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5.0
(1)
Hello, I'm Nicole. I have over 15 years of experience working with kids. I can help with travel and cooking/meal preparation, light cleaning, and more. Over the last 7 years, I've spent time working in a facility for mentally ill adults, working for Caterpillar in logistics, and as a case manager in a group home setting for...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole watched our kids from infant through grade school and even though they are grown now, they still have a wonderful relationship with her. She always had lots of creative, fun activities for the kids to do, loved them like they were her own, and was always...
Angela G.
Ariel G.
Peoria, IL
$14-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play.
My job experiences include:
-Teaching 3rd grade CURRENTLY
-Camp counselor for 5 years...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our children love Ms. Ariel. She’s watched our children for date nights as well as overnights. She engages them in lots of fun activities and does an excellent job of spending quality time with them. We highly recommend her!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a current college student studying nursing. I have 7 years of experience. The ages of kids I have experience with ranges from 6 months to 12 years. I have taken care of multiple children of different ages at one time as well as twins. I have my own transportation and am available throughout the week and weekend. I am CPR...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is very reliable and flexible with my frequent and sporadic change in needs. She is sweet and personable with my kids. She is also very good with communication if she needs to request a schedule change herself. I only had to change caregivers because I...
Abbey D.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Devyn and i'm 23 years old. I have always had a love for children and started babysitting around 12 years old just locally around my neighborhood. I then branched out using social media to post about nannying and I cared for a few families. I moved to illinois about a year ago and that's when I decided to...
Devyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Devyn has been great for my immediate, last minute need. She's primarily with my 1 & 2 year old girls but occasionally has all four of my kids 1, 2, 4 and 8. She does light house stuff as needed without being asked. She is very personable and the kids have taken...
Abbey D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Mackenzie. I'm a May 2020 college grad from University. I recently moved to the city this past fall and am looking to make some extra money :) I work a full time 9-5 but am fully remote and can accommodate working during the week if needed. I am seeking a babysitting or part time nanny position. I have years of...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was an amazing after school sitter for my 2 kids and 4 other children. My kids loved her and miss her so much. I would highly recommend her!!"
Amy H.
Current nursing student at OSF looking for willingness for a flexible schedule. I have five nieces and nephews ranging from 6 months - 5 years old. I love doing different activities with all ages! I am CPR/first-aid certified. Comfortable with animals as well.
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic and loving.
I like working with kids because kids are amazing. They never cease to amaze me and constantly make me laugh. A child's joy is contagious, and I love making children happy.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school and volunteering with the...
Hello! I am a recent grad from Bradley with my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I also have 8 years of experience babysitting and teaching children! I worked as a full-time nanny for two summers, led a group of 4th-grade girls at a summer camp, worked the before/after school program in Peoria District #150, and have had three...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cora M.
Peoria, IL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Cora and I am a recent college graduate from Hope College with a degree in Psychology. I nannied throughout high school and college and have experience enjoying kids of all ages. I am comfortable with pets and am willing to help with extra errands. I was a lifeguard in high school and know CPR. I am looking for...
Cora can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm 19 and a sophomore at Eureka College studying psychology with an emphasis in el ed!
My hope is too be a child psychiatrist one day after school and grad school! I am also a soccer athlete there as well!
I am looking for a family to do for after school on weekdays or if you need a date night sitter I'm all for it! I...
Hi parents!
I'm 21 y/o and I started babysitting when I was just 11 y/o. In middle school I started a summer sitting service, I've helped raise all of my little cousins, and I currently help out a lot with my nieces. I started nannying after I graduated high school and love what I do! I took child development classes in high...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
I have roughly 6 years of experience with ages newborn-12 years old! Most of my experience comes from personal family, but I have also cared for a family while attending college. I have always enjoyed spending time with kids and watching their minds grow and play! Along with babysitting, I've worked at a daycare working with...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have been working with children for many years. I started my experience teaching dance classes for many years before completing a semester of Teacher Cadet in High School in a local 3rd grade classroom and furthering my education at Illinois State University. I completed 60 hours of Special Education/Early Childhood coursework...
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Janna B.
Peoria, IL
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as fun, goofy, happy
I like working with kids because they are so fun and keep me busy !
I'm looking for a job that is full time
I started working with kids when I was 15
In my spare time, I like to be outside, reading, hanging out with friends.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Paizlee. I have 6 years of experience babysitting all ages. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am very comfortable around pets.
Paizlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Paizlee was always on time, she was attentive to my sons needs. She was great with getting him out for walks abd reading with him. Highly recommend her. "
Care member
Abbie W.
Washington, IL
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a recent college graduate. I have worked two summers as a camp counselor and currently work as a counselor for an after-school program. I also have experience babysitting my nieces and nephews. I am CPR certified and First-Aid trained.
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jourden G.
Peoria, IL
$19-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, genuine, eager
I like working with kids because I like experiencing them gaining more knowledge
I'm looking for a job that can work around my full time work schedule
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old.
In my spare time, I like to sleep, create art, and spend time...
Hi! My name is Arianna. I have a passion for children and have been babysitting/ taking care of children since I was 13 years old. I also have spent time volunteering. I have experience with pets (specifically dogs.) I attend Loyola University of Chicago as a Freshman.
Madelyn R.
Peoria, IL
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Maddy! I took Early Childhood Education my Junior and Senior year of High School. I have had experience with lesson planning and creating activities to do with the kids. I also have had experience with babysitting many of my cousins and my 3-year-old nephew. I nanny for another family on Monday & Friday and am located...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hannah M.
Washington, IL
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a 21-year-old female strutting Elementary Education at Illinois State University! I am looking for an after school babysitter position during the school year! My availability is everyday from 4:30pm-11 p.m.
I like working with kids because I feel I can work well teaching them basic life...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Pekin, IL
Nicole F.
5.0
Nicole watched our kids from infant through grade school and even though they are grown now, they still have a wonderful relationship with her. She always had lots of creative, fun activities for the kids to do, loved them like they were her own, and was always punctual and never canceled on us....
- Angela G.
Ariel G.
5.0
Our children love Ms. Ariel. She’s watched our children for date nights as well as overnights. She engages them in lots of fun activities and does an excellent job of spending quality time with them. We highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Stephanie T.
5.0
Stephanie has been reliable, on time, and flexible, as well as so kind and hands-on to our 2 kiddos from day 1. She is currently our regular date night sitter and we plan to continue hiring her in the future. Highly recommend!
- Becky Y.
Devyn R.
5.0
Devyn has been great for my immediate, last minute need. She's primarily with my 1 & 2 year old girls but occasionally has all four of my kids 1, 2, 4 and 8. She does light house stuff as needed without being asked. She is very personable and the kids have taken a very quick liking to her. I...
- Abbey D.
Mackenzie P.
5.0
Mackenzie is amazing! She watched our boys ages 1 and 3. We love that she is trustworthy, dependable and upbeat. Our boys loved that she was playful, kind and caring. I would recommend her to any family seeking a caregiver for their kids.
- Jessica Z.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Pekin, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Pekin, IL?
You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Pekin, IL is $13.00. 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL can really come in handy.
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