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After school babysitters in Oak Forest, IL
Kailey W.
Frankfort, IL
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a day time nanny for 3 children for 2 years, 9 and under. as well as occasional babysitting for other families. I love to cook and prepare meals and i'm not afraid to clean up and help around the house! i'm also very crafty so i'd love to draw and paint & create! provided transportation in my insured vehicle to and...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed both by phone & in person Kailey for our nanny position for our two children. She was punctual, has good background & references for childcare and had really good rapport with our kids in person. She interviews well; is personable, kind and mature....
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate, divorced, mother of four (all in school). I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have 30+ years of experience. I have also worked in daycare centers, as a nanny and babysat out of my home.
I am available to arrange my schedule to suit your needs. I have availability daily during business...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to...
Karla N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Teja. I have been working with kids for or over 7 years and I enjoy everyday I have kids around me. I am hard working and energetic and I spend my time studying, learning new things, and making fun experiences. In addition to being a babysitter, I have also been a camp counselor for 4 consecutive years and have...
Teja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lillian . I am a senior care provider for 19 years and have great references for some reason I am coming up under child cate I have requested to care to fix this and they have not
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lillian is wonderful! She cared for my 95 and 97 year old parents with compassion. Always arrived on time with a smile on her face, and often a treat for my parents to brighten their day. Excellent caregiver!!!"
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Mccoy C.
Flossmoor, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Howard University. I have worked in child care services for the past 7 years. 2 years being a camp counselor and 5 year being a care. com nanny. I grew up with care. com babysitters so I was overly excited when I received my first full-time nanny job through care. com for the summer back in...
Mccoy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"McCoy was great! She’s watched our son a couple of times and was punctual, friendly, and helpful!"
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Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We absolutely adore Laura. The second we walked into Laura’s home we knew she was special!
Her space is incredible, with so many fun things to do. She is so incredibly kind and truly loves what she does. She made us feel comfortable from the second we walked in...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mary. I am a graduate from DePaul University. I am a Special Education teacher and a English as a Foreign Language tutor. I am passionate about working with people, especially those with disabilities. I have a Masters in Bilingual Education.
I love to travel and I have babysat for children all over the world. In the...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Mary Anne. She cared for my 8 year old son after school every day last school year. She is very professional, always punctual, great communicator, and always calm and instructive with my son as well as fun. My son could be defiant at times...
Rona S.
Jamie M.
Alsip, IL
$16-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I nannied for a family in the Beverly(Chicago) area for around 2 years. I absolutely love the children and enjoyed being a huge help and part of their lives. After that position came to a close I helped out a family friend for a little over a year with their 2 littles. That was so much fun and I truly miss it. I then started my...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jamie has a way of making children fall in love with her. She gets down to their levels and makes them feel heard and valued. She also has a way of making the kids feel secure even during a hard emotional time. She remains level headed during an outburst and...
Bridget L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Icssayana. I have a 7-month-old baby girl. I have my own car. I live in Orland Park. I have current CPR and First Aid certifications and have graduated from NLU in July 2022.
After growing up in an in-home daycare setting where I began working with children, I then became a private nanny to some wonderful families....
Icssayana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our sitter arrived early, was very professional, and immediately engaged our son in an activity. She even exceeded our expectations by sending us a text to let us know that our son went right to sleep and all was well. For the first time, my husband and I were able...
Care member
Raneem M.
Frankfort, IL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Super Caring And Fun Sitter! Treat Kids As If They Were My Own. Accepting Of All! Safety Is First!
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Raneem. I am a part-time Firefighter. I have 3 years of experience in ems and with kids, I have a 7-month-old baby brother myself I love to take care of and helped raise my 2 sisters from new borns. I nannied for years after high school in my neighborhood and through various towns/cities. I've always had a...
Raneem can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional. Considerate communication. "
Care member
Erin S.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...
5.0
"Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."
Roxane H.
4.8
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn was with our family for over 4 years. During this time, she helped our family raise our three daughters from newborns to infants to toddlers. Evelyn is highly dependable, patient, kind, punctual and trustworthy. She is extremely creative and regularly did...
Sam M.
Amanda K.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a nursing student, my goal is to specialize in pediatrics, children are my passion it's who I want to be around for the rest of my life, I have many years of babysitting experience ranging from newborns to school age children. I am a very energetic and outgoing babysitter, I plan activities and always make sure...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Amanda babysat for my 1 year old son, she was amazing! My son absolutely loved her, she did everything we asked of her and more! She always cleaned up toys, washed our dishes, and other housekeeping, she was great!"
Catherine F.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Cassie. I am 34 years old and have a beautiful daughter who is 9 years old. I'm kind, compassionate and a caring person! As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day by day. So, naturally I turned so childcare as a profession at the age of 16 and never looked back!
My background caring for...
5.0
"Cassie is calm, organized and empathetic. My youngest son has Autism and Cassie was not phased by his tantrums and melt downs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amber, and I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, and am going on my 5th year of teaching Special Education. I have experience with all ages, birth through high school, and have worked full time nanny jobs, as well as part time jobs picking children up, overnights, and much more!
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We found Amber through Care to help us out when our Nanny was on vacation. Amber was amazing with my 1 and 3 yr old sons. I was very anxious about having a stranger with the kids while I was gone all day but she graciously met us at a playground and my kids...
Alejandra R.
Dajanae M.
Chicago, IL
$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm 19 years old. I'm a college student and have been babysitting for 9 years. I have experience with children of all ages. I can help with homework. I am also willing to help with housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry and meals. I am a nonsmoker and have a driver's license with a clean record. I'd be happy to provide...
Dajanae can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(1)
I have been working as a Special Education Teacher for the past 9 years in Chicago Public Schools. I have worked in the blended preschool program at my school for the past 7 years. I have experience babysitting for all ages, as well as special needs children. I have my Masters in Education as well as my undergrad.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I am a professional dancer based out of Chicago. I have been a sitter for 7 years and a nanny for 2 years. Additionally, I have been a dance educator for 5 years working with children ages 3-18. As a caregiver I am super fun and reliable. My biggest goal is for your child to be comfortable while you...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Nelly! I love to help children with their schoolwork and after-school activities. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping Grocery Shopping, Cooking, etc. I am very flexible and just come in whenever needed. I am also good with all ages.
Ne-liah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Forest, IL
Kailey W.
5.0
We interviewed both by phone & in person Kailey for our nanny position for our two children. She was punctual, has good background & references for childcare and had really good rapport with our kids in person. She interviews well; is personable, kind and mature. She was in our final short "list" of...
- Elizabeth H.
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to still know how many naps, how long...
- Karla N.
Lillian H.
5.0
Lillian is wonderful! She cared for my 95 and 97 year old parents with compassion. Always arrived on time with a smile on her face, and often a treat for my parents to brighten their day. Excellent caregiver!!!
- Care member
Mccoy C.
5.0
McCoy was great! She’s watched our son a couple of times and was punctual, friendly, and helpful!
- Care member
Laura P.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish I could find a Laura in every state...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Oak Forest, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Oak Forest, IL?
You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Oak Forest, IL is $15.91. 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 Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Oak Forest, IL?
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