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Syuzanna Z.

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...

Carla W. says "She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last minute. The kids...

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Arlette L.

Melrose Park, IL

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
From a young age, I discovered a passion for nurturing children through positive babysitting experiences. For three years, I have enjoyed supporting families as a reliable childcare provider. I find joy in making a positive impact on children's lives. I am comfortable caring for up to three children across various age groups,...
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Dilaram L.

Caring Mom Of Four Beautiful Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 4 beautiful kids; I raised my kids by myself. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology from my native country and also have Bachelor's degree in Sociology U. S Equivalent Summary. I do have 17 credit hours of High school Diploma credited by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

Mohamed T. says "Amazing personality and very caring."

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Maria B.

Part-Time Nanny Seeking Position

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...

Marcy R. says "Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite...

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Lekayla H.

Broadview, IL

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Le'Kayla. I am 24 years old. I am a recent grad from Columbia College Chicago. I currently serve at my church as the youth music leader. I've been serving there since I was 16 years old. I became a babysitter at the age of 14 or 15 years old. It started as a family business and grew into a passion of mine. I...
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Nevaeh S.

Fun, Loving, Babysitter

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I obtained my CDA (Child...

Care Member says "Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "

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Nicole D.

Childcare, Nanny, Postpartum & Labor Support Doula

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I enjoy working with infants and children because they are such wonderful teachers! They remind us of the beauty found in the small moments in every single day. I truly believe that this begins at birth. My journey began over 20 years ago, as I was enrolled in the early childhood program in my high school. From there, I became...

Anthony G. says "Nicole was excellent with our daughter!"

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Katrina B.

Experienced Private Tutor

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for younger children since the age of 12 when I began as a babysitter in my childhood church. I would watch the younger children in the church nursery so their parents could attend the service uninterrupted. Children there ranged from newborn to 5 years old. Later I began watching individual children for...

Lindsey N. says "Katrina has been amazing with our two kids. They look forward to seeing her every week, and we appreciate her dependability. She's flexible, communicates...

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Rosa M.

Postive Energetic Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Patient, fun-loving, responsible babysitter with 3 years of professional child care experience and 5 years of supervised experience with children ranging from 3 months old to 4 years of age. Effective at engaging in variety of activities to meet your child's educational and physical needs. My priority is to ensure a fun, safe,...

Cynthia A. says "I needed a last min babysitter and was recommended Rosie from a friend, I was a bit skeptical when I learned she moved here from New York a couple months...

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Eve M.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a project manager by day who is a nanny on the side and wanting to contribute my skills to helping a family. I am only available for evenings/weekends right now. I have nannied for a few different families over the years. For one family, I helped with their 8-month-old daughter until she was 3 and recently babysat...

Patty D. says "Confident leaving Eve with my children."

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Ammy H.

Sitter!

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position. I also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is the connection that you can create with a child. Trying to see and experience the world from their...

Emma M. says "Ammy was our nanny for over a year - it's time for our little one to start daycare - so we have to let her find another position . Ammy is a kind,...

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Beatriz P.

Responsible And Lovable Nanny.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a mom a women seeking for a nanny position to care for your children. I have experience to care of all ages. I speak both Spanish and some English I am also flexible upon hours and have my own car and drivers license.

Zoe A. says "Beatriz is such an adorable loving lady who only wishes to care for your children and help you with them so you can do your daily life without a worry in her...

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Abagayle K.

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...

Beth B. says "My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire...

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Tatiana M.

Fun Energetic Young Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Tatiana I am looking for a fulltime position. I have 3 years experience of working in a daycare / preschool. I am familiar with Montessori approach. experience in performing infant and toddler care tasks. Inherent love for children and excellently able to prepare age appropriate food and feed infants according...

Maria V. says "Learns quick and has a personable character, She was a nanny for my daughter For half a year. She's resourceful with kids and respects parents preferences....

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Laura R.

Lombard, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have graduated from high school in May 2017. For the last 2 years of high school I was apart of my schools preschool program were I was a TA and an intern. I feel comfortable babysitting all ages and helping out around the house and such. I have experience in sitting babies, toddlers (including potty training), elementary age,...
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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...

Care Member says "Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family....

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Ellissa L.

Full-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a Special Education teacher. I absolutely love children. I have lots of experience in the classroom and can help keep children in engaging fun activities. I have completed my coursework and requirements for teaching in the classroom. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dave S. says "Ellissa has cared for our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter multiple times now, and we are excited to continue working with her in the future! She has...

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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Zoe T.

Children's Theatre Artist Could Be Your Next Sitter/Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am looking to provide childcare, creative activities, cooking, and light cleaning for a fantastic family! I am a Teaching Artist who works in children's theatre and teaching drama classes. My approach with children is to redirect them in a playful manner while emphasizing safe choices. My advanced education shows my...

Tokiko B. says "Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Melrose Park, IL

After School Babysitters in Melrose Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Syuzanna Z.

She is amazing!!!! Always helps clean the house and does a better job then myself . Always on time and has babysat our three kids last...

- Carla W.

Dilaram L.

Amazing personality and very caring.

- Mohamed T.

Maria B.

Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom,...

- Marcy R.

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, IL is $16.50. 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, 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 Melrose Park, IL.

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