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60 after school babysitters are listed in Downers Grove, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Downers Grove, IL
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a 19 years old. I am currently studying Children's Psychology at College of Dupage. I'm passionate about working with kids. I worked as a counselor at a summer camp/after school program in Wood Dale Park District. Last year I competed a Certified Nurse Assistant Program and I'm CPR, Basic Life and...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erica is very attentive at any given moment. She is someone you can rely on and feel comfortable with. Overall a great person to have around."
Sarah W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have babysat for over 20 years. When I was a senior in high school, I worked in a preschool. I have babysat for my nieces & nephews ranging from 1-14. I worked with a family with 3 young girls & had 2 to 3 days of entertaining them & cooking for them. Arts & crafts were a regular thing with this family. After I...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again."
Pauline B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have many years of babysitting and nannying experience and look forward to connecting! I have a pretty flexible schedule and can help with a variety of things such as, before or after school, drop-off or pick-up, partial or full day babysitting, evening babysitting, etc. I enjoy caring for children as young as...
Julianne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"First time mom here, first time anyone other than family has watched my little one. She is kind, warm and engaging. She was able to help me out on very short notice. I Will absolutely be using her again. My little one was very happy in her care. I was comfortable...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
Joanna R.
Lombard, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Nurturing, Dedicated, And Experienced Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children -playing, taking trips to parks, library and other educational outings. I love to explore the world through their eyes. I have a Master's degree in the Education field from Poland, where I was born. I have been a nanny for over 14 years; I mostly have taken care of infants and toddlers. I'm an...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Joanna to take care of my 6 month old daughter and I could not have been hapier with my experience. Joanna is smart, professional, caring and very mild mannered. My daughter has progressed beautifully under her care and I would highly recommend Joanna to...
Zina S.
Laura R.
Lombard, IL
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have graduated from high school in May 2017. For the last 2 years of high school I was apart of my schools preschool program were I was a TA and an intern. I feel comfortable babysitting all ages and helping out around the house and such. I have experience in sitting babies, toddlers (including potty training), elementary age,...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello and thanks for checking my profile. My name is Justyna. I am 46 years old. I started working as a babysitter when I was about 19 years old and I gained experience through a few different families. Also, I was teaching English to kids in my hometown. My mother was a childcare provider and a special education teacher, so I...
Justyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Justyna has been like a member of my family for 7 years. We have 3 children, ages 9,8 and 5. The reason we will no longer be needing Justyna is because my youngest will be starting full day school in the fall. Justyna has kept my children occupied, comfortable and...
Barbara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Fauzia and I am a full-time research scientist, part-time aspiring educator. I finished my Ph. D. in chemistry at the University of Chicago in 2022, where I used to participate in an after-school science program where we introduced science concepts to local elementary students. I also mentored minority students in the...
Fauzia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fauzia has been one of the best nanny's we have hired to help us with our 2 year old son. She always goes above and beyond to help, even if it's outside of her normal hours. We tried to rehire her but she didn't have the availability. She's an amazing nanny and we...
Jazzica P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have always worked with kids and truly enjoy working with kids. I have babysat a lot of families/family friends for 6 years on and off. I started off babysitting and went on to working at a day care with 6-month-olds to 7-year-olds. After working there for 3 years I have been a camp counselor since I was 18 with ages...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure to work with Bridget for over two years at the Bloomingdale Park District. She is wonderful with children and they all love her. She is very patient and kind, always in engaged in activities and I can tell she really loves to be around them....
Rita L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 32 years old, married and I am from Brazil. In 2004, I started a volunteer job in a church near my house taking care of kids in need. . After that I worked for three different families, with whom I have a great relationship. Currently I am working with a great family for the past 6 years and looking for a new full time...
Fernanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fernanda took care of my daughter since she was 6 weeks old (she is now 6 months old). She was great with my daughter and took care of her really well. She genuinely loves my daughter and cares for her above and beyond what is expected of a nanny. She was also very...
Jyotsna R.
Gretchene D.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I am a small business owner and found Gretchene to be one of the best employees I have ever had. Not only was she great with my two children, she also helped out with my business. She is loving, dependable, smart and energetic. She is a delight to work with."
Nap P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play.
I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants.
I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her."
Nyemarie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nevaeh Zionah, I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Destiny! I am a graduate of Columbia College Chicago where I finished with a BA in Advertising Art Direction. I recently left my full time marketing job and am looking to start nannying again! I am located in Wheaton.
If you couldn't tell by the college I went to, I am a creative! I am passionate about both...
Destiny A can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Destiny has watched my 3 boys for a few years now. She is so loving and patient with them, they absolutely adore her! Destiny is reliable and trustworthy- a true joy to have around. Any family would be lucky to have her! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in childcare, babysitting on care. com, for my church, and for family friends. I am a masters student at Wheaton College studying to be a school teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, driving, errands, and pretty much anything you need me to do. I grew up in a family of 6 kids...
Ruth can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ruth sat for a date night on a weekday. She was punctual and communicative.
My son had a great time and she helped him with homework.
I would recommend working with Ruth. We will be asking her for help first from now on!"
Brian L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sophia & I am a current graduate student majoring in school social work at Aurora University. I have a passion for working with kids of all ages, although my studies focus on late elementary through high school ages.
I have babysitting experience with children ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 years...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was great with my little girl."
Deborah A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
Demetra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please consider me when looking for child or senior care. I am a loving and caring person. Have several years of caring for kids (8) and for seniors 12 +)I am willing to be a companion, light cleaning and cooking. I'm a response person who
Is always on time. My current fee is $18. 00 an hour. Looking for 2 days a week anywhere...
Matina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very caring and great with my daughter. She always did fun things with her. She was not just a nanny she was family and still is."
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hello. My name is Keanna. I am a trained child care provider, that is Illinois Director Qualified to care and supervise children and facilities. I have decided to open up an "HomeAwayFromHome", right here in Carol Stream Illinois. My program is a safe place for All Children. I have had the pleasure of working with all age...
Keanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Keanna is very dependable and responsible! My daughter and son was always well taken cared of. I've known her for over 3 years . My kids love to be around Keanna and I would recommend anyone to her ! "
Sherriana M.
4.4
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Barbara, and I am a loving nanny with many years of experience in taking care of children. I am most experienced with newborns and toddlers. I adore little babies. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities/games with toddlers, taking them on long walks outside and exploring parks. I also prepare fresh and healthy meals...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barbara watched our newborn for almost a year and we couldn't have been happier. We trusted her completely and she cared for our daughter as if she were her own."
Renata S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Downers Grove, IL
Erica M.
5.0
I can't find enough words to describe how grateful I am with Erica. She was a very caring babysitter to my 2 year old girl and also a great support to our family in a big transition like having a second child. She was very proactive and creative as well with entertaining a very active toddler, not...
- Lina B.
Megan C.
5.0
Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again.
- Pauline B.
Julianne C.
5.0
First time mom here, first time anyone other than family has watched my little one. She is kind, warm and engaging. She was able to help me out on very short notice. I Will absolutely be using her again. My little one was very happy in her care. I was comfortable leaving the house with Julie caring...
- Care member
Jesse C.
5.0
Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked.
- David D.
Joanna R.
5.0
Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all counts. It is a really scary thing to...
- Jeanne Y.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Downers Grove, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Downers Grove, IL?
You can review 20 after school babysitter profiles near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Downers Grove, IL is $19.90. 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Downers Grove, IL?
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Ratings for Downers Grove, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
After School Babysitters in Downers Grove, IL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.