In-Home After School Care
in Christchurch!
Why Parents Choose KidCare for After School Care and Homework Help in Christchurch
Looking for reliable after school care in Christchurch? Finding someone you can trust to pick up your children, help with homework, and keep them safe until you get home from work is important.
I’m Kira from KidCare. I provide professional after school care in Christchurch for working parents who need consistent, reliable supervision. I’m St John first aid certified, excel in my own NCEA studies, and I genuinely enjoy helping children with homework and activities.
When you need after school care in Christchurch, you want someone responsible and capable. Here’s what makes KidCare different:
- First Aid Certified: I have current St John first aid certification, including CPR, choking response, and emergency management. Your children are safe with me.
- Academic Success: I’m achieving merit in Year 11, which means I can genuinely help with homework across most year levels. I understand what teachers expect and can support your children’s learning.
- Reliable and Consistent: I show up on time, every time. Working parents need dependability, and that’s exactly what I provide.
- Properly Trained: I’ve completed a professional babysitting course covering child safety, development, and care. I take this responsibility seriously.
- Active and Engaging: I play football and love being active, but I also enjoy quiet homework time and creative activities. I balance learning support with fun.
What's Included in My After School Care Service
When you book KidCare after school care in Christchurch, here’s what you get:
- School Pick-Up: For local schools within walking distance, I can collect your children and walk them home safely. We discuss specific arrangements during our meet and greet.
- Homework Help: I sit with your children and help them complete their homework. I understand school expectations and can provide good learning support.
- Healthy Snacks: I prepare nutritious after-school snacks to keep energy levels up. If you have specific dietary requirements or preferences, I follow those.
- Engaging Activities: Age-appropriate play, games, crafts, outdoor activities, or reading. I keep children entertained and engaged.
- Simple Meal Prep: If you need dinner started, I can prepare simple meals or heat pre-made food so it’s ready when you arrive home.
- Light Housework: I tidy up after activities, clean the kitchen after snacks, and keep things organised. You come home to a tidy house.
- Clear Communication: I’ll give you an update on how homework went, what activities we did, and anything you should know about their afternoon.
Get Your First Hour Free With KidCare!
Every month, we’ll deliver helpful and informative content on childcare, safety, and activities straight to your inbox, such as:
- Practical childcare tips: Age-appropriate activity ideas, homework help strategies, and insights on how I keep children safe, engaged, and happy during care.
- Exclusive offers and discounts: Be the first to know about special promotions on regular after-school care packages, holiday babysitting rates, and loyalty discounts for repeat bookings.
- Updates on safety and fun activities: I’ll share first aid tips I’ve learned, seasonal safety reminders for Christchurch families, fun activities I’ve tried with the kids I look after, and what I’m learning in my ongoing childcare training.
I won’t bombard you with emails – just monthly updates. Unsubscribe anytime!
Getting Started With KidCare Babysitting & After School Care
01
Free Meet & Greet
We start with a complimentary 30-minute meeting at your home. This gives us a chance to meet face-to-face, discuss your family’s needs, and make sure everyone feels comfortable.
02
Book Your Session
03
Communication
If anything happens during the session that you should know about, I’ll tell you honestly and clearly. Communication and transparency are essential in childcare.
Frequently Asked Questions About Babysitting
How do I know if you’re trustworthy?
Start with our free meet and greet. You’ll meet me, see how I interact with your children, and make your own judgment. I can also provide references from other Christchurch families I’ve babysat for.
What ages can you babysit?
I’m comfortable caring for toddlers through to early teens. My training covered different developmental stages and age-appropriate care.
Do you have references?
Yes. I’m happy to provide contact details for other families in Christchurch who I’ve babysat for regularly. They can tell you about their experience with KidCare.
What if there’s an emergency?
I follow my first aid training to respond appropriately. For serious emergencies, I call 111 immediately. For minor issues, I provide proper first aid and inform you when you return.
Can you help put children to bed?
Yes. I follow your bedtime routine exactly – whether that’s stories, songs, teeth brushing, or specific settling techniques. Just tell me your normal routine.
What if my child is upset or won’t settle?
I’m trained in appropriate techniques for calming upset children. I stay patient and calm myself, which helps children settle. If there’s a serious issue, I’ll contact you.
Do you cook meals?
I can prepare simple meals or heat pre-made food. For babysitting sessions, I typically handle dinner or snacks as needed.
What about screen time?
Every family has different rules about screens. Just tell me your policy and I’ll follow it exactly.
Are you available for regular weekly babysitting?
Yes. Many families book me for the same evening each week. Regular arrangements work well for both families and for my schedule.
What’s your cancellation policy?
I require 24 hours notice for cancellations so I can offer that time to other families. Emergency cancellations are understandable and handled individually.