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60 after school child care are listed in Mission Viejo, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 8 years
After school child care in Mission Viejo, CA
5.0
(3)
I have over two decades of paid childcare experience.
My sister was born when I was 10 and both my parents worked so I ended up caring for her a lot.
I then quickly became the go-to baby-sitter for the families on my street starting at age 11 & continuing through high school.
During community college I nannied and from that...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maureen is thoughtful, caring, considerate, conscientious, bright and funny. We always know our daughter is safe and in good hands when she is with Maureen. Maureen has become part of our family and we highly endorse her as a care provider."
Jen B.
AU PAIR * V. FAMILY * SEPTEMBER 2012 - PRESENT*
Manage household for single mother of 3 boys including assisting with homework, picking up from school, transporting to after school activities and mentoring with age appropriate advice. Duties also included preparing meals, running errands, light housework, and taking care of...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Samantha M.
Mission Viejo, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Samantha and I am a recent graduate from Nursing school in Des Moines, IA and also BLS/CPR certified. I grew up in Orange County, CA but decided to go to Iowa for college and now deciding to move back home and will be living in Mission Viejo while working and studying to take the NCLEX. While I was in Iowa I had a...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
Raising children takes a village, love, support and consistency especially in the world we are living today. I have been raising my 3 children on my own since 2016 (teens now), so I know what it takes to stay organized, run a household, be patient and understanding. I can help with crafts, activities, prepare...
Ginger can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a 23-year-old graduate student , working towards my Master's degree in Social Welfare. I currently work in schools as a social work intern on Mondays (7:30am-3:30pm) Wednesdays (7:30am-11:30am) and Fridays (7:30am-3:30pm). I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have some ASL knowledge. I have been working with children...
Alexia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Nora E.
Mission Viejo, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nora, I am 25 years old and am currently attending college. I am fun, trustworthy, punctual and adaptable. I have always had a love for children because I grew up babysitting my little cousins and family members. I have attended many camps and sports growing up and know the impact a great leader can have in a...
Nora can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Jasmine F.
Mission Viejo, CA
$25-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a 25-year-old who is kind and compassionate. I have 7 years of experience and can provide references. I have recently cared for families where the children have been ages newborn to 9 years old. I am very energetic, patient, organized, and creative. I love to bake and cook and I am very fond of dogs. I am allergic to cats....
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Samantha, and I'm 27 years old! I've been passionate about childcare from a young age, starting with daycare work in my teens and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters during high school. After graduating, I worked for two years at the YMCA's after-school program, where I organized activities, led lessons, and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is punctual and dependable. She was excellent with our kids."
Ash N.
Brooke W.
Mission Viejo, CA
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Brooke and I'm currently studying to be a licensed aesthetician! I am currently looking for a family who needs help with after school pick ups/drop offs and/or after school care. My experience includes watching little ones to middle schoolers. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Christina D.
Mission Viejo, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've had two long term nanny positions. I have reference letters from both. I've also been a pre-school teacher and worked in an after school program with school-age children. I love children and they love me! Hope to hear from you soon.
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Karen C.
Mission Viejo, CA
$22-28/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm a Behavioral Therapist, working in homes after school with elementary children on the Autism Spectrum and mornings with preschool Sp. Ed children. I've worked as a nanny for 5 years. I'm CPR/BLS certified. I'm a mother of two adult children. As mine were growing, I was a licensed in home preschool teacher. When they were...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Meri and I am a TK teacher. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, and I will be starting my master's course work soon!
I really love reading to young children and have 3 bookcases full of children's books in my home. I enjoy getting creative...
Meri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meri is a wonderful person! She was my daughter's ECE teacher and is now our regular babysitter. She always shows up with crafts to do with the kids and is wonderful at keeping them occupied and entertained. I always feel safe with Meri! "
Molly C.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Debra 29 years of caring for kids. I decided to relocate to Orange County to be closer to family. I was licensed for 14 kids as well as before and after school programs. Very excited to start a new career in Orange County caring for kids of any age- I have experience with newborns and up and have unlimited...
Debra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Debbie is an outstanding and trustworthy person with high moral values. She owned and ran a childcare daycare facility out of her home for many years, and I never heard any negative feedback. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend her for any position she...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I have over 15 years experience working with young children from newborns to teenagers. Whether it is volunteering at church in the Children's Ministry, raising my own children, or after school tutoring K-6th graders, I am absolutely passionate about our future adults. I am blessed to be a stay-at-home mother to...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"To be honest, I wish I could give Jennifer a bad review- Only because I wish I could keep her all to myself!!
This lovely woman is nothing less than spectacular. I trusted my 5 year old boy and my 6 month old girl with her and the sense of comfort and joy that...
Marsha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 3. 23, 20 and 17 years old Been married for 25 years. Our 17-year-old is a junior in high school and loves children just like I do. I miss the crafts, playing outside, play dates, not really the homework struggles though.. I'm looking for kiddos to pick up from school, take to after school activities, manage...
Caylin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing! Reliable! Super sweet with the kids and always flexible with our crazy life. "
Care member
Debra M.
Capistrano Beach, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am the mother of two young adults. I was fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom. I am ok with taking children to their after-school activities, helping with homework and their other responsibilities. I will also do small tasks that are needed such as getting dinner started. I will also take care of your pets dinnertime too....
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Debbi is my assistant in an elementary Special Education classroom. She is one of the hardest working assistants that I've ever had! Debbi arrives on time, rarely takes a break because she's always looking for ways to help in my classroom, and she often stays...
Colleen O.
Colette A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Experienced Sitter And Educator
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Colette and I am 23-year-old recent graduate with my masters and teaching credential from Cal State Fullerton (Dec 22), who works currently as as a full time substitute while looking for teaching jobs to start in the fall. I love working with children and it would be great to have work over the summer...
Colette can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Alejandra M.
Irvine, CA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Ale! I am an experienced caregiver and pet sitter. I have previous experience working at an after school program where I was responsible for a classroom of 20-25 children of all ages. I am currently a professional recruiter for a caregiving company and have some spare time to help some lovely families with their kiddos....
Alejandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have lots of experience w children of all ages. I can help with light housework and errands, after school pick up or activities. I'd love to meet your family and help where I can.
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Emily H.
Irvine, CA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm excited to provide after school care and homework help to elementary aged children near Irvine, CA. I have a background in children's programming for a mid-size church as well as a tutoring experience and in operational support of a tutoring center. I have also worked as a substitute teacher and in foster care case...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Mission Viejo, CA
Maureen E.
5.0
Maureen is one of the best people I've ever hired. They had keen insight into my kids and were always so compassionate and patient with them. In addition, Maureen is a serious go-getter and takes a lot of initiative with household projects too. They honestly became a member of our family! Don't...
- Care member
Samantha T.
5.0
Samantha is punctual and dependable. She was excellent with our kids.
- Ash N.
Meri B.
5.0
Meri is a wonderful person! She was my daughter's ECE teacher and is now our regular babysitter. She always shows up with crafts to do with the kids and is wonderful at keeping them occupied and entertained. I always feel safe with Meri!
- Molly C.
Debra M.
5.0
Debbie always loved my child as her own and was so personable. She answered all concerns with knowledge about child development. As a teacher, u was extremely impressed with her care first and academic focus second
- Care member
Jennifer A.
5.0
Jennifer is awesome! She was available at the last minute, when my babysitter flaked! She's sweet, professional, and loves what she does! She's not the kind of sitter that needs to be told what to do. She just gets it! She's very organized and hands on! I will definitely call her again! Jennifer is...
- Suzanne H.
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FAQs for after school child care in Mission Viejo, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Mission Viejo, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Mission Viejo, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $23.36 per hour as of March 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 Mission Viejo, CA?
Care.com currently has 11 after school child care providers in Mission Viejo, CA. 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 Mission Viejo, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Mission Viejo, CA 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 Mission Viejo, CA, 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.