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Down To Earth Sitter

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a 23-year-old student in my 4th year at NIU. I major in Psychology and minor in Communicative Disorders. I am looking for a summer position since I will attend school full time this fall. I am energetic, fun, and I can communicate with children easily. I have taken Child Development courses and have knowledge about...
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Angelina O.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello there! My name is Angelina, I am a college student currently attending Bradley University, and I have a great deal of experience working with children. I have been a summer camp leader for two summers at South Elgin Parks and Rec where I worked with children ages four to 12. I also worked at the Gail Borden Library in the...
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Larisa M.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I love children so much. I have a 5-year-old daughter she's the best thing ever. I have worked with kids from ages 3 months- 6 years old. When I worked at Kindercare I was in the toddler room. I am a super happy person no matter of the situation. I love learning new things all the time and I'm super outgoing! Working with kids...
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Arielle A.'s Photo

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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Caregiver

Elgin, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked as a daycare assistant, nanny, and babysitter and have an Early Childhood Education degree. I recently finished a 1 yr position with 2 school age children while on a wait list for their after school program. Previous to that a 2 year after school position as the family just moved out of state. As an after school...
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Olga D.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I've been a childcare provider for the past four years because I have a passion for nurturing children's intellectual and emotional growth. I have a college degree and am comfortable caring for children of various ages, from toddlers to preteens. I can look after two children at a time and am happy to care for pets. As a...
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Kayla M.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 1 year of experience in a daycare setting. I can help with light housekeeping and making fun crafts with your little ones! I look forward to speaking with you :)
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Fun Loving Mom

Elgin, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Laura and I am a trustworthy, fun loving and reliable mother of one. I have been blessed to stay at home and raise my daughter over the past year. Given the current circumstances with the pandemic I was forced to leave my job of 15 years. I decided it was time to look for another way to spend time with my child as...
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Babysitter

Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I really like children, spending time with them, I can teach them many things and play with them, I speak Spanish and I can speak a little English.
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Patient Sitter, Like To Take Walks And Listen And Speak With Kids.

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a single mother of three, a 27-year-old Son. My 24-year-old Daughter is a Medical Assistant at Northwestern and the Mother of my 2 yr old Granddaughter and my 10-year-old son a Student. The Experience I have is with my kids and now with my granddaughter that I have been taking care of her since she was born but now she's...
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Samantha J.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'm passionate about nurturing the minds and hearts of young children. Being a mom of 2, I have gained valuable skills in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. My calm and patient personality allows me to connect with children easily, and I foster open communication with parents, providing regular...
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Codi W.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am 20 years old and currently attending Elmhurst University. I am a double major in criminal justice and psychology. I recently received my associates degree from Elgin Community College. I have spent many years watching the neighborhood kids until I was old enough to drive. Once I was old enough to drive I babysat a...
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Annie M.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to support families and provide reliable childcare. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I communicate with parents through written daily reports, verbal communication at pickup, and regular updates...
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Crstina F.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My journey into childcare began with babysitting, where I discovered my love for caring for children and supporting families. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and open communication. I believe...
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Chloe D.'s Photo

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm a college nursing student. I have seven years of experience babysitting for three different families. Children under my care were between the ages of 3-9. In addition to babysitting after school and on weekends, I also have experience with summer nannying. I understand the importance of keeping children busy and entertained....
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Full-Time Babysitter

Elgin, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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Hello, my name is Nelly, I was born in Peru, went to College there and got a Degree as an Elementary School teacher there. After having children, I decided to find a job that permitted me caring for my own children too. I am pretty new to Care. com yet have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny (references). I...
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Experience, Loving Nanny

Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Shannon. I am 30 years old, I am married, and have 1 adorable 3-year-old boy. For the past 12 years, I have worked as a nanny, caregiver, aid, and even teacher at a daycare. I absolutely love kids! I have worked with kids with all different personalities and temperaments as well as children with learning...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Elgin, IL

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a part-time bilingual nursing student with 6 years of nanny/babysitting experience and at least 8+ households (references). I do hold an A. S., CPR, active CNA certification, clean driving, and background history. I am COVID-19 vaccinated. My interest for childcare started after high school, after caring for my family's...
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Hello!

Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm a dedicated nursing student with a passion for childcare. My experience includes working with 4-5-year-olds during high school, and I currently care for two wonderful families on occasion, looking after a sweet 2-year-old, and 5-year-old as well as energetic 5 & 6-year-olds. I bring a nurturing and educational...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.95/hr as of December 2025

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

You can review 21 after school babysitter profiles near you in Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL is $17.95. 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, IL.

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