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Emilija G.

McHenry, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I am a former school teacher with strong educational background, who brings over 10 years of experience especially school-age kids. Before moving here, I worked as a teacher in my home country. Now as both working as a caregiver and former teacher my greatest strengths are:empathy, patience, reliability, communication and...
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Abby W.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am looking to find a part time nanny job while I go to school at DePaul University in the fall. I am interested in art, history, and music. I have been babysitting for about five years. My first nannying job was when I was 16 years old, I watched 7-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, for the summer. I am currently 18 years old...
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Liz A.

Woodstock, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. My five years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives, building upon the joy I found in previous babysitting roles. I have some college experience and have completed coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child...
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Julie M.

Teacher Mom Offering Childcare

Wauconda, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm a mom of four (ages 7, 5, 3, &1) and a preschool/kindergarten teacher for the past 10 years. I'm stepping away from the classroom at the end of this school year and looking to watch 1-2 children out of our Wauconda home. If you are looking for a loving home with a mix of play and hands on educational activities contact...
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Kassi D.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I've been an experienced childcare provider for over five years, and I've always had a passion for helping children grow and learn. I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable care for their children, and I'm proud of the positive impact I've made in their lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing and...
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Karli S.

Huntley, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a 2020 Graduate from Huntley High School and currently enrolled at Harper College to become an Elementary School Teacher! I've been interacting with kids, since i've been 12. Prior to the pandemic I was working at a childcare center, I have also nannied! I've worked with kids from a few months too 11 years. I enjoy...
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Emily F.

Experienced Mom Here To Help!

Woodstock, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emily, I'm a mom here in Woodstock. I have five young boys; my oldest son is 9. I am not stranger to chaos. I enjoy reading, cooking, baking, hanging outdoors and drinking lots of lots of coffee. As a fellow parent, I appreciate knowing my kids are with people who care about them and are present while they...
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Kris H.

Woodstock, IL

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$20/hr
20 years experience
I have worked with kids with special needs in the schools for 30 years. While I do not have children of my own, I have a large family with many nieces and nephews. I am creative, kind and energetic. I am looking to support families that need a few hours of assistance each week.
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Athena Z.

Cary, IL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have an extensive background watching kids from infants to pre-teens and experience with those that have disabilities and special needs! Babysitting was my first ever job when I turned 13 & I have had a blast doing it the past 10 years, I typically stick with families I have known for years (such as my neighborhood, church, or...
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Courtney K.

Huntley, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Courtney! I'm currently 21 years old and I attend Harper College. I'd describe my personality as creative, friendly, and fun! I started babysitting when I was 12, but I have been working with kids at my local park district for 5 years. I have experience working with 3-4-year-olds as a preschool aide, K-5th graders at...
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Ashley P.

What Will We Learn Today?!

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
CPR and FIRST AID Certified via American Red Cross Lead ECE Teacher Qualified I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Creative, Quick-Thinking I love getting to be creative, art projects, STEM/STEAM/Sensory. I love getting to watch children grow and learn new things. I started working After School Care and Summer Camp in...
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Mariah H.

Weekday Nanny

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 19 years old. I am currently taking a gap year and just completed my associates degree at MCC. I've worked with kids of all ages through volunteering at my church in the nursery and youth camps. I have also been a babysitter in the past.
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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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Madison W.

Cary, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm Maddie a recent graduate from the University of Tampa. I have been working with kids for the past 6 years now and don't plan to stop as I would like to be a social worker. I have babysat kids from 2 months old to 12 months and just love learning more about the kids and taking them on adventures.
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Melina I.

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Melina and I am 27-years-old. I'm currently a nanny for an awesome family but I am going back to school so I'm in need of a different schedule. I'm currently looking for part time! I have been nannying and babysitting since I was 18 years old, I Au paired in Spain for 2 years, and have experience with multiple...
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Madeline M.

Huntley, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My names Maddie, I graduated high school last year and I am on the road to becoming a firefighter/ EMT currently! I just finished up EMT school, and I am BLS/ First Aid certified. As for experience, I have a 6-year-old nephew that I have regularly babysat from when he was a baby till currently, that I absolutely love...
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Anna B.

Algonquin, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Farrah C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with children, watching them grow and learn new qualities about them. I have many years of experience with kids. I started off with working two years in my high school child care program ages varied from 3-6-year-old. I had a lot of fun with them it was nice watching them learn new things. I have nannied a lot of...
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Valerie S.

Babysitter

Genoa City, WI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a loving mother of 4 with over 15 years experience in babysitting children from newborn to teen. I love to work with children to help them grow and learn and have fun doing it. I have flexible hours, before & after school, evening care and some weekends available. I offer snacks, breakfast, lunch & dinner. We enjoy Crafts...

Heidi R. says "Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever I needed her....

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Olga S.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have more then 6 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids. I am responsible, dependable, kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.13/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.3

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

You can review 15 after school babysitter profiles near you in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IL is $17.13. 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 Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IL.

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