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60 after school child care are listed in Somerville, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Somerville, MA
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
Esther J.
Somerville, MA
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(18)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am passionate about caring for children. I am a Certified infant/toddler/preschool teacher, fluent in English and French, and conversational in Spanish. Currently, I work as a Kindergarten Associate Teacher in Somerville, MA. I have experience caring for multiple children at once, having managed up to 10...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Esther was great with our 4 month old! We were traveling to Boston for an event and had Esther come to our hotel to sit for an evening. Esther was very sweet with our baby and followed the bedtime routine with no issues at all. She sent updates and made us feel...
Ashley S.
5.0
(2)
I worked at the daycare after school, and I helped take care of babies from 2 months old to kids 10 years old. I also worked at the SPCA with the humane education program, so I was working with young kids from all kinds of different backgrounds each day.
Elena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a champ- would HIGHLY recommend!"
Maria G.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Throughout the past decade, I have had a variety of childcare jobs including after school programs, day camps, regular babysitting, and most recently as a nanny for a few different families. While I have experience with a range of ages, I especially enjoy working with infants, toddlers, & preschool age children.
When on the...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date...
Kate H.
I love working with people, and especially kids -- so much so that I became a teacher :) !! I'm from Ohio, I graduated from THE Ohio State University in 2019, and moved to Boston for a teaching program. I've been here for 5 years now and I absolutely adore this city! Throughout high school and college, I babysat, nannied, and...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Hi There! I am a licensed elementary school teacher looking for a part time after school or weekend tutoring position. I have been teaching fourth grade for the past 10 years, but have experience across grade levels K-6. I have a master's degree in elementary education from Lesley University and my bachelor's in...
Hannah O.
Somerville, MA
$21-39/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experience childcare provider with over 8 years of professional experience. I have my undergrad and graduate degree from Lesley Univeristy in Early Childhood education and Special Education.
Looking primarily for summer hours, after school hours and occasional datenight sitting.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hannah P.
Somerville, MA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Lola M.
Somerville, MA
$22-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I spent most of my high school years babysitting for neighbors and through the church. In addition to this, I have nannied for an eight- and 5-year-old brothers recently. I worked at an art summer camp as a teaching assistant: my time was spent caring for the younger children's needs, planning activities, etc. Most recently I...
Lola can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
I am currently a middle school math teacher and looking to babysit after school/potentially some weekends. I have worked in education for almost three years and have worked in multiple camps. I have worked with kids from 3 years old to 14 years old. I am looking to either tutor or just babysit. Outside of my work, I enjoy...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Alexandra F.
Somerville, MA
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Alex, and I have been working with children for the past 3 years at camps and schools. I am currently in an Occupational Therapy program at Tufts and hoping to spend my career working with children. I am adaptable, responsible, and can definitely be silly when needed. My aim is to create a safe, comfortable...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Zayla and I am a fun, kind, and engaging babysitter and caregiver who loves working with kids. I have had experience babysitting, working as a summer camp counselor, and as an after school caregiver. I am a great multitasker who loves creating a safe environment for kids to learn, grow, and of course, have fun!
Zayla can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kemissa O.
Somerville, MA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kemissa. I love interacting and caring for children. I am currently a grad student and I work as a behavior technician, providing services for children on the autism spectrum for the past 2 years. I have experience working with children from the ages of 10 months- 13 years old. I enjoy teaching children new skills,...
Kemissa can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison and I have been nannying for about 9 years now, varying ages from newborn to 13 years old. Throughout my 9 years experience of working with children, I have been a substitute teacher for grades K-4, a summer counselor, after school student aide, special education summer aide, tutor for elementary and...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Emma Katherine H.
Somerville, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Emma! I graduated summa cum laude from Simmons University with a degree in psychology (and a focus in child development) and am currently working as a full-time research assistant at Harvard Medical School. I am looking for part-time babysitting to supplement my full-time job, ideally on the weekends or the...
Emma Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am an experienced and licensed childcare provider seeking a family or teacher in need of my skills. I have eight years of experience working with infants and children in a variety of settings, including: private families, after-school programs and summer camp, children's theater and art programs, and programs for children with...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents/Guardians,
My name is Rue (Roo) Romero, I am a 20-year-old Somerville High School graduate. I have worked as an Assistant Teacher for the afterschool program in Somerville and as an after school care giver. I'm looking for temporary, part-time, or when-needed childcare work or as a family helper. I have training in...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Natalie O.
Somerville, MA
$18-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Meet Natalie, A Nurturing, Caring & Fun 26y/o Happy To Help!
I am a responsible, caring young tech professional working 9-5 during the weekdays. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was just 11 years old, and have cared for sweet kiddos and families all across my home town (SF Bay Area) and my college town (Santa Barbara).
I've also worked with kids professionally through a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ana M.
Somerville, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Lucy, and I've always had a passion for working with kids. I started as a mother's helper in 5th grade and transitioned into babysitting throughout high school. Most recently, I worked as a nanny for a family in Washington, DC, for six months, where I cared for a 5-year-old after school and a 1-year-old throughout the...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Somerville, MA
Evan C.
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 professional. He was a great helper for...
- Yan Z.
Esther J.
5.0
On time, full of enthusiasm and competence, and great with our 8 month old and 3 year old. We appreciate you, Esther!
- Care member
Elena L.
5.0
Elena is great! My 2 year old daughter is a handful, but Elena made such a great connection with her! Elena brought crafts and did pretend play like a champ- would HIGHLY recommend!
- Maria G.
Sarah M.
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 entertained during our program hours. She...
- Katie K.
Kate G.
5.0
We met Kate off of care.com last year and she has been such a wonderful babysitter for our kids. My 2 year old son is a complete animal and she is so sweet and patient with him, and my 4 year old daughter is obsessed with her. We have used Kate for lots of date nights, and recently had her stay...
- Kate H.
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FAQs for after school child care in Somerville, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Somerville, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Somerville, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $22.18 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 Somerville, MA?
Care.com currently has 22 after school child care providers in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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.
Ratings for Somerville, MA after school child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
After School Child Care in Somerville, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care.