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60 after school babysitters are listed in Great Lakes, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 3 years
After school babysitters in Great Lakes, IL
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents! My name is Sydney and I am currently 19 years old. I was born in Missouri but raised in sunny south florida where I lived until I was 18. I moved to the northern suburbs to live with my sister while I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. To say I love children would be an understatement. After much...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general! "
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
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
(1)
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to...
Jolly B.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandria Nannied for my infant son for about 8 months and has babysat for my older son who is five several times as well. She is incredibly sweet, absolutely loves babies & takes wonderful care of them too. I'd like to add my son was VERY fussy and she never let...
Kimberly H.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan volunteered for me and served as one of our volunteers for children's ministry at our local church. She was always willing to serve even if she wasn't on the schedule for that weekend. I have also served on a missions team with her and she really has a great...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Tetiana, I was born in Ukraine, and I have been living in America for 3, 5
years. When I arrived, I immediately found a family in which I work full time all week, and sometimes I am free in the evenings and on weekends. If you need help, contact me, I am happy to help.
Tetiana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tetiana was so helpful. My son has special needs and she really goes out of her way to help him. She takes him to the park and helps clean. He really likes when she cares for him. Very reliable and punctual also"
Melody P.
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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel was great with my kids for after school care. She was very clear about her availability and flexible. She was very detailed and attentive. I really enjoyed hiring her and would have hired her permanently if she hadn't been leaving the country for her...
September L.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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, travel, craft assistance, 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.
Janesha L.
Vernon Hills, IL
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with 18 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the development and growth of children. My patient and creative approach, coupled with my friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their...
Janesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Has great communication great work ethic very need and organized I will recommend her to anybody over and over"
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Viktoriya watched our children while we went out for the night and it was a great experience. She is easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and my kids both really liked her. We'll definitely be asking her to babysit for us again."
Tracy K.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Great Lakes, IL
Sydney W.
5.0
Sydney has been watching our 18m old since he was an infant. She takes such great care of him and he loves seeing her. They play together, she handles dinner, bath and bedtime; it’s always so smooth. She’s very reliable and a great person in general!
- Care member
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.
Samantha W.
5.0
I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was sleeping during the duration of her stay, she was punctual, a great communicator, reliable and genuinely seemed to enjoy children. I also spoke to her...
- Jolly B.
Alexandria D.
5.0
Alex took care of our daughter for 1.5 yrs - she became part of the family and took great care of our little girl from 8 months old to 2 yrs, and our newborn son from birth to 3 months! She is so kind, warm and always finds fun activities for the kids. Our little ones love her and we’re so glad...
- Care member
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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 2 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 $20.00. 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.