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Clare F.

Clare

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently moved from Minnesota to Wilmette Il to start a speech language pathology masters program at Northwestern University. I worked as a nanny over the summer during undergrad. I am also the oldest in my family, so I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. After my undergraduate program, I worked as...

Care Member says "Excellent sitter, kids had a great time."

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Amalia L.

Fun, Talkative, Flexible And Care Sitter.

Wilmette, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, This Amalia ! I'm 31 years old from Argentina resident of the US! Spanish speaker fluent English with a friendly, talkative, clean and respectful personality. EX au pair, current OT student and wife !
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Megan T.

Megan T. Bio

Wilmette, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as friendly, hard-working, and creative. I like working with kids because it doesn't feel like work. They are fun, and I love to share their fun with them. I can use my creativity and my energy to keep them entertained. I just love getting to know them as people. I started working with kids when I...
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Jacqueline C.

Date Night And Weekend Care Giver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
After graduating college, I was hired as a live-in nanny for a family that I babysat for for a year and a half. They have two girls and one boy ages 4, 2, and 1. I took the 4-year-old to school, cooked them meals, got them ready in the morning, and put them down for a nap and bed in addition to playing with them all day. I also...

Meaghan B. says "Any family would be lucky to have Jacqueline!!! She is dependable, always on time, and always communicates well about schedules, etc. She is so...

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Maria R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Tita. I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn. I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!). After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...

Jenn G. says "I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest...

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Nancy J.

Mature, Caring, And Loving Nanny/Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
My experience babysitting began when I was just 12 years old. I put an ad in a local newspaper. I got one response and with my mother's supervision, I took care of a 3-year-old boy that summer. The relationship with him and his family turned into a 25-year friendship. I babysat throughout high school and then eight years ago, I...

Jc B. says "Nancy is sent from heaven!! As a mom new to IL, finding a new sitter always made me a bit nervous. That changed shortly after meeting Nancy! She engaged and...

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Bethann B.

Nanny Looking For A Full Time Job, And/or Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights & Weekend

Skokie, IL

5.0(0)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, My name is Beth-Ann and I have been blessed to have 25 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers as a school professional and Nanny. The most important thing to me over the years has been to develop a healthy, working relationship with both the children and parents. Providing the time I spend with...
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Sarah H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Katherine A.

4th Grade Teacher And Master Student

Evanston, IL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I just moved to Evanston for graduate school at Northwestern University for my masters of speech language pathology. Previously, I taught 4th grade social studies and writing at a school in West Phoenix through the program Teach for America. I have a masters in elementary education. I am available to help out with homework and...
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Jessica N.

Teacher Looking For Part Time Or Date Night Babysitter!

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking to help out some families who need an occasional babysitter for date nights/events or a part time regular babysitter. I'd also be happy to help with tutoring. I am a teacher so I will be off school from June 16th until after Labor Day. This means I will have better availability during that time! In the fall I...

Kristi C. says "Jessica is great! Our 2 year old son loves having her over. She is reliable and dependable, making our lives much easier. We will continue to hire her as...

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Lindsey M.

Creative, Fun And Reliable Part/Full Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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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Dilaram L.

Caring Mom Of Four Beautiful Children

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a mother of 4 beautiful kids; I raised my kids by myself. I have a bachelor's degree in sociology from my native country and also have Bachelor's degree in Sociology U. S Equivalent Summary. I do have 17 credit hours of High school Diploma credited by Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

Mohamed T. says "Amazing personality and very caring."

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Abagayle K.

Experienced And Loving Caretaker

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...

Beth B. says "My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire...

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May D.

Nanny/Babysitter

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...

Suha Z. says "Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible"

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Jessica G.

Full Time Care Giver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Jessica, a 29 yr old bilingual speaker, highly experienced nanny preferably looking for a full time work & possibly part time work, as well as date night sitting. I have a son that is 11 yrs old and a 4-year-old daughter. I've taken care of a cousin as well as her little brother and sister from new born to the ages of,...

Nida K. says "We went through 3 other caregivers before settling with Jessica for 2 months this Summer. She was such a wonderful caregiver who is responsive to my baby's...

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Tylecia B.

Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been working with kids in some capacity for my entire life. I started by working in the Children's Church in my hometown, began babysitting the community kids, became a full-time nanny while finishing my degrees, and have 3 years in schools with my Special Education and Elementary degrees. In my spare time, I like to...

Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "

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Rachel B.

Part-time/ Full-time Sitter

Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...

Joni P. says "Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My...

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Sarah G.

Experienced Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I am an experienced and reliable babysitter and nanny with 7+ years of experience. I am originally from Omaha, NE, but I study in Chicago! I have cared for children of all ages (0-15 years old) and am capable of handling multiple children, as I have experience nannying four children. I look forward to watching your little...
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Ana C.

Part- Time, Evenings Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Flight Attendant for American Airlines. 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...
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Kiera B.

Experienced Babysitter And Elderly Caregiver

Evanston, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a babysitter for over 6 years. I have worked with many families, as well as worked at children's camps, and various organizations. I was on a junior Board for Pediatric Cancer for 5 years, and I absolutely loved getting to meet and know the inspiring children along the way! I have babysat children from age...

Benjamin P. says "Kiera's a wonderful babysitter. She's totally on time, has a great disposition, and gets along great with our baby girl. She's reliable and we're able...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wilmette, IL

After School Babysitters in Wilmette, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Clare F.

Excellent sitter, kids had a great time.

- Care member

Jacqueline C.

Any family would be lucky to have Jacqueline!!! She is dependable, always on time, and always communicates well about schedules, etc. She...

- Meaghan B.

Maria R.

I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began...

- Jenn G.

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

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, IL is $18.67. 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 Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, 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 Wilmette, IL.

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