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Maria Emma M.

Im Maria, Happy To Take Car For Your Kids :)

West Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
20 years experience
Hello families, I'm a mom of 4 grown ups and a grandma of many grandkids. One of my grand kids has autism, so I'm familiar with special care and other of my grand kids has developmental delay and hearing loss, so I have a lot of patience with the kids. I'm comfortable with pets, as I love the animals . I'm comfortable doing some...
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Emma T.

Very Flexible & Fun Sitter!

West Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emma, I am 20 years old, and I am a junior at UK this fall. I have over 5+ years experience with babysitting. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I have my own car so transportation is never an issue, and I am willing to drive kiddos wherever they need to be! I also have a perfect driving record. I have many...
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Emma B.

West Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a student at the University of Illinois! I love working with children. I've been babysitting for five years, and was a nanny to a 7-month-old. I'd practice routine sleep and feeding schedules, plan sensory activities, general child care, & communication. I have been trained & certified in first-aid as...
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Maria V.

Mature Caregiver

West Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
20 years experience
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, responsible I like working with kids because they bring me joy, they keep me young. I'm looking for a job where I can be an asset to a family. I started working with kids when 45 years ago. In my spare time, I like to walk, read, and play. One thing you should know about me...
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Maggie W.

West Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Maggie and I am looking for a full time nannying/babysitting job this summer. I am currently a full time college student at the University of Florida, but I am home for the summer. I love spending time with kids and making them happy. I will prioritize children's safety before anything else, and will make sure...
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Anna S.

West Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is my passion! For four years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11 years old, with a special fondness for toddlers. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, always following parents' lead when...
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Brittany H.

Summer Nanny Or Babysitter

West Chicago, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Brittany!! I am a 2020 graduate from Hope College and I currently work at an elementary school so I have availability for May 27-July 9! I absolutely love kids and have worked with kids aged 4 months to 14 years old. I also love working with pets and being outside, so dog walking would be no problem! I aspire to work...
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Sol P.

Caring And Experienced, Passionate About Child Development, And Safe Nurturing Care!

West Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Experienced and compassionate, with a CNA license and a background in daycare settings, caring for children of all ages. Skilled in feeding, changing, play-based learning, and creating safe, nurturing environments. Currently studying nursing with a strong passion for child development and caregiving. Reliable, patient, and...
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Lauren H.

Saint Charles, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 21 years old. I am currently a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in communications. I have been babysitting and nannying children since I was 13 years old. In the past, I worked for my local park district for 4 years in their swim lesson program. This job allowed me to work with...

Joy S. says "I hired Lauren as a summer nanny to watch my one year old and three year old girls. She was fantastic, and my girls loved spending time with her. She would...

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Makinzie M.

Carol Stream, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Elizabeth S.

Full-time Babysitter And Caregiver; Available All Week

Streamwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I work very well with children, since helping children is my passion! I enjoy working with a child of any age, since they all are the sweetest. I am a fun and friendly nanny who will be sure your child never has a dull day! I have grown up around young children and have watched my Aunt and Uncle's three children when they had a...

Katie H. says "We love Ellie! I have an almost 2 yr old and a 5 yr old. She does great with both girls! She's able to handle the toddlers separation anxiety and the...

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Shanynn S.

Part Time Nanny

Warrenville, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I graduated college in December of 2017 with a degree in Music and Biology. I have worked as part-time Adjunct Professor and coaching children's gymnastics. Throughout college I have babysat part-time for one of my Professor who has 5 children ages newborn-8 years old. I have also volunteered in my church nursery with 18-24month...

Elizabeth L. says "I had the joy of interviewing Shannon. I loved her personality and enthusiasm, and I would have loved to have her join us in our chaos! In the end, we...

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Julianne C.

Flexible, Dependable, Experienced

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have many years of babysitting and nannying experience and look forward to connecting! I have a pretty flexible schedule and can help with a variety of things such as, before or after school, drop-off or pick-up, partial or full day babysitting, evening babysitting, etc. I enjoy caring for children as young as...

Care Member says "First time mom here, first time anyone other than family has watched my little one. She is kind, warm and engaging. She was able to help me out on very...

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Nicole T.

Experienced and Energetic Sitter!

Schaumburg, IL

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I'm a graduate student at Northeastern studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I've been working as a nanny professionally since I was 18, and since then I've worked with all ages and types of families. It was actually my work as a nanny that was a major inspiration for me to pursue a career...

Rachel L. says "Nicole is absolutely wonderful with my children, age 3 and 1.5 years. They have so much fun with her and she is always full of energy and ready to play...

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Joelle S.

Active, Fun, And Safe Sitter

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...

Nancy B. says "Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in...

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Megan C.

Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Naperville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I have babysat for over 20 years. When I was a senior in high school, I worked in a preschool. I have babysat for my nieces & nephews ranging from 1-14. I worked with a family with 3 young girls & had 2 to 3 days of entertaining them & cooking for them. Arts & crafts were a regular thing with this family. After I...

Pauline B. says "Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again."

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Ruth H.

A Great Sitter- Will Make A Lovable Playmate!

Wheaton, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have years of experience in childcare, babysitting on care. com, for my church, and for family friends. I am a masters student at Wheaton College studying to be a school teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, driving, errands, and pretty much anything you need me to do. I grew up in a family of 6 kids...

Dimitri K. says "Ruth was my daughter's nanny. she was fantastic. only reason she stopped was she went away for school. we miss you! Ruth, Hope you come back"

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Kimberly P.

Looking To Help With Child Care And Transportation To After School Events

North Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Kimberly and I have worked with children of all ages from kindergarten through high school in the school district for 7 years. I have had experience from students in general education through special education. I am CPR certified and as a parent I know how much help would be appreciated and I would love to be that...

Care Member says "Dependable. Always performed tasks as instructed. Would have hired permanently but my family had to relocate. "

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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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Chloe S.

Aurora, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Chloe. A little about me, I have about 5 years of babysitting experience with several families that need my assistance. I worked as a lifeguard for about 2 years, and am in my second semester of nursing school so I am CPR certified! I worked as a teacher assistant before finding a family I stayed with for about 3...

Shawn C. says "Chloe has helped watch our kids' multiple times (6yrs, 4yrs, 1yr). Each time she has been on time, respectful, and confirmed our trust was well placed."

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.25/hr as of August 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Chicago, IL

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

Lauren H.

I hired Lauren as a summer nanny to watch my one year old and three year old girls. She was fantastic, and my girls loved spending time with...

- Joy S.

Makinzie M.

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

- Sadie D.

Elizabeth S.

We love Ellie! I have an almost 2 yr old and a 5 yr old. She does great with both girls! She's able to handle the toddlers separation...

- Katie H.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Chicago, IL

You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL is $18.25. 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL.

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