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Taylor L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...

Care Member says "Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is...

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Tatiana M.

Fun Energetic Young Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tatiana I am looking for a fulltime position. I have 3 years experience of working in a daycare / preschool. I am familiar with Montessori approach. experience in performing infant and toddler care tasks. Inherent love for children and excellently able to prepare age appropriate food and feed infants according...

Maria V. says "Learns quick and has a personable character, She was a nanny for my daughter For half a year. She's resourceful with kids and respects parents preferences....

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Gabi C.

Part-Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back! I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...

Ragnar C. says "We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."

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Ammy H.

Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position. I also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is the connection that you can create with a child. Trying to see and experience the world from their...

Emma M. says "Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position . Ammy is a kind,...

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Ruth S.

Experienced Caregiver - Graduate Student

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Ruth, and I love working with kids! I'm a graduate student at Rush University pursuing a doctorate in Audiology. I have experience caring for children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. Additionally, I have experience tutoring children in their homes. I have a personality that is very happy,...

Mary kathryn V. says "Ruth helped us with our 1 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson before and during my daughter's wedding in June 2019. The children loved...

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Courtney W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Courtney and I am 29 years old and I am a trained labor and postpartum doula. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019. My experience includes more than 10 years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night classes and vacation bible school. I started...

Stefanie W. says "Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him...

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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Nevaeh S.

Fun, Loving, Babysitter

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I obtained my CDA (Child...

Care Member says "Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "

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Olivia R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Patient, loving, and nurturing Nanny with experience caring for newborns and older. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for all children. Encouraging children to be the best versions of themselves while assisting them with the activities they love and excel at. A brief rundown of my employment history;...

Care Member says "Olivia was wonderful! She helped watch our 2 and 4 year old boys during the work week. She took a lot of initiative in finding activities for our boys...

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Alexa R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing. I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...

Kyle G. says "We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."

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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...

Care Member says "Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family....

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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Holly. I'm a licensed school counselor currently looking for any after school/weekend babysitting jobs. I bring 8 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to teens. I've worked with kids in many different environments: as a nanny, tutor, mentor, substitute teacher, and school counselor. I...
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Toni G.

Fun, Creative Sitter Who Loves Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Toni and I live in Chicago. A little about me: I worked at a daycare throughout college for over 4 years. I also have a BS degree from Western Michigan University. I currently work in healthcare management with Family Medicine Residents during their 3-year training program. I am hoping to find a family with...

Toni G. says "Toni is simply amazing. I love how caring she was with our family and how much she pays attention to them, she really got to know them and their quirks. I...

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Beatriz P.

Responsible And Lovable Nanny.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mom a women seeking for a nanny position to care for your children. I have experience to care of all ages. I speak both Spanish and some English I am also flexible upon hours and have my own car and drivers license.

Zoe A. says "Beatriz is such an adorable loving lady who only wishes to care for your children and help you with them so you can do your daily life without a worry in her...

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Danai B.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working as a child carer since I was a teenager. I have experience with ages between 6 months- 12 years old. Apart from occasional babysitting, I was working as an after-school tutor with two siblings ages 8 and 10. I have worked with kids in Greece, France and the UK. I am passionate about working with children...

Care Member says "Danai was a great sitter. She arrived on right time, asked awesome follow up questions and was really kind to our son. She was engaging and played games...

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Judith A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Judith, and I have over 5 years of nanny and care giving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I am currently in nursing school, hoping to become a pediatric nurse after I graduate. I am really passionate and drawn towards kids of all ages. I am fully experienced in...

Mytram S. says "Judy is very sweet, caring and dependable. The kids adore her."

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Yasmine S.

Cicero, IL

3.5(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL. My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...

Care Member says "Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding. We would...

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Carinda L.

Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$61/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants. I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...

Emily H. says "Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff...

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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I bring over 10 years of experience in child's care! My background includes working in a variety of settings such as after-school programs, summer camps, nannying, and daycare. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-and managing the needs of multiple children at once. I am currently a...

Care Member says "Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to...

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Rhonna P.

Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced, caring, interactive babysitter looking for a part-time job. I have a large availability and am very flexible with time. I have my own transportation and many references! I have worked as a YMCA counselor for all ages, focusing mainly on middle schoolers, as well as an after school care counselor for...

Care Member says "Rhonna is great with a 3 month old! She arrived early, was very accommodating, and immediately took to our son’s needs. She even exceeded our...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.78/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL

After School Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Taylor L.

Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved....

- Care member

Tatiana M.

Learns quick and has a personable character, She was a nanny for my daughter For half a year. She's resourceful with kids and respects...

- Maria V.

Gabi C.

We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach.

- Ragnar C.

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

You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL is $17.78. 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL.

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