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Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment with kids can learn and grow.
I'd describe my personality as motivated, passionate and energetic.
I like working with kids because I like making learning fun through creative activities, playing & storytelling. Seeing kids feel happy safe and engaged makes...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!"
Essence J.
Dorothy H.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am Dorothy, I am from Jamaica I came to United States 25 years ago I have 20 years of experience in child care I have worked with many families I can help with Travel Laundry and preparing meals and light housekeeping I am a fun loving baby sitter who is out going and energetic and love the outdoors, I love working with kids...
Dorothy can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dorothy was our nanny, caring for our newborn son and was an amazing, trustworthy, kind and generous part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better person to entrust our child with - highly recommend and truly can't imagine anyone better. She is loving,...
Care member
Alisa K.
Whiting, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services.
I have 25 years collective experience in:
Camp counseling
Teaching art
Art therapy
Nannying
Sitting
Chauffeuring
PTA
Room parent
Music courses
Sign language
Mindful Parent Coaching
ECD
And more
I...
Alisa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we...
Amanda W.
Amanda K.
Oak Lawn, IL
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a nursing student, my goal is to specialize in pediatrics, children are my passion it's who I want to be around for the rest of my life, I have many years of babysitting experience ranging from newborns to school age children. I am a very energetic and outgoing babysitter, I plan activities and always make sure...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is very good with the kids and was never late!"
Alan G.
Elizabeth P.
Hammond, IN
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Elizabeth I have experience with a range of ages. I used to work at the YMCA daycare, where I watched kids from 4yrs old to 11.
Besides that I have also volunteered as the assistant coach for Girls on the Run; a program that promotes girl empowerment. There I cared after elementary girls from the ages of 5-12.
As...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with. She is dependable and friendly. My daughter really enjoys working with her. I have had no issues. I Recommend her without reservations."
Tarak P.
Samantha S.
Lansing, IL
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am A Caring Teenager Who Loves To Provide Care To All Age Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Background check COMPLETED & CLEARED by cants as of 08/2018. CPR certified as of 09/2018 Recently renewed 10/22. For the past 5 years, I have enjoyed babysitting children. I enjoy spending time with children and entertaining them, I love their energy and curiosity. I have great listening skills, and I show so much love and...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We used Samantha as a back-up care during Presidents day and were really please with our selection. She was punctual, attentive, accurate and children liked her. Will definitely hire again."
Seymur A.
Erin S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...
5.0
"Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."
Roxane H.
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Truly nothing but positive things to say about Miss Felice! She came into our home when our daughter was 1 and a new baby was on the way just a short time later. She provides such a level of comfort, and we trust her immensely with our kids. She is communicative,...
Kimberly S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brittney! I'm a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a strong background in childcare that includes both neurotypical and neurodivergent (specifically autism) children. I have two years of experience as a nanny, during which I provided reliable care. I hold a degree and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired Brittney after struggling to find someone reliable and dependable for the summer for my 4yo daughter. My daughter loved her and looked forward to seeing her everyday. At the end of the day all she did was talk about her. She communicated with me throughout...
Cynthia C.
Miriam M.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all four kids asleep, and entertained them for a few hours...
Kristine T.
5.0
(2)
I have over 4 years of experience caring for children. I am an aunt, spent time with my nieces and nephews. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry, along with meal preparation and homework assignments especially in math and science. I make it fun! I enjoy reading out loud to the children in my care and changing voices to...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kim is the Best Dog Sitter ever. I won't trust anyone else with my Dog!"
Cherie Q.
Lourdes T.
Munster, IN
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after the kids went to bed which was so appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! "
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my friends children on a daily scheduled basis. I have also taken care of and helped raise my siblings' children. I've taken care of newborns to 12-year-olds. I am very big on reading and arts and crafts. Anything to keep children's minds stimulated. I speak both English and Spanish fluently.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Evelyn was with our family for over 4 years. During this time, she helped our family raise our three daughters from newborns to infants to toddlers. Evelyn is highly dependable, patient, kind, punctual and trustworthy. She is extremely creative and regularly did...
Sam M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids made a mess. I wasn't bothered by trivial decisions as she took care of whatever the situation like a pro. My...
Jane W.
Hello, families! My name is Elizabeth, and I am a dedicated and nurturing sitter. I am a recently-retired mother of 3 looking to pick up some occasional work with a passion for childcare, I am excited to offer my services to your family.
I am just getting back to working with children after finishing a career in technology. In...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience in working with children. I have nannied every summer for the past 5 years! I also worked in after-school care at a private school, watching kids from ages 4-13. I am looking for jobs because I am currently a college student in the area! I can send a resume as well!
Anaeliese can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a senior at Alan B. Shepard High School and next year I will be attending Illinois State University's Nursing program. I'm a dedicated worker and I've been employed as lifeguard and crew-leader (CPR certified) at the Palos Pool as well as Sales Associate at Abercrombie & Fitch in Orland Park. At the Palos Pool I also worked...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
On of my passions is working with children (of all ages), which is why I've worked in a formal childcare setting for over 2 years. Most of my time there was spent working with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as an aid in elementary schools and done tutoring after hours in all subjects. I am currently only available to...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Harvey, IL
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Jayla L.
5.0
Jayla was a blessing in disguise she made sure when we got home the house was tidy the kids were tucked away. Jayla was well over exceptional!
- Essence J.
Dorothy H.
5.0
Dorothy was our nanny, caring for our newborn son and was an amazing, trustworthy, kind and generous part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better person to entrust our child with - highly recommend and truly can't imagine anyone better. She is loving, responsible, caring and our son...
- Care member
Alisa K.
5.0
We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we had traveled in from out of town....
- Amanda W.
Amanda K.
4.0
Amanda worked with our family for a couple of weeks. She was great with our boys. Scheduling was an issue so we parted ways.
- Patricia L.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Harvey, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Harvey, IL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Harvey, 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 Harvey, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Harvey, IL is $17.00. 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 Harvey, 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 Harvey, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Harvey, 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 Harvey, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Harvey, IL?
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