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60 after school child care are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Suzanne H.
I have worked for several years as a professional care giver ranging from preschool through young adult. I have vast experience working with children as well as special needs in an individual and group setting, as well as a wide variety of after school programming.
Rivka can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Mie L.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, trustworthy!
I like working with kids because every day is a new day. Working with kids is never boring because they bring so much insight into life!
I started working with kids when I was 18 working in an after school program!
In my spare time, I like to read, go hiking, paint,...
Mie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Solana P.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Enthusiastic And Responsible Sitter For Your Little Ones!
Hi! I'm Solana, I'm 20 years old from Rancho Santa Margarita. I have 2 years of experience as a lead toddler teacher for ages 18-24 months. I also have experience with infants, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds. I had an internship at an after school program for children grades 1-6.
Some of my passions include art, music and the outdoors!...
Solana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Brittany F.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello,
My name is Brittany. I'm a very positive and energetic person. I love being outdoors and playing sports like basketball and soccer. I also love going to the beach. I have my bachelor's degree in organizational communications from California State University of Chico. I am also BLS certified.
I have decided to return to...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Colette A.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Experienced Sitter And Educator
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
Alysse R.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$29-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Alysse (pronounced uh-lease) haha. I have been in the childcare industry since I have been able to work. My mom had an in home daycare when I was growing up. I've worked in an after school program setting for five years and have taught at the preschool level for many years which I loved. Recently, I have been a nanny...
Alysse can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gianna, dedicated educator with a passion for nurturing young minds. With over seven years of experience working with children, I transitioned from an after-school program at 16 to becoming a preschool teacher after college. After three and a half years in the classroom, I was recently promoted to an...
Kimberly H.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi everyone! I am a 17-year-old babysitter in Rancho Santa Margarita but I am willing to travel wherever needed! Since 2018, I've been providing reliable and caring babysitting services to families. With years of experience, I excel at keeping kids entertained, safe, and happy. My background includes working at Krak Boba and...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Pauline L.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I am 36 years old. I have a reliable car and a flexible schedule. I have taken on a few assignments on this site and have really enjoyed it. The assignments have been mainly before and after school transportation and care. I am very punctual and eager to help the family however I can. I am also open to babysitting for date...
Pauline can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Pauline has been taking care of my son every morning for a few months now. She is fantastic! Not only is she dependable, but my son loves her as well. She has always been proactive with communicating and confirming scheduling, even when we've been forgetful to...
Robert R.
Deborah D.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Deborah! I'm 34 years old and a single parent of a 9-year-old. I work from home with flex hours, and I nanny on the side to put money in my son's college fund. I'm a homeowner in Aliso Viejo since 2009.
I started babysitting when I was 12 and have never stopped. I love being around kids and have experience with...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Super friendly and personable, she is a great "Mommy Sub" while you are away from your kids. I highly recommend her!"
Aja M.
I'm a college student that has fairly flexible hours and some experience with kids. I am open to doing before and after school care with kids or a once in a while date night. I have a car and don't mind running some errands and doing some light cleaning around the house. I am pretty open to giving any kind of help one would...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Judy R.
Laguna Hills, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Available For Full Time, Part Time,or After School Care.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Judy I am a fun loving Mother of 4 amazing grown children. I have been taking care of kids for over 40 years. Don't let my age scare you because I am athletic and young at heart. I love the outdoors, sports, baking, arts&crafts, reading and playing games. If I am taking your child to an after school sporting event...
Judy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Hey everyone!
I'm Carolina! I'm a student at Saddleback College, and I'm looking for a little extra cash while I continue earning my early childhood development credits. I love working with kids and hope to gain even more hands-on experience along the way.
I used to work in an after-school program with kids ages 5-12, where we...
Carolina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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
Anna Laura S.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Also A Spanish Teacher And I Love To Give The Kids The Opportunity To Learn A New Lenguaje.
Hello! I'm Anna Laura, and I've been a nanny for 10 years. I've had the pleasure of babysitting for various families, from lively groups of boys to a special needs child in a wheelchair. I love children with all my heart and strive to create a safe, fun, and educational environment whether it's playing games, helping with...
Anna Laura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaya I.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kaya . I am 19 and I just finished my freshman year as a pre nursing major at GCU! I am from Orange County, and I have worked taking care of kids for about a year and a half at an after school program! I have babysat family since I was about 15. I am super cheerful, responsible, dependent, and flexible with all...
Kaya can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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.
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.
Pauline L.
5.0
Love Pauline! Exceptional in any task that needs to be complete. She's genuine, kind, loving, never misses a beat, and honest.
- Samar E.
Deborah D.
5.0
Great experience. I highly recommend Deborah.
- Michele H.
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FAQs for after school child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.22 per hour as of February 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
Care.com currently has 9 after school child care providers in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, 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.