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60 after school babysitters are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Forest Park, IL
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to provide childcare, creative activities, cooking, and light cleaning for a fantastic family! I am a Teaching Artist who works in children's theatre and teaching drama classes. My approach with children is to redirect them in a playful manner while emphasizing safe choices.
My advanced education shows my...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe does not let our son bored at all! She has been very respectful, reliable, professional, and easy to communicate....
Tokiko B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12+ years experience working with, nannying, and being an occasional sitter for children from infancy-6th grade. I have been a nanny for up to 7 kids at a time and have experience caring for kids with cancer, learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and so forth. I have also provided tutoring services for pre-school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again"
Maxine B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia was a great nanny: punctual, communicative, and trustworthy. She watched my 4-month-old son on weekdays for a month. She was often better than I was at putting him down for naps, and did not get stressed out when he cried at her. I felt comfortable leaving...
Nicole S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I am a rising college senior who loves to provide quality caregiving to children! I love looking after and playing with kids and can provide care that is safe, affordable and fun!! I have experience caring for children (age range infants to toddlers) and also have experience providing care for multiple...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
4.0
"Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend...
Joni P.
5.0
(3)
I started babysitting for family at the age of 11 (while parents were home), at the age of 13, I began babysitting for family friends and family after school and on weekends. In the summer, I started babysitting full time. In high school when I began driving, I would nanny full time in the summer for families long term, as well...
Julija can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Julija is a very caring and honest young woman. She is great with kids and would be recommended to anyone I know. She loves kids and is extremely reliable."
Bailey D.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith was a great help and very capable. Her patience and background in early child development were of major benefit to our family! Even with living significantly far from our home she was on time and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our daughter"
Tommy H.
Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.
5.0
"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."
Marlee H.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient....
Jenn G.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings.
I do not wear a cape, my cookies don't always come out soft, and sometimes we might have to freestyle that Lego design. BUT... Creating a nurturing/safe environment, engaging children in fun learning activities/skills that align with their interests and needs, and/or just simply being present to listen, support, and...
Ariel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ariel was very professional and knowledgeable. She was prompt and very professional and had great chemistry with my 7 month old son. We are looking forward to hiring Ariel for date nights add needed!
"
Angelene B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sandra. I have (10+) years experience taking care of newborns, toddlers, and school age children . I also volunteer in the kids' department at the church I attend on Sunday when needed. I love taking care of kids. They are so honest and friendly. I enjoy singing, playing games, or what makes children happy. I am...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra did an amazing job with our baby girl from the ages of 6-12 months. This is a highly transitional age with the intro of solid foods, crawling, and walking. I also breastfed while working from home which can throw even more challenges in the mix. Sandra did...
Larelle B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jessica, a 29 yr old bilingual speaker, highly experienced nanny preferably looking for a full time work & possibly part time work, as well as date night sitting. I have a son that is 11 yrs old and a 4-year-old daughter. I've taken care of a cousin as well as her little brother and sister from new born to the ages of,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We went through 3 other caregivers before settling with Jessica for 2 months this Summer. She was such a wonderful caregiver who is responsive to my baby's cues and needs. She provided a structure to my son's day that includes playtime, reading, mealtime, nap time,...
Nida K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
Madeline S.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved working with kids, whether it's through babysitting, tutoring, or at summer camp. I've babysat for over a dozen families, and most of my experience has been with babies and toddlers, from part-time roles to a full-time nanny.
As a summer camp leader, I learned the importance of play and fun for child...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls loved her, and her references spoke glowingly of her. Looking forward to having her as a sitter again."
Juliana F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello 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 obtained my CDA (Child...
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
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 grown children and have worked with children for over 20 years in my capacity as Director of Ministries to Children, Youth and Families for the United Methodist Church, East Greenwich RI. I love kids of all ages and enjoy the adventures that they create! I have reference letters that I am unable to upload due to the...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has the ability to engage with any age child (or human, for that matter) like no other person I know. She is caring and interested in everything that child has to say or is interested in. And she will participate. In everything. I've seen her ice skate,...
Beth Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am an experienced, caring, interactive babysitter looking for a part-time job. I have a large availability and am very flexible with time. I have my own transportation and many references! I have worked as a YMCA counselor for all ages, focusing mainly on middle schoolers, as well as an after school care counselor for...
Rhonna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Rhonna is great with a 3 month old! She arrived early, was very accommodating, and immediately took to our son’s needs. She even exceeded our expectations by sending us a text to let us know that our son finished his bottle, went right to sleep and all was well....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a certified teacher with 12 years of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on children's lives, I believe my creative and friendly nature makes me an exceptional childcare provider. I value open communication with parents, providing regular updates and following their preferred methods of communication.
My...
Jameson can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"
Stephanie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a former Au Pair who is married and lives in Chicago since 2013. I'm Brazilian an I love spending time with kids. Hopefully I can have my own kids soon. I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love been outside and explore the City.
Sterlainie can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ster was the first nanny of my first child and she was amazing! She came when he was about 10 weeks until my mum came when he was 20 weeks old. She was very knowledgeable about his needs during this developmental period and interacted with him accordingly. She is...
Kim M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Park, IL
Sandra M.
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 need a full-time nanny and we can't...
- David F.
Zoe T.
5.0
Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe does not let our son bored at all! She has been very respectful, reliable, professional, and easy to communicate. I would definitely recommend Zoe!
- Tokiko B.
Patricia H.
5.0
Patricia did a wonderful job minding our two boys while we attended a business function. She was punctual, polite, great at communicating, very thoughtful and sensible. We would definitely hire her again
- Maxine B.
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
Rachel B.
4.0
Rachel filled in for us for a few days while our regular nanny was on vacation. I have an 8 month old & 11 yr old boys and she did a great job with them. My oldest son loved that she played legos with him. She is very sweet and bubbly- I would definitely recommend her!
- Joni P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Forest Park, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Forest Park, IL?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Forest 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Forest Park, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Forest Park, IL is $21.50. 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 Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL.