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60 after school babysitters are listed in Blue Island, IL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Blue Island, IL
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
Amanda K.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a nursing student, my goal is to specialize in pediatrics, children are my passion it's who I want to be around for the rest of my life, I have many years of babysitting experience ranging from newborns to school age children. I am a very energetic and outgoing babysitter, I plan activities and always make sure...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Amanda babysat for my 1 year old son, she was amazing! My son absolutely loved her, she did everything we asked of her and more! She always cleaned up toys, washed our dishes, and other housekeeping, she was great!"
Catherine F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am a proud parent of 3 college students. I have been a nanny for the past 13 years. I love working with kids, I know how different each child can be and have experience with kids of all ages. I am committed, reliable, loving and hardworking. I also love reading to kids, outdoor adventures and walks in the...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were in need of a nanny and we were able to have had Maria as a nanny for our little one while we needed her. She was very good with keeping our infant on schedule, was very interactive with her, took her on walks when weather permitted, and was a great help...
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn is hard working, loving, and a good listener. She was a great nanny for our twin girls when they were babies and toddlers. She is reliable and flexible. She always made sure she was one step ahead of the twins schedule and is great at staying calm and...
Maurine K.
I have five years of experience working with kids of all ages and helping with homework, preparation for after-school sports, Light Housekeeping, and Crafts.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Hello, families! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a dedicated and nurturing sitter. I am a recently-retired mother of 3 looking to pick up some occasional work with a passion for childcare, I am excited to offer my services to your family.
I am just getting back to working with children after finishing a career in technology. In...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Anayah M.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around
I started working with kids when I was a sophomore in high school. I said off at after school care and I did a lot of babysitting.
In my spare time, I love to bake and paint. Baking helps me relax. Painting is just something I have always do, instead of watching tv...
Anayah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a senior at Alan B. Shepard High School and next year I will be attending Illinois State University's Nursing program. I'm a dedicated worker and I've been employed as lifeguard and crew-leader (CPR certified) at the Palos Pool as well as Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch in Orland Park. At the Palos Pool I also worked...
I have been babysitting younger children since I was 15 years old! I can help with light housekeeping. I enjoy arts and crafts with the kids plus some outdoor and indoor fun.
Lexi Casandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a First Aid/CPR certified responsible professional with experience as a sailing instructor and oldest sibling of 3 and cousin of 22, I have the personal and professional experience to create a fun, safe, and positive environment. I am a great cook, love to clean- and an organizer, planner, and multitasker.
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mia M.
Tinley Park, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Understanding, Patient, Responsible, Love Watching The Growth Of Each Child
Hi! I'm Mia, I'm 22 years old and I have 6 years of experience working with children and 1 year of experience with nannying. I have a calm collected persona and I'm hard working. I am current enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College furthering my education to become an elementary teacher until May so my availability is MW...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have watched kids from ages 3 months - 13 years old. I have earned practice with all ages through my volunteer work at a religious education program and summer camps. I am fun, energetic, positive, and creative. I love doing crafts with kids and taking them on walks to get...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Tiffany & I am very interested in finding a family or a couple of families to nanny for! Little back story, I am CPR and First Aid Certified, and have taken multiple child care classes previously while I was in high school, obtaining my ECE Level 1 credentials. Technically, I am licensed to work in a day care!...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Shania C.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a driven and compassionate junior at Albion college, majoring in biochemistry with a business minor. As the captain of her college dance team, she brings leadership, enthusiasm, and energy to every aspect of her life. Shania loves being a sitter because it allows her to support families while creating a fun, nurturing...
Shania can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Taylor. I am an energetic, fun-loving young professional! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare. I started as a volunteer teacher at my church on Wednesdays and Sundays. There I developed lesson plans crafted to the children's needs and the curriculum and provided the necessary care and nurture they...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
My name is Brandi, I am 29 years old. I have a 10-y/o loving son of my own . He also attends my mom's center for after school In which I am a certified teacher and assistant director. It's called Cricket's Learning Center and KKZ. My mom has owned a home daycare for over 14 years and daycare center for 11 in which I am over...
Brandi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm a grad student studying Speech Language Pathology and I'd love to help out with your child. Their safety will always be my top priority, but I also want to make sure they're having fun while we're together. Whether it's playing games, coloring, or just following their lead, I'm all in! I get how important it is for kids...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a mom of 5 amazng kids. I have been working in child care since I was in high school. I have worked for the park district after school and summer camp programs. I worked for a day care facility in the infant and toddler rooms. I have also worked privately for several families in their homes as well as my own. I am a...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, transportation to sports or other activities and anything else needed. I am currently going into my second year of college for my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and looking for a fun summer job! I am very compassionate and focused while...
Carla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Blue Island, IL
Alexa R.
5.0
We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her.
- Kyle G.
Laura P.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish I could find a Laura in every state...
- Care member
Amanda K.
4.0
Amanda worked with our family for a couple of weeks. She was great with our boys. Scheduling was an issue so we parted ways.
- Patricia L.
Maria S.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria as a exceptional caregiver. She has provided loving and engaging care for our 2 children, ages 3 and 1. She was always on time, patient, reliable and is very good at communicating. She also speaks in spanish which was a plus for our household.
- Care member
Evelyn R.
5.0
Evelyn was with our family for over 4 years. During this time, she helped our family raise our three daughters from newborns to infants to toddlers. Evelyn is highly dependable, patient, kind, punctual and trustworthy. She is extremely creative and regularly did fun arts and crafts projects with...
- Sam M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Blue Island, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Blue Island, IL?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Blue Island, 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Blue Island, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Blue Island, IL is $17.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Blue Island, IL?
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 Blue Island, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Blue Island, IL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Blue Island, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Blue Island, IL?
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