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Christine P.

Creative Babysitter

Palos Hills, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm an energetic, creative and passionate recent college graduate who loves working with kids. I have 5 years of experience babysitting and volunteering with all ages. I'm always ready to do engaging activities, crafts, all kinds of games, and educational play. I would love to speak with you more about your child and the...
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Nayei D.

Palos Hills, IL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
I started working with kids when I was in high school started off as babysitting for family friends who would want to go out on the weekends. As I got older I took more job offers that gave me a chance to expand on my skills and be with kids more full time. In my spare time, I like to be outside if the weather if permitting. I...
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Maggie S.

Full Time Nanny Available

Palos Hills, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children for the last 10 years. I am bilingual in both English and Polish. I have a degree in early childhood education and development. I have skills and experience teaching and caring for kids ranging from the ages of 1-week-old to 11 years old. I have experience working with more than one child. I was a...
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Cassi O.

Palos Hills, IL

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$18/hr
Carpooling
My car can fit up to 4 people and I do not smoke. I'm available after 4 p.m. on weekdays and anytime during weekends! Baby sitter available.
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Inna M.

Palos Hills, IL

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Inna, I'm 30 years old. I have a pedagogical degree. I worked with kids at school, in the camp and tutored them. We did various activities, including drawing, swimming, and playing games. Also I have a 12 years younger sister and I was babysitting her a lot, when she was a kid. I know a lot about kids and take...
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Jurate C.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best. I focused and goal...

Taylor S. says "Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Victoria R. says "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...

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Cassie J.

Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.

Alsip, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.

Anne M. says "Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly...

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Kadrisha G.

Willowbrook, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kadrisha and I'm 49years old. I am a mother of 6 children, ages 16 to 26, and I'm a grandmother to the sweetest 5-year-old grandson. I have 17 years of paid childcare experience. Some of my best qualities are that I am super friendly, trustworthy, patient, and most importantly, I adore kids! I enjoy spending...

Care Member says "She is very caring, and loving by nature. She is more than a babysitter, she a family. She was always on time, very respectful, always followed our...

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Kailey M.

Fun Sitter

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is kailey, I live in Lemont. I love kids I always have, Ive been watching my younger cousins since I was young enough to have a babysitter myself!! For a little while I babysat a 2-year-old full time Mon-Fri 7-1. Loved her! They don t need me anymore but still ask me to watch her for date nights & little things...

Leann D. says "We interviewed Kailey to watch our newborn daughter. She was very energetic and kind. Kailey also had wonderful references. I'm sure she will be a great...

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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
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Rachel C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Lemont, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I will be finishing my masters program in May and graduating with my Education Specialist degree in School Psychology. I start my position at a K-5 elementary school in the fall and I am looking for a full-time nannying job for this summer (2023). I have been providing child care both as needed and in full time positions since I...

Karen F. says "Rachel is a GREAT pet/house-sitter!!! We trust her with our 4 dogs and our home. We know they are in very capable & loving hands when we leave them with...

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Taylor S.

Burbank, IL

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, Im Taylor. I have been working with children since I was a child myself. In high school I took an advanced early childhood education course where I was able to lesson plan for the preschool we had in our high school. After graduating high school I went on to become a teacher's assistant in the toddler room at the local...

Care Member says "Taylor is so sweet and patient. I have a hard time leaving my kids with anyone and always leave with comfort knowing my kids are in good hands with...

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Paulina J.

Orland Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Dear Families, My name is Paulina and I am mom of two. I have been a nanny/baby sitter and giving care to children for about 18 years and I enjoyed every minute of it. Babysitting became part of my life now. I live in Orland Park. I do have experience with children as young as infants to school age. I feel comfortable with kids...

Michelle C. says "Paulina is very dependable and flexible. She is bilingual in polish & English"

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Emmeline B.

Excited Sitter And Nanny

La Grange, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Emmeline, and I would love to help take care of your family. I graduated from Fordham University in 2023 where I earned dual Bachelors of Science degrees in Psychology and Spanish Language & Literature. I am located on the border of Buck Town and Wicker Park in Chicago, IL. I have several years of child care...

Care Member says "Emmeline was so excellent with my 14 month old. She was happy and engaged all day and was great at verbalizing for her. Would hire again in a...

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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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Gloria P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephew, whose ages range from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience caring for family with dementia. I am working towards becoming a music therapist and I have experience caring for individuals with many different disabilities. I look forward to meeting you!

Chris C. says "She spent time with our daughter, drew pics, went to the pool and watched movies. We tried to book her again for the following night but she was booked....

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Felice W.

Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability

Crestwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...

Care Member says "Felice is amazing! It was our first time having our daughter being taking care of by someone who isn’t us and Felice calmed our nerves! She’s very...

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Rose B.

Part-Time Professional Babysitter In Chicagoland

Oak Lawn, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello all! I moved to Oak Lawn, IL in August 2021 to start school at Midwestern University for my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have worked the past 5 years as a professional nanny, and the last 10 in childcare. I am experienced with all ages and multiples. I am looking for babysitting jobs on weeknights and weekends. I...

Dawn S. says "Wonderful girl and kids love her."

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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
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.60/hr as of December 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Palos Hills, IL

After School Babysitters in Palos Hills, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jurate C.

Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out...

- Taylor S.

Maria F.

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...

- Victoria R.

Cassie J.

Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always...

- Anne M.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Palos Hills, IL

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills, IL is $17.60. 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 Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills, 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 Palos Hills, IL.

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