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Dave S.

Intuitive Care Provider For The Very Young

Whiting, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am first, a father of two wonderful adult children, ages 23 and 18. I began my early childhood life as a parent of those two while I was an elementary school teacher. I became an infant teacher in Bloomington, Indiana in 2003, and fell in love with being a caregiver of the very young. I finished my Ed. D. in ECE in 2015, most...
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Alisa K.

Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One

Whiting, IN

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services. I have 25 years collective experience in: Camp counseling Teaching art Art therapy Nannying Sitting Chauffeuring PTA Room parent Music courses Sign language Mindful Parent Coaching ECD And more I...

Care Member says "I can’t recommend Alisa highly enough! As a generous and down-to-earth mother, she brings joy and levity to every situation. With her extensive...

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Maria F.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter

Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...

Victoria R. says "We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to...

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Brittney L.

Great Babysitter Who Loves Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Brittney! I'm a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a strong background in childcare that includes both neurotypical and neurodivergent (specifically autism) children. I have two years of experience as a nanny, during which I provided reliable care. I hold a degree and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am...

Cynthia C. says "Hired Brittney after struggling to find someone reliable and dependable for the summer for my 4yo daughter. My daughter loved her and looked forward to...

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Paige W.

College Student Caregiver Available for Summer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with children and I'd enjoy the opportunity to care for your children. No need to worry about qualifications, I have extensive experience working with youngsters. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am Red Cross Certified. I was a cheer coach for 4 years and I taught children from ages 3-16...

Josephine C. says "Paige was the best caregiver that we have ever come across. She watched our 3 children during the summer. Our schedule changes so much and she was very...

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Elizabeth P.

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Elizabeth I have experience with a range of ages. I used to work at the YMCA daycare, where I watched kids from 4yrs old to 11. Besides that I have also volunteered as the assistant coach for Girls on the Run; a program that promotes girl empowerment. There I cared after elementary girls from the ages of 5-12. As...

Tarak P. says "Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no issues. I Recommend...

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Kaitlyn C.

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.

Jane W. says "Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids...

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Chasty C.

Babysitter/Nanny In The Chicago Area

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Chasty and I'm 24 years old located in the Chicago area. I've been watching and taking care of kids for about nine years and take great pleasure in it. I started babysitting for family mostly then, branched out to watching close family friends children. I enjoy working with children because they keep you busy...

Ulises M. says "Chasty from the get go had a great sense of personality and seemed to Trusted. It's not easy trusting anyone with your child Now a days, but when my...

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Jayla L.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...

Essence J. says "Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"

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Kimberly A.

Caring Attentive Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 4 years of experience caring for children. I am an aunt, spent time with my nieces and nephews. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry, along with meal preparation and homework assignments especially in math and science. I make it fun! I enjoy reading out loud to the children in my care and changing voices to...

Cherie Q. says "Kim is the Best Dog Sitter ever. I won't trust anyone else with my Dog!"

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Lourdes T.

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...

Care Member says "Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after...

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Gloria P.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephew, whose ages range from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience caring for family with dementia. I am working towards becoming a music therapist and I have experience caring for individuals with many different disabilities. I look forward to meeting you!

Chris C. says "She spent time with our daughter, drew pics, went to the pool and watched movies. We tried to book her again for the following night but she was booked....

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Anayah M.

Chicago, IL

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around I started working with kids when I was a sophomore in high school. I said off at after school care and I did a lot of babysitting. I have with kids 5 and under, up to 3 kids at a time. In my spare time, I love to bake and paint. Baking helps me relax. Painting is...
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Peggy D.

Experienced And Creative Sitter

Highland, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Experienced and older, but still a barrel of fun. I have been raising and watching children and adults my whole life. I am an excellent chef if you need some help in the kitchen. I grow alot of my own family food if you need help in the garden. Excellent computer skills to help with homework, extensive Science and Literary...
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Rachel S.

Fun And Reliable Sitter

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hello! I am a reliable, responsible, and patient babysitter. From a young age my passion and yearn to work with those younger than me has radiated and translates into multiple different realms of childcare such as assistant teaching, substitute teaching, babysitting, and much more. As a college student, I am looking for an...
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Amarra L.

Nice Sitter. Very Patient And Creative.

Riverdale, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I'm currently attending school to become an elementary teacher. I have experiences with infants to teenagers, and I am CPR certified. I am creative when it comes to coming up with art projects or fun games to do with children to keep them busy and entertained yet quiet. I am capable of cooking for children, and I will treat them...
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Karla R.

Hi! My Name Is Karla! I Love Doing Arts And Crafts, Going On Walks & Going On Adventures!

Blue Island, IL

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Karla. I've been babysitting since I was 18. I'm now 26 years old. I love to play with kids, go on walks, do arts & crafts and much more! I'm also a college student, I'm studying to become an early childhood teacher. And I speak two languages Spanish & English! I'd describe my personality as caring, fun &...
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Kelly H.

Experienced Babysitter Available During The Work Week.

Highland, IN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am the mother of a beautiful 1-year-old daughter and have experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am in the medical field and CPR certified. I recently became a stay at home mom and work one day a week.
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Carey S.

Part Time Sitter

Munster, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Carey S and I am an experienced babysitter and English education student at the University of Indianapolis, who is home for the summer. I've taken many education courses and done a lot of field experience focused towards spending time with children. I've been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for quite a...
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Maren K.

UChicago Student With Several Years Of Child Care And Teaching Experience With Ages 0-8

Chicago, IL

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am a student at the University of Chicago. I have been taking care of kids 0-8 for the last 8 years. I am a very good cook. I make a habit of walking several miles a day and I am very familiar with the Hyde Park area. I love working with kids because they are brilliant and hilarious. I have also been working with dogs for my...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Whiting, IN

After School Babysitters in Whiting, IN are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Alisa K.

I can’t recommend Alisa highly enough! As a generous and down-to-earth mother, she brings joy and levity to every situation. With her...

- Care member

Maria F.

We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with...

- Victoria R.

Brittney L.

Hired Brittney after struggling to find someone reliable and dependable for the summer for my 4yo daughter. My daughter loved her and...

- Cynthia C.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Whiting, IN

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Whiting, IN 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 Whiting, IN is $22.50. 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 Whiting, IN 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 Whiting, IN 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 Whiting, IN.

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