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1,121 after school babysitters are listed in Chicago, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Chicago, IL
Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 28 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019. My experience includes more than seven years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night classes and vacation bible school.
I started working as an infant teacher shortly after...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello My name is Angela and I am 34 years old with over 10 years of experiance in being a proffesional nanny. I have experiance in toddler care and special need, s along with multiple children in a family. I am fun loving, extremly responsible and the well being of the child/children is my number one priority I take my duties as...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Noa Y.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Noa and I am a very caring, patient, and creative 28-year-old with over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers with the American Red Cross CPR certification.
I love spending time with my family and friends, needle pointing, and traveling the world when I can. I have a bachelors...
Noa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello Families! I am a recent college graduate earning a bachelors of science in psychology with a minor in sociology. I have been a professional childcare provider for 3 years and I am certified as such in the state of Montana. I have worked as a lead teacher in a childcare center for almost 4 years now with anywhere from 4-20...
Makenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! Between 4 years of babysitting experience and being the oldest of 4 sisters (yikes) I could be the gal for you! I am focused and responsible, which is why I LOVE hanging out with kids who remind me to have some fun. I am a big fan of arts and crafts, play pretend, and story time (I have my own collection of kids books...
Liv can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny/ newborn care specialist/ teacher that's looking for a full-time position.
I also discover my passion to work with kids at the age of 15 when I started to babysit. What motivates more about this job is the connection that you can create with a child. Trying to see and experience the world from their...
Ammy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Oluwatope A.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I got interested in baby sitting when I had to take care of my little cousin after school. I have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life...
Oluwatope can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, responsible, and patient babysitter. From a young age my passion and yearn to work with those younger than me has radiated and translates into multiple different realms of childcare such as assistant teaching, substitute teaching, babysitting, and much more. As a college student, I am looking for an...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Grace W.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Grace and I am a senior at Loyola University Chicago. While in school I've been an occasional date-night sitter and while I'm happy to do so, I'm looking for a part-time/after-school position. I am comfortable watching children ages 1-12, but I am most comfortable with children over 4. When spending time with your kids I...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Sandra J.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I came from Poland to the U. S. in 2006 as an Au pair for a family in Glenview, IL taking care of 3 children aged 7, 5 & 3 1/2. I lived with them and did daily tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, driving, shopping and assisting the mother. My next position was with a family with 3 kids of similar ages as the first...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Judith, and I have over 5 years of nanny and care giving experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified and I am a Certified Nurse Assistant. I am currently in nursing school, hoping to become a pediatric nurse after I graduate. I am really passionate and drawn towards kids of all ages.
I am fully experienced in...
Judith can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Malai C.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Malai. I have several years of nanny experience with children of all ages from newborns to tweens. I love doing arts and crafts, cooking and coming up with activities. I am part time in school online which gives me flexibility! I can assist with day to day needs such as meal prep, dinner, snack, etc....
5.0
"Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a review she will be forever booked so I'll keep it short so I can go book her again!"
Brittany B.
Victoria D.
Chicago, IL
$27-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking For Full-time Nanny Position Starting In September
Hi, My name is Victoria! I graduated from Loyola with my Bachelor's in Neuroscience in 2023 and am currently applying to med school. I have babysat and nannied for numerous families with children ranging from newborn to 10 years. For the past two school years, I taught an after-school science club at a CPS elementary to K-4th...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria has been working with our family to care for our toddler son since the beginning of the year, We couldn't be happier with her. She is always punctual, which gives us peace of mind knowing that our child is in good hands right on schedule. Her ability to...
Rui Emma L.
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
Olivia R.
Chicago, IL
$30-45/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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 in and outside of the home (painting, cooking with them, playground adventures, fort building and more). The boys...
Care member
Hi! My name is Angelina, I am an experienced baby sitter and animal lover. Having 5+ years experience with children I absolutely love what I do. I have experience taking care of children with specials needs. I live in a very family friendly neighborhood in Lincoln park and close to public transportation
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I am a college graduate with a degree in Neuroethics.
Alana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Camille K.
Chicago, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started getting involved with children even before babysitting at age 12. There was a boy who was the child of my mom's coworkers, and he was the sweetest, most enthusiastic and loving kid. He had an amazing crop of red hair and we hit it off. He was unable to walk or talk so I would go keep him entertained while his mom...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Cristina V.
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 the 2nd week she worked for us...
- Melody D.
Malai C.
5.0
Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a review she will be forever booked so I'll keep it short so I can go book her again!
- Brittany B.
Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria has been working with our family to care for our toddler son since the beginning of the year, We couldn't be happier with her. She is always punctual, which gives us peace of mind knowing that our child is in good hands right on schedule. Her ability to connect with our toddler is truly...
- Rui Emma L.
Sydney P.
5.0
We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!
- Jill F.
Olivia R.
5.0
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 in and outside of the home (painting, cooking with them, playground adventures, fort building and more). The boys loved their time with her.
I’m...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Chicago, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Chicago, IL?
You can review 1,121 after school babysitter profiles near you in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Chicago, IL is $19.78. 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 Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Chicago, 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 Chicago, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Chicago, IL?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Chicago, IL.
Ratings for Chicago, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
After School Babysitters in Chicago, IL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 442 reviews of the 1,121 listed after school babysitters.