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Amy A.

Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jowita D.

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...

Katie D. says "Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to...

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Clariza K.

Trust Worthy & Fun Sitter!

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have 4 years experience in babysitting children. I nannied for a while in the city then got a full time job and picked up weekend and some week night shifts. I can help with various duties while watching the kids such as cooking, helping with homework, doing laundry etc. I love working with all age rages of kids! I am a CTRS...

Emily M. says "Clariza was great with my 3-year-old son, and great to work with. We hired her for a special night out. She arrived early, was thoughtful in asking about...

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Emily T.

Babysitter/Nanny

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I pride myself on being patient,...

Care Member says "Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now...

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Violeta G.

Experienced Nanny

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have been a nanny for 28 years. I have been working full time with each family for about 4- 5 years. I enjoy what I am doing , I love to see the kids grow up, their first words, steps, walking to the park, going to the library, reading a book or going to the pool, or just to the beach, those are things that I love doing with...

Susanna V. says "It is my great pleasure to recommend Violet S. as a nanny. She has been caring for our 5 year-old son since he was four months old and our 2 year old...

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Peyton M.

Full Time Nanny Available!

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Peyton, I am 30 years old and am currently a registered behavioral therapist, working with children who have been diagnosed with Autism, ODD, ADHD and other behavioral needs. I am working within a school district so that allows me to have after school hours available. If you are seeking help in the...

Hillary K. says "We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Peyton! Our son had a great connection with her and it was very easy to trust her. She is reliable,...

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Victoria W.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...

Toni D. says "Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls...

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Vanessa S.

Imaginary Children

Skokie, IL

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Dependable & Professional Nanny with 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development, ABA therapist & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, my name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I've been working with children for the past 12 years in position of Nanny,...

Care Member says "Vanessa is such a trustworthy nanny we ever had. she is kind, professional, flexible and super smart and creative. we hired her as a weekend caregiver...

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Diana G.

Nanny San Diego

Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a patient, positive, creative person, easy going with 8 years of experience caring for children, from newborns until teenagers. I believe that communication is the key to make a good teamwork! I am able to provide a supervised and safe environment for your kids and will be willing to do additional task if required. I am...

Jenni D. says "Diana was our Au pair for a year and a half. Our kids loved her. She was also very helpful around the house. I always felt like my kids were safe and...

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Esther S.

Full-time

Wilmette, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Esther. I 've been working as a Nanny for over 25yrs Im looking for Full time Mon-Fri 45-50 hrs per week. For the past 9 years I been working with newborns up to 4yo and I would love to continue with that, but not a deal breaker. I have always enjoyed working with children., from tummy time to reading to Arts and...

Care Member says "Esther is always on time, very reliable and knowledgeable. She’s a professional nanny, and is not doing this as a side job. If you want a real nanny,...

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Elwira S.

Part-Time Nanny

Arlington Heights, IL

4.5(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm patient, caring, kind, respectful and punctual. My work history: At my first babysitting job, I took care of a 3-year-old girl for 3 years. At my next job where I worked for 6 months, I took care of 2 boys: 7 and 11 years old. I picked them up from school, helped them with homework and drove them to all kinds of activities....

Care Member says "Elwira helped me care for my 2 girls for 4 plus years and was very dependable, caring, helpful and has friendly personality. I was lucky to find such...

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Maria P.

Happy And Reliable

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hello, I am Maria, I love being around kids, I have 3 years of experience taking care of kids between 1. 2-8 years. I am a very organized person, reliable and responsible, I am willing to help you with extra things if you requested. I will provide a funny, safe environment for your kids.

Care Member says "Our toddler and infant love Maria! She is a natural with children. The kids have fun and she keeps everything on schedule, peaceful, clean 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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Jasmine U.

Part Time Or One Time Baby-sitter

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello everyone! :) My name is Jasmine! I am currently a college student at North Park University, majoring in a BSN. I am the oldest in my family of two brothers, and I also have a ton of younger cousins so I've had a lot of experience taking care of younger kids. I've been doing it for years now, and I really find a lot of joy...

Bella P. says "Jasmine was wonderful! She looked after our baby girl from 3 months to 6 months full-time. She kept her engaged with lots of activities and even helped...

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Tylecia B.

Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Sandra M.

Full-time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...

David F. says "Sandy has been with our family watching our 2 girls for almost 2 years. She has never let us down and has always been there for the girls. Sandy is also...

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Jennifer M.

Better Than Mary Poppins

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an amazing nanny looking for part-time, possible full-time hours. I am a certified teacher taking a few years off to be with my older children. I have been a nanny part-time/full-time for the past three years for two families. I have over 25 years experience. I cared for a total of six children ranging in age from 2-8 from...

Jessica C. says "Gives great detail on how the day went and did well with my young toddler who cries pretty hard at goodbyes."

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Taylor L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...

Care Member says "Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is...

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Susan K.

Seeking PT/FT Nanny .

Mount Prospect, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been a professional child caregiver for over 12 yrs, having worked with 6 families. I've been caring for kids since I was a teenager & I've always considered it a passion. Although I spent the majority of my earlier career in corporate marketing, I feel I've found my true calling in protecting, teaching & nurturing young...

Care Member says "Out of all the child care professionals I've worked with over the years, Susan is a stand out. She is very communicative, responsive and extremely...

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Jenifer C.

Wheeling, IL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...

Apollonia B. says "Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super...

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  • 60 after school nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.11/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent after school nanny reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

After School Nannies in Des Plaines, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school nannies

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.

Jowita D.

Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took...

- Katie D.

Clariza K.

Clariza was great with my 3-year-old son, and great to work with. We hired her for a special night out. She arrived early, was thoughtful in...

- Emily M.

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