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Sydney S.

South Elgin, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I am a college student at Western Michigan University starting my senior year in fall 2021. I have babysat for about 5 years now. I have experience with ages from about 1 year and on.
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Paige L.

South Elgin, IL

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$14/hr
3 years experience
My passion for childcare stems from the positive experiences I've had supporting families through reliable babysitting. I offer a patient, calm, dedicated, and caring approach. I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and educational games that promote learning. I'm...
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Allison F.

South Elgin, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate of Truman State University with a double major in Communication Disorders and Psychology as well as a minor in disability studies. I am taking a gap year before applying to graduate school and am looking for opportunities to babysit/care-give during the 2024 to 2025 school year! I have several years of...
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Deanna T.

South Elgin, IL

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$16/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Deanna! I'm 20 years old and graduated from St Charles North. I am enrolled at ECC currently, and my classes are Monday-Thursday until 1:45. I am willing to come help out when needed or be on a regular schedule. I have a little cousin who I've babysat and looked after since she was a baby, so I have some experience with...
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Heather R.

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South Elgin, IL

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and nurturing growth to children is my passion. My previous babysitting experiences showed me the positive impact I could have on young lives. I have two years of experience caring for children and am comfortable caring for one child at a time. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor...
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Maheen H.

South Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a mother to a 18-month-old toddler who will be with me. I taught as a Special Education Teacher for 7 years. With that experience I am able to accommodate to all different types of situations and needs. I am looking for something part-time such as pick up, drop offs, and after school care.
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Laura T.

Caring Nursing Student Looking For Loving Family To Work For

South Elgin, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently in my second year of the Nursing Program at Elgin Community College. I am experienced in working with children, as I did a 16 week clinical rotation on the Pediatrics floor at St. Alexius Hospital. I have also babysat for many years (children age:2 weeks to 12 years)
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Elyse M.

Fun And Professional Nanny/babysitter With 8 Years Of Experience & A College Degree

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been lucky enough to work with many children ages ranging from 6 months to 13 years! I have a degree from Marquette University and am bilingual in English and Spanish. I have 8 years of paid experience and have had the opportunity to work with children ranging from 6 months to 13 years. Most recently I worked as a before...

Peter And Amy H. says "Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time, drove...

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Debra R.

Hoffman Estates, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...

Rachel F. says "I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as...

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Pinelope M.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with over half a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I maintain open communication with parents through daily written reports, fostering trust and...

Care Member says "Penolope is a great and fast worker!! So happy to have found her she makes life so much easier on me. I love how she pays attention to detail and goes...

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Makinzie M.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Makinzie and I am a 27-year-old mother to a crazy little boy. I currently work in retirement plan administration during the day from 7-2:30 and I am looking for additional after school work. I have many years of nannying experience as well as assisting with the day to day operations of a household. I would be...

Sadie D. says "Fun, caring, lovable nanny that took very good care of my children. Always felt comfortable with them in her care and would recommend to anyone."

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Lauren F.

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very experienced with taking care of kids! I have 4 younger siblings so taking care of children is nothing new to me! Not only that, but I've also had a bunch of babysitting jobs for neighbor kids. I'm studying to be an elementary school teacher so the more practice with children the better!

Kristen G. says "Lauren watched our 5 month old for 7 weeks. Normally I work from home and don't need a sitter but this work assignment required I work in office so we...

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Sarah H.

Retired Montessori Teacher / House Manager / Personal Assistant- Ready To Work Again

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, My name is Sarah. I have been a Montessori teacher for 15 years. While teaching I was one of the most requested teachers. I am retired now. I just finished nannying two children 11 and 9 the 11 yr old has autism I met the family at Montessori. I was also the Mom's assistant. I did everything possible to make the day...

Heather P. says "Sarah was lovely over the phone. She is professional and inquisitive. Our job was not full time, and thus did not fit her needs. She would be...

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Andersen C.

Experienced & Trusted Nanny

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Andersen, also known as Andi. I'm a part-time functional practitioner and an online food blogger. Recently, I relocated to Boca Raton with my boyfriend for his work, and I'm currently hoping to pursue a master's degree while seeking a nannying position. With extensive experience working with children of all...

Fabienne M. says "Andersen was pleasant to speak with on the phone. We would have gone further with the hiring process had she not been too far for us. Good luck! :)"

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Deborah G.

Nanny / Babysitter / Caregiver/

Bartlett, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Deborah, I was a stay at home Mom for my 2 children who are now in College. I love children and am able to help out with all things child related. I also was a nanny for 2 years prior to having children of my own. I currently work part time but have a lot of flexibility in my schedule. I am married and have lived in...

Erin G. says "Deb was so responsive, went out of her way to set up calls and confidential texting and was a true pleasure to speak with. I would highly recommend her!"

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Erin O.

Nanny

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Erin! I am 25 years old and I have 8 years of experience raising my 1-year-old nephew since I was 17 years old and babysitting during that time. I currently have a Full-Time job as a nanny/house manager taking care of 3 boys as of January 2023. Most of my working life has been in the healthcare environment taking care...

Christopher L. says "We hired Erin to watch our boys (ages 4 and 2) while we went on a date night. She was super sweet and our boys loved her. We definitely would hire...

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Stephanie M.

Streamwood, IL

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a younger brother and ton of little cousins and nephews I've had to take care of growing up. All ranging in age. I have a great amount of patience and creative mind to keep kids active and learning. I love kids, so taking care of them is a job I enjoy doing. I'm an active person that has no problem playing sports and...
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Crystal O.

Full-Time Nanny

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Crystal. My qualifications include: - Associates Degree in Early Childhood - DCFS director and teacher qualified - 3 years early childhood education administration - 11 years babysitting/nanny experience - 6+ years experience in childcare center - CPR certified - SIDS, SBS trainings I'm a mother of two sweet...

Natalie W. says "Crystal watched our daughter in her home for about a year. She was very nice and provided good care! She gave lots of updates during the day which was...

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Syda Y.

Nanny (Full-Time) That Loves Kids

Hanover Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a mother of 3 kids and the eldest of 7 siblings, I have over 20 years of child care experience, so being a nanny comes very naturally for me. I believe this experience with infants to teenagers, my tutoring knowledge and arts and crafts background, makes me an excellent nanny. I am a responsible and has experience babysitter...

Rachael J. says "My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and husband) are very...

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Tania S.

Experienced and Fun Part-Time Babysitter

Schaumburg, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Tania and I have been working as a part-time babysitter now for over 10 years now. I am a mother of two and before I became a babysitter I was a stay at home mom caring for my children who are now moving onto college, so I have had a lot of experience taking care of kids. I enjoy being with kids and seeing them...

Lena P. says "Hi, My name is Kostadinka, and I'm a nanny for an 11 month old girl. I'm new to Chicago and live in Des Plaines with a family. I wanted to introduce...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.57/hr as of May 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL

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

Elyse M.

Elyse worked for us last year, and managed the after-school/evening chaos for my three children, ages 12, 9, and 6. She was always on time,...

- Peter And Amy H.

Debra R.

I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of...

- Rachel F.

Pinelope M.

Penolope is a great and fast worker!! So happy to have found her she makes life so much easier on me. I love how she pays attention to...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in South Elgin, IL

You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL is $15.57. 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL.

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