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60 after school babysitters are listed in Lake Zurich, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children. I have worked for 5 families in the northshore area. I lived in Deerfield for over 30 years. I tended to the children from infants to teens with ease and with great care. I am great with kids. I understand and respect families. I am great to work with.
Shahnaz can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Shahnaz was lovely to work with. My 12 month old lit up every morning when she arrived and my 6 and 8 year old were delighted with the arts and crafts she guided them in. She really played with the children-not all nannies do. Shahnaz also took excellent care of...
Meredith L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Daisy like the pretty flower and I'm 25 years old. I am a very warm, loving and caring person with a lot of energy! Born in California but raised in Chicago.
I have cared for children with 7 years of experience. I'm very flexible and I am willing to work around your schedule. My goal as a nanny is to be part of the...
Daisy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Daisy cared for our daughter (18 months) for 6 months at our home while I worked from home. She was very warm, engaging, and fun! Daisy is very easy to work with and communicated well with my husband and I. She is very punctual and even showed up early most days....
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a nursing student in the area looking to help out in the community. Being a nursing student I am CPR certified and being the oldest sister of 5, I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I have a flexible schedule and I am looking to work when I am not in class.
I'd describe my personality as kind,...
Carlee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carlee is extremely mature, responsible, communicative, and caring for my 2 dogs who she has pet sat several times. She leaves the house better than she found it! I trust her completely to walk, feed, administer medicine, etc. to my small and large dog, as well as...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lupe. I'm a working college student. I'm a certified nursing assistant, I work part time as a patient care tech in the mother baby unit in a hospital. I have years of health care/caregiving experience with adults, children, and infants. I'm CPR certified. I'm fluent in Spanish and English. I love helping others. I'm very...
Guadalupe can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Very professional and caring. Thank you !"
Care member
Olga S.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Nurturing, Responsible, Thoughtful, Outgoing, And Compassionate
5.0
(1)
My name is Olga. I have more then 5 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,...
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"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 our little one at ease. She engaged in creative activities, ensuring our child was entertained and happy. Her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica M.
Palatine, IL
$20-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Jessica, I am 21 years old, and can I just say, I love pets and kids so much! I love doing all sorts of fun activities with them! I have grown up with kids and younger family members all my life. I have many cousins and neighbors that I would always watch, and I have babysat for many other families...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was engaging with my kids and they asked when she can come back! I also loved that I came home with things picked up :)"
Jennifer G.
Livvia W.
Palatine, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Livvia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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 having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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)
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...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have used Caitlin numerous times in watching my son. She has always been on time and available. She is great with kids. She is very patient and caring."
Jennifer R.
Hoda S.
Palatine, IL
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is hoda. I'm 23 years old. My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo,...
5.0
"Hoda is a very nice person by nature. She connected with my children instantly. That is a no wonder since she spends a lot of time with kids and with her two nieces, who she always look after."
Jimmy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a sociable and cheerful individual, who enjoys spending time with children. I find them to be adorable and great companions.
As a college student, I have limited availability. I am only available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. However, I have extensive experience working with children of all...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."
Kayla S.
4.5
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Andriana, I am 21 years old. I have a medical education, I can provide first aid. I can help you with cleaning, dog walking, laundry, I also have experience babysitters, I have a recommendation, I have experience working with children from birth to 10 years. I am sociable and friendly, kind and cheerful, smart....
Andriana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Truly recommend Andriana as a babysitter. She worked with us since the birth of our son for 7 months. We don’t need babysitter service anymore, because I stopped working and staying with my son at home. Andriana has such a positive vibes that my son accepted only...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Nikki! I have been officially nannying for over three years but have been babysitting on and off for my whole life. I love spending time with children and I think that creating bonds with families and wonderful childhood memories are so special important! I'm also a huge animal lover and very comfortable with pets, I've...
Nikki can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Nikki is very sweet and personable. She took care of my boys 7 and 9, they had fun together at the park. She also walked our dog."
Masha L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carli and I am 32 years old. I have a 9-year-old son and our family lives in Cary.
After much thought, I am looking to leave my current employment to go back to school to pursue massage therapy. Going back to nannying would allow me the flexibility to be able to pursue that goal.
I was a former full time...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carli was great! Very friendly and great with kids. We wish our our position was not temporary or we would have definitely used her!"
Katie G.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Tiffany, I moved to the Cary area from Wisconsin about a year ago. I'm originally from the Chicago land area. The past few years I've been working as an optician at a ophthalmologist office. I'm high energy and always ready for an adventure. I've had multiple children at once and I have experience with...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany was a perfect match for our family during our two-month stay in Chicago. She took care of our 2-year-old and 6-month-old with exceptional skill and dedication.
Tiffany's patience was a standout quality. Our toddler's boundless energy and occasional...
Connor M.
Nicole K.
Arlington Heights, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a sophomore at UIC, I bring with me 6 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...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 organized, responsive, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to my friends and family. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
I have spent 20+ years caring for children (newborns-12 years old) and am currently an elementary education teacher (kindergarten through second grade) with master's degrees in reading and curriculum design.
I spend the majority of my day with young children and am also bilingual (English and Spanish speaking)....
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin responded quickly and allowed short notice babysitting after my original sitter cancelled on me. She was punctual, courteous, and provided quality care. Would definitely rehire."
Frank G.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL
Flora Maria T.
5.0
My 18 month old son loves Flora! Every time I drop him off and pick him up he is all smiles and it is the best feeling knowing that your child is in the best care with Flora! For anyone looking for a nanny Flora is the BEST!
- Care member
Shahnaz K.
5.0
Shahnaz was lovely to work with. My 12 month old lit up every morning when she arrived and my 6 and 8 year old were delighted with the arts and crafts she guided them in. She really played with the children-not all nannies do. Shahnaz also took excellent care of our house and prepared delicious...
- Meredith L.
Daisy O.
5.0
Daisy cared for our daughter (18 months) for 6 months at our home while I worked from home. She was very warm, engaging, and fun! Daisy is very easy to work with and communicated well with my husband and I. She is very punctual and even showed up early most days. We trusted Daisy to drive our...
- Care member
Carlee Y.
5.0
Great sitter! Always showed up on time. Kids loved playing with her while at our house. She is very kind and loving with the kids. Would highly recommend!
- Sara L.
Guadalupe A.
5.0
Very professional and caring. Thank you !
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lake Zurich, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lake Zurich, IL?
You can review 13 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Lake Zurich, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lake Zurich, IL is $15.62. 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 Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lake Zurich, 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 Lake Zurich, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Lake Zurich, IL?
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