Find after school babysitters in River Forest, IL that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in River Forest, IL

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Natalie R.


River Forest, IL

$15-25/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...

Megan H.

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Natalia B.


River Forest, IL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Joycelynn M.


River Forest, IL

$12-50/hr6 yrs exp

Joycelynn M

I love to read, do crafts, and play outside and I love to bring some of my favorite board games from home so the kids have something new to try I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing, and playful I started working with kids when I was 10 years old and started formally working as a babysitter when I was 12. I have...

Catherine F.


River Forest, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter

Hi! I am a very creative and patient person who has 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Your kids will get the right kind of care from me, and if you need me to do anything else, just ask. I can give your children a monitored, safe, and stable environment with to my skills and...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Candice M.


Chicago, IL

$23-35/hr8 yrs exp

Ravenswood Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I have 7+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, gymnastics instructor, tutor, eldest sister, and as an after-school and Special Olympics volunteer. In previous babysitting/nanny roles, my responsibilities have included meal prep, personal hygiene, behavior management, tutoring, school pick-up, and...
Candice can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!"

Jerry T.

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Lydia S.


Chicago, IL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Dependable College Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lydia, I am currently a full time student at DePaul University with extensive experience working with children. I am a certified American Red Cross babysitter and CPR/AED certified. Professionally, I worked at the Schaumburg Park District for 2 years as an after-school daycare counselor for elementary...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was pretty calm and kind to my son. "

Care member

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Sydney P.


Chicago, IL

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"

Jill F.

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Alex T.


Elmhurst, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."

Lisa S.

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Elizabeth E.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I have a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. I worked as a 2nd grade teacher last school year, but decided to attend grad school to become a School Psychologist. I have class three days a week; Tuesday and Friday I am available all day. Also available for after school care. Let me know if you...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Elizabeth is amazing with our boys! She was exactly what we needed as we transitioned with schedules. She is always dependable, punctual, and we fully trust her with our kids."

Stephanie Z.

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Madeline J.


Chicago, IL

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Madeline and I am a multimedia artist with a deep passion for working with children! The majority of my work experience has been childcare. I started when I was just 15 years old where I worked with 4-6-year-olds. As time went on while I was still in high school, I would babysit children in my neighborhood pretty...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Maddie to watch our boys. Each day she took them to do different activities, communicated with us, kept our children stimulated, and was truly a life saver! We've had a few nannies, she is by far the best we have ever had and we would hire her and welcome...

Jennifer T.

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Danielle S.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat for several families with ages ranging from 1 month through 13 years of age. I have babysat up to 3 children at one time. I have a passion for children that allows me to babysit from time to time for families that I have grown to know. The duties of caring for their children while in my hands are light cooking or...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle is the perfect combination of kind and friendly yet professional. She genuinely cares for her clients. Danielle is an extraordinary care giver and I know this personally because she was caregiver for my infant granddaughter and then my husband. I highly...

Evelyn C.

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Abby R.


Park Ridge, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part- Time Summer Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Abby is an amazing young lady. She is hardworking, kind and cares for other people. I would be a reference for her character any day. "

Robyn S.

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Nevaeh S.


Elmhurst, IL

$19/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Babysitter

Hello my name is Nevaeh Zionah, I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "

Care member

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Melissa S.


Chicago, IL

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Northwestern-grad Babysitter Who Loves Children

Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was in high school - I was always the girl who preferred to stay in and make some money over the weekend rather than go out with my friends :) I continued babysitting while I was in college at Northwestern, mostly for local families and professors' children. After I graduated, I continued to...
5.0
"Melissa is the best! She is punctual, thoughtful and communicative. We're so thankful that we found her. Our child loves Melissa and is always excited for her to come sit. "

Becca J.

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Emily A.


Chicago, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver/Tutor

Hi there! :) I am a 27-year-old high school English teacher in Chicago, IL. I love to read, write, cook, bake, walk, go to museums, listen to music, spend time with dogs, and so much more. I am looking for a part-time opportunity that allows me to work after school or even on weekends to help make your life better! I am...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily helped her mom raise 4 boys ( two sets of twins- one set have special needs) in the most caring, loving way. Every time she babysits, she always brings activities or cookies & cupcakes to decorate (that she baked) to keep the kids entertained. She is the...

Mary-Lynn A.

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Juanita L.


Bellwood, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter Available For Weeknights.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play. I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants. I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have had nothing but wonderful experiences with Juantia. The first time she watched our daughter (5 years old) was the day after wee interviewed her and a last minute request on our part as our other sitter cancelled at the last second. Juanita was nothing but...

Amy A.

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Munirih P.


Oak Park, IL

$16-32/hr7 yrs exp

Loves To Laugh, Learn, And Provide Quality Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."

Joseph A.

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Ana C.


Chicago, IL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Covid Vaccinated as of 2/10/21 I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I worked in...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jowita D.


Franklin Park, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...
Jowita can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita"

Katie D.

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Susan B.


Elmhurst, IL

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up and now I work from home during the day. I am looking for evening and weekend work, or covering last minute emergencies or travel. I've been a part-time nanny and babysitter for an amazing family for the last 5 years. They have a full time...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...

Melissa S.

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

Natalie R.

5.0

Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...

- Megan H.

Candice M.

5.0

Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!

- Jerry T.

Lydia S.

5.0

She was pretty calm and kind to my son.

- Care member

Sydney P.

5.0

We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!

- Jill F.

Alex T.

5.0

Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face.

- Lisa S.

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