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Katie R.

Richmond, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have always had a passion for childcare, as well as caregiving for the elderly. I have 10 years of childcare experience aged newborn through 12 years old. My background includes a college degree, as well as training as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I enjoy interacting with children...
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Emma S.

Love To Have Fun And Be Creative!

McHenry, IL

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Emma! I am going to be a junior at ISU. I come from a family of 5 children, 3 that are younger. So I started off watching my little brothers and sisters and then eventually babysat kids within my neighborhood. I have babysat kids ages 2-10 so I love kids of all ages! If it is nice out I like to take kids outside,...
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Kim H.

Experienced Mom Providing Excellent Care In Your Home...

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I will try to answer as many questions as I can. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am a mom to 4 kids (including a set of triplets). I have a bachelors degree in psychology and did my internship working with developmentally challenged...
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Sydney C.

McHenry, IL

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$23/hr
8 years experience
My goal is to provide a safe, creative and engaging environment for kids of all ages while in my care. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. With a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families, I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoors, board games, and...
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Diana Valentina A.

Woodstock, IL

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$24/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to become a caregiver. I have one year of experience caring for children ages 4-5. I am comfortable caring for up to two children. I am patient, calm, creative, and imaginative. I enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and...
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Farrah C.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

McHenry, IL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love working with children, watching them grow and learn new qualities about them. I have many years of experience with kids. I started off with working two years in my high school child care program ages varied from 3-6-year-old. I had a lot of fun with them it was nice watching them learn new things. I have nannied a lot of...
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Melina I.

McHenry, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Melina and I am 27-years-old. I'm currently a nanny for an awesome family but I am going back to school so I'm in need of a different schedule. I'm currently looking for part time! I have been nannying and babysitting since I was 18 years old, I Au paired in Spain for 2 years, and have experience with multiple...
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Suzanne D.

Caring And Loving Person

Wauconda, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....

Trevor F. says "WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would...

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Karly H.

Experienced Babysitter

Cary, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Karly! I'm 24 years old and I have my drivers license and my own car. My favorite job to tell everyone about was that I was a Disney Princess for kids birthday parties!! I have been working with kids for several years. I have worked as a teacher for dance/gymnastics in Buffalo Grove. I have taught in a Learning...

Jeff B. says "Karly was great. I would hire her again without hesitation. "

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Valerie S.

Babysitter

Genoa City, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a loving mother of 4 with over 15 years experience in babysitting children from newborn to teen. I love to work with children to help them grow and learn and have fun doing it. I have flexible hours, before & after school, evening care and some weekends available. I offer snacks, breakfast, lunch & dinner. We enjoy Crafts...

Heidi R. says "Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever I needed her....

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Addison S.

Fun And Helpful Sitter

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!

Dana S. says "We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months...

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Wendy B.

Babysitter

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! I am a resident in Lake Geneva. I have 30 years of experience teaching elementary school and will be able to assist your children with both academic and developmental milestones. I have two grown children and an adorable little dog. I am dependable, responsible and professional. I have a flexible schedule on weeknights and...

Morgan M. says "Wendy was an absolute god send for our weekend in Lake Geneva! She was watching our 3 month old for 2 days while we were away at a wedding nearby - she...

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Christina G.

Experienced, Dependable Sitter

Silver Lake, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Christina, and I have 30 years of experience in child care- baby-sitting, working in day care, nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home day care, and raising my two great kids (ages 19 and 16). I love teaching children new skills through play, reading, and age appropriate activities, and am attentive and...

Anne-marie M. says "Christina goes above and beyond to connect with children. She is creative and made many priceless crafts with our children. She is personable,...

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Mckenna P.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Lake Geneva, WI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am caring, patient, reliable, responsible, and energetic and have my own car. I have had my CPR certification many times in the past but it is currently expired. I have been babysitting for 5+ years and love to care for others. I have experience with kids from ages 1-12 years old. I would love to find a family in need of a...
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Kailey L.

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Antioch, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kailey and I'm an EMT at Superior as well as on a local Fire Department. I am currently about to be in Paramedic School (Beginning in August), and work night shifts in the meantime. I have nannied for various families since 2019, with most of my experience amping up during Covid. When covid first hit, I was a...

Kristina M. says "Kailey is absolutely amazing! She watched my kids and cared for them as if they were some of her own! She works around your schedule. My kids absolutely...

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Alexandria D.

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy! I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...

Care Member says "Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our...

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Ashley R.

Part-Time Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...

Alexandria S. says "I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined...

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Linda D.

Babysitting - Nanny

Grayslake, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
I am an experienced mom who has just become a grandma as well. I will provide a safe, caring and creative place for your children.

Care Member says "My kids don't always warm up to new babysitters easily but they did with Linda. They had fun playing with her and asked if she could come back again and...

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Elizabeth S.

Fun Loving Nanny

Mundelein, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have raised two children, and sat for my two grand kids boy 3 and a girl 1 and countless number of nieces and nephews, I can say that I love to read to kids dance with them act silly draw, paint and color. I'm also a caregiver, I just love caring for both young and elderly. I worked for a company for 19 + years and wanted to...

Laura P. says "Liz did a great job for us over the summer, we always felt like our toddlers were safe and happy with her."

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Hanna W.

Fun Sitter And Smiles For Miles!

Marengo, IL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am really great with kids of all ages! I love the opportunity to watch kids grow and flourish, and enjoy the experiences they are having while they are young. When I was 12 I was so eager to start babysitting, that I went out and took a babysitting certification course! After that I consistently babysat for 5 or 6 different...
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 1.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wonder Lake, IL

After School Babysitters in Wonder Lake, IL are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Suzanne D.

WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me...

- Trevor F.

Karly H.

Karly was great. I would hire her again without hesitation.

- Jeff B.

Valerie S.

Valerie has watched over my son for a few years from the age of 6 month until about 3 years old. She was always on time and ready whenever...

- Heidi R.

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

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake, IL is $18.00. 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 Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake, 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 Wonder Lake, IL.

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