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60 after school child care are listed in Reading, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 8 years
After school child care in Reading, MA
Valeria A.
Reading, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Val! Since I can always remember I've always been around/worked with kids, from babysitting after school to having the pleasure to work as an assist. teacher for incredible kids from infants through 5-year-olds at the Goddard School. I am currently going on 7. 5 YEARS with my employed family that I adore, with 2...
Valeria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Val has been our nanny for the last several months, but we recently decided to move overseas and no longer need her for child care. In the short time she's worked for us, she become a part of our family and we have no doubts she will quickly become part of her next...
Tiffany F.
Hello, I am a graduating senior at UMass Amherst with a major in Biology. I have extensive experience as both a full-time nanny and after-school program supervisor. I have experience with kids ranging from 3-months-old to 15 years old. I have a reliable car and a clean driving record. I can provide references if needed.
Kat can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
I am a 35-year-old nanny with 15+ years experience working with children of all ages, from newborn to preteen. I am currently babysitting M&W but that will be coming to an end at the end of June. Looking to fill the time with before and after school care. Some of the responsibilities I have with the children are doing laundry,...
Desiree can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Christina M.
Reading, MA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Christina. I am 28 and I live in Reading. I have over 10 years of experience working with children between daycares and babysitting. I spent most of my time in the preschool classes but I love all ages- big or small!
I enjoy helping with any household tasks that need to be completed. Laundry, cooking, cleaning,...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I am a Physical Education teacher and lacrosse coach in Lexington MA. I have a strong background in working with children, building meaningful connections, and creating a safe and enriching environment. I understand the importance of...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was very young, beginning with watching my two young siblings at age 11. I then went on to watch my neighbors children, three days a week after school. Then when I was 16, I got a job at the Melrose YMCA After-School Program and loved it. I was there three years. I have had many jobs in...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah...
Lynelle A.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Diane. I am CPR certified. I have babysat for several Winchester families on a long term basis. I am available for morning, after school pickup and afternoon/evening care. I am very engaging and truly enjoy spending time with children and teenagers. Please contact me with any questions. I have references...
Diane can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with them. My little ones are so excited when they know she's coming. She is fun, reliable, and responsible- and most...
Laura R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Nurturing and Reliable Educator & Professional Nanny. I look forward to reading stories with your children, engaging in dramatic play, and wandering in the woods. My curious nature leads children to explore the world and try new things. My goal is to foster children's social and emotional development. This includes creating a...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend our current nanny, Debbie. Debbie has cared for our daughter for the past two years, since she was 3 years old. Since our daughter will be transitioning from part-time to full-time school in the fall, Debbie is seeking a position with...
Janet C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Heidi, I am 36 years old. I have a 14-year-old son and I'm currently working as an assistant manager for the public schools. I have been babysitting for families from care.com for over 10 years. I am available for date night babysitting. My responsibilities have been taking the children to the park, sports,...
Heidi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We highly recommend Heidi. If you are looking for a professional, attentive, caring, punctual and loving sitter, Heidi is the one for you. We wish she was still ours! The timing didn't work out one year so we went in another direction. Hire Heidi. You will not...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We have LOVED having Olivia! She is very helpful in making our kids feel welcomed. She constantly tries new things to help a kid feel comfortable when they are crying and can calm them down. She truly has an intuition on how to find the needs each and every kid...
Ashlee H.
Kayla J.
Medford, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked at a program through the YMCA called, Summer Reading Learning Loss Prevention Program. I had the opportunity to work with third graders. My job title was an assistant teacher. My role as an assistant teacher was being responsible for assisting children with their reading and writing skills, and building communication...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is very loving and responsible. "
Lynne J.
5.0
(1)
Hi families,
I am a recent graduate with a master's in occupational therapy. In addition I hold a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 9 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Sophie was great! Our little boy loved spending time with her. Sometimes it's challenging for him to remain focused and engaged in one activity. When my husband and I returned from dinner they were finishing up a puzzle. I would definitely recommend her to other...
Beck J.
Briana T.
Everett, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Briana I am 24 years old. When I turned 14, I started watching my little cousins and realized how much I love children. I continued to babysit, and when I turned 17 I got my first job at an after school program where I took on an important role of caring for children from grades kindergarten to eighth grade. I...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana is an amazing babysitter and great with early childhood aged children. She is very warm-hearted, kind, and a hard worker. Briana actively plays with the kids, does arts and crafts with them, and makes sure that they are doing some type of activity during...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Melissa! I'm a School Counselor at a local high school, and I'm seeking a part-time, after-school nanny position during the school year, with summer availability if needed. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Salem State University in 2017 and started my career as a preschool teacher and ABA...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa is the most amazing person inside and out! There is no one else I would trust with my children more than her. From day one it was clear that Melissa truly cared for my child’s well-being and development. My daughter would look forward to spending time with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently came back to the Boston area after living in Tokyo for 2 years. I am working as a Program Coordinator / Tour Guide for Japanese high school students visiting Boston.
Since I was 13 I have been babysitting for kids around my hometown in Newton, MA which gave me an early interest in caring for kids. I have been a...
Evan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Evan was a fantastic sitter for my three kids (4 years old, 5 years old and 9 years old). He was very warm and set our heart at ease the minute he walked in the door. He immediately connected with all of my three kids. He was always prompt, very energetic and...
Yan Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of Bentley University in 2021 and have since begun a career in education! I work now as a Special Education teacher in Lawrence, MA. I am also pursuing my Masters of Early Childhood Education at Salem State with my special education license. I have been a tutor, nanny, coach, and mentor over the years and...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had a last minute need for back up child care and I found Meghan. Although it was late in the evening she was kind enough to respond right away and was able to help with babysitting my 4-yr old son the next day. She was very punctual and kept my child engaged...
Jen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Donna J.
Burlington, MA
$15-30/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay at home mother for approximately 13 years. During those years I have cared for several families. I have provided after school care, before school and summer care. I have been a volunteer in the school system of my town, was a religion teacher for several years and also a Scout leader. I have a B. S. in...
5.0
"Donna helps pick up our kids after school, and drive them to our house. She is very reliable, safe and conscientious. We look forward to keep using her."
Paula R.
Sarah M.
Somerville, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver With Theater And Elementary Education Background!
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Reading, MA
Valeria A.
5.0
Val worked for me for almost 2 years for my 9 year old daughter. She was one of the best nannies that I had. Val's best trait is her infectious happiness and love of life. She was on time, always happy, thoughtful, dependable, reliable and engaged with my daughter. They had an incredible bond...
- Suzanne R.
Sarah W.
5.0
Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our family, and we feel beyond lucky to have found her! We were looking for a nanny for our newborn last year, and Sarah reached out to propose a nanny share with her son who was only one month apart in age. We loved Sarah from the second we met her, and we're...
- Lynelle A.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Diane P.
5.0
We love Diane! She has been with us for seven years and I highly recommend her! I have four children (ages 2-13) and she is fantastic with them. My little ones are so excited when they know she's coming. She is fun, reliable, and responsible- and most importantly, I completely trust her!
- Laura R.
Deborah K.
5.0
We were incredibly fortunate to have Debbie care for our children. We had a nanny share and she looked after our two children, aged 1 years old and 6 months when she started, with exceptional care and dedication. Debbie always ensured they had appropriate developmental routines such as a welcoming...
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Reading, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Reading, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Reading, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.40 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 Reading, MA?
Care.com currently has 5 after school child care providers in Reading, MA. 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 Reading, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Reading, MA 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 Reading, MA, 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.