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Veronica L.

Responsable And Loving Sitter For Your Kids

Highwood, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
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Above And Beyond Care!

Highwood, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Brooklyn and I am a junior in college. I have 3 younger siblings and have a lot of experience watching after and caring for them. I also have a lot of experience caring for other children. I love my siblings and all of the children I've cared for and truly enjoy being able to watch them each grow into their own...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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A Little Bit About Me

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Jennifer I have been working with kids a little over 3 years. I have volunteered at after school clubs for kids to do homework. I am very active and I love to go on runs, and go hiking with my mom. I am a big family person and my family means everything to me. I am also bilingual and I have taken sign language...

Amanda J. says "Jennifer is a great babysitter she was very nice And an excellent worker. She got along really well with our 5 year old they did crafts played outside and...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old. In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...

Jake N. says "We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great...

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Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Happy Go Lucky Sitter And Friendly

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Craft assistance
I am a PART TIME TEACHER for the past 7 years. I work in 4 school districts including elementary and middle schools. I started working as a part time teacher in 2016 and continue working for the same schools till date. I have worked as a CASHIER at KOHLS before switching career as a part time teacher. I am a Happy go Lucky...

Nichole H. says "Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again."

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Anna K.'s Photo

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!

Farheen A. says "Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."

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Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have more then 7 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids. I am responsible, dependable, kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and...

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Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...

Lisa S. says "Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up...

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Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've been working with kids in some capacity for my entire life. I started by working in the Children's Church in my hometown, began babysitting the community kids, became a full-time nanny while finishing my degrees, and have 3 years in schools with my Special Education and Elementary degrees. In my spare time, I like to...

Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "

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Part-time Caregiver/Assistant/Provider

Winnetka, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting children on and off ever since I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age how to change diapers and handle an infant, and have been comfortable with caring for children since. In high school, I cared for two boys, ages 14 and 13, 3x a week, after school and helped them with their homework and to...
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Stamatia G.'s Photo

Libertyville, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello, my name is Stamatia, and I am 24 years old with three years of babysitting experience. I am passionate about nurturing and teaching young children, helping them grow, and creating meaningful learning experiences. In addition to babysitting, I am a cooking instructor for an after-school program, where I guide kids in...
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Reliable, Caring And Flexible Sitter

Winnetka, IL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello, families! My name is María Alejandra, and I'm 28 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 16, and I love taking care of children. I have experience with different ages from 3 months to 14 and 17-year-old teenagers, most of it with infants and toddlers. I like playing outside with them, taking them to the parks, kids...
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Emma S.'s Photo

Vernon Hills, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as selfless, caring, and adventurous. I like working with kids because it is a break from reality because they are always happy and ready to do anything. I plan to be a school social worker after I graduate so I really enjoy time with kids. I started working with kids when I was 15. I worked as a...
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Experienced, Part Time Babysitter, Weekends Available As Well

Glenview, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hey there! My name is Gabriella, Gaby for short. I attend Glenbrook South High School I currently a senior graduating in June. I will be attending Chamberlaine College of Nursing this upcoming Fall although I will be living at home, hence I am available more for you! I have a sister or my own, she is 13 years old although I have...
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After-School Homework Helper & Tutor

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am a dependable, patient, and nurturing caregiver with a background in education and hands-on experience with children of all ages. I was a nanny for a little boy from infancy through age 3, two girls from infancy to ages 2 & 4, and I have also raised three children of my own and help care for my grandchildren. I'm...
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Part-Time Nanny/babysitter

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am currently a nurse at Lurie Children's hospital looking for something else to do in my free time to help save up some money for my student loans. I love taking care of kids and have experience with all ages as well as critically ill children :) I am currently CPR/BLS/PALS certified.
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Julia K.'s Photo

Highland Park, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm a fun, friendly, and energetic caregiver who truly loves being around kids. I've been babysitting and caring for children since high school and continued through my college years. After graduating, I began a career in advertising and now work as a Senior Project Manager - which means I'm extremely organized, prompt, and...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

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

Rebecca S.

Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her...

- Stephanie D.

Tenzin C.

We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five...

- Care member

Jennifer G.

Jennifer is a great babysitter she was very nice And an excellent worker. She got along really well with our 5 year old they did crafts...

- Amanda J.

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL is $24.00. 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 Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL.

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