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After school child care in Needham Heights, MA

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Danielle W.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Building Great Connections And Growing!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As the eldest child in my family, I've been watching children since my younger siblings were born. Now with over 10 years of childcare experience, I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, after school-program leader, youth center staff and camp counselor, connecting with children from various backgrounds and ages. Something I deeply...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I had 3 hours of happy children playing in and out of the house. Wonderful experience, will gladly work with her again!"

Care member

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, 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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Sarah M.


Boston, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional Nanny

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Susan G.


Natick, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

After-School Transportation

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am available for after school child care, preferably driving to activities, errands, and very willing to help with homework. I am a retired software engineer who seeks a part time role helping busy parents a few times a week. Beyond having teaching credentials, I have extensive experience in helping my family drive my...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Susan has provided driving assistance to our family. Now that my son is older he does not need a babysitter but does need transportation to and from activities, camps and various appointments. Susan has been an incredibly reliable driver. She is very safety...

Krista R.

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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom. I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma. Our children quickly bonded...

Elizabeth K.

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Julia B.


Arlington, MA

$27-31/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Looking For Summer Work

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Sura H.


Cambridge, MA

$35-50/hr4 yrs exp

New Grad Occupational Therapist -- Part-Time Baby Sitter

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Sarah M.


Somerville, MA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!

I am an experienced and fun caregiver with a background in elementary education and theater education. For the past two years I have worked as an instructional assistant at an elementary school in Newton and substituted grades K-5th, and provided intervention instruction in math. I was also the program manager for the after...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah was a wonderful employee! She showed up everyday with a smile on her face. She worked with children ranging from Kindergarten to 5th grade in the after-school program I run. Sarah was patient and energetic, her theater background helped her keep kids...

Katie K.

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Eva G.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$23-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Eva. I'm a 2018 graduate from Bates College, and currently work as a server. I have a real passion for working with children of all ages. I admire their unfiltered truths and love of life. I'm filled with energy and empathy. My goofball nature and ability to be quiet/calm when called for makes me a real toddler...
Eva can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Eva! She is in her second year working with our family and we are so grateful for her. She is responsible, dependable, and a good communicator! She is great with our son who can be very slow to warm and her instincts are amazing. She gets along well...

Dana L.

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Eliza F.


Belmont, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

February - May Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Eliza and I'd love to babysit for your family this fall. I'm an experienced sitter who has worked with families with children of all ages since 2013, from newborns to late teens. In addition, l au paired for three kids in Italy last summer, worked at a Montessori school at an international youth program,...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Eliza is a gem! She has a natural gift of connecting with children. I have always found her to be warm, kind and extremely caring. Her positive energy and warm nature make her a joy to be around and I always felt at ease knowing my children were in her care. From...

Alissa S.

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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Esther J.


Somerville, MA

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Highly recommend!!! No hesitations. Esther helped us out during the holidays. Our two daughters immediately loved her. She showed up with fun activities prepared for them, and was very flexible and communicative with me. We were visiting from California and staying...

Care member

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Jessica G.


Natick, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

I am 44 years old and have been taking care of children for 20+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica was amazing in all areas, especially in supporting my son who displayed some behavioral challenges. Jessica helped to create an incentive program to help promote his pro-social behavior. She is also simply great with children - always energetic, creative...

Kelli P.

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Marianna S.


Newtonville, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
Marianna can also help with: Carpooling
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Elena L.


Somerville, MA

$15-19/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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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Mary P.


West Newton, MA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities. Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will work with her again!"

Matt M.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Linda G.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care/Pet Care/Senior Care/Shopping/Errands

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Needham Heights, MA

Danielle W.

5.0

Danielle was wonderful, professional, and it took all of 2 minutes for both of my kids to open up to her! She came on time and literally I had 3 hours of happy children playing in and out of the house. Wonderful experience, will gladly work with her again!

- Care member

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.

Susan G.

5.0

Susan helped us tremendously, by driving our boys to soccer, music lessons, etc. She was punctual, active in communication with us and able to talk with and develop friendship with our kids. When COVID hit and everything got canceled, we stopped needing her all the time, but we would gladly re-hire.

- Karen A.

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma. Our children quickly bonded with Nicole and called their summer...

- Elizabeth K.

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.

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