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Elizabeth C.

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Island Lake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...

Deborah Q. says "Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and...

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Addison S.

Fun And Helpful Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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!

Dana S. says "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...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Karly H.

Experienced Babysitter

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Karly! I'm 24 years old and I have my drivers license and my own car. My favorite job to tell everyone about was that I was a Disney Princess for kids birthday parties!! I have been working with kids for several years. I have worked as a teacher for dance/gymnastics in Buffalo Grove. I have taught in a Learning...

Jeff B. says "Karly was great. I would hire her again without hesitation. "

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Morgan M.

Meet Me! :)

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I have a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year (Nov 2023). I have experience with children with special needs & I have been...

Susan O. says "Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never...

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Kailyn K.

Kailyn K :)

McHenry, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! I hope you are doing well. My name is Kailyn. I grew up as the oldest with 5 little brothers - which meant LOTS of babysitting from a young age. I was on staff as a youth pastor at The Chapel until having our first sweet baby boy! I am now a stay at home mom of a 9m baby and am looking for a part time nanny position...

Mikka J. says "Kailyn is one of the most caring and empathetic people I know. She is kind and listens so well. I would feel so safe leaving our 11 month old with her...

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Caitlin L.

Part Time Babysitter

Wauconda, IL

4.7(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...

Care Member says "She showed up on time, was very friendly, and got along well with the kids. An accident happened, but everything was fine. We were slightly disappointed...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Anna B.

Algonquin, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a mother of two kids ( 19 and 15 5). I've worked as a babysitter and caregiver. I'm originally from Poland and worked as a midwife. I love pets. I am a very friendly person with a good heart!

Lina S. says "I hired Anna for 6 weeks as a respite caregiver for my 89 year old mom. From my initial communication with Anna she immediately instilled confidence, trust,...

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Malgorzata K.

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...

Ashley S. says "I HIGHLY recommend Margie! We loved having her in our home. She was on time, reliable, trustworthy and responsible. She took initiative to always stay...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Amanda F.

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Barrington, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...

Sharon F. says "Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled...

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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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Ian H.

McHenry, IL

from
$17/hr
Meal prep
Hi, I'm Ian , a recent High School graduate looking to help families this summer with childcare. I love playing with kids and have volunteered after school for two years at Youth and Family Services in McHenry. I gained hands on experience working with grade school aged children. Through this experience, I learned to engage with...
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Emily B.

Grayslake, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a former elementary school teacher, preschool owner and mother of four (nearly grown) kids. With no little ones in the house anymore, I'm eager to support another family in caring for their children. I know how important consistency is for children, and I'll do my best to help provide it. My experience with children...
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Emma P.

Cary, IL

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience total between 3 years working at a before and after school program, 3 summers working as a day camp counselor, and nannying for a family with 2 boys (age 6) during the Covid lockdown in 2020. I was also a nanny for two boys (ages 6 and 8) summer 2023 and a part time babysitter during the 23-24 school...
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Carmen T.

McHenry, IL

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
~Childcare~ I have 2 year of paid experience with watching children 1-9y. I'm a child at heart so I love taking them to the park, pool, or out for ice cream (with permission of course). I also have some experience with school drop-off/pick-up. I may also be available for one-time care gigs, if you have any last-minute...
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Cate H.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Evening Babysitting Jobs!

Wauconda, IL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Kate S.

Kate - Nanny/Babysitter/Petsitter Student At Illinois State University Available For The Summer

Grayslake, IL

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, empathetic, and fun! I'm looking for a job that allows me to be helpful and feel like I made a difference. I enjoy bringing positivity into people's lives, and I'm looking for a job where I can do that. I want a job that's high energy and where I can use my creativity. I started working...
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Ola S.

Barrington, IL

from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Very reliable sitter, with prior experience. Enjoys working with kids! University students with very flexible hours. Can coach in tennis and do various fun activities with kids!
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

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

After School Babysitters in Island Lake, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Elizabeth C.

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive,...

- Deborah Q.

Addison S.

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...

- Dana S.

Alexandria D.

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...

- Care member

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

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Island 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 Island Lake, IL is $15.00. 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 Island 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 Island 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 Island Lake, IL.

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