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Michael S.

Michael

Oak Brook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...

Mary G. says "Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm,...

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Holly H.

Western Springs, IL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Holly. I'm a licensed school counselor currently looking for any after school/weekend babysitting jobs. I bring 8 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to teens. I've worked with kids in many different environments: as a nanny, tutor, mentor, substitute teacher, and school counselor. I...
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Antonika T.

Part-Time Babysitting - Flexible Babysitter Available Now - Evenings And Weekends

Broadview, IL

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I have over 10+ years experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am a very reliable person. I absolutely love children and show them great attention. I am able to provide references if needed. I have excellent communication skills and very patient with children.

Care Member says "She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very happy. "

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Elizabeth H.

Energetic And Fun Part-time Childcare

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have loads of energy and an upbeat attitude! I've been a paid babysitter for the past 10 years and have had great fun and success with a range of differently abled children. No matter your child's capabilities, I know we will have a wonderful and safe time with creativity and play.

Omar G. says "We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every...

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Natalie A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi my name is Natalie! Born and raised in Chicago. I also had the privilege of living in different cities such as Madison, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as I attended school out of state. I have one year of experience working in Madison and one year in Milwaukee. So far, being back in a Chicago, I've worked with four...

Dulce A. says "Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any...

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Stephanie P.

Fun Caregiver And Smile Officer! :)

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I am currently a third grade teacher with Chicago Public Schools. I have been teaching third grade for five years now. I also worked for two years on campus as a lead teacher at the YWCA of McLean County's child care program. There, I had worked with and cared for infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am social,...

Care Member says "Stephanie is very reliable and has an amazing connection with kids! My kids loved her and always looked forward to her fun activity’s! "

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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I bring over 10 years of experience in child's care! My background includes working in a variety of settings such as after-school programs, summer camps, nannying, and daycare. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-and managing the needs of multiple children at once. I am currently a...

Care Member says "Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to...

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Yasmine S.

Cicero, IL

3.5(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL. My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...

Care Member says "Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding. We would...

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Jordan K.

Artistic Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a designer/artist looking for a nanny position to cover my living expenses so I can continue to make work. I love reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am the oldest of a huge Italian family and have had lots of experience with babysitting my younger siblings and cousins. Additionally,...

Andrea K. says "We first hired Jordan back in August 2013 when our daughter was just ten months old and I was heading back to work part time. She was an amazing...

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Alexa R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing. I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...

Kyle G. says "We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."

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Diana M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Any Day Of The Week.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.

Jacqueline H. says "She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"

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Shelby C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lombard, IL

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...

Beth L. says "Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she...

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Courtney W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Courtney and I am 29 years old and I am a trained labor and postpartum doula. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019. My experience includes more than 10 years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night classes and vacation bible school. I started...

Stefanie W. says "Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him...

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Shelby B.

Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I'm Shelby! I am an actress and nanny from Chicago. In addition to performing I also love music, history, reading, sports and baking. I have about 7 years of experience as a nanny. In the past I have also worked with children as a casual sitter, a soccer ref and through a performing arts camp. I am hardworking and reliable!
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Taylor L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...

Care Member says "Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is...

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Sandra M.

Full-time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...

David F. says "Sandy has been with our family watching our 2 girls for almost 2 years. She has never let us down and has always been there for the girls. Sandy is also...

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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...

Millie K. says "Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us....

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Maria R.

Teacher And Sitter

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I have been a babysitter for many years, a camp counselor for 8 summers, and am now a fifth grade teacher. I am happy to help out around the house and love kids!
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Jane M.

Chicago, IL

from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Jane, a former school counselor and special education teacher with current state certification (Pre-K-21) and recent completion of the Early Intervention Training Program through the University of Illinois. I have years of experience working with children and adolescents in both educational and mental health settings,...
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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

Michael S.

Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background....

- Mary G.

Antonika T.

She was on time, per my request was only doing non-screen activities. She played from basketball to chess with my kid. My kid was very...

- Care member

Elizabeth H.

We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very...

- Omar G.

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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