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Erica W.

Fox Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.

Allison S. says "We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good...

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Jodie T.

Experienced, Responsible, Loving, Caring, And Respectful Nanny

Fox Lake, IL

1.0(0)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, I live in Fox Lake I have a beautiful 14-year-old daughter who is my utterly most everything. Besides raising my very own daughter I also have a few years experience with babysitting for families and taking care of more than one child at a time from ages of newborns to teenagers. I am willing to do light housekeeping,...
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Erica G.

Fox Lake, IL

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Looking to nanny/babysit while parents are working or just need a night out! I worked as a sitter for a 3-year-old and 5-year-old Monday-Friday during the covid school year and also worked at a summer camp and after school club for 5-11-year-olds! As well as nannying for a family with a 6-month-old and 2-year-old so I have lots...
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Cassidy K.

Fun And Compassionate Nanny

Fox Lake, IL

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$22/hr
8 years experience
I like working with kids because they are our future! They are whimsical and imaginative, and no two are the same. Childcare is much more personal than other careers and I believe it's important to develop a good relationship with the whole family, not only the children. I started working with kids when I was about 12 and I...
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Rebecca W.

Fun And Engaging, Love Watching Little Ones Play!

Fox Lake, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I have many years of experience caring for children. I love interacting and playing games. I'm good at managing chaos having grown up with 5 sisters and brother. I'm patient, caring, and understanding. I handle meltdowns in a calm and kind way.
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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...

Alexandria S. says "I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined...

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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Linda D.

Babysitting - Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
I am an experienced mom who has just become a grandma as well. I will provide a safe, caring and creative place for your children.

Care Member says "My kids don't always warm up to new babysitters easily but they did with Linda. They had fun playing with her and asked if she could come back again and...

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Lori T.

Part Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a positive and fun Nanny. Responsible and very perceptive. I have raised 4 children of my own! Now celebrating the birth of grandchild no 3! Have cared for children with special needs. I also provided care for 2 cancer victims. I raised a niece from newborn til age 6! Provided before and after school care for 6 years. I am...

R L. says "Lori babysat for our family from the time our daughter was 6 months old to 6 years. She was a fantastic caregiver. She spent time daily taking our daughter to...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Kailey L.

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Antioch, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kailey and I'm an EMT at Superior as well as on a local Fire Department. I am currently about to be in Paramedic School (Beginning in August), and work night shifts in the meantime. I have nannied for various families since 2019, with most of my experience amping up during Covid. When covid first hit, I was a...

Kristina M. says "Kailey is absolutely amazing! She watched my kids and cared for them as if they were some of her own! She works around your schedule. My kids absolutely...

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Ashley B.

Fun Babysitter, Love Spending Time With Kids!

Twin Lakes, WI

from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi i'm Ashley, I'm currently in my second year as a 4K assistant teacher at a local school and am looking for a part time job come second week in June! I'm expecting a baby of my own but not until end of October, so I will not be returning back to the school after that! I have multiple years of experience, working at 2 different...
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Cate H.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Evening Babysitting Jobs!

Wauconda, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I currently reside in Lincoln Park and am willing to babysit during weekdays after 5 p.m. (I work full time). I have a car so I can drive to practices, lessons, etc. if needed. I am the oldest of 3 and have a lot of babysitting experience! I am organized, responsible, and love kids. I would love to talk further about helping you...
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Emilija G.

McHenry, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am a former school teacher with strong educational background, who brings over 10 years of experience especially school-age kids. Before moving here, I worked as a teacher in my home country. Now as both working as a caregiver and former teacher my greatest strengths are:empathy, patience, reliability, communication and...
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Kassi D.

McHenry, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I've been an experienced childcare provider for over five years, and I've always had a passion for helping children grow and learn. I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable care for their children, and I'm proud of the positive impact I've made in their lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing and...
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Julie M.

Teacher Mom Offering Childcare

Wauconda, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a mom of four (ages 7, 5, 3, &1) and a preschool/kindergarten teacher for the past 10 years. I'm stepping away from the classroom at the end of this school year and looking to watch 1-2 children out of our Wauconda home. If you are looking for a loving home with a mix of play and hands on educational activities contact...
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Mariah H.

Weekday Nanny

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 19 years old. I am currently taking a gap year and just completed my associates degree at MCC. I've worked with kids of all ages through volunteering at my church in the nursery and youth camps. I have also been a babysitter in the past.
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Alivia S.

Richmond, IL

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Alivia! I am CPR certified! I enjoy caring for kids and animals. I am very active and always on my feet. I enjoy being outside, doing outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, or going on walks. In my free time I workout, bake, clean, travel and spend time with family and friends. I am currently on my last...
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Mariah J.

Part-time Or Full-time Caregivers

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I started to babysit my cousin first and I saw that I like it. When I started high school, I got into a program that called child development. In my child development class I started to take care of kids at the ages of 3 to 5 years old and I enjoy it. Since taking that class I decided I want to become a nurse.
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Ashley P.

What Will We Learn Today?!

McHenry, IL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
CPR and FIRST AID Certified via American Red Cross Lead ECE Teacher Qualified I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Creative, Quick-Thinking I love getting to be creative, art projects, STEM/STEAM/Sensory. I love getting to watch children grow and learn new things. I started working After School Care and Summer Camp in...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.20/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 3.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Fox Lake, IL

After School Babysitters in Fox Lake, IL are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Erica W.

We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been...

- Allison S.

Ashley R.

I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive...

- Alexandria S.

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

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

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Fox Lake, 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 Fox Lake, IL is $19.20. 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 Fox Lake, 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 Fox Lake, 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 Fox Lake, IL.

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