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60 after school babysitters are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 9 years
After school babysitters in Forest Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)"
Krista B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
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 at Northwestern, mostly for local families and professors' children. After I graduated, I continued to...
5.0
"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 her to come sit. "
Becca J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
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...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"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 very flexible and adjusted to our schedule fluctuations which were very helpful. Unfortunately, we no longer...
David F.
5.0
(1)
Hello, families!
I'm an adventure enthusiast who loves the outdoors, pets, and quality family time. With a background in Social Work and a passion for active living, I'm thrilled to bring my energy and dedication to your family.
Currently a Social Work student at Northeastern Illinois University, I've gained valuable insights...
Heilly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Would totally recommend Heilly to any family! she is amazing, very caring and playful with kids. She is very family oriented and responsible. Love the way she helped raise our two boys and assisted them with their homework. "
Rosario A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."
Barb G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Paley. I'm 19 and a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago. I have 3 years of experience with kids. I've worked many summer camps, dance camps, and nannying jobs. I can help with chores around the house or light errands in general. I'm a very laid back person who enjoys engaging with kids. I'm responsible and...
Paley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paley watched my two girls (ages 6 and 3 at the time) two full days per week for 3-4 months during the height of the pandemic. She was great with the girls, keeping them engaged with various activities. They always looked forward to seeing her and were sad at the...
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I have 7+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, gymnastics instructor, tutor, eldest sister, and as an after-school and Special Olympics volunteer. In previous babysitting/nanny roles, my responsibilities have included meal prep, personal hygiene, behavior management, tutoring, school pick-up, and...
Candice can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!"
Jerry T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and Popular Music Studies. I have experience with children ages varying from 7 months to 15 years old. My experiences include babysitting, tutoring, and work in elementary classrooms. I am able to plan and prep meals and coordinate educational and fun activities. I have a...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cassandra instantly connected with my 9 and 12 year old. They are having a great summer thanks to Cassandra! She has been flexible with our schedule and easy to work with. She is responsible with our children and quick to communicate. "
Jennifer S.
Robin R.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development Therapist/Social Worker/Floor-Time Therapist
5.0
(2)
Since the age of 16, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, including babysitting for some of my own family members, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. I truly enjoy the joy that children bring into the world with their creative, loving, fun, and inquiring minds. Due to my fond admiration and respect...
Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful with children! I have known Robin since my son was just a couple months old. Robin is a caring and loving individual who my son and I adore. Every time my son sees Robin he lights up. She is not only a great influence on my son, she is also a...
Fay A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm working full time as a speech-language pathologist and currently babysitting outside of school hours. I support language and cognitive development through creative play and by fostering independence. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of a variety of ages, and have experience working with children with...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is so wonderful with our kids. She's very dependable and we always feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care."
Erin T.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miah. I am 24 y. o. I am an occupational therapy student completing my second year of graduate school in Chicago. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I have also worked as a healthcare technician for 2. 5 years where and I assisted adults with their activities of daily living and monitored their vitals.
Miah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Miah was great with my children. She also did a good job of communicating prior, during and after the babysitting event."
Candice S.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe.
I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was EXTREMELY helpful with our toddler! He lights up when he sees her walk through the door. It has been such a relief to have dependable and trustworthy help!!"
Allie S.
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 27 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019 after graduating with my liberal arts degree along with 6 credits of early childhood education.
My experience includes more than five years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mareena has been our after school caregiver since the fall of 2016. She is always reliable and follows any directions I leave. Mareena is a hard worker and I appreciate that I can always count on her to show up when scheduled."
Regina S.
Chelsea B.
Chicago, IL
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Yrs Of Experience! Outstanding, Fun, Professional Student Studying Child Development At UCSC
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have almost two decades of childcare experience! I have always loved children, and at age 11 I acquired a babysitting license and CPR certification. My dedication to childcare carried through college where I studied Film/Television and Psychology, with a focus in early childhood development. I have experience with all ages...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea has watched our two small children a couple of times and she was GREAT with them! She's easy to communicate with and the kids loved her, so I'll definitely work with her again."
Anne L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and being able to help out! I'm currently getting my doctorate in physical therapy. I have been babysitting for over 8 years and I'm willing to do late nights/over nights.
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, fun and energetic. I enjoy the outdoors, reading, sports, arts and crafts, making up new...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace did an excellent job caring for my little guy! She was very punctual, warm and friendly, and clearly has a lot of experience with children. I plan to hire her again and would definitely recommend her."
Lauren B.
Olivia R.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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.
Here is a brief rundown of my employment...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We moved so that's y we won't hire again but Olivia was very involved and our baby is usually a night owl but he was all tuckered out but the time we got home."
Linda S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I am currently a senior in UIC's human development and learning program. My program is heavily research-based across the lifespan, however, my focus population is adolescents. I plan to continue into a graduate program in the fall, so a daytime schedule is ideal. I chose to study educational psychology because I...
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Angelina watched our 3 month old son while we were in town for a wedding and we loved her! She arrived on time, was kind, flexible with our plans, knowledgeable and took great care of our baby. We would recommend her and hire her again. Thanks again!"
Matthew H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL
Danielle D.
5.0
Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They were also flexible in creating...
- Madlen W.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)
- Krista B.
Melissa S.
5.0
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 her to come sit.
- Becca J.
Sandra M.
5.0
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 very flexible and adjusted to our schedule fluctuations which were very helpful. Unfortunately, we no longer need a full-time nanny and we can't...
- David F.
Heilly D.
5.0
Would totally recommend Heilly to any family! she is amazing, very caring and playful with kids. She is very family oriented and responsible. Love the way she helped raise our two boys and assisted them with their homework.
- Rosario A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Forest Park, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Forest Park, IL?
You can review 5 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Forest Park, IL?
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.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL.