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Find after school babysitters in Forest Park, IL that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Forest Park, IL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years

After school babysitters in Forest Park, IL

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Natasa K.


Forest Park, IL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter /after School/ Evenings/ Weekends

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I have 8+ years of experience with kids of various ages. I used to work in daycare for 3 years. As an Au Pair / babysitter for over 5 years. Currently working for the family with three kids ( after school care ) and one family with 1 child ( date nights ) . I have tons of educational materials, activity sheets, and coloring...
Natasa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Julia W.


Forest Park, IL

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have cared for infants to young teens. Experience includes camp counselor, after-school care for preschool through 5th grade, and experience with an infant. I am a high-energy, positive and engaging person. I love the creative world of children and learning to see the world...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Campbell R.


Forest Park, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter/Nanny Available!

Hello! My name is Campbell. I have experience caring for babies, toddlers, and children of all ages and I am available for recurring nannying or babysitting. In working with kids, one of my main goals is to foster independence and creativity. Physical safety is critical, as is building trust and connection. I am a big believer...
Campbell can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Felicia K.


Forest Park, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! I have extensive experience working with children in a wide variety of ages. I first began babysitting and nannying when I was very young, and have since become very comfortable caring for, teaching, and also learning from children of all ages. In the past, I have volunteered at a preschool in West Chicago as a teacher's...
Felicia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley H.


Forest Park, IL

$26-28/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Who Loves Literature!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and my current job as a High School English Teacher make...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did...

Claire C.

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Alana L.


Chicago, IL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Encouraging Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alana! I am a gap year premedical student from Chicago! I am a reliable, positive, and creative individual. I have 5 years experience in after school care programming as well as babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and Homework Assignments. During college, I was a tutor for...
Alana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Trustworthy, nurturing, and flexible! One of the best!"

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Debora R.


Chicago, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Baby-Sitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! I'm available to be your nanny! I'm from Brazil, I'm 34 years old and I have CPR / AED certification. Currently I am living in Logan Square. I have easy access to surrounding suburbs, also I have my own car. In my past experiences, I have prepared children to go to school, prepared and served meals, picked them...
Debora can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very good phone and in-person interviews with Debora: punctual, enthusiastic, good questions/answers and follow-up, very responsive. We moved forward with a candidate that made more logistical sense for our position, but recommend Debora as a strong candidate."

Sameer A.

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Rebecca T.


Chicago, IL

$25-31/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is the only babysitter aside from family I have ever hired. She is dependable and loves my son. She is very attentive to him and gets on his level to play. He loved seeing her for months!!"

Beth G.

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Jennifer K.


Chicago, IL

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with...

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Sydney P.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!

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.

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Brianna S.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Babysitter Available After School Hours

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A graduate student at ASU with interests in being active, fashion, traveling, and food! I'm in love with Arizona's beautiful weather and opportunity to spend all year round outside. I am passionate about healthy childhood development and I recognize how important good role models are in children's life.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to...

Katherine O.

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Nicole D.


Chicago, IL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Warm, And Enthusiastic Child Caretaker Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am a childcare provider with over 10 years of experience. I am looking for a part time job as I advance in my nonprofit career. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. The past two years I've spent also working , Grand Street Settlement, and Free Arts NYC as an after school...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole has worked with our family for several years. Our two boys and their 4 cousins adore her. She's a wonderful, warm, and caring person that has the patience and skills to deal with children's needs."

Cassandre L.

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Angelica M.


Chicago, IL

$27-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Angie is a natural with kids! We use her services for our two toddler boys and can't be more delighted. She's punctual, organized, great at following directions and always present and engaged. I highly recommend!"

Neesha S.

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Ashlee R.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Helpful Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ashlee, and I have babysat kids of all ages since high school (I am now finishing my MA). I have experience with kids of all ages, from infant to school age and I am comfortable with pets of all sizes. I have experience with school pick-ups/drop-offs, homework help, fun after-school activities, bedtime, and more. I...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashlee was so wonderful with our toddler & infant. She has such a gentle demeanor that made my toddler feel a lot better after some initial separation anxiety. She made us feel so at ease leaving them in her care while we went out for the night. We would love to...

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Sarah R.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."

Barb G.

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Tinotenda M.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Tino is a delight. High energy and very involved, I heard lots of praise and reinforcement of good choices, redirecting as needed. I recommend her, you won't be disappointed."

Stephanie D.

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Elena L.


Chicago, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny - Loves Multiples!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...

Jamie F.

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Jeannette G.


Chicago, IL

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jeannette, a kind and caring bilingual nanny with 15 years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Raised in Chicago, I've had the pleasure of providing loving care in many different settings over the years. My journey began in high school when I started nannying for families, and it continued...
Jeannette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience with Jeannette! She was punctual, professional, and instantly connected with our kids. She followed our instructions, engaged the kids in fun activities, and kept us updated throughout the evening. The kids had a blast and were well taken...

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Madison E.


Chicago, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time! I'm...
Madison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madison is the BEST! She was the first nanny we ever had for our 8 month old, so I was very nervous having someone else care for her, but the moment Madison walked in, I was at ease. She has a calm, sweet and nurturing demeanor. She always made sure our babe was...

Sarah V.

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Sandra M.


Chicago, IL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

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...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"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 very flexible and adjusted to our schedule fluctuations which were very helpful. Unfortunately, we no longer...

David F.

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

Ashley H.

5.0

Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did not fit with ours she let us know...

- Claire C.

Alana L.

5.0

Trustworthy, nurturing, and flexible! One of the best!

- Care member

Debora R.

5.0

Very good phone and in-person interviews with Debora: punctual, enthusiastic, good questions/answers and follow-up, very responsive. We moved forward with a candidate that made more logistical sense for our position, but recommend Debora as a strong candidate.

- Sameer A.

Rebecca T.

5.0

We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our 20-month-old son on the weekends. We have nothing but positive things to say about Becca; she was wonderful with our children, and gave them lots of active...

- Anna Elizabeth W.

Jennifer K.

5.0

Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with infants, toddlers and beyond. She...

- Care member

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