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60 after school child care are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Palo Alto, CA
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of babies for about seven years. In high school I would take care of my friends' babies in the afternoon after school because they would have to work. I love children so my friends would know to always look for me. I go to church Saturdays and Sundays and I also help take care of the children. Over time I...
Jocelyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am a current student at UCSB, but I am from the Santa Clara area. I have 2 years of experience working with my younger cousins and nephews ranging from ages 1 to 12! I can help with commuting from school to extracurricular activities, as well as after-school tutoring in subjects like English and...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Danielle B.
Belmont, CA
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've been working with children for the past 7 years, first as a babysitter, then as the director of an after-school program. I'm currently an aspiring teacher on summer break. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I love playing outdoor games and physical games, as well as board...
I am currently available for summer care and tutoring, and after school tutoring in the Fall. I am an outgoing, responsible, active person. I raised 3 children of my own, and have always played an active role in the community. My undergraduate degree is in Education. I hold a California Multiple Subject teaching credential, and...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabel and I am an experienced child care provider. In high school I taught dance to kids from ages 2-14 years old for over 4 years. I have also babysat and nannied for many different families over the past 10 years. My experience includes caring for twins, newborns, and up to 3 children under 3 years old. I...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michelle M.
Redwood City, CA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Family Assistant/Family Manager/House Manager
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 20+ years and have been a nanny for about 15+ years. I am very active and do not believe in putting children in front of the TV as a form of babysitting. Engaging children in age appropriate activities is really important to me. I have nannied children from newborn to adolescence. I have worked...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Great follow-up in the hiring process."
Jacob A.
I graduated from the University of San Francisco with a major in psychology and several courses on child development. I am CPR certified, and currently work as a case worker for at risk youth in Charlotte. I have worked at the Ronald McDonald house in the UES for children with cancer. I worked at the YMCA at the day care, And...
Mayra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
I have worked with children for several years, starting with community service that sparked a passion for childcare. Since then, I've worked as a teacher and as an After School Leader, working with children ranging from toddlers to teens. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Childhood Development and am CPR and First Aid...
Araceli R.
Menlo Park, CA
$42/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. My major currently involves children, I plan to become a Special Education Therapist in the future. I used to volunteer as an after school instructor at and elementary school tutoring the grades of 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I also help my mom taking care of my younger sibling who has Down...
Araceli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Angela B.
Campbell, CA
$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a proud mother of 4 children whose ages range from 30 to 11 years. I have always been a stay at home mom throughout the years who volunteered at their schools and did after school care. I am looking for a family to connect and grow with. I am CPR/First Aid certified in infants. I love to engage and teach through play and...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been a Registered Behavior Therapist for children with autism for 4 years now and absolutely love working with children! I am taking a break from working at centers now and would love to have a more in-home babysitting job! I just graduated college and have a Bachelors in Neuroscience. While working at centers, I have...
Isra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Isra has been an amazing help for my family. She is super sweet and attentive to my two boys (age 1 and 4). I love having such a reliable and kind babysitter and would strongly recommend her to any family seeking some help with their kiddos. So grateful we...
Dalit B.
5.0
(25)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Immunized Covid /Booster
I am a dependable, reliable and energetic person with a high level of patience and immense love and compassion for children. I raised three boys and helped raise my three nieces and nephews. My nurturing, loving and understanding of children's need for growth as well as my ability to communicate,...
Khairunnisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nisa is very kind, trustworthy, and dependable. Our 2 year old is generally very shy around new people, but he warmed up to her very quickly after meeting her the first time and continued to ask about her after she left that evening. We were very happy to find Nisa...
Jeffrey W.
Karen R.
Hayward, CA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Karen and I have 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in After school programs, elementary schools, daycares, preschools and also as a nanny! My hours can be flexible depending on your schedule. I am CPR/First-Aid Certified, Medical Assistant Certificate, Early Childhood Development college...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Karen is very nice, thoughtful, helpful and caring."
Dion R.
Bella B.
San Leandro, CA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly, fun-loving and trustworthy 22-year-old female currently attending college. Past & current babysitting experiences have included immediate friends, and family. I prepare meals, help with homework, craft projects, mentoring, getting them ready for bed/bath time, laundry/housekeeping and organizing activities. I have...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Bella is super sweet and kind with the children. She takes direction well and had a really positive attitude. I appreciated her responding to our feed back and her go with the flow attitude."
Tom E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience working with children from infants, toddlers and school age. I have worked in roles such as: Noon Supervisor, Camp Counselor, After School Care, Preschool Teacher, Dance Instructor and Nanny.. I have nanny experience from ages 5 months and up. I can provide a resume and recent nanny references!...
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was my family's summer nanny, watching 2 children ages 10 years & 8 years. She was a wonderful summer nanny for us. She would take the kids to various activities around town and ensure they were safe and busy. I can appreciate her safety measures when driving...
Jeniece A.
Andrea G.
San Leandro, CA
$34-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(37)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Andrea. I am 33 years old. I have been working with children for about 9 years now. I have previously worked at a Montessori location before I started doing nanny jobs. I take my job very serious as I am very passionate about working with children. I have experience with all ages. I know how important it is to...
Andrea can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"
Andrea has taken great care of our daughter for the past year and a half, starting at 6 months old. Andrea is loving, trustworthy, and kind. As first time parents, we were grateful for Andrea’s help and insight as our daughter learned to crawl, walk, sleep train,...
Zaneta S.
Devanshi P.
Fremont, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up I have always had a love for children. I have helped care for my younger cousins from ages 2-13 and my nieces and nephews since they were infants. I have also worked at two different after school centers as a kindergarten teacher and with grades tk-7 during summer camps. Currently, I babysit my nephew and tutor.
I...
Devanshi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Devanshi quickly bonded with my daughter. She is especially good at encouraging kids to read."
Shankar R.
Tabitha M.
Hayward, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pre K Teacher, Nanny, Mom Of 4, Advocated, Educated & Dedicated.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Tabitha. I am a mom of 4 children. I love teaching. I have over 18 years of experience. I have been a preschool teacher, personal nanny and lead teacher of a couple after school programs from Hayward to San Ramon, Ca. I have a master's teacher certificate as well as an A. A. Degree in Early Childhood...
Tabitha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Tabitha was so great with our 3.5 year old daughter, who can be shy with strangers. They got along and began playing together almost immediately. We were so thankful for her help!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mercedes. I am currently an after school licensed program teacher at an elementary school, previously I was a teacher at a before and after school licensed child care facility for the YMCA for four years. I've taken various trainings for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. I also...
Mercedes can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes is very professional but still fun loving. She has great ideas for projects and games with children and is able to maintain discipline. She will make a great addition to her next position and I would hire her to watch my own children as well as my after...
Doug I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I hope you're doing well. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced nanny, I'm available now!
I've several years of childcare experience, including:
2 years as a live-in nanny
5 years caring for children aged 2 months to 15 years, including twins and children with food allergies.
My experience includes:
Driving...
Nantiyapon can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Nantiyapon (Joon) to take care of our 5 years old daughter and 6 months old son after school. She was always dependable and arrived on time. She is very loving, and our children enjoyed spending time with her a lot! I highly recommend Joon."
Ayumi F.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Palo Alto, CA
Michelle M.
5.0
Great follow-up in the hiring process.
- Jacob A.
Isra A.
5.0
Isra has been incredible with our young son. She is reliable, kind and playful. I would hire her again with confidence!
- Billy C.
Khairunnisa Y.
5.0
Nisa jumped in to help us with your 4 school- aged children when our previous nanny was unexpectedly out. She was very quick to adapt to all our quirks, and the kids didn’t want her job with us to end! I highly recommend. She’s very organized, calm, confident and professional.
- Nadia C.
Karen R.
5.0
Karen is very nice, thoughtful, helpful and caring.
- Dion R.
Bella B.
5.0
Bella is super sweet and kind with the children. She takes direction well and had a really positive attitude. I appreciated her responding to our feed back and her go with the flow attitude.
- Tom E.
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FAQs for after school child care in Palo Alto, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Palo Alto, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $26.00 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 Palo Alto, CA?
Care.com currently has 6 after school child care providers in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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.
Ratings for Palo Alto, CA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Palo Alto, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.