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Kelsey M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am a speech-language pathologist at Highland Elementary School in Stillman Valley, IL. I eat, sleep, and breath all things early childhood / early elementary education :) and have experience caring for infants as well. My availability during the school year is largely limited date nights and/or...

Katheryne R. says "Kelsey is absolutely the best. My super shy son warmed up to her right away and is now asking for her. She is intelligent, punctual, and clearly has a...

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Emily M.

DeKalb, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a second grade teacher with many years of child care experience. I have worked with infants through teenagers. I am pet friendly, have a reliable vehicle, and I can help with homework. On a lighter note, I love arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities, and animals. I do have a full time teaching job this school year...

Nikki S. says "Emily has been our nanny for the 2015/2016 school year. She is very good with my 2 boys who are 2 and 4. She is caring, organized and friendly."

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Jaidah F.

DeKalb, IL

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$11/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a NIU student majoring in economics. I am patient, reliable, friendly, and polite. I enjoy working with kids. I have worked with kids at an after school program ages 3-13. I am also an aunt and a pet owner.
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Cesar M.

DeKalb, IL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm César! I'm a reliable and patient child-caregiver. Most recently, I worked as a library paraprofessional at U-46, teaching love for reading and literacy to children ages 3-12. I also worked as a lead counselor for summer camps and after-school care through the Elgin Parks and Rec Dept. My sitting style is gentle but...
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Brooke B.

Seasoned Nanny With 25 Years Of Experience.

Sycamore, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with children of all ages for more than half of my life including children with special needs. For over 25 years I have been a full-time nanny. Previously, I worked as an assistant director of an after-school park district program, and lead toddler room day care teacher. Over the last 25 years I have immensely...
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Rebecca F.

Hampshire, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Experienced in caring for young infants through school aged children. Involves children in outside activities, weather permitting. Available for date nights and after school care.
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Madie N.

Sugar Grove, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi!! My name is Madie and I love kids! I am currently a senior in high school and I plan on going to college to become an elementary school teacher. I work as an after-school counselor with kids K-5 and I adore them. I am looking for jobs to do over the summer before I go to college! I have my own car and a super flexible...
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Jemima C.

Experienced, Fun, And Reliable Nanny!

Saint Charles, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Mima, and I am looking to nanny for a family beginning in January 2021 close to where I attend University in Dekalb, as an Elementary Special Ed. Major! Currently I am working as an Au Pair (live in nanny) in London, England for a family with a 6-year-old boy, and a 9-year-old girl with special needs. As a...
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Amya E.

Elburn, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm an energetic sitter with a genuine passion for caring for kids. While fairly new to professional childcare I have a couple months of experience with specifically toddlers and infants also babysitting siblings, family members children, and even neighbors. providing engaging activities and helping with after school meals and...
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Alani H.

Hello! My Name Is Alani :) I Am 18 Years Old

Hampshire, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am the oldest of 3, I have been watching my siblings since age 13. I have been babysitting other children for the last 3 years. I am currently enrolled at and attending Cannella School of Hair Design, and I am set to graduate in may of 2025! My school schedule is 8:30-12:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri. and 8:00-4:00 p.m. Saturdays. I...
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  • 10 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.50/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

FAQs for after school child care in DeKalb, IL

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in DeKalb, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $13.50 per hour as of December 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 4 after school child care providers in DeKalb, IL. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in DeKalb, IL to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around DeKalb, IL, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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