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Natasa K.

Babysitter /after School/ Evenings/ Weekends

Forest Park, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 8+ years of experience with kids of various ages. I used to work in daycare for 3 years. As an Au Pair / babysitter for over 5 years. Currently working for the family with three kids ( after school care ) and one family with 1 child ( date nights ) . I have tons of educational materials, activity sheets, and coloring...
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Alyssa H.

Part-time Nanny Or Babysitter

Forest Park, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am the oldest of nine children, and I have six months of day care experience. I can manage up to four children at a time, varying in ages from newborn to preteens. I am very energetic and can quickly adapt to different situations. I can do everything from changing diapers, bottle feeding, cooking and prepping simple nutritious...
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Lillie C.

Forest Park, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a caregiver with eight years of experience, and my passion lies in nurturing children's growth. I'm comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging from infants to 11-year-olds. Being a patient, creative, and friendly individual, I build strong bonds with children. My approach to caregiving involves open communication...
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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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Toni G.

Fun, Creative Sitter Who Loves Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Melissa S.

Northwestern-grad Babysitter Who Loves Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
I have been babysitting since I was in high school - I was always the girl who preferred to stay in and make some money over the weekend rather than go out with my friends :) I continued babysitting while I was in college, mostly for local families and professors' children. After I graduated, I continued to babysit for family...

Becca J. says "Melissa is the best! She is punctual, thoughtful and communicative. We're so thankful that we found her. Our child loves Melissa and is always excited for...

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Sandra M.

Full-time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...

David F. says "Sandy has been with our family watching our 2 girls for almost 2 years. She has never let us down and has always been there for the girls. Sandy is also...

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Alana L.

Encouraging Fun Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Alana! I am a medical student in Hattiesburg! I am a reliable, positive, and creative individual. I have 9 years experience in after school care programming as well as babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and Homework Assignments. During college, I was a tutor for middle...

Care Member says "Trustworthy, nurturing, and flexible! One of the best!"

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Tatiana M.

Fun Energetic Young Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Jordan K.

Artistic Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a designer/artist looking for a nanny position to cover my living expenses so I can continue to make work. I love reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am the oldest of a huge Italian family and have had lots of experience with babysitting my younger siblings and cousins. Additionally,...

Andrea K. says "We first hired Jordan back in August 2013 when our daughter was just ten months old and I was heading back to work part time. She was an amazing...

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Rosa M.

Postive Energetic Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Patient, fun-loving, responsible babysitter with 3 years of professional child care experience and 5 years of supervised experience with children ranging from 3 months old to 4 years of age. Effective at engaging in variety of activities to meet your child's educational and physical needs. My priority is to ensure a fun, safe,...

Cynthia A. says "I needed a last min babysitter and was recommended Rosie from a friend, I was a bit skeptical when I learned she moved here from New York a couple months...

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Jessica F.

Pre-School Teacher Who Is Bilingual In French And Loves Children!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jessica. I am a graduate of New York University, currently working as a French Instructor in a Private Preschool. I am punctual, energetic, and responsible. I am interactive and love to do crafts, go outdoors, and play games! Children are absolutely my passion and I do my best to make activities fun and...

Christine E. says "I hired Jessica via Care.com. I was a little concerned to hire anyone via this platform as I had never done so before, but Jessica not only made me...

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Olivia R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Nevaeh S.

Fun, Loving, Babysitter

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
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$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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Kimi Rose V.

Full Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Teaching for almost seven years in a Montessori-based program has greatly influenced my philosophy on childcare and learning. Combining these experiences, with many college courses in Child Development at Joliet Junior College, I believe that, as one who works with children, I should emulate patience and provide guidance,...

Lara T. says "Kimi is a wonderful caregiver. I appreciate her laid-back manner and yet know she is always coming up with great ideas for play. (Maybe it's her extensive...

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Rhonna P.

Experienced Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Elizabeth H.

Energetic And Fun Part-time Childcare

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have loads of energy and an upbeat attitude! I've been a paid babysitter for the past 10 years and have had great fun and success with a range of differently abled children. No matter your child's capabilities, I know we will have a wonderful and safe time with creativity and play.

Omar G. says "We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every...

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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

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

After School Babysitters in Forest Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Rebecca T.

We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally...

- Anna Elizabeth W.

Toni G.

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...

- Toni G.

Melissa S.

Melissa is the best! She is punctual, thoughtful and communicative. We're so thankful that we found her. Our child loves Melissa and is...

- Becca J.

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

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Forest 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 Forest Park, IL is $19.00. 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park, IL.

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