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Samantha T.

A Little More About Me (Samy)

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a sociable and cheerful individual, who enjoys spending time with children. I find them to be adorable and great companions. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns up to 5-6-year-olds. This experience comes from caring for my nieces, nephews, siblings, and other babysitting...

Kayla S. says "Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."

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Erika V.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Wheeling, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...

Christine Q. says "Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide...

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Alexandra K.

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Palatine, IL

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly...

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Addison S.

Fun And Helpful Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Elwira S.

Part-Time Nanny

Arlington Heights, IL

4.5(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm patient, caring, kind, respectful and punctual. My work history: At my first babysitting job, I took care of a 3-year-old girl for 3 years. At my next job where I worked for 6 months, I took care of 2 boys: 7 and 11 years old. I picked them up from school, helped them with homework and drove them to all kinds of activities....

Care Member says "Elwira helped me care for my 2 girls for 4 plus years and was very dependable, caring, helpful and has friendly personality. I was lucky to find such...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Morgan M.

Meet Me! :)

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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 am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...

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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Agnieszka G.

Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Amy W.

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Wheeling, IL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...

Brian T. says "Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay...

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Jenifer C.

Wheeling, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...

Apollonia B. says "Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super...

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Molly E.

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities. With experience in childcare and a natural...

Care Member says "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...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Janesha L.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...

Care Member says "Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Elizabeth H.

Howdy! I Go By Liz And I Am A Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Shining My Light On The Community!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as creative, compassionate and optimistic I like working with kids because they're kids! All kids are different, so it's always an adventure! They can be funny, entertaining, open to learning from the world around them, adventurous, curious, and life is always new and exciting around them. I'm...

Brandi B. says "My husband and I interviewed Elizabeth, and she was wonderful. She was very kind and energetic, and seemed to have a perfect amount of enthusiasm to keep...

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Rachel B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...

Andrew K. says "I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal...

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Nikki G.

Nikki -

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Abby C. says "Our 3 and 5 year old really enjoy Nikki! She is super sweet and always smiling! Look forward to future babysitting needs by her. :]"

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Claire F.

Fun Summer Time Sitter

Arlington Heights, IL

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Claire and I am from Arlington Heights! I am currently a sophomore attending the University of Illinois where I am studying sports management and business! I am looking for a consistent job helping out a family by being a summer time sitter. I have a lot of experience babysitting! I started consistently sitting...
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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

Samantha T.

Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo.

- Kayla S.

Erika V.

Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how...

- Christine Q.

Alexandra K.

Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day....

- 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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