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Michelle M.

River Forest, IL

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I'm Michelle, mom of two, godmom to three, and the unofficial auntie on speed dial for many kids. Caring for children has always been second nature to me. I have a background in healthcare and years of experience supporting families with compassion, patience, and fun. I'm big on building trust, encouraging creativity, and...
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Tiara O.

Recent College Grad Eager For Part Time Gigs!

River Forest, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a recent college graduate who will be beginning my full-time job in the fall. I have experience as a camp counselor and have worked on student engagement programming at my school. I love DIY crafting, card games, and board games, which is an alternative to screen time. I also am a former collegiate athlete in track and...
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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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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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Julija S.

Part-Time Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I started babysitting for family at the age of 11 (while parents were home), at the age of 13, I began babysitting for family friends and family after school and on weekends. In the summer, I started babysitting full time. In high school when I began driving, I would nanny full time in the summer for families long term, as well...

Bailey D. says "Julija is a very caring and honest young woman. She is great with kids and would be recommended to anyone I know. She loves kids and is extremely...

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Michele D.

Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...

Greg K. says "Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."

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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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Cristina V.

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...

Melody D. says "We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on...

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Amy R.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...

Brittany S. says "Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night!...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lekayla H.

Broadview, IL

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Le'Kayla. I am 24 years old. I am a recent grad from Columbia College Chicago. I currently serve at my church as the youth music leader. I've been serving there since I was 16 years old. I became a babysitter at the age of 14 or 15 years old. It started as a family business and grew into a passion of mine. I...
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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Lindsey M.

Creative, Fun And Reliable Part/Full Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Lindsey and I have triplet brothers (now 12 years old!) that I've helped raise since infancy. I am very familiar with what it takes to take care of multiples at every stage of life from 0-12. I also spent my time in school baby sitting two sweet girls (ages 2 and 6) on a regular basis. Most recently I...

Allison S. says "Lindsey was referred to me by our nanny, whose judgment I trust well! She is very sweet and my kids like spending time with her. I feel comfortable with...

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Sarah H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have two years work experience at a before and after school program, with summer and winter break programs. In charge of supervising, conducting activities and lessons, and caring for groups of 30+ elementary aged children. Two years experience of private babysitting. Children ages 3-12, experience driving children, preparing...

Jessica O. says "Sarah has been of great help to my family. She is prompt. She takes instruction well. My child loved having her around. I would strongly recommend her...

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Abby R.

Part- Time Summer Babysitter

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...

Lauren J. says "Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Zoe T.

Children's Theatre Artist Could Be Your Next Sitter/Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am looking to provide childcare, creative activities, cooking, and light cleaning for a fantastic family! I am a Teaching Artist who works in children's theatre and teaching drama classes. My approach with children is to redirect them in a playful manner while emphasizing safe choices. My advanced education shows my...

Tokiko B. says "Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe...

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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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Maria B.

Part-Time Nanny Seeking Position

Chicago, IL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...

Marcy R. says "Maria is fantastic! She is the first sitter (outside of family) that we hired to watch our four month old daughter. Being a first time mom, I was quite...

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Ellissa L.

Full-Time Caregiver

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I am a Special Education teacher. I absolutely love children. I have lots of experience in the classroom and can help keep children in engaging fun activities. I have completed my coursework and requirements for teaching in the classroom. I look forward to hearing from you.

Dave S. says "Ellissa has cared for our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter multiple times now, and we are excited to continue working with her in the future! She has...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL

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

Rebecca T.

We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally...

- Anna Elizabeth W.

Diana M.

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

- Jacqueline H.

Julija S.

Julija is a very caring and honest young woman. She is great with kids and would be recommended to anyone I know. She loves kids and is...

- Bailey D.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in River Forest, IL

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in River 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in River Forest, IL is $27.50. 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL.

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