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36 after school child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Madison S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Am A Recent UC Berkeley Grad Looking For Child Care Opportunities.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently looking for families to babysit and/or private tutor for in Santa Cruz.
I have experience as a profession tutor and elementary after school teacher at Lazear Charter Academy. I've worked with kids for over 8 years now. I worked for the Alameda parks and recreation department for four summers, leading games...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
"
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Reshmi S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have work in childcare setting for 18 year. I worked with 2 months to 12-year-olds in after school programs. Prefer to work with younger children. I like them to explore things and be safe at the same time.
Reshmi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Reshmi is great with babies. She helped me with my twins when they were four months old and was a real asset. She brings experience and knowledge from her background running a daycare, and she is flexible and open to individual parents decisions."
Vanessa M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 21-year-old student attending The University of California, Santa Cruz. I am originally from Los Angeles where I have worked in childcare for over eight years. My mother is a preschool teacher, which means I have grown up surrounded by younger children and always had the opportunity to be a helping hand. Every summer...
Channing can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Channing helped with kids after school, driving them to activities, and playing. She was responsible, engaged, timely and lovely. "
Amy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*** Please note: my rate is $50/hour. Thank you! ***
My name is Henry, and I have been working with kids my entire life. As the eldest of three boys, I cared for my brothers from a young age. I have spent 12 years as a counselor leading campers aged 8-17, and I have worked with kids as young as 4 in an after-school program. I...
Henry can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Henry was great - he did a wonderful job with our kids, and we would definitely hire him again."
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Hello! I'm Oli.
I am a recent graduate from UCSC. I started working with kids 10 years ago as a camp counselor, and have been working with them ever since! I currently work at Campus Kids Connection as an after school teacher with kids between the ages of 3-10.
In my spare time, I like to play board games, watch movies, and...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Sidney H.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! Interested In Getting Into More Babysitting/nanny After School And After Work.
Hello! My name is Sidney. Born and raised in the Santa Cruz area i've always been surrounded by little ones and love taking care of and making sure they always have a smile on their face! I also have great organizational skills if you are ever interested in help with cleaning, organizing and even cooking! I'm very excited for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Sydney. I am a student at UCSC as an earth science major and I have been nannying for about 5 years. I love making connections with kids and getting to know their unique personalities. I enjoy spending the time I have with them getting outside, finding new adventures, and growing their young creative minds. I...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Isabella P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience with young children. I have taught after school programs for a few years for children ages 4-8. As well as experience babysitting children 3-12. I am very handy in the kitchen as I have worked multiple years in service and can assist with housework and errands.
Isabella can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hello, my name is Cory and here is a bit about me: I have 3 Early Childhood Education units from Cabrillo College and am currently enrolled in 3 more units. I obtained my bachelor of arts from University of California Santa Cruz in 2012 and shortly after was hired to work for program in the Bay Area. I started as a summer camp...
Corinna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am 22 years old and a recent graduate from UCSC where I studied Cognitive Science. I have been living in Santa Cruz for about 4 years, and I have since gotten to know a lot of different parts of the community. I have a lot of experience with kids as I had many little cousins and some other children in my hometown...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 2 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a first year art student at Cabrillo and looking for a part time nanny or babysitter position. I'm an eldest sibling of 2 and eldest cousin of 8. My whole family is neurodivergent in some way or another, my brother and mom being high functioning autistic and Aspergers. I have worked at family tourist attractions like the...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling
Hello! My name is Kayla! I have 2+ years of experience working with kids in school districts and am currently employed as a Behavior Interventionist and an After School Program Teacher. I'm looking to fill my weekends taking care of awesome kiddos! I'm also available every weekday after 6:00 p.m. Let's get in touch!
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work at an elementary school as an after school program coordinator and am unemployed over the summer. I am also a certified trauma informed childrens yoga instructor with lots of experience in social emotional learning.
Besides being a mother for the last 8 years, I
have babysat since the age of 14, worked...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Noraleigh C.
Felton, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I have over 20 years of experience working with children in various settings with various age groups. I've cared for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary age children. I've worked in ECE daycare settings, after school programs, Montessori schools, and nanny positions.
Noraleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Noraleigh was wonderful. We first hired her when I had just given birth to my daughter and needed help with housekeeping. Noraleigh was efficient, thorough, and dependable. I soon learned that she had worked previously at a Montessori school, and when I returned to...
Marie L.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I can't wait to be your next nanny! I have over 5 years of experience caring for children, not counting the date-night babysitting jobs I had when I was 13-16. My longest experience nannying lasted 15 months and the boy I nannied is now like my little brother. I love watching people learn and grow, especially infants...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Savannah is amazing! Our five year old son has a new best bud! And I know he is so safe in her hands. Our family is so grateful to have found Savannah!"
Jemila P.
Atlas M.
Felton, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I like working with children because they are interesting. They have such diverse opinions and do not think about things in a conventional way. I love exploring their interests with them and encouraging them.
I have worked with kids on and off for years mostly as a tutor but I have also babysat and done after school care.
I...
Atlas can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Elizabeth V.
Scotts Valley, CA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of Three, Specializing In Newborn Care Incl. Care For New Moms
Hello there!Like many young girls of my time, I started babysitting at age 11. I worked three jobs in high school: daycare at First Lady Spa, I ran the after-school care program at my K-12 school for children from K-6th grade for 3 years, and I was a private nanny for an active family with three children for 5 years. Once I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Finley L.
Felton, CA
$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
In high school I had multiple families I would help out and also worked with an after school program for children.
Finley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
Madison S.
5.0
Madison is great! She is prompt, friendly, easy to communicate with and my daughter enjoys learning from her.
- Care member
Reshmi S.
5.0
Reshmi is great with babies. She helped me with my twins when they were four months old and was a real asset. She brings experience and knowledge from her background running a daycare, and she is flexible and open to individual parents decisions.
- Vanessa M.
Channing B.
5.0
Channing helped me during a very difficult time with my colicky, high needs baby. She was so helpful, sweet, and a joy to be around. She was great with my (at the time) 3 month old. She helped my sanity stay in tact! 😆 Would definitely trust her with your kiddos!
- Caitie A.
Henry C.
5.0
Henry was such a great find! He helped us tackle a bunch of yard projects and helped completely reorganize our garage. He washed our windows and helped me take a bunch of stuff to the dump.
He's super friendly, and I find him to be a wonderful value too!
Thanks henry!
- Zachary S.
Noraleigh C.
5.0
Noraleigh was wonderful. We first hired her when I had just given birth to my daughter and needed help with housekeeping. Noraleigh was efficient, thorough, and dependable. I soon learned that she had worked previously at a Montessori school, and when I returned to work, she became our daughter's...
- Marie L.
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FAQs for after school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Santa Cruz, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $21.79 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com currently has 14 after school child care providers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Child Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 36 listed after school child care.