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I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, supporting families, and providing a reliable childcare option. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to make a positive impact on the lives of children in my care.
With three years of childcare experience, I am comfortable caring for one child at...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here's a little about me! I am a teacher and have been teaching in the Chicago area for 9 years. I have experience babysitting for various families over the last 12+ years. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and my Master's degree as a Reading Specialist from DePaul University. I have spent several...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is the best sitter anyone can ask for. She has an extremely pleasant personality, is in complete control with the kids, and gives us great comfort and confidence. Sarah has been helping me with my toddler and infant for 2 years now and both my daughters...
Sukhu K.
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Molly! I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic caregiver with a passion for working with children. As a college student at the University, I'm majoring in Advertising with a minor in Media Studies, and I love using my creativity to engage kids in fun, educational activities.
With experience in childcare and a natural...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Molly is great! She watched my two kids (B-7 and G-12) and they loved her. She took them to the park, made lunch, and hung with the kids all day. I came home to a clean house and happy, well-loved kids! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children. I have worked for 5 families in the northshore area. I lived in Deerfield for over 30 years. I tended to the children from infants to teens with ease and with great care. I am great with kids. I understand and respect families. I am great to work with.
Shahnaz can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Shahnaz was lovely to work with. My 12 month old lit up every morning when she arrived and my 6 and 8 year old were delighted with the arts and crafts she guided them in. She really played with the children-not all nannies do. Shahnaz also took excellent care of...
Meredith L.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily is kind, super dependable and my one year old loved hanging with her! So thankful she could help our family for a weeks and would recommend to anyone!"
Maddie D.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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
Wife and Mother of 3 in Gurnee, IL, Personal Assistant that focuses on helping people in the community with many different services. Ready to work with big or small projects or big and small jobs. I'm only 1 call away, and if available, happy to help last minute, too! Child care in my home, Before and after school, date night...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Shayley P.
Highwood, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jessica C.
Deerfield, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their development, which led me to become a childcare provider. With four years of experience as a babysitter and after-school pre-school teacher, I'm comfortable caring for up to five children of all ages. My background includes some college, as well as First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've worked at Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center for nearly 30 years. I've worked in the after-school programs, and been the cook as well. I also have three adult children.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I am a mature and responsible sitter, who you can trust will take excellent care of your kids,
Stefka can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Grace B.
Libertyville, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full-time Child Care Provider, Bringing Positive Energy As Well As Reliable & Responsible Work Ethic
I have been working with children from the day I can remember. Having 3 younger brothers, I was always there to give an extra hand. I wanted to help in everything and anything. I started babysitting around age 10/11 for my siblings for short amounts of time, until I was around 14 was when I started being able to sit for other...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Isabella. I am a respectable, responsible, easy going, and productive young adult. I can adapt to yours and your children's schedule. I have experience working with all ages of children including infants. I also have experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to pick up and drop off your...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Cailin C.
Mundelein, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Cailin and I attended ISU, majoring in Early Childhood Ed for 2 years. Afterwards, I majored in Sociology with a minor in Children's Studies. I left school during Covid to nanny and teach Pre-K at Primrose School of Long Grove.
I am very passionate about teaching and caring for children and would love to work...
Cailin can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a third year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family!
I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them. I have 7 nieces and nephews (2 y/o - 13 y/o) whom I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Professionally, I babysat local kids as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL
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.
Addison S.
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 been amazing! Once we added a second...
- Dana S.
Sarah W.
5.0
Great communication, very dependable & flexible. BEST decision I've ever made is hiring her. BOTH my children get excited when its her day to come over
- Nicole R.
Livvia W.
5.0
Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and Livvia has thought of new ways to...
- Christopher A.
Meghan K.
5.0
Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!
- Former Member A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Great Lakes, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Great Lakes, IL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Great Lakes, IL is $15.00. 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 Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Great Lakes, 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 Great Lakes, IL.