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60 after school child care are listed in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Sarah B.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available Before And/or After School
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently have my degree in Early Childhood Education and hold an Early Childhood Teacher permit. I was in mod/severe special ed for the past 3 years, but recently quit. I remained as a sub in special ed so I can work when I want. I have been babysitting/nannying for various families for over 8 years. The main family (4 kids)...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was wonderful! She was super responsive and forthcoming with information about herself and her previous experience. We would recommend her and hope to use her in the future. "
Anna S.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Meri and I am a elementary school teacher. In 2018, I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education (with a focus on children birth-3rd grade). I will be starting my master's course work soon!
I really love reading to young children and have 2 bookcases full of...
Meri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Alysse R.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
$30-32/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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 3 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
$17-20/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maureen was not only an excellent nanny for our special needs daughter but became very much a part of our extended support circle and honorary family member. We wish we could have kept her forever but because we moved across the country, we were forced to let her...
Care member
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
"Love Pauline! Exceptional in any task that needs to be complete. She's genuine, kind, loving, never misses a beat, and honest. "
Samar E.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I never felt guilty for having to work knowing my babies were being taken care of by Debbie. She has so much experience with children she was able to help support and guide us through every stage and milestone. She is incredibly clean and organized. She made my...
Care member
Nora E.
Mission Viejo, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nora is a wonderful babysitter, she was always on time and my kids loved her so much. She's very good at basically everything she takes our dogs out and she is on the zoom meeting with our kids and makes sure that they always have what they need, I have nothing but...
Richard G.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Kaya I.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
$17-25/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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Hi, I am a student looking for part time work after school. I have worked many different positions in childcare for many years. I am very kind, helpful, nurturing, organized, caring, supportive, and informative. I look forward to giving you extra time while your kids are in safe hands having fun and learning with me.
Thanks!...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey parents!! I recently stopped working for an after school program. During my time there I was able to work with children ages 6-15 and enjoyed every bit of it. I attend college and aspire to work in a field with children. I also love animals so if you have one that would be an added bonus!!
Skills:
First Aid
Ashleigh M.
Lake Forest, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ashleigh and I absolutely love working with children. I have experience working with infants and toddlers at Montessori Preschools. I am a fully qualified preschool and infant/toddler teacher, & I have taken Montessori classes for 0-3. I also have 1 year of experience as an infant private nanny age 6 mo-20 mo, as well...
Ashleigh can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Sarah B.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful! She was super responsive and forthcoming with information about herself and her previous experience. We would recommend her and hope to use her in the future.
- Anna S.
Meri B.
5.0
Our family had Meri as a PT nanny for a couple weeks and the kids immediately gravitated towards as if they had known her. We have a 6 year old and almost 3 year old that she would take care of. She always came with a positive attitude and went above and beyond to help us even with chores around the...
- Care member
Maureen E.
5.0
Maureen is a great nanny. She’s fantastic connecting with kids , keeping them safe and making them feel heard. We are sad to see her go. We highly recommend Maureen and are so thankful for the year and half we had her support.
- Care member
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.
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
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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 $22.50 per hour as of April 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 8 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.
Ratings for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.