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Hannah S.

Elementary & Early Childhood Inclusive Education

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
- Rising senior studying elementary and multilingual education at Vanderbilt - TA at an inclusion preschool for 2. 5 years - After school teacher (elementary) for 1. 5 years - Internship in 2nd grade & 5th grade classrooms - 1 year - 4-year early childhood education certification program - Special education TA (elementary) high...
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Jane A.

Part-time Caregiver/Nanny Available

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been working with children in a wide range of settings for the past 15 years. I first started babysitting as a teenager, and since then I have worked as a classroom aide in preschool centers, a dance teacher, and a camp counselor. I have been a long-term nanny for a few beloved families and have experience caring for...
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Lillian A.

Fun, Outgoing, Loves Kids!

Arlington, MA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, I am a 20-year-old college student at Fairfield University. I am currently a junior studying psychology with a minor in education and health studies. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and volunteered at my local pre school during high school. During the summers I work as a preschool teacher. I am available as a date...
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Alice M.

About Me!

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I've been working in childcare for most of high school, and have experience working in preschools, elementary schools, and after-school programs. I'm looking forward to meeting you! I'd describe my personality as responsible, curious, and calm. I like working with kids because I enjoy their perspectives and getting to...
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Kristen C.

Nurturing Nanny

Arlington, MA

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Kristen and I live in Waltham, Massachusetts. I graduted Middlesex Community college with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. My past experiences I have been a camp counselor at a day camp for about 5 summers. When I was in school, I worked at an after school program at a Catholic school. My...
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Kati M.

JULY AND AUGUST 2025 AFTERNOON SITTER AVAILABLE

Arlington, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Available mid June 2025. Afternoon/after school/after camp sitter. In my full-time job, I work for a recreation center dealing directly with parents, kids, coaches and instructors helping to make all of our programs run smoothly. I go into work early, so I am available M-F, for afternoon pickups/sitting. In addition to working...
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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Michelle P.

Experience, Caring Sitter

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I recently moved to the area with my husband, but previously worked with a family for three years (2018 to 2021) picking up and watching the kids (ages started: 4 and 7, ended 7 and 11) after school. I also have extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers from caring for my niece, now 2. 5, most Saturdays since she...

Priya M. says "I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be safe and well...

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Elena L.

Part-Time Care-giver

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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.

Maria G. says "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...

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Marianna S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Newtonville, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages, during evenings parents had to be elsewhere, assisting in managing after school programs, and tutoring and mentoring students.
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Jessica O.

Babysitter

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jessica! I have been working with children for over 7 years now! Currently, I am a 4th grade teacher at a catholic school in South Boston. I am looking for a after school jobs! I am also able to provide tutoring and any help with distance learning that may be needed this coming year! I look forward to hearing...

Sarah C. says "My daughter loves Jessica! She babysat for us over the summer and is sweet, kind, and attentive! Thank you, Jess! "

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Sarah A.

Weston, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...

Amanda C. says "Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to...

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Kate G.

Part-time Caregiver Available For Spring 2022 Semester

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 H. says "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...

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Katie S.

Literacy Tutor

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Andrea P. says "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...

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Diana M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Recent college graduate looking fro work taking care of children. I have been babysitting and nannying since high school along side working at my mothers daycare with 0-5-year-olds and at an after school program with 7-11-year-olds. I also have experience nannying in NYC.

Holly N. says "Diana is fun and energetic, sweet and responsible; strong communicator with a very happy personality. "

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Mary P.

Mature And Very Energetic Lady

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been an RN for 36 years. I have recently retired, and I have a lot of availability and flexibility. I am CPR certified. My RN license is and spotless! I am very active and energetic! I am very attentive, reliable. I will pick up and drop off to after school activities. Their playtime is playtime for me too! I like to get...

Matt M. says "We hired Mary to look after our two cats and she was amazing. She took care of them well and we felt comfort knowing Mary was there for them. I know we will...

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Evan C.

After School Care / Pet-sitting

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Yan Z. says "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...

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Alexandra S.

Happy, Creative Care

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I love spending time with kids, learning and growing with them! I've been taking care of children since I was old enough to be a "mother's helper." I've worked as a violin and swimming instructor for kids. My most recent position was as a therapeutic mentor for youth, and therapeutic support for in-home family therapy. For two...

Sumedha B. says "Alex is kind, caring and hard working, she bonded with my baby on day one. She is very easy to work with and open minded. When the baby napped Alex...

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Nisha D.

2022-2023 Academic Year Full-time Nanny

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Nisha. I am a 24-year-old Boston University Grad Student. Although I am working on my education. I have worked as a caregiver since my early teen years (8+ yrs strong). I've also worked in many childcare settings: private daycares, in-home nannying, babysitting, summer camps, and after-school. I enjoy what I do when...

Magdalena A. says "Nisha looked after our infant son full time starting when he was about 7 months old. I loved that she went outside with him daily to get plenty of...

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Tyra P.

Brookline, MA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Tyra and I'm a nurturing, reliable childcare provider with over two years of experience in the ABA field supporting children's social, emotional, and behavioral development. I grew up in a close-knit family and have always been around babies and young children, which helped develop my natural patience and...
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  • The average post rate is $23.67/hr as of March 2026

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Jessica G.

Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at...

- Ali M.

Michelle P.

I interviewed Michelle for a full-time position on short notice. She is a sweet and smart young lady. I felt assured that my baby would be...

- Priya M.

Elena L.

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...

- Maria G.

FAQs for after school child care in Arlington, MA

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Arlington, MA through Care.com will cost an average of $23.67 per hour as of March 2026. 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.

Care.com currently has 6 after school child care providers in Arlington, 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.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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.

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