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Micayla P.

Part-Time Babysitter

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Caring for children is something I truly enjoy! While attaining both my bachelors and masters degree I have worked with multiple families caring for children ages 1-12. Previously I also worked at a daycare where I was responsible for the care and well-being of young children between the ages of 2-6. I supervised their...
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Jeehan V.

Part Time Sitter

Lake Zurich, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I had 13 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I have 100% patience when it comes to children. I'm a mom as well so...

Ann K. says "Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of...

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Gabriela D.

Comfort Sitter With Spark

Lake Zurich, IL

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Gabby and I have two years of children handling on my back. I've taught kids as well as supervised as a counselor with certifications in first aid, CPR, and other childcare needs. I'm creative when it comes to activities and crafts so something interesting but safe can be done to keep your kiddo(s) happier than...
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Kaley S.

Fun And Energetic

Lake Zurich, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 3 years of experience babysitting, for both my church and families around my neighborhood. I have experience with kids aged 8 months to 7 years old. I currently am going to be a junior in college and am home for the summer. In my free time, I enjoy painting, making crafts such as bracelets, and being outdoors. I like...
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Shayna S.

Lake Zurich, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My goal is to not only provide affordable child care for your family, but to be a mentor, caregiver, and friend all in one! I've worked with kids my entire life: my mom did in home child care while I was growing up, and I have worked professionally with kids for over 5 years. I am currently im nursing school and working part...
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Saylor S.

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe myself as positive, fun, and flexible. I always try to keep a good attitude, no matter what's going on, and I love to bring good energy to any situation. I'm also really adaptable, I can roll with whatever comes up, whether that's adjusting plans or just going with the flow when things change unexpectedly. Growing...
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Taylor M.

Experienced Babysitter And Speech Therapy Student

Lake Zurich, IL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi families! I'm Taylor (22), and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Rush University. I am studying to be a pediatric speech therapist. I love working with kids and have 6+ years of experience in various settings, including babysitting/nannying, schools, and summer camp counseling. While most of...
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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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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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Livvia W.

Deerfield, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...

Christopher A. says "Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Olga S.

I Am Nurturing, Responsible, Thoughtful, Outgoing, And Compassionate

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have more then 6 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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Yuleima B.

Fun Sitter

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I've been a babysitter since I was 17, I love kids and I can help with anything you need like laundry, buying some things at the store, feeding the kids, taking care of dogs, taking care of the kids and dogs when you travel. I can also help with virtual learning if necessary, I speak Spanish and I...

Colleen L. says "Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!"

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.

Korinne M. says "We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us...

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Erika S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a Junior at UIC, I bring with me 7 years of valuable babysitting experience. My passion for being around kids is deeply rooted in my upbringing, where I had the privilege of caring for little ones I've known since their toddler days. My approach to babysitting is...

Care Member says "Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is...

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Colleen P.

Part Time Child Care Provider.

Cary, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
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Meghan K.

Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
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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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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.29/hr as of June 2025

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

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

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

Jeehan V.

Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a...

- Ann K.

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.

Caitlin L.

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...

- Care member

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

You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL is $20.29. 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL.

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