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Brooke R.

Child care/ nanny.

Winnetka, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm looking to babysit part-time here and there to earn some extra income while helping families in need of a reliable sitter. I am 24 years old and have been babysitting children of various ages since I was 15. I have been a real estate agent in my hometown Peoria, IL the past 4 years and recently relocated to the...
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Abigail B.

Laughter Generator

Lake Forest, IL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
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Brianna B.

Experienced Care-taker

Vernon Hills, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Bri! I have been working with children for over 10 years in various settings. Those settings include daycares, summer camps, after school programs, and in families' homes. I currently work full-time as a behavior therapist for kids with autism, and am earning a master's degree in that field. I am looking for a...
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Martha K.

Deerfield, IL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a former teacher, after-school club supervisor, and registrar, I've spent decades working with children. Now that I'm retired, I want to continue to play a role in the lives of the young ones in my community. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I communicate...
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Samantha D.

Lake Bluff, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
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Chloe E.

Fun, Responsible, Experienced Nanny

Vernon Hills, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Chloe. I have been teaching middle school/4th Grade for the past 7 years. In 2017 I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in and license to teach. For the past 10 years I have held many jobs in the childcare field. I love it. I have experience working with infants all the way up to...
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Isabella S.

Experienced Caregiver / Babysitter

Lincolnshire, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Isabella. I am a respectable, responsible, easy going, and productive young adult. I can adapt to yours and your children's schedule. I have experience working with all ages of children including infants. I also have experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to pick up and drop off your...
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Emma H.

Glenview, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Emma. I've babysat for a few families over the past couple of years. I used to watch two elementary school girls after school and also helped a family by picking up their son and taking him to tutoring. I've done a lot of evening babysitting too while parents go out. I'm super reliable, easygoing, and good with kids. I'm...
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Jessica K.

Part-time Caregiver/Assistant/Provider

Winnetka, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting children on and off ever since I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age how to change diapers and handle an infant, and have been comfortable with caring for children since. In high school, I cared for two boys, ages 14 and 13, 3x a week, after school and helped them with their homework and to...
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Summer S.

Child Care

Kenilworth, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
CPR and First Aid Certified Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a special passion for babies, though I love working with kids of all ages. My journey began with babysitting and grew into years of after-school care and four summers at camp, where I honed my skills in keeping kids active and entertained. I...
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Cherisse P.

Loving Experienced Caregiver For Children Of All Ages

Wheeling, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My nanny experience began when I was 16. It was a part time, after school job for me at the time. I worked for multiple families throughout the years some having as many as six children. After college, I moved to Hawaii to care for my 3-year-old niece during my sister and brother in laws deployment. Within that year; I took my...
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Lucyna S.

Part Time Available After School/weekends

Wheeling, IL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
worked full time as nanny before my son was born and then only part time for few years. Love kids, and since my son is going to college and he does not need me driving him to and from activities I would like to help other families with their busy schedule.
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Jennifer W.

After School Fun!

Glenview, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I have a reliable car and I am willing to do light housework.
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Carinda L.

Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$61/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
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...

Emily H. says "Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff...

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Amy A.

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...

Mindy B. says "Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!"

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Estefanny J.

Palatine, IL

4.7(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...

Heather H. says "Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job...

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Lacey M.

Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience

Evanston, IL

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 11 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, an infant nanny for 1 year, and an infant-toddler nanny for 1 year. I also have an extensive amount of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 20-month-old....

Care Member says "Lacey was right on time, eager to help, and did a nice job of watching over several kids in our church nursery for an event. She supervised crafts and...

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Kathryn S.

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that. My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....

Care Member says "Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore...

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Chiara P.

I'm An Empty Nester Looking For Work. I Love Kids And Can Do Minor House Chores, Help With Homework

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I was employed by Sitter City for a time, about 6 months to 1 year. For the past 6 years I have been volunteering for The After School Program sponsored by Living Water Community Church. I helped tutor Arts and Crafts and homework.

Rinku J. says "Simply put Chiara is amazing . Not only is she kind and caring, she also anticipates our needs and makes herself available outside of her regular hours. I...

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Olivia R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Olivia was wonderful! She helped watch our 2 and 4 year old boys during the work week. She took a lot of initiative in finding activities for our boys...

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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of June 2025

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Highland Park, IL

After School Child Care in Highland Park, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Carinda L.

Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids...

- Emily H.

Amy A.

Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!

- Mindy B.

Estefanny J.

Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and...

- Heather H.

FAQs for after school child care in Highland Park, IL

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Highland Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $16.67 per hour as of June 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 3 after school child care providers in Highland 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.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Highland 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 Highland 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.

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