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Jennifer L.

Babysitter And Pet Sitter - Looking For Summer Nanny Position

Algonquin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 29 y/o high school history teacher looking to save up money for my wedding. I started working with children when I was 16 years old, teaching swim lessons to kids aged 6 months - 7 for 7 years. After college, I worked as a behavior therapist with autistic children for 4 years with kids ages 2-16 at 2 different...
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Anna B.

Algonquin, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a mother of two kids ( 19 and 15 5). I've worked as a babysitter and caregiver. I'm originally from Poland and worked as a midwife. I love pets. I am a very friendly person with a good heart!
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Tequila C.

Exuberant Experienced Early Childhood Caregiver

Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Welcome to my bio; let me introduce myself! I have more than 7 years of experience working with children ranging from high school to infancy. Most recently, I worked as Lead Teacher for an infant, toddler, twos, and preschool classrooms. This experience has taught me how to help children achieve healthy physical, emotional,...
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Anna B.

Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Anna I was born in Poland. I have two kids 17and14 years old I was a housekeeper and babysitter for 15 years I love pets and kids and house work I'll be able to work after hours and I'll be able to baby sit for the weekends
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Autumn B.

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...

Care Member says "Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids ! "

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Colleen P.

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Cary, IL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
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Vessela D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm reliable, trustworthy, very good driver, CPR certified. I'm looking for long term job with a nice family 16-25 hours per week. For more reviews please see under housekeeping.

Kristina J. says "Vessela worked for us for about 18 months. From the moment we met her, we knew she was a great fit for us! She is extremely efficient, responsible and...

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Karly H.

Experienced Babysitter

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Karly! I'm 24 years old and I have my drivers license and my own car. My favorite job to tell everyone about was that I was a Disney Princess for kids birthday parties!! I have been working with kids for several years. I have worked as a teacher for dance/gymnastics in Buffalo Grove. I have taught in a Learning...

Jeff B. says "Karly was great. I would hire her again without hesitation. "

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Kim M.

Nanny/babysitter

Crystal Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...

Kristy E. says "I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a...

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Elizabeth C.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...

Deborah Q. says "Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and...

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Danielle K.

Fun, Caring Experienced Occasional/Date-Night Sitter!

Crystal Lake, IL

3.5(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...

Emily V. says "Danielle was a big help when I needed a last minute babysitter. She was responsive to messages (and forgiving when I missed a scheduled call!). She was...

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Lauren B.

Lauren

Gilberts, IL

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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started working with kids when when I graduated high school five years ago, I work at circle of friends after school program as well as dundee township park district summer camps. I have been site coordinating those programs for two of my four years. I have experienced working with organizations such as NISRA. I have...
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Emma T.

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Emma! My previous babysitting experiences, babysitting my younger cousins and friend's siblings, solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable childcare. I have three years of experience caring for children aged 1-12. I love to make kids happy and ensure that they're entertained and well taken care-of. I...
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Maiah C.

Lake in the Hills, IL

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a sophomore in college looking to further my career with children. Helping children learn and grow is my goal. I enjoy crafts and outdoor activities. I have worked for summer camp program and after school day care. I been babysitting on care. com part time as well. I Look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Aneta S.

Barrington, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
For eight years, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and creating positive childhood experiences. My passion for fostering children's growth, coupled with wonderful past babysitting opportunities, led me to this fulfilling path. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I love engaging children with outdoor sports,...
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Lauren K.

Fun Loving And Responsible Babysitter

Barrington, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I am a very responsible, patient, and fun loving person who has approximately 5+ years of experience caring for children, from toddlers to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Deborah B.

Crystal Lake, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
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Arielle A.

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Hi there! My name is Arielle. I'm a mom of 2 children, ages 5 and 8. My incredible husband is a pastor at our church in Elgin. I homeschool both of my children and would love to welcome more children into our home to be a part of our fun and educational days. We take trips to local libraries, parks, nature centers and...
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Lilly G.

Fox River Grove, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm a natural-born caregiver with a passion for nurturing and supporting children. Motivated by my previous rewarding experiences as a babysitter and my desire to positively impact young lives, I decided to pursue a career in childcare. My friendly and approachable personality allows me to easily connect with children and...
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Deanna F.

Barrington, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Deanna, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in child care, homeschooling, and youth leadership. As a mom of three, a Girl Scout troop leader, religious education teacher, and nature camp director, I provide a warm, engaging environment where children can thrive. I hold a college degree, am a...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Algonquin, IL

After School Babysitters in Algonquin, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Autumn B.

Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids !

- Care member

Vessela D.

Vessela worked for us for about 18 months. From the moment we met her, we knew she was a great fit for us! She is extremely efficient,...

- Kristina J.

Karly H.

Karly was great. I would hire her again without hesitation.

- Jeff B.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Algonquin, IL

You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Algonquin, IL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Algonquin, IL is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Algonquin, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Algonquin, IL can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Algonquin, IL.

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