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Amanda W.

Part-time To Full Time Nanny/babysitter For Evening Care

Kankakee, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi guys! My name is Amanda. I am a college graduate and currently work at a coffee shop. I am available to watch however many kids you have in the evenings! I have watched kids pretty much my whole life since I was 12 or 13. I have watched as many as 5 kids at a time- all the same age! WOW. that was fun! I've watched all ages...
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Kailin W.

Kailin Webb

Kankakee, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello :) My name is Kailin I attend Olivet Nazarene University, and nannied in High School part time for 3 years. I can help with Travel and Laundry. I worked with special needs students at my school for 3 years working with them in and out of the classroom. I know ASL and can help teach some signs!! As well as working with...
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Caitlin H.

Fun Sitter And Soother

Bourbonnais, IL

4.0(1)
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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am 20 years old and have been a babysitter for over 10 years. I enjoy crafts and games, and would love to help with errands, travel, and learning if needed! I have a background both in the medical field as a Medical Assistant as well as housekeeping, so I'd be more than happy to help with home upkeep if needed.

Riveria P. says "Caitlin did an amazing job with my daughter, I'm a first time mommy, she organized her room, she's a natural with kids, my baby fell in love with her...

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Sydney M.

Bourbonnais, IL

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My six years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives and support families. I hold a college degree and maintain current CPR Training. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable caring for up to three children of all ages. I...
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Torrie N.

Babysitter/Nanny

Bourbonnais, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lot of babysitting experience from growing up in a big family. I can help watch, clean, cook, laundry, travel, stay overnight, run errands, teach basic ASL, and help with school.
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Hailey L.

Manteno, IL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi families, I'm Hailey! I'm an elementary education student at Illinois State University and I would love to help with any child care or pet needs when needed! A little bit about me is that I have a big family, so watching over children is not anything new. I also love pets! I'd describe my personality as funny, caring, and...
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Natalie B.

Wilmington, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Natalie I am a Kindergarten teacher with extra time over the summer. I've been teaching Kindergarten for 4 years under my PEL, was a full time sub before that and taught at a daycare. I have 7 years of teaching experience. I have over 150 field experience hours through GSU in infant, toddler, and primary grade...

Greg B. says "The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time and was super...

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Gabriela R.

Peotone, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Gabriela. I have always loved kids I am the only sitter my niece and nephew have had since they were babies. I enjoy planning activities and being creative I am very invested in my job and enjoy interacting with kids. I enjoy hands on activities such as finger painting, cooking, art work, and many more...

Alejandro S. says "She is very reliable and punctual. Very caring with kids. My kids love her i have a 7 and 9 year old and she was able to keep them busy and productive....

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Allison C.

Gardner, IL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with over two years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and caring for children. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to pursue a career in caregiving, where I can make a positive impact on young lives and support families. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps create a...
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Jenna T.

Saint Anne, IL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a babysitting/nanny job. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I'm a caring, honest, loving person. I enjoy spending time with children, and being a positive role model in their lives. I like taking children to recreational parks, swimming, bike riding, painting nails, playing catch, reading and...
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Mira J.

Part To Full-time Babysitter Available

Braidwood, IL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi, I'm Mira! I have been babysitting for about three years now and for the most part, I tend to work with children aged 4-10, but I do have experience with younger children as well. I took child development and childcare classes throughout high school. For my child development class, I was able to help teach a preschool for a...
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  • 11 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025

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

After School Babysitters in Kankakee, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 11 listed after school babysitters

Caitlin H.

Caitlin did an amazing job with my daughter, I'm a first time mommy, she organized her room, she's a natural with kids, my baby fell in...

- Riveria P.

Natalie B.

The first question our boys asked when Natalie left-----When can she come back?! She was great with boys, played with them the whole time...

- Greg B.

Gabriela R.

She is very reliable and punctual. Very caring with kids. My kids love her i have a 7 and 9 year old and she was able to keep them busy and...

- Alejandro S.

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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.

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 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, 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 Kankakee, IL.

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