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Hi! My name is Nia.
I have been taking care of newborns, infants, toddlers and kids for about 7 years. I started working at an academy as an assistant teacher and I began teaching infants. As I moved up, I started teaching 2 to 3-year-olds. My responsibilities included assisting in arts and crafts, fine motor activities, gross...
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have 8+ years of experience with kids of various ages. I used to work in day care for 3 years. As an Au Pair / babysitter for over 5 years. Currently working for the family with three kids ( after school care ) and one family with 1 child ( date nights ) .
I have a tons of educational materials, activity sheets, coloring...
Natasa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maria J.
Cicero, IL
$20/hr ⢠1 yrs exp
I Love Children.. And Willing To Take Them To Their After Day Class If Need So.
5.0
(2)
I have experience raising my 3 children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation for the children after school.
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Maria is phenomenal. She is taking care of my disabled elder sister. She is kind and compassionate. She is also patient towards her and helps with her meals, daily shower as well as motivate her to use the fitness center in the building. I highly recommend."
Hammed B.
Alex T.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr ⢠10 yrs exp
Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."
Lisa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in childcare for about 5 years. I have had experience caring for children of various ages, but mainly ages 4-10. Duties performed have been preparing meals, outdoor activities, and even bringing/doing crafts with them! I am experienced with working with up to 3 children at a time, and I am comfortable caring...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Esther. Our daughters anxiously await her arrival every morning. I come home to excited kids that want to tell me about all of the activities, games, and fun they had with Esther. She is always willing to go beyond our...
Kevin C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as positive, friendly, kind, and caring. I enjoy working with kids and animals because they always keep me on my toes! There is always something to learn from patience, active listening and understanding, creativity, and problem solving.
I have worked with many kids over the past decade through...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn may be the best nanny I've ever had! As an employee she was so communicative, responsible, and punctual. My son absolutely adored her and she was always so patient and sweet with him. We would say they were best friends because they connected so well...
Grace C.
Parker S.
Chicago, IL
$17-30/hr ⢠3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, energetic, fun-loving, and reliable person who has a few of years of experience working with children and teenagers in both a formal classroom setting and in an out of school setting (both after-school and informal museum/zoo settings). I love working with kids and seeing them grow and expand. I am a very...
Parker can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Parker adjusted well to taking care of our son with special needs. She took direction well, was very communicative, and responsive to his needs. She was flexible and had a great attitude. We would hire her again!"
Beena K.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly, and fun! I believe that having a babysitter and/or trusted adults who are impactful can positively change a child's life. I had a nanny growing up, and I consider her family to this day. I started babysitting in high school at age 14 for my neighbors and loved it. Babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Becca is the best! We used her to babysit all of our 3 kids and our dog. She is from a big family and just has a perfect demeanor for childcare. She was my daughterâs favorite, and she even took her to her school as her âShow and Tellâ. She is very organized and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Ashley and I am relocating from Minneapolis to Chicago in fall of 2020. I have worked with children of various ages since I was 15 and currently teach Pre-K and manage curriculum for an early childhood center. Children are truly my passion! I am currently looking for tutoring, occasional, or after school...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ask Ashley to see our reference of her employment with us."
Kari K.
Olivia R.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr ⢠8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Patient, loving, and nurturing Nanny with experience caring for newborns and older. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for all children. Encouraging children to be the best versions of themselves while assisting them with the activities they love and excel at.
Here is a brief rundown of my employment...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We moved so that's y we won't hire again but Olivia was very involved and our baby is usually a night owl but he was all tuckered out but the time we got home."
Linda S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
Carinda L.
Chicago, IL
$61/hr ⢠10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants.
I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...
Carinda can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...
Jamie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra has worked for me for 4 years and she is great! She is very patient and loving towards my children. My children were 5 months and 2 years old when Alex started. As a parent, you worry about who you leave your kids with but after getting to know Alex, I...
Elizabeth R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tino is a delight. High energy and very involved, I heard lots of praise and reinforcement of good choices, redirecting as needed. I recommend her, you won't be disappointed."
Stephanie D.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a third generation Early Education Teacher who moved into the Non-Profit Education Space. I currently work as an ED for a Non-Profit, since I'm working remotely (residing in South Loop), I do have a lot more time to spare.
I'm DCFS, CPR and teacher certified. In the past I've worked in a classroom's ranging from infant to...
Dhara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dhara has been an extremely personable and dependable summer nanny. My daughter greets her with a big smile every morning at 5 months old now! Dhara is very respectful, follows specific instructions (i.e., feeding, tummy time, etc.), provides great recommendations...
Staci C.
Andrea R.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr ⢠5 yrs exp
Occasional Nanny Available On Weeknights And After School, Excellent With Kids.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience with children, I worked full time with a family of two children 4 and 6 years old for 4 years. I took them to school, to all their extra curricular activities, helped them with their homework and tutor them Spanish lessons, I also help around the house with some light cleaning, cooked them dinner and...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had an excellent experience with Andrea watching my kids for an evening. No issues. She is very pleasant."
Paul F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."
Barb G.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madeline and I am a multimedia artist with a deep passion for working with children! The majority of my work experience has been childcare. I started when I was just 15 years old where I worked with 4-6-year-olds. As time went on while I was still in high school, I would babysit children in my neighborhood pretty...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family met Maddie when she was an assistant teacher at our daughter's preschool. She then became one of our favorite babysitters. Maddie is kind, gentle, trustworthy, and easy to be around. She is a calming presence for kids and brings out their creativity...
Tara L.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$22-23/hr ⢠5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nomfundo was our nanny while we lived downtown Chicago. We tried desperately to convince her to move with us to Texas. Nomfundo is punctual, observant, considerate, conscientious, kind, warm, loving and sweet. Our entire family adored her, even our dog and he is...
Aaron C.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Forest Park, IL
Maria J.
5.0
Amazing human! Loveable and super caring.
- Care member
Alex T.
5.0
Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face.
- Lisa S.
Esther P.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Esther. Our daughters anxiously await her arrival every morning. I come home to excited kids that want to tell me about all of the activities, games, and fun they had with Esther. She is always willing to go beyond our needs with cooking, staying late...
- Kevin C.
Kaitlyn D.
5.0
Kaitlyn may be the best nanny I've ever had! As an employee she was so communicative, responsible, and punctual. My son absolutely adored her and she was always so patient and sweet with him. We would say they were best friends because they connected so well through their play time, music time, and...
- Grace C.
Parker S.
5.0
Parker adjusted well to taking care of our son with special needs. She took direction well, was very communicative, and responsive to his needs. She was flexible and had a great attitude. We would hire her again!
- Beena K.
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FAQs for after school child care in Forest Park, IL
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Forest Park, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Forest Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $22.50 per hour as of April 2024. 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.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Forest Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Forest Park, 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.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Forest Park, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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.