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Hello, my name is Lauren, I am 28 years old and I have 10 years of experience in taking care of children. I can help with light housekeeping, homework help, crafts, cooking food, and driving to after-school activities. I have watched children between the ages of 3 months-12 years. I have a very upbeat personality and love...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica V.
Watsonville, CA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi my name is Jessica. I'm a mother of one funny and amazing child. I have recently worked with parents who need an extra hand with their children and I've been tutoring them, taking them to their after school activities, and also date nights. I took Early Childhood Education classes at Cabrillo College, California (12 units)...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
Arianna B.
Watsonville, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Arianna and I have 10 years experience working with children. I have worked as a daycare assistant, a nanny, a behavior technician, a tutor, and most recently, a teacher in an after school program. Working with children is my passion. I am fun-loving, but responsible. I believe that every child is special and I...
Arianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lauren F.
Aromas, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have more than 10 years of experience working with children.
After graduating college with a BS in Criminal Justice I began working for non profits in Monterey County where I ran an after-school program, served as a youth councilor in two all boys' group homes, and as a behavioral specialist for...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Norma, I have 3 years of experience that includes, home tutoring, and working with students after school and during school at different elementary sites, I will provide educational activities and create a fun engaging environment for your child !
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family loved Norma especially our son! He always looked forward to seeing her. She would bring activities, coloring papers and was flexible with the way he played. She had a calming presence around my son. She is great with toddlers and I hope to hire her again...
Care member
Cherie M.
Salinas, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I love working with Children! I have experience teaching preschool, substitute teaching, and after-school care (1-3rd grade) at a private school in Pleasanton. I was a Sunday school teacher, worked as an Administrator for the Midweek Children's Ministry. I have more than 30 years of babysitting and nanny experience, noon duty...
Cherie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Cherie was sweet and thoughtful with our two year old daughter. She was enthusiastic and caring in her interactions. Our daughter loved playing with her. She also brought her own fun items to share like stickers, coloring books, and bubbles!"
Syed F.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a multi-faceted nanny professional with years of experience supporting families island wide and the bay area. I am well-experienced with every age and stage of a child and extremely familiar with infant care-pre teen. I am recognized for my caring, fun, and outgoing personality, my dedication and sometimes long hours, my...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
"Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110%
PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys."
Esmerel P.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is awesome! My daughter is 10 and absolutely loves her adventures with Madison. And, I love how punctual, dependable and responsible she is to work with. Madison will help with homework and pick up and drop off for scheduled activities. She also plans great...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for the last 18 years and a nanny for 15 of them. I have experience with newborn to 12+ years old, twins/multiples, nanny shares, and have regularly cared for 5+ children at a time. I've also had a few opportunities to work at elementary schools as an after-school program supervisor, as well as a...
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Chelsea was great to work with - she was responsive and helpful during the selection process and our son loved spending time with her - he didn't want her to leave at the end of the night. I will definitely be contacting Chelsea again to care for our son."
Michaela W.
Yvonne S.
Gilroy, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my Name is Yvonne and I'm available to help out with pick up after school or sports help out with homework take care after school or when needed
Yvonne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic caregiver with a flair for fun! Whether crafting imaginative adventures for toddlers and spending time with young preteens, I create a vibrant and safe space for growth, laughter, and learning.
Im bilingual and can help with childcare, light housekeeping, meal prepping, after school pick ups, and homework!
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hi! I'm a single mom of 2 boys, ages 7 and 8. When they're in school/after school program, I would love to help you with your little ones!
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
I have worked at a preschool ranging from infants to school age children. I worked in multiple classrooms so I have experience with multiple age groups. I also worked at a ymca before and after school program as a teacher. I was in the teaching program at Sonoma State as well so I have a lot of experience with kids.
Desiree S.
Salinas, CA
$21-25/hr
With Tuesday's to-do's and Friday Funday, I am well planned and organized. I spent 10 years of my professional life as a cook/kitchen manager, 5 of which was with for a preschool or after school program, which would make me familiar with the USDA CACFP guidelines. I am CPR and First Aid, certified. I also have my Childcare...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Watsonville, 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.
Norma R.
5.0
Norma is punctual, responsible and very communicative. She has nannied for all four of my boys under the age of five. She also is very good about tidying the house, helping with laundry and any other light housework that may be needed.
- Care member
Cherie M.
5.0
Cherie was sweet and thoughtful with our two year old daughter. She was enthusiastic and caring in her interactions. Our daughter loved playing with her. She also brought her own fun items to share like stickers, coloring books, and bubbles!
- Syed F.
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.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer is very professional trustworthy and dependable. Throughout the years we have hired her for pet sitting babysitting house sitting and office work. We recommend her 110%
PS she always had arts and crafts and baking fun for my boys.
- Esmerel P.
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FAQs for after school child care in Watsonville, CA
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Watsonville, CA?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Watsonville, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $25.67 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 Watsonville, CA?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, CA?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Watsonville, 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 Watsonville, 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.