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60 after school child care are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $41/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years
After school child care in Wakefield, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Katie and I have been working with children for 15 years now. I've worked with children of all ages and have experience with multiples as well! I enjoy reading and creating art projects, and of course being outside with the children.
I currently have my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest...
Andrea P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an individual with a Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking to nanny or babysit after school hours or early evenings beginning Fall 2020. I have previous experience working with preschool and school-aged children in a variety of settings. As a nanny or babysitter, I would love to make my time...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the...
Arianna N.
Hello
I'm a mom of a 13 year old daughter. I'm looking for some part time work after school. I'm available to pickup/drop off. I can also run some errands and pickup around the house. With the nice weather approaching I enjoy being outdoors, walking, going to the park, and I don't mind pets. Looking forward to a safe and happy...
Melinda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey!
My name is Eliza and I'd love to babysit for your family this fall.
I'm an experienced sitter who has worked with families with children of all ages since 2013, from newborns to late teens. In addition, l au paired for three kids in Italy last summer, worked at a Montessori school at an international youth program,...
Eliza can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliza is a warm and caring sitter, up for all kinds of creative play with our 2 yr old. She is dependable and has great communication. We've been doing 2 mornings a week with Eliza and would highly recommend her to other families."
Rachel F.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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
(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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!"
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My passion for working with kids came naturally at a young age babysitting for my little cousins, neighborhood families and family friends. Growing up I would go to work with my mother, who worked in the Winthrop Public school systems as an occupational, and through this, I found that I had a strong passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really just rides and supervision. She took exceptional care...
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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
5.0
(1)
My name is Olivia and I am 26 years old. I completed my BFA degree at Emerson College and work in marketing from M-F. I have experience working with pre-K - middle school aged children in nannying, tutoring, and after-school programs. I love creative activities, especially anything art and writing! I am CPR and AED certified as...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Olivia volunteered as a youth mentor in our non-profit program for two years. She is dedicated, reliable and communicative. Olivia engaged her mentee in enrichment activities each week, encouraging creativity, physical activity and academic interests. Olivia...
Maureen D.
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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Debbie has been a part of our family for nearly five years now. Her first week January 2019 was when we went into lockdown during the pandemic and my youngest was six months old. She cared for him in our apartment while I worked from the other room until he was two...
Care member
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Julisa and I am 33 years old. I have a variety of experience ranging from daycare centers, after-school programs and high school dorms. I've also nannied for several families, individual as well as nanny shares.
Currently looking to fill a part time mothers helper position. I can help with light cleaning,...
Julisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julisa is amazing with my five month old. She always arrives at work with projects in mind to do with him. My son loves being with her and gives her a big smile every time he sees her. When you're a working mom and can't be around your kid all day you really want...
Hayley B.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is one of the most caring people I know. She is an absolute natural with children. My daughters (ages 4, 3, & 1) liked from the moment they met her, and they look forward to every time Kate comes over. Kate is responsible and trustworthy, and I know she would...
Angelina W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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!"
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Felicia E.
Winthrop, MA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Felicia; I am 22 and from Winthrop, Massachusetts. I developed a passion for childcare about 8 years ago when my nephew was born. I would visit him after school on a daily basis to spend time with him and immediately became intrigued by early childhood development. I have about 2 years of experience working at...
Felicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Felicia was super sweet and great with all my kids, ranging from infant to toddler. She was very comfortable caring for my infant and my older children really enjoyed playing with her."
Lori N.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Wakefield, MA
Katie S.
5.0
Katie is amazing. She is kind, patient, reliable and loving to our 6 month old daughter. We were secretly hoping she didn't get a teaching job, because we would have kept her on as long as she would have us! She is a lovely person, and gets our highest recommendation.
- Andrea P.
Lauren P.
5.0
Can't say enough good things about Lauren. She was an absolute pleasure to have around and the kids adored her. The kids say she is super funny and very kind and you can see that she genuinely loves playing with them. She joined us for a few days on vacation so the adults could have some help and...
- Arianna N.
Kayla J.
5.0
Kayla is very loving and responsible.
- Lynne J.
Eliza F.
5.0
Eliza is a warm and caring sitter, up for all kinds of creative play with our 2 yr old. She is dependable and has great communication. We've been doing 2 mornings a week with Eliza and would highly recommend her to other families.
- Rachel F.
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.
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FAQs for after school child care in Wakefield, MA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Wakefield, MA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Wakefield, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $41.67 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 Wakefield, MA?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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.