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Michelle M.

Available days from July 30-Aug.20th. 2025. Need CAMP PiCK UP and After care? Available 2:30-6pm

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
Reliable, Fun & Creative Problem Solver. Have reliable, safe car, insurance and license. Experience with ages 3 months to 12 years. Former Pre-K & Kindergarten teacher. I am a very reliable, creative and patient person who has 15 plus years of experience working with children. With me, your children will receive appropriate...

Sara G. says "Michelle has a gift with children. I am a single, working mom of a two-year-old. She started watching my kid part time on evenings and weekends and soon...

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Angelia S.

High School Graduate As Of June 2017, To Attend Elmhurst College For Early Childhood Education.

Wood Dale, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
I am looking to locally babysit/nanny for the occasional date nights. I am also available Full-Time for this summer vacation. I have excellent references. I graduated From Lake Park High school in Roselle, part of high Honor Society, with perfect attendance! I currently live is Wood Dale. I have Nannied for several families. I...

Anna F. says "Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her."

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Tylecia B.

Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been working with kids in some capacity for my entire life. I started by working in the Children's Church in my hometown, began babysitting the community kids, became a full-time nanny while finishing my degrees, and have 3 years in schools with my Special Education and Elementary degrees. In my spare time, I like to...

Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "

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Jacquelyn A.

I Am 21 And Just Graduated College From Bowling Green State University Located In Ohio.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and enthusiastic. I like working with kids because I like being able to guide children into becoming creative, self sufficient learners. I started working with kids from a young age because I grew up with a younger sister. As I entered my preteen years I got CPR certified so...

Care Member says "Jacquelyn looked after two one-year olds while our nanny was off sick. She did a great job and I’d happily hire her again."

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Nova V.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Nova and I'm so glad you decided to stop by and read my bio! :) I create a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes the well-being and development of young minds. Skilled in organizing educational activities, fostering creativity, and maintaining a safe space for children to thrive. Committed to...

Care Member says "Nova has been working with our family for the past three years, starting when our daughter was 8 months old. It would be hard to overstate the role...

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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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Eve M.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Fatima R.

Compassionate Healthcare Student Who Loves Providing Great Care! Fun Sitter, With CPR Certification.

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Fatima. I'm a healthcare student working to get my certification as a nursing assistant. I currently have my CPR certification. I love working with people/children and providing great care. I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 6 years of experience working as a nanny. I'm...

Care Member says "Fatima is kind, caring, RELIABLE, multilingual- and my 2 kids caught on to conversational Persian which was important to me! My kids loved her, &...

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Kiera B.

Experienced Babysitter And Elderly Caregiver

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a babysitter for over 6 years. I have worked with many families, as well as worked at children's camps, and various organizations. I was on a junior Board for Pediatric Cancer for 5 years, and I absolutely loved getting to meet and know the inspiring children along the way! I have babysat children from age...

Benjamin P. says "Kiera's a wonderful babysitter. She's totally on time, has a great disposition, and gets along great with our baby girl. She's reliable and we're able...

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Katelyn R.

Attentive And Caring Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I was the nanny for one of the North Carolina senator's grandchildren for 4 years. Duties included picking up from school, taking to after school activities, homework, meals and meal prep, laundry, housework, playtime. I have babysat for several different families and different ages and needs including an autistic pre teen. I...

Care Member says "Katelyn was our nanny for 2 years. She was an excellent nanny. She built amazing relationships with both of my kids. She is responsible, helpful, kind,...

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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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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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Raiza B.

Babysitter

Skokie, IL

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience with child care and I am mother. I love activities outside and inside the house, if it is possible not to use screens with children. I love to play and make them lough, it really makes me happy to be with children. I consider myself an organized person and I love order. I am looking for a family that is...

Care Member says "Raiza watched our 7 week old baby for a week as I transitioned back to work. She’s also babysat all 3 of our girls (all under 5yo). She’s incredibly...

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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
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Nicole K.

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Nicole, and I'm thrilled to connect with you! Currently a Junior at UIC, I bring with me 7 years of valuable babysitting experience. My passion for being around kids is deeply rooted in my upbringing, where I had the privilege of caring for little ones I've known since their toddler days. My approach to babysitting is...

Care Member says "Nicole was very attentive and helpful with my 2yo son. I felt comfortable with her from the start and saw how easily she bonded with my son. Nicole is...

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Abraham G.

Part-time Babysitter And Role model

Morton Grove, IL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my undergrad college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of one of my professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in...
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Lauryn A.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a college graduate and I have 8 years of experience for caring for infants to teens. I am great at helping around the household and I am a very all around caregiver. I can bring the kids to the park and help them with their homework. I get tasks done efficiently and make sure the child I am caring for gets the...

Care Member says "Lauryn was great! She made our 16 month old feel comfortable during his first experience with a babysitter. She let us know right when he left when he...

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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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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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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
Meal prep
travel
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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.81/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 Park Ridge, IL

After School Babysitters in Park Ridge, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Michelle M.

Michelle has a gift with children. I am a single, working mom of a two-year-old. She started watching my kid part time on evenings and...

- Sara G.

Angelia S.

Angelia is great with children. You can be at ease to leave your little one with her. My son loves being with her.

- Anna F.

Tylecia B.

She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again.

- Care member

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

You can review 16 after school babysitter profiles near you in Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL is $18.81. 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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL can really come in handy.

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