old. I have 9+ years experience with a wide variety of kids. I am also a father to a 3-year-old son. I am currently attending an online fully remote program to obtain my Master degree in Social work. I currently have my Bachelors Degree. My experience ranges from Infants...
Joao can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with...
Robert P.
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$28-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(16)
Hired by 43 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther. I love caring for children! I'm a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher. I am fluent in English and French & I'm conversational in Spanish. I currently work as a Kindergarten Associate teacher in Somerville, MA. I'm very comfortable with caring for 4+ children at a time (as Ive had up to 10 children at a...
Esther can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Esther was great with our 4 month old! We were traveling to Boston for an event and had Esther come to our hotel to sit for an evening. Esther was very sweet with our baby and followed the bedtime routine with no issues at all. She sent updates and made us feel...
Ashley S.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should...
Alysia A.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We were incredibly fortunate to have Debbie care for our children. We had a nanny share and she looked after our two children, aged 1 years old and 6 months when she started, with exceptional care and dedication. Debbie always ensured they had appropriate...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and creative!
I started working with kids when I was 15 at my local summer camp. I worked 8 hour days with kids aged 4-14. I planned and lead activities for the kids and spent a lots of time resolving conflicts between them and having some laughs! Since then I have also worked at an...
5.0
"Madla is great! Fun, smart, artistic, worldly, punctual. "
Care member
Briana T.
Everett, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Briana I am 24 years old. When I turned 14, I started watching my little cousins and realized how much I love children. I continued to babysit, and when I turned 17 I got my first job at an after school program where I took on an important role of caring for children from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. I...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Briana is an amazing babysitter and great with early childhood aged children. She is very warm-hearted, kind, and a hard worker. Briana actively plays with the kids, does arts and crafts with them, and makes sure that they are doing some type of activity during...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am a full-time teacher who is looking for some part-time after school babysitting/nannying position. I have been in childcare for 14 years and teaching for the last five years since I graduated college. I am looking for a family who needs childcare in the afternoon after school. I love outdoor activities, animals, sports,...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am currently working as a Special Education teacher at Westford Academy, but I am looking for a family to nanny for this summer. I have experience working as an English/Reading tutor after school and during the summer. I have also worked at a daycare while in high school and I worked as a part-time nanny while in college. In...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have an intense background working with children of ages ranging from 6-months-old to 13 years old. I've worked in camps and after school programs.
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Nia W.
Boston, MA
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and dedicated person who has experience working with kids as a behavior technician, and after school care coordinator. I have earned my Bachelor's degree, I am CPR certified, and have my own transportation. I would love the opportunity to be of assistance to you and your family!
Nia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I currently work as a teacher at an elementary after-school program in the Boston area. I'd love to help your children succeed through my caregiving and tutoring services. I believe in positive reinforcement strategies and activity-based engagement. I can also help with pets and household management. I have reliable...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Courtney and I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I am a full time Special Education teacher and I also work with General Education, so I can definitely help with all school work.
For the summer, I am teaching summer school during the day and I'm looking to babysit or tutor after that.
I'd love to hear...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi I'm Jessika!
I'm a young college student, currently working with children in after-school tutoring hours.
I'm looking for a nanny position in Boston that is reliable and safe . I'm dedicated to creating a supportive environment where children can learn and grow. My experience in tutoring has equipped me with valuable skills...
Hi! I am seeking a part-time after school or occasional date night babysitting job. I have been an early childhood Ed (1st & 2nd grade) teacher for the past 8 years. I love kids of all ages and look forward to meeting your child!
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Melrose, MA
Katie I.
5.0
Katie has dedicated herself to fostering relationships with her family, friends, colleagues, and the community members that she serves as a social worker for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Katie knows what it takes to make strong connections, and she genuinely cares about all the people in...
- Richie I.
Julia B.
5.0
Julia has been a wonderful addition to our family! She's been with us for more than a year. Her energy, enthusiasm, and warmth are unparalleled. Our toddler thrives under her care. Julia takes him on daily excursions to the park or the library, sets up play dates, does crafts, reads books, cooks...
- Eva H.
Lauren C.
5.0
Lauren is amazing! We hired her for a short term, interim solution, and really had nothing but a great experience. She took extremely great care of my children, kept them busy whether she had them participating in arts & crafts, playing at the park, taking them for walks, bringing them to the...
- Stephanie P.
Joao S.
5.0
Joao was fantastic and showed up right when I needed him. He was very punctual and my son enjoyed playing with him at the park. Joao's experienced showed through his play at the park, and I caught myself learning from him when I interviewed him.
Good luck with your future endeavors Joao, and...
- Robert P.
Esther J.
5.0
Esther was great with our 4 month old! We were traveling to Boston for an event and had Esther come to our hotel to sit for an evening. Esther was very sweet with our baby and followed the bedtime routine with no issues at all. She sent updates and made us feel very comfortable. She was also very...
- Ashley S.
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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.