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Brooklyn P.

Above And Beyond Care!

Highwood, IL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Brooklyn and I am a junior in college. I have 3 younger siblings and have a lot of experience watching after and caring for them. I also have a lot of experience caring for other children. I love my siblings and all of the children I've cared for and truly enjoy being able to watch them each grow into their own...
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Veronica L.

Responsable And Loving Sitter For Your Kids

Highwood, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi my name is Veronica I'm Loving, patient, and reliable nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. Skilled in providing consistent after-school care, emotional support, and safe, engaging routines that promote healthy development. Experienced in driving children...
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Sheila M.

Experienced Babysitter

Highwood, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hello My name it's Sheila. I'm 27 years old I'm looking for a nanny position. I'm a mother of two kids. One it's eight yearls old and my little girl it's 3 months old. I'm a stay home mom so I want to start working as a babysitter couple days. Please let me know if you will like to meet me. I am looking for a long term position....
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Rebecca S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Wheeling, IL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...

Stephanie D. says "Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older...

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Grace K.

Full Time, Part Time, After School

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.

Korinne M. says "We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us...

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Janesha L.

Vernon Hills, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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...

Care Member says "Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with child care and...

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Klimentina G.

Loving Nanny

Northbrook, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Tina I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 10 years, including 1 year with special needs child , 2 years taking care of 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , and newborn baby twins (premature) for an year. Currently I am a nanny of another pre beautiful twins (just turned 2 ) and after...

Care Member says "Klimentina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text,...

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Tenzin C.

Fun and Playful Babysitter

Wilmette, IL

4.3(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello my name is Tenzin. I have 15 years of experiences and four references. I am looking for a full or part-time child care opportunity. I am truly passionate about caring for children and feel privileged to play a role in their lives as they grow and thrive. I have worked for four families, and also I look after my nieces,...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Tenzin as our nanny for four wonderful years. She cared for our three young children from newborn to age five with...

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Jennifer G.

A Little Bit About Me

Lake Forest, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Jennifer I have been working with kids a little over 3 years. I have volunteered at after school clubs for kids to do homework. I am very active and I love to go on runs, and go hiking with my mom. I am a big family person and my family means everything to me. I am also bilingual and I have taken sign language...

Amanda J. says "Jennifer is a great babysitter she was very nice And an excellent worker. She got along really well with our 5 year old they did crafts played outside and...

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Sydney W.

Sydney, Your Future Nanny!

Great Lakes, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Adriana P.

Nanny

Lake Bluff, IL

4.2(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
27 years old nanny/sitter with 7+ years of experience providing care for children aged 0-12 and I really love to work helping the little ones to learn and explore in a safe, warm and enjoyful environment. I'm loving, fun, patient kind and friendly. I'm also a experienced driver with a valid US drivers license and a clean...

Maddie H. says "Adriana is fantastic! Made us feel completely comfortable with leaving our first born son as first time parents. Asked many detailed questions to ensure...

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Erika S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Erika, and I am 23 years old. In August of 2022 I connected with a great family on Care. com and started with them in October of 2022, where I took care of their 6-month-old girl. On busy days, if the parents needed extra help I would also take care of their 3-year-old son. The family was incredibly kind, and...

Jake N. says "We had the pleasure of having Erika as our daughter's nanny from 7 months to 18 months. Erika was incredibly reliable and always punctual. She was great...

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Meghan K.

Full-Time Nanny

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Former Member A. says "Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

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Meenakshi C.

Happy Go Lucky Sitter And Friendly

Lake Bluff, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
Craft assistance
I am a PART TIME TEACHER for the past 7 years. I work in 4 school districts including elementary and middle schools. I started working as a part time teacher in 2016 and continue working for the same schools till date. I have worked as a CASHIER at KOHLS before switching career as a part time teacher. I am a Happy go Lucky...

Nichole H. says "Hired to care for my 3 yo son. They hit it off right away. No issues. On time and great communication. Will use again."

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Anna K.

Glenview, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Along with my extensive background in housekeeping, I was also a child care giver. I took care of children of all ages as well as raised three wonderful children of my own. I will treat your children like my own! Just give me a call!

Farheen A. says "Anna was great for housekeeping services! Looking forward to working with her again."

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Olga S.

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have more then 6 years experience of babysitter working with babies, toddlers and big kids . After a while, I has changed my career and started working at the office as a medical biller. Later one, I decided to go back to doing what I am love to do the most - working with the kids. I am responsible, dependable, kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I had an exceptional experience with our babysitter. She was incredibly attentive, patient, and caring with our child. Her warm demeanor put both us and...

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Agnieszka G.

Babysitter

Buffalo Grove, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I'm 45 years, married and I am a mother of two (23 and 16) Non smoker woman. Currently I am working full time as assistant in a Law Office, but this position is not working anymore for me. As a babysitter I have been working for many years , from newborn to teenager. I am a mother, so I totally understand that for each parents...

Lisa S. says "Agnus has been a gift to our family!! She is warm, friendly, nurturing, and so loving to our children! Both my toddler (3) and my infant (8 months) light up...

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Tylecia B.

Glenview, IL

4.3(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I've been working with kids in some capacity for my entire life. I started by working in the Children's Church in my hometown, began babysitting the community kids, became a full-time nanny while finishing my degrees, and have 3 years in schools with my Special Education and Elementary degrees. In my spare time, I like to...

Care Member says "She was great with my daughter! Really responsive to messages. I will absolutely hire her again. "

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Molly E.

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Yuleima B.

Fun Sitter

Prospect Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I've been a babysitter since I was 17, I love kids and I can help with anything you need like laundry, buying some things at the store, feeding the kids, taking care of dogs, taking care of the kids and dogs when you travel. I can also help with virtual learning if necessary, I speak Spanish and I...

Colleen L. says "Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!"

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Highwood, IL

After School Babysitters in Highwood, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Rebecca S.

Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her...

- Stephanie D.

Grace K.

We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She...

- Korinne M.

Janesha L.

Nesha is a very caring care taker for my child. From day 1 she asked to learn and adjust to our setup and she brings her expertise with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Highwood, IL

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Highwood, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Highwood, IL is $21.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Highwood, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Highwood, IL can really come in handy.

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 Highwood, IL.

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