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60 after school babysitters are listed in Grayslake, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Grayslake, IL
Maribel C.
Grayslake, IL
$30/hr • 17 yrs exp
I Am Child Care With 17 Years Of Work Experience As Well As My School And Trainings.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, fun, reliable, and trustworthy
I like working with kids because children, are our future, and I have a love for teaching children with their cognitive, emotional and social skills as they are growing through fun and a safe environment.
I'm looking for a job that I am able to use my...
Maribel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience watching children as young as 2-months-old all the way to 12+. My responsibilities included light housework/errands, feeding, naps/bedtime, sticking to a schedule, playing/interacting, accompanying kids to parks and museums, pick-ups/drop-offs, & creating activities for the children. I am very...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel cared for our two children and was fantastic! She is extremely thoughtful and kind!"
Lori Y.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently in school for nursing. I am CPR certified & a CNA. :) I love dogs & kids, as well as helping the elderly. I love to travel & explore the world :)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Olivia, and I just graduated from the University of Minnesota. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I also have experience tutoring and teaching dance! I have my own car and am willing to help with carpools! I am also able to help with cooking, cleaning, and homework!
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna J.
Grayslake, IL
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from Marquette University, with a bachelors in public relations and advertising with studies in early childhood development.
I am the eldest child. So, naturally I have always had that maternal caretaking abilities. I started babysitting/pet sitting in high school and really shifted my focus on nannying after I...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing and friendly
I like working with kids because when I get to see them grow and thrive in life and different skills being learned it helps boost their confidence
I'm looking for a job that I can help the parents out on weekdays while they are at work and that is can help be with...
I have 8+ years of experience working with children of all ages ranging from newborns to 11+. I have bachelors degree in health and human physiology with a certificate in health promotion. I am a certified health coach and I am currently a Vaccine Program Account Manager for hospital system. I absolutely adore children of all...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Marnee, and I am a 22-year-old female. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and worked as a nanny when I was 19. I come from a family of early childhood education teachers, and absolutely adore kids. At this time, I am not a nanny but I continue to babysit every weekend for multiple families from ages 2 months-9...
Marnee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...
Alexandria S.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexandria, and I'm a stay at home mom to a 1-year-old boy!
I am hoping to find a position watching 1-2 children either at my home or yours along with my son. Prior to working in health care I worked full time as a nanny for 7 years. I mostly watched infants-toddlers/ preschool age kids, but also have watched...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...
Alexis A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."
Susan O.
Erica W.
Fox Lake, IL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica is the best babysitter I have ever worked with (I worked with 7). Her schedule is very flexible depending on my needs, and she always promptly responses to my last minute request, which I highly appreciate. My 2 year old daughter always has a good time with...
Shuqiong Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped multiple families by caring for their children. My responsibilities include: driving the children to and from sport practices or school; playing games or helping them with their homework. I also help with small chores like: preparing meals, cleaning dishes, feeding and playing with their animals.
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily has been a wonderful babysitter for our four children! She’s reliable, friendly, and the kids really enjoy having her babysit! I would definitely recommend Lily to any family looking for someone trustworthy and sweet to watch their children! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a family to bring their child(ren) to my house. I've been a nanny for 5 years. I got my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I've taken care of children from age 3 months to 8 years old. I now have my own 1-year-old. I know first aid and CPR. Let's talk and see if would be a good fit for each...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Abby is amazing. She is kind, caring, and genuine with kids. She was our nanny for 9 months. I would hire Abby again. If you need someone to watch your kids, and you've found Abby's profile, stop your search! I cannot recommend her enough!"
Melissa R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I had 13 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I have 100% patience when it comes to children. I'm a mom as well so...
Jeehan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeehan is upbeat, warm, friendly and dependable. She was the first nanny I hired for my 3 mth daughter. I was a new mom and experienced a large amount of guilt for returning to work with a baby at home but she made the transition seamless. I never worried about my...
Ann K.
5.0
(1)
I have 2-3 years of experience babysitting young children. I can provide carpooling, housekeeping, laundry, help with online schooling, crafts, and provide a fun experience for your children! I am in college currently studying to become a nurse, so helping out anyone and everyone is what I love to do!
Addison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We've used Addi as a babysitter for our kids for the last 4 years. She was the first non-family member we left our first child with at only a few months old. After finding out our first son had special needs, we still relied on her to watch him and she has always...
Dana S.
Ava M.
Lake Zurich, IL
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*About Me:*
Hi there! I'm Ava, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for childcare. With 6+ years of experience looking after children aged 8 months to 13 years, I understand the importance of creating a safe and nurturing environment for kids to thrive in. I am currently pursuing my dream of becoming an elementary...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ava is helping with both of our kids and she is great. They are super excited when she comes to take care of them. She helps out three days a week after school and drives them to after school activities. Highly recommend Ava."
Mark T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 24 years old and graduated Stevenson high school. I got my masters degree in Structual Engineering at IIT and currently work in my field. I have tutored many students but most of them graduated this year so I am looking for new opportunities. I am CPR certified. In Northbrook I worked when I was younger as a swim coach/...
Viktoriya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed multiple people and liked Viktoriya best as our go-to sitter. She is punctual, dependable and extremely helpful. We definitely recommend Viktoriya for any child care needs and will happily continue to use her for our currently 1 year old daughter."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced, patient, and compassionate provider of nurturing, fun-filled, loving care. I come from a family where I am the oldest of 4 children, have experience of working with children of all ages, and have had many cultural opportunities from traveling, attending camps, and having the experience of having nannies in my own...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Meghan since she was a young girl. Always reliable and caring, she was like a big sister to my daughter. Meghan has a special way with children. She makes them feel comfortable while also providing structure. She would make a wonderful nanny!"
Kim B.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Grayslake, IL
Rachel B.
5.0
I highly recommend Rachel. Our family has 3 boys - ages: 1,4,6. Rachel was is great managing the different age levels especially when it came to meal requirements and differing bed time routines. She brought her own games and activities for each of the boys as well. She has done overnights with...
- Andrew K.
Ashley R.
5.0
I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care that she can offer to you and your...
- Alexandria S.
Caitlin L.
4.0
She showed up on time, was very friendly, and got along well with the kids. An accident happened, but everything was fine. We were slightly disappointed that the toys and the floors were left messy. We wished that these things were cleaned up before she left for the day.
- Care member
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience.
- Susan O.
Erica W.
5.0
We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good choice.
- Allison S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Grayslake, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Grayslake, IL?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Grayslake, IL is $19.30. 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 Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Grayslake, 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 Grayslake, IL.