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Nicole P.
Island Lake, IL
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been Working With Children Of All Ages For More Then Ten Years
4.5
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 10. I have taken care of children of all ages newborn-teenage. I have worked as a babysitter but mostly as a full time nanny/ house manager. I have experience with multiples as well as special needs. I am also CPR/first-aid certified. I do not have children of my own but do have a niece and a...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was phenomenal with my son. It is quite difficult to find a babysitter/nanny with such patients, understanding, and kindness. My child is Autistic, and nonverbal. He connected with her rather quickly. Nicole did great with keeping up with my sons routines....
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...
Dana S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm looking to help out some families who need an occasional babysitter for date nights/events or a part time regular babysitter until I will be teaching again in mid-August. I'd also be happy to help with tutoring. I am off for the summer, so I have a lot of availability during the week (just not full time as I am taking...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is great! Our 2 year old son loves having her over. She is reliable and dependable, making our lives much easier. We will continue to hire her as much as we can!"
Kristi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy. I have been in medical field for over a decade, I'm CPR and first aid certified. I am very high energy and responsible. I like to do art's and crafts and can follow a schedule. I will clean up after feedings and play time. Can't wait to play with your little ones!!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy is amazing!!! I needed a full-time sitter at the last minute for a couple of weeks while I finished up prepping for a professional certification. Unforeseen circumstances caused me to need to seek out a brand new sitter at the last minute. I was beyond...
Braithe N.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped multiple families by caring for their children. My responsibilities include: driving the children to and from sport practices or school; playing games or helping them with their homework. I also help with small chores like: preparing meals, cleaning dishes, feeding and playing with their animals.
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is kind, super dependable and my one year old loved hanging with her! So thankful she could help our family for a weeks and would recommend to anyone!"
Maddie D.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing childcare for the last 15 years and I truly love what I do. I'm a mom of 2 older kids, I'm bilingual and my first language is Spanish.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so grateful to have found Flora to care for our son. She is a reliable and professional childcare provider. Our son is almost 15 months old and has been in her care for a few months now. We love that he’s exposed to the Spanish language through out the day...
Sara L.
Molly E.
Libertyville, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Molly and I am currently finishing my first semester of college at the University of Colorado-Boulder. I have been babysitting since I was in 7th grade and worked as a summer nanny all of high school. I love finding fun activities to do with kids such as arts and crafts, exploring nature, baking, and swimming. I am...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I'm a 40-year-old woman who can take care of kids or senior for one night or night time, weekend, spring, summer , and winter break. I have 21 years of personal experience in childcare... Also 9 years of senior care...
Kisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi!!! My name is Kylie. I am a current Chemistry major at Indiana University. I have nanny experience with two separate families and have bonded extremely with all the children. My goal is to keep the kids occupied and to make your summer less stressful! I am an active, outgoing, and creative person. As your babysitter/nanny, I...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is extremely reliable, responsible and trustworthy. She plays and engages with my child with activities he likes to do. I trust her to drive my son to his activities even. "
Care member
Erica W.
Fox Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica is the best babysitter I have ever worked with (I worked with 7). Her schedule is very flexible depending on my needs, and she always promptly responses to my last minute request, which I highly appreciate. My 2 year old daughter always has a good time with...
Shuqiong Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I firstly wanted to say I love kids of all ages and stages of life. I am a sophomore in college but I am currently taking a break to hopefully broaden my experience with children. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with all different ages from newborn to preteen. I was a volunteer Sunday school...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine is awesome with the girls, they are always excited to see her. When we have evening plans she makes sure the girls brush their teeth and are in bed by the time we get home. She is punctual and communicates well. Definitely will be booking her consistently."
Dajah G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Meghan since she was a young girl. Always reliable and caring, she was like a big sister to my daughter. Meghan has a special way with children. She makes them feel comfortable while also providing structure. She would make a wonderful nanny!"
Kim B.
Kailey B.
Mundelein, IL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi there! I have been working with children for most of my life. I have worked at an at home day care, teaching gymnastics, and before and after school childcare. Most recently I was a Lead Youth Development Professional at a nonprofit after school program. Not only this but I've been babysitting for many years. I also have two...
Erica G.
Fox Lake, IL
$15-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
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...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Alma S.
Gurnee, IL
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Alma I'm a college student at the College of Lake County. I plan to transfer to a 4-year university next fall to obtain a Bachelor in Fine Arts/ Photojournalism.
I currently work as an after-school art teacher for Young Rembrandts.
I am a former competitive swimmer of seven years and a Taekwondo first degree...
Alma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nicole S.
Gurnee, IL
$20-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Nicole! I am currently a middle school teacher in Las Vegas. I also have a lot of experience babysitting and working with kids of all ages. This summer, I was a camp counselor for children aged 8-16 and a daycare teacher for ages 0-12. I have also been a volunteer for the Boys and Girls Club and have my degree in...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an enthusiastic and responsible individual with a genuine love for children. My priority is creating a safe and fun environment for your kids to learn and grow. I have experience in babysitting children of various ages, and I'm known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with kids on their level.
I've...
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paige L.
Lake Villa, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
A Sitter That Meets The Physical, Social, And Emotional Needs Of Child Care.
I have been sitting for various families the last 6 years. I graduated Lakes Community High School this year and plan on studying to become a teacher. I enjoy being around kids of all ages and helping them learn and grow! I am willing to do stuff around the house and run errands as well as look after the kids :)
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Crafts and Errands. I also can meal prep and cook if needed. I am very resourceful and can make anything fun! I have great communication skills and I am very comfortable with kids. I have no siblings but I am surrounded by my cousins all the time so I know a thing or two about babies...
Karyme can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Grayslake, IL
Nicole P.
5.0
Nicole has always been amazing with the kids and very helpful and accommodating! She’s been able to help us in a pinch and is so sweet!
- Care member
Addison S.
5.0
We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always been amazing! Once we added a second...
- Dana S.
Jessica N.
5.0
Jessica is great! Our 2 year old son loves having her over. She is reliable and dependable, making our lives much easier. We will continue to hire her as much as we can!
- Kristi C.
Katherine S.
5.0
Kathy is amazing!!! I needed a full-time sitter at the last minute for a couple of weeks while I finished up prepping for a professional certification. Unforeseen circumstances caused me to need to seek out a brand new sitter at the last minute. I was beyond stressed and had had quite a bit of...
- Braithe N.
Sydney W.
5.0
Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Grayslake, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Grayslake, IL?
You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Grayslake, IL is $18.91. 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 Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL can really come in handy.
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