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Find after school babysitters in Downers Grove, IL that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of June 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years

What others are saying about after school babysitters in Downers Grove, IL

Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter

Review for Juanita L. by Nyemarie M.

Ruth was my daughter's nanny. she was fantastic. only reason she stopped was she went away for school. we miss you! Ruth, Hope you come

Review for Ruth H. by Dimitri K.

Alex was wonderful with my 5 year old daughter - she’s still talking about how much fun she had a couple of days later!

Review for Alex M. by Brian H.

After school babysitters in Downers Grove, IL

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Juanita L.


Bellwood, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter Available For Weeknights.

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play. I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants. I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Juantia. The first time she watched our daughter (5 years old) was the day after wee interviewed her and a last minute request on our part as our other sitter cancelled at the last second. Juanita was nothing but...

Amy A.

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Ruth H.


Wheaton, IL

$15/hr6 yrs exp

A Great Sitter- Will Make A Lovable Playmate!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience in childcare, babysitting on care. com, for my church, and for family friends. I am a masters student at Wheaton College studying to be a school teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, driving, errands, and pretty much anything you need me to do. I grew up in a family of 6 kids...
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth sat for a date night on a weekday. She was punctual and communicative. My son had a great time and she helped him with homework. I would recommend working with Ruth. We will be asking her for help first from now on!"

Brian L.

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Alex M.


Naperville, IL

$15-17/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic And Enthusiastic Sitter

Hey, my name is Alex and I am a grad student at Loyola University Chicago. I have experience with kids ages 11 months - 12 years. I studied biology and chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill and worked as a peer tutor, so I would be happy to help with any homework as well. I am also experienced in caring for dogs and cats. Love getting...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex was wonderful with my 5 year old daughter - she’s still talking about how much fun she had a couple of days later!"

Brian H.

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Jerrilynn D.


Carol Stream, IL

$23-26/hr9 yrs exp

Very Professional And Certified Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jerrilynn I have been in the childcare field for 10 years! I first started my journey in childcare at the age of 17. Over the years, I worked several places that were not fulfilling to me. After 4 years working for USPS, I decided to return to school where I obtained my Associates in Arts, furthering my...
Jerrilynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Jerrilynn was such a remarkable teacher. We noticed her leadership skills and decided that she would be an excellent Assitant Director. Her early childhood education background, persistence, patience, and dedication has made her an excellent candidate for...

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Fareeha K.


Glendale Heights, IL

$20-34/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive and grow. My previous babysitting roles have shown me the positive impact I can have on children's lives, and I am dedicated to supporting families by providing reliable...
Fareeha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Fareed's is an excellent babysitter, she has raised 4 kids of her own so she is well adapted to children!"

Jane R.

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Matina S.


Carol Stream, IL

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Please consider me when looking for child or senior care. I am a loving and caring person. Have several years of caring for kids (8) and for seniors 12 +)I am willing to be a companion, light cleaning and cooking. I'm a response person who Is always on time. My current fee is $18. 00 an hour. Looking for 2 days a week anywhere...
Matina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Matina has been wonderful to our family! From helping me take care of our dog Milo when he was a puppy and now helping me with the kids when she can. The kids love her and she is always punctual."

Amanda A.

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Demetra T.


Hinsdale, IL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Part Time Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
Demetra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Erika W.


Naperville, IL

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun Loving And Dependable!

Hello & thank you for reading! My name is Erika and I have been working with children of all ages for 29 years! I started babysitting and coaching figure skating at age 13. I have been a professional figure skating coach for over 25 years as well as former professional ballet dancer. I have a 14-year-old daughter and a mini...
Erika can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erika is a wonderful sitter to our girls (age 1 and 4). She is very reliable, always on time, leaves the house clean, and our girls really enjoy spending time with her. She is fun and kind, and always goes above and beyond to make sure our girls are well taken care...

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Shelby C.


Lombard, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she came. She was very communicative and always arrived on time. She was great with my kids age ranges from 1-6....

Beth L.

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Jacqueline R.


Naperville, IL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Available

Hi, my name is Jackie and I'm 58 years old. I was born in Chile. I moved to Chicago in 1991. I speak English and Spanish. I'm a mother of 3 boys and 1 girl and have 6 grandchildren. I've been around kids all my life and I am the oldest of 5 in my family as well. I'm a caring and loving person and trustworthy. I believe that...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Jackie to be the nanny to our 5 month old son. We really enjoyed speaking with her and felt she would do a wonderful job. We did not end up hiring her as we went with someone whom we felt was a little better fit for our family. I would definitely...

Jen G.

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Alyson S.


Carol Stream, IL

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!!

I'd describe my personality as mature, genuine, and very loving and caring. I like working with kids because I'm an only child, yet I come from a very loving family that has many kids. I grew up around little kids and love having fun and being around them, I feel I am confident to say that I have a lot of experience when it...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Alyson for many years and seen her work with kids of all ages. She's very kind and knows how to handle all types of different behavior. She has always connected with kids well and knows how to put a smile on their face. If I had to describe Alyson in...

Emily B.

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Meagan M.


Carol Stream, IL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

The Fun Nanny!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Meagan! I'm new to Chicago and I'm planting my roots here. A little about me: I'm the eldest of 6 siblings, so I grew up helping my mother take care of the house and the kids! I love love love babies, toddlers, all of the kiddos! I have 10 years of experience with nannying full time and babysitting. I can help get...
Meagan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Meagan is amazing. Genuine. Highly organized. My kids and puppy love her. She is literally God sent to my family"

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Michelle K.


Naperville, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

District 203 Teacher Available For After School Care And Homework Help

Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm a full-time District 203 high school English teacher and married mom of two college kids, a daughter and a son. I provide child care to families on evenings and weekends, and I also do occasional weekend overnight care. When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home mom for six years; I also have 20 years...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Michelle has been watching our two boys this summer and they love her. We love her. She is so reliable, friendly, and fun. She and the boys go on adventures, bake treats, and do fun activities. I highly recommend Michelle - she's the best."

Joseph M.

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Jean K.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Jean, a passionate nanny with over 40 years of childcare experience and 20 years of nanny experience with excellent references. Caring for children has been a significant part of my life-I grew up as the third child in a family of seven and have raised four of my own. I'm also a proud grandma to two grandsons. I am...
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jean has been a total blessing to our family! We weren't sure how we would feel about hiring a nanny but we couldn't be any happier! Our kids love her and we feel so comfortable leaving them with her when we go to work. She's always on time and you can truly tell...

Kelsey H.

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Maria K.


Lombard, IL

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children, helping them grow and thrive. My journey began with my love for children, reinforced by my positive experiences as a babysitter. I truly believe in the profound impact I can have on their...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot recommend Maria highly enough. She has been with our family since my son was two weeks old, and she has been a lifesaver during a challenging time. Not only did she care for my son with love and dedication, but she also supported me during my postpartum...

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Antonika T.


Broadview, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.
Antonika can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"We hired Nika for a date night and already booked another time. She was great with our two toddlers, active, engaging and the kids were sad to see her leave. She was punctual, great communication with us and will book her again!"

Erin F.

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Carolyn P.


Glendale Heights, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Carolyn and I'm excited to hear from you! I currently work as a Special Education Teaching Assistant in a k-2 classroom Before working in a school I worked at an ABA clinic and obtained my BCAT as well as my Paraprofessional certification I have worked with children on the spectrum since I was a...
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carrie is a great daycare provided that incorporates fun activities within a structured environment. She is comfortable providing care for children & teens with intellectual disabilities, & communication disorders. Carrie assists her special needs peers in adaptive...

Bobbie B.

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Amy D.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-20/hr20 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Amy and I have worked with children of all ages. I'm educated in early childhood and have worked in schools and homes with families of four. I enjoy working on projects and helping with school work. I also have certificates in Early Childhood. I currently am taking courses to further my education in Early...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My son and I were quarantined during the pandemic in Chicago. Having an 11yr old child with autism being thrown off of his routine was extremely stressful for both of us. I finally decided to get a nanny for occasional care(about twice a week) and I couldn't have...

Tina S.

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Brittany E.


Woodridge, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

I have experience in caring for children from 1-month-old to 14-year-olds. Two of the babysitting jobs I had required long hours, therefor I was in charge of taking the child to school, performing light house keeping, healthy meal preparations, homework help, bathing, and getting ready for bed time. I have tutored and...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Please allow me to recommend Brittany for the position of babysitter of children from the ages of Toddler to 12 years old. Brittany was my babysitter for months before she moved to Chicago. I and my children were devastated when Brittany moved, but I also wanted to...

Lizette N.

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Kadrisha G.


Willowbrook, IL

$25/hr17 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kadrisha and I'm 49years old. I am a mother of 6 children, ages 16 to 26, and I'm a grandmother to the sweetest 5-year-old grandson. I have 17 years of paid childcare experience. Some of my best qualities are that I am super friendly, trustworthy, patient, and most importantly, I adore kids! I enjoy spending...
Kadrisha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very caring, and loving by nature. She is more than a babysitter, she a family. She was always on time, very respectful, always followed our rules with the kids. The kids adored her. "

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Ratings for Downers Grove, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

After School Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.