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35 after school child care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She's extremely reliable and trustworthy. She has a lot of experience with all ages. You would be very fortunate to have her take care of your kids. "
Caroline E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 22-year-old graduate from 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. I have also...
Channing can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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."
Care member
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, 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
Danielle D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a student at UCSC and am incredibly passionate about working with children! I have 3 years of paid experience working with kids as a recreational gymnastics instructor, babysitter, camp counselor, and after school care teacher. I love crafts, outdoor activities, and supporting early learning! I am comfortable with...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Hi there! I'm Bryn! Born and raised in San Diego, I am a lovely, patient, and creative person with approximately 7 years of experience caring for children. I have worked as a camp counselor, sitter, pet sitter, and I currently work in after-school care.
Your children will receive appropriate care with me, and I'm willing to do...
Bryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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
I have the utmost respect and admiration for the endeavor of bringing new life into this world. I cannot begin to fathom the rewarding difficulty of this path. I have called Santa Cruz my home for 7 years and have been doing childcare on and off for the past decade. I have been an after school nanny, worked at a yoga studio...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
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
Ava P.
Santa Cruz, CA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Ava! I Aim To Implement Fun, Creativity, And Structure In Childcare!
(Resume available upon request) Hello! My name is Ava; I am a 20-year-old attending college in Santa Cruz. I was an after-school care teacher at Campus Kids Connection for about a year and a half; sadly, I had to quit because they relocated me. A employment screening, TB test, and coursework in and out of school were required...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I recently graduated from Chapman University. I have been working in childcare since I was 13 as a mother's helper. I worked as a day care nanny from ages 16-18 and was responsible for transportation to activities and after school care. Most recently, during my senior year of college I was a nanny for a 2-year-old where I was...
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 3 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, have done drop in care, overnight care, newborn care, morning and afternoon care with kids all ages. I have 40 years of experience with caring for children of all ages. I am reliable, flexibly, consistent, caring, diligent & understand my role as a caregiver for your family. I am here to help. I enjoy the day to day...
Sira can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sira did a great job with our 9 month old. She was very attentive and kind. She knew exactly how to do everything to care for her. Would definitely recommend."
Care member
Elizabeth V.
Scotts Valley, CA
$17-25/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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 Santa Cruz, CA
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.
Sira T.
5.0
Sira is amazing with my 20mo old son. She is the perfect balence of fun, letting explore and keeping him safe. He lives his days with her!
- Kate M.
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FAQs for after school child care in Santa Cruz, CA
In 2025, 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 $22.12 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com currently has 16 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 8 reviews of the 35 listed after school child care.