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60 after school babysitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Downers Grove, IL
Dominique Q.
Downers Grove, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello!
I am a college student who stayed home this year due to covid. I have been babysitting since I was 13, which is 6 years of experience. I have a list of reputable references so you know you are in good hands. Worked with baby's as young as six month to kids as old as 16. Can cook, clean, and keep the kids entertained!
1.0
(1)
My name is Martha and I am currently looking for a full-time or part-time nanny position along with some weekend babysitting jobs. I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny. I love to be indoor and outdoor with children. I like to color, read books, puzzle, go to park, zoo and pool. At my nanny position my duties have included...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kamille E.
Downers Grove, IL
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Knowing What Is Best For Your Families Needs!
Hi, my name is Kamille!
I have lots of experience with kids from babysitting to taking 3 classes of child development at school. I enjoy working with kids and hope to maybe find an interest doing so in my future. I am looking for a recurring job/hours since I am in school. I look forward to meeting your family and getting to...
Kamille can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little bit about myself: I have past experience with babysitting and being a nanny in the summers. I am currently a school psychologist and received my Ed. S from Loyola. I am looking to partner with a family for the summer months. I have worked with all ages! In college I played division 1 softball and I love to be...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a wonderful conversation with Kristen, she is very bright and has wonderful credentials. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have Kristen as their nanny this summer. We ended up going a full time route or else we would have hired her!"
Lauren S.
Hi there! I am a 19-year-old college student currently attending the College . I am excited to apply for a babysitter position as I have always had a passion for working with children.
Over the past two years, I have gained valuable experience by taking care of my younger brother and ensuring he gets to school every morning....
Lily K.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I am from a huge Irish Catholic family so I've been surrounded by baby cousins since I can remember! I genuinely love watching a kid grow up and become their own person. I've been very lucky to be a part of that in several kids' lives and will continue to do so as long as I can :)
And I love the...
Hi! My name is Ally C. I am 23 years old and I am from Downers Grove but will be moving to the Lakeview area in June 2021. I just finished my first year as a Kindergarten teacher in Woodridge after graduating in May 2020 from the University of Missouri with an Elementary Education degree (Grades 1-6) and an Early Childhood...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Shannon and I am a physical therapy school graduate who loves to work with children. I am currently studying for my licensure examination and would love to fill my days with kids as I am pursuing the pediatric realm of physical therapy! My last clinical rotation was with children ages 3-15 in the public school system....
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am 37 very patient , caring , organized. I have over 10 plus years of child care experiences ranging from Newborns to teens. I can provide many references upon request.
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is amazing in every way. She took care of our baby girl for 2 years. Sadly, I ended up leaving my job and wanted to be a stay at home mom so we had to let her go. But she is dependable, kind, caring and played a huge role in our daughter's growth and...
Claire D.
Sara A.
Downers Grove, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am Currently An Undergrad At The College Of DuPage Studying Education And English.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, compassionate.
I am currently an undergrad at the College of DuPage. My majors are Education and English, which I will use to become a reading specialist.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Marykate G.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Mary Kate . I am a high school math teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have 4 years of nannying experience, and I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I enjoy being outside in the summer and spending time with family and my golden retriever puppy, Nike. I am very reliable and flexible about hours and pay....
Marykate can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary Kate has been with our family for two summers full time watching our daughter who was 8 and 9 at the time. We were both working parents with a train commute downtown. Mary Kate is always on time, trust worthy, reliable and responsible. She drove our daughter...
Mariza M.
Zain S.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-50/hr • 11 yrs exp
I like working with kids because each day is different with a new experience and something new to do together
I'm looking for a job that is secure with the hours I want
I started working with kids when I was in high school I was always the family babysitter and I realized it's really fun and rewarding
In my spare time, I...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work in film but on the side and on off time, I'd love to be a part-time nanny! I've always helped take care of the little ones for family and friends and helped raise my niece from infancy. It takes a village! I have years of babysitting experience, on and off through my younger years. My duties included providing care and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a part-time babysitter/nanny and have been doing it consistently for nearly 4 years. I've done overnight, date-night, and after school childcare. I have worked with children ranging from 3-months old to 10 years old, but love children of all ages! I also am pet friendly and willing to do light house-keeping and meal prep. I...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and...
Sarah P.
Hi, I'm Katie! I am currently a college student at Loyola Chicago. I have been a babysitter and nanny for over six years now. I have worked for individual families, as well as professionally. I have experience as a kids swim instructor, tutor, and summer camp leader. I am looking for a full time position for the summer and would...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am a teacher with 18 years of experience in the classroom. I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade. I am currently teaching 5th and 6th gifted classes.
If you need some flexible babysitting hours or even pick up/drop off to camps this summer, I am available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 8:30 - 3:30.
Amber can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Sophia S.
Downers Grove, IL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as welcoming, calm, and fun-loving.
In high school, I babysat for families in my neighborhood. I also volunteered at after-school programs, helping students with their homework. My senior year, I had the privilege of coaching a 10U travel softball team.
In my spare time, I like to stay active. I...
I am the Mary Poppins of 2018 who really has a special bag filled with snacks, activities, homework, extra clothes, books and other essentials. I am a people person and have always enjoyed helping and connecting with people. I started babysitting at the age of 11 and have continued watching and interacting with children. After...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a 19 years old. I am currently studying Children's Psychology at College of Dupage. I'm passionate about working with kids. I worked as a counselor at a summer camp/after school program in Wood Dale Park District. Last year I competed a Certified Nurse Assistant Program and I'm CPR, Basic Life and...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can't find enough words to describe how grateful I am with Erica. She was a very caring babysitter to my 2 year old girl and also a great support to our family in a big transition like having a second child. She was very proactive and creative as well with...
Lina B.
5.0
(2)
Hi ! My name is Pilar and I have been caring for children for almost 6 years, being with children is the best heart warming job! I have worked as an after school program coordinator with ages ranging from 4-12, helping them with homework, providing them snacks and certain school lessons. I have also babysat for many years with...
Pilar can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Pilar was our nanny for my son. We still consider Pilar to be part of our family. She is extremely reliable and never once did I have any doubts when she was watching our baby. She is fantastic!!"
Laura H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Kristen B.
5.0
We had a wonderful conversation with Kristen, she is very bright and has wonderful credentials. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have Kristen as their nanny this summer. We ended up going a full time route or else we would have hired her!
- Lauren S.
Lauren D.
5.0
Lauren is amazing in every way. She took care of our baby girl for 2 years. Sadly, I ended up leaving my job and wanted to be a stay at home mom so we had to let her go. But she is dependable, kind, caring and played a huge role in our daughter's growth and development. We adore her and we cannot...
- Claire D.
Marykate G.
5.0
Marykate is absolutely amazing!!! She is sweet and caring. She watched our 1yo last summer and occasionally had all 3 kids (6,4,1) and our children adore her. Marykate was our first time hire from care.com and we got so lucky with such amazing person. We were sad that she was only available during...
- Lina B.
Sophia S.
5.0
Any family will be lucky to work with Sofia. I have known Sofia for over 13 years, I was previously her middle school teacher. She was a delight as a student and has become a dependable, kind, engaged, and responsible nanny for us. I have two girls (5 &7) and Sophia is their favorite babysitter....
- Sarah P.
Erica M.
5.0
I can't find enough words to describe how grateful I am with Erica. She was a very caring babysitter to my 2 year old girl and also a great support to our family in a big transition like having a second child. She was very proactive and creative as well with entertaining a very active toddler, not...
- Lina B.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Downers Grove, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Downers Grove, IL?
You can review 18 after school babysitter profiles near you in Downers Grove, 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Downers Grove, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Downers Grove, IL is $17.28. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Downers Grove, IL?
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 Downers Grove, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Downers Grove, IL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Downers Grove, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Downers Grove, IL?
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 Downers Grove, IL.
Ratings for Downers Grove, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
After School Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.