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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi !! My name is Joey and I'm looking for some after-school / afternoon babysitting opportunities. I am currently in my final year at Pace University, living downtown and completing my masters in childhood education :) I've had lots of previous babysitting experience but last year had to put my full focus on school, as I began...
Joseph can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Carpooling. My first retirement position was as a TA in Special Ed working mainly with Middle School students on the spectrum as well as severely Autistic children. When I retired from that after 8 years during Covid I began taking care of a family with 3 children ( one with severe...
Shelley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Carly. I am a creative, energetic 31-year-old college graduate from The University of Rhode Island. I've been a nanny for 4 years and was a camp counselor in high school. I love to have fun with the kids I care for- I fill the day with stimulating activities, arts & crafts and outdoor playtime. I am comfortable...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Carly is amazing. My children love her! I would hire her again in half a second. My kids would get upset when I came home, as they never wanted Carly to leave!!!"
Howard R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with, caring for, and supervising children and young adults. I have two degrees (B. S in Criminal Justice and M. A in International Crime and Justice) and an Advanced Certificate (Terrorism Studies).
The bulk of my work experience with children comes from my previous job at New York Edge - the...
Quiana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Quiana was extremely reliable and dependable. She had great communication too."
Ginny M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience caring for newborn babies and children of all ages. I strive to keep them engaged, safe, and happy. I am happy to help with homework and projects. I feel comfortable driving (picking the children up from school, taking them to after-school activities, etc). Preparation of lunches and after-school...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Lisa has been an important member of our family this past year and she comes highly recommended. Unfortunately, due to a change in our family?s employment, we are unable to keep her. With that said, she takes care of both our 10-month-old infant (started from the...
Jeanette S.
Daija W.
Westbury, NY
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with children has always been my passion. From volunteering after school , to watching my siblings or family friends children I have grown to love all ages ! I've been nannying since a very young age and still up until today I baby for families through New York now! I can provide great references and contacts if that...
Daija can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daija is dependable and punctual. She has been great with our 11 month old daughter. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care."
Aaron B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a dedicated physical education and health education teacher for middle school students. I earned my bachelor's in education from Long Island University and my master's in education from Queens College. In addition to teaching, I am a passionate cheerleading coach and have over 5+ years of babysitting experience. I am...
5.0
"We had Kristal for about 2 weeks this summer. She drove our car and sat for our 3 kids. Kristal is an fun energetic and very helpful babysitter. The kids had a great time with her and she was not on her phone when she was with them."
Emily T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, there! My name is Stephanie and I have experience working as a Nanny for a family with girls ages two and four and for a family with a newborn and a 4-year-old. Being a mother of a 9-year-old son and having over 10+ years experience working primarily with children ages 0-10 in a variety of daycare and after school...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Steph has been amazing with my 2 little girls who were at the time 1 and 2. I work a lot and needed someone to be maternal in my absence. She was it! Any family would be blessed to have her. I never walked into a messy room filled with toys. She also taught them...
Denise J.
5.0
(2)
I have been working with children since I was a preteen. From there I went on to work for a day care full time. I started caring for a 3-year-old boy after my full time job M-T and his newborn sister. I worked for them for 5 years till they moved to France. After that I worked in a Dr. office for many years Till 2011 when I...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"She was the Nanny for our 2 children for over 3 years. We'll all miss her! "
Sarah L.
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...
Carrie L.
5.0
(1)
I have been working around children for about 17 years. I started working as a lunch lady in public schools. Then I moved on to an after school program for children. Afterwards, I moved on to childcare for the ages infant to prekindergarten at a daycare. Most recently, I am now at another daycare as a 3-year-old teacher's aide....
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am a part of Joyce's family and I also worked with her. She is a very reliable and dependable woman. She is a pleasure to work with and works amazingly well with children. Children love her and are drawn to her. I would highly recommend Joyce to anyone looking...
Jessica W.
Alexandra O.
Rockville Centre, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages (2 years up through Elementary school). Throughout...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra was a great babysitter! She handled my new energetic boys with ease. Would definitely hire her again and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for childcare!"
Lisanne C.
Nalijah W.
Amityville, NY
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest out of six children and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am extremely outgoing and creative, I love interacting with children. I have worked in after school for three years and I absolutely enjoyed it. In aftercare our top priority was to supervise the children. We also would help them...
5.0
"This was my first time using care.com for our childcare needs and it was a great experience. Nalijah agreed to meet in person which gave her an opportunity to meet my son and I. It also made me more comfortable deciding to hire her. Nalijah is very pleasant,...
Ayodele H.
**Experienced After-School Counselor with Special Education Background**
Hello! My name is Brandon, and I have over a year of experience as an after-school counselor. I am passionate about creating a joyful and nurturing environment for children. My background includes working with special education individuals, allowing me to...
Brandon can also help with: Light cleaning
Grace M.
Farmingdale, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Grace and I just finished my sophomore year at the University of South Carolina Honors College. I have babysat for around 7 years and work as an after school counselor for the YMCA while I'm at school. I am easygoing, flexible, a good communicator, and very comfortable with pets. I also am very active and love playing...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Eagle Scout actively leading kids in my scout troop since 15, former after-school councilor, and great with kids of all ages
Erik can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Katherine K.
New Hyde Park, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a flexible, reliable, and energetic babysitter who has worked with children of all ages in after school programs, summer camps and in the home for 10+ years. I have a B. A. in Psychology and am currently pursuing a career in merchandising! I have my own transportation and am comfortable with pets. Do reach out if you...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have babysat kids from 6 months old and up. Generally, I babysit during evenings/night but also I have cared for kids during the day. Depending on time of day babysitting, I would prepare child friendly meals (nothing too fancy), do fun activities and help with elementary homework. In general tried to keep the kids happy and...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Kerrine H.
Lindenhurst, NY
$22-70/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Kerrine (pronounced Corrine) I was a second grade teacher for three years. I'm currently getting my masters degree in childhood education. I worked part time for the YMCA after school care program for children 5 years of age to 11 and I am certified in CPR and first aid. I love doing crafts and playing games. If...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Fiona R.
Long Beach, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Fiona R. and I'm a 23-year-old college student and athlete. I play college lacrosse at Adelphi University, graduated last spring with a Bachelor's in Sociology, and will graduate this May with a Master's in Childhood Education. I am looking for a weekend or after school babysitting opportunities. Working and caring...
Fiona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Wantagh, NY
Carly C.
5.0
Carly is an incredible childcare professional! We hired her when our daughter was 6 mo while my husband and I worked from home during Covid. We told Carly we only needed her a few months but she's so wonderful that our daughter is 2 and we kept Carly all this time! The time has come for daycare but...
- Care member
Quiana S.
5.0
Quiana was extremely reliable and dependable. She had great communication too.
- Ginny M.
Lisa D.
5.0
Lisa has been with my family for almost 3 years, since my son has been 1 (he's 3 now) and since my daughter has been born (she's 2 now). Lisa is reliable, dependable, and very flexible. She's very easy to work with! She's very hands-on with the kids, interacts with them well, and teaches them....
- Kristen P.
Daija W.
5.0
Daija is dependable and punctual. She has been great with our 11 month old daughter. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care.
- Aaron B.
Kristal H.
5.0
We had Kristal for about 2 weeks this summer. She drove our car and sat for our 3 kids. Kristal is an fun energetic and very helpful babysitter. The kids had a great time with her and she was not on her phone when she was with them.
- Emily T.
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FAQs for after school child care in Wantagh, NY
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Wantagh, NY?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Wantagh, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Wantagh, NY?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Wantagh, NY. 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 Wantagh, NY?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY, 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.