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Sydney P.

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a junior in college, studying for early childhood education. In high school and early college I babysat for friends and family. Prior to the lockdown I worked in a daycare and genuially enjoyed everyday I worked there. I think it was the best experienced and helped me really get involved in the work field I choose. I...
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Aliyah H.

Reliable And Energetic Sitter

Elmwood Park, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Aliyah I am 21 years old and I live in Elmwood Park, Illinois. I am the oldest of my five siblings, I have two sisters and three brothers. I currently attend Illinois State University, where I will be a senior in the fall. I am an Exercise Science major going into pre-occupational therapy. On my free time I enjoy...
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Jessica R.

Looking For Work As A Babysitter Or Nanny

Elmwood Park, IL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello there! I just recently moved to Elmwood park IL from out of state. I had my Home health care certificate from my old state. I have my HeartSaver CPR AED First Aid Certification. I'm starting to the things I need for IL. I have been a nanny for quite some time and find it very rewarding. I have 11-year-old daughter and a...
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Crishna G.

Late Night Babysitter

Elmwood Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm 28, a mother of two beautiful girls, ages 5 and 7. I have had experience with caring for other children from ages 2 months to 8 years old. I love to do some cool activities like puzzles, board games or whatever interests your little one. I can do light house keeping, dishes, laundry or just organize while they are...

Bianca M. says "Crishna is a great friend that has taken care of my two boys and has been for 4 years now. My 6 year old and my 1 year old, they truly love her. She's...

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Ariana P.

Hi Im Ariana

Elmwood Park, IL

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$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Im currently a college student studying speech pathology and psychology in desire to become a pediatric speech therapist! I love working with kids so much! My mom runs a daycare center through our home so I have been surrounded by younger children for many years. It is so important to provide a positive and fun environment for...
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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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Katelyn R.

Attentive And Caring Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I was the nanny for one of the North Carolina senator's grandchildren for 4 years. Duties included picking up from school, taking to after school activities, homework, meals and meal prep, laundry, housework, playtime. I have babysat for several different families and different ages and needs including an autistic pre teen. I...

Care Member says "Katelyn was our nanny for 2 years. She was an excellent nanny. She built amazing relationships with both of my kids. She is responsible, helpful, kind,...

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Michele D.

Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends

Chicago, IL

4.3(1)
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$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...

Greg K. says "Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."

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Jordan K.

Artistic Part-Time Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a designer/artist looking for a nanny position to cover my living expenses so I can continue to make work. I love reading and doing arts and crafts with children. I am the oldest of a huge Italian family and have had lots of experience with babysitting my younger siblings and cousins. Additionally,...

Andrea K. says "We first hired Jordan back in August 2013 when our daughter was just ten months old and I was heading back to work part time. She was an amazing...

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Sarah H.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have two years work experience at a before and after school program, with summer and winter break programs. In charge of supervising, conducting activities and lessons, and caring for groups of 30+ elementary aged children. Two years experience of private babysitting. Children ages 3-12, experience driving children, preparing...

Jessica O. says "Sarah has been of great help to my family. She is prompt. She takes instruction well. My child loved having her around. I would strongly recommend her...

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Madeline M.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Since I was young, I was always seen to be a babysitter for my family members as well as their friends. Over the years, I have babysat my younger brother since he was 6-7 years old. I have also watched after family friends children before too. For instance, I have babysat three children at once ranging from 5 to 13 years old. I...

Christopher C. says "Madeline was terrific with our kids and very nice to work with. We look forward to working with her again."

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Gabi C.

Part-Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back! I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...

Ragnar C. says "We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."

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Ruth S.

Experienced Caregiver - Graduate Student

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Ruth, and I love working with kids! I'm a graduate student at Rush University pursuing a doctorate in Audiology. I have experience caring for children of all ages, ranging from infants to preteens. Additionally, I have experience tutoring children in their homes. I have a personality that is very happy,...

Mary kathryn V. says "Ruth helped us with our 1 year old granddaughter and 2 year old grandson before and during my daughter's wedding in June 2019. The children loved...

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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Olivia R.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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. A brief rundown of my employment history;...

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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Glenda W.

Experienced Child Care And Pet Care Provider

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...

Care Member says "Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family....

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Toni G.

Fun, Creative Sitter Who Loves Kids

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Toni and I live in Chicago. A little about me: I worked at a daycare throughout college for over 4 years. I also have a BS degree from Western Michigan University. I currently work in healthcare management with Family Medicine Residents during their 3-year training program. I am hoping to find a family with...

Toni G. says "Toni is simply amazing. I love how caring she was with our family and how much she pays attention to them, she really got to know them and their quirks. I...

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Yasmine S.

Cicero, IL

3.5(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there! I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL. My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...

Care Member says "Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding. We would...

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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)
from
$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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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I bring over 10 years of experience in child's care! My background includes working in a variety of settings such as after-school programs, summer camps, nannying, and daycare. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-and managing the needs of multiple children at once. I am currently a...

Care Member says "Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.40/hr as of May 2026

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

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL

After School Babysitters in Elmwood Park, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Crishna G.

Crishna is a great friend that has taken care of my two boys and has been for 4 years now. My 6 year old and my 1 year old, they truly love...

- Bianca M.

Rebecca T.

We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally...

- Anna Elizabeth W.

Katelyn R.

Katelyn was our nanny for 2 years. She was an excellent nanny. She built amazing relationships with both of my kids. She is responsible,...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Elmwood Park, IL

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Elmwood Park, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Elmwood Park, IL is $15.40. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Elmwood Park, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Elmwood Park, IL can really come in handy.

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 Elmwood Park, IL.

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