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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Yuleima can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!"
Colleen L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking forward to working with a wonderful family!! I went to college for Early Childhood Development and homeschooled my two (adult) children. I worked for many years as a live in and have extensive experience with newborns including twins and triplets. I am hands on and prefer...
Dawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dawn did a great job. My kids had fun doing crafts with her."
Greg 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the owner of Munchkinz Day Care. I have 10 plus years of experience with children. When I was growing up, my mom had her own day care in our home and I loved every minute of it. I love being with children because everyday is something new. I love taking kids out for walks and to parks when the weather is nice out. I love...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my...
Molly C.
5.0
(1)
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.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
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: Meal prep, travel, 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
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, My name is Jeehan, I had 13 yrs. experience. Taking care of children have always been my passion. I love working with children and I adore them a lot. Children are delightful gift from God. I am dependable and responsible, but also fun and energetic. I have 100% patience when it comes to children. I'm a mom as well so...
Jeehan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeehan was very loving with my 3 month old girl. She was very attentive and engaging at all times - she read her books and sang songs to her. She was also very helpful with the baby's laundry and dishes. I felt very comfortable leaving the baby in her care....
Aradhana R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Agnieszka can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"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 when she walks through the door and miss her when she is gone! I know that when I leave, my children are in...
Lisa S.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, 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.
Jenifer C.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."
Apollonia B.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, 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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dependable and very responsible. Very smart and is a quick learner. Would highly recommend."
Rick B.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Iryna and I am a teacher, who is looking for after school babysitting or tutoring opportunity! I am available starting in August on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursday's starting at 4:00 p.m. I can do babysitting as well as tutoring! Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Iryna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Taylor and I'm a student at University of Michigan (originally from Chicago) here for the summer :) I have an internship, but unfortunately due to the current pandemic, my hours/pay have been cut dramatically so I'm looking to make some extra money this summer. I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Renee F.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Renee and I am an energetic and compassionate 23-year-old!
I worked in childcare all throughout high school and college before graduating with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Spanish. These roles included babysitting, working as a camp counselor, before and after school caretaking, and tutoring.
After...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is Claire and I have been babysitting for about two years now. I try to think of fun activities to do and make meals while keeping the house in tip-top shape.
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rouché B.
Waukegan, IL
$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Fun And Patient Sitter. Love Painting And Doing Play Dough Activities. Also Love Creating Smiles.
Hi I am Rouché. I am 28 years. I have 7+ years of experience being a sitter/nanny)au pair I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation for kids. And some laundry if they're napping. Love taking the kids on daily walks and if you're close to the botanical gardens that's even a plus!
Rouché can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced infant caregiver, preschool and elementary school teacher. I describe myself as a lover of children's books, nature, cooking, writing and artistic endeavors. I look forward to learning your child's personality to work with them to help them achieve milestones and gain independence. I look forward to using my...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked for a before and after school program as an assistant site director for a park district for five years. I have had many babysitting jobs with a wide range of ages. I have cared for special education students and have worked at camp for three summers. I was a preschool teacher for about 7 or 8 years. I was then a...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Forest, IL
Yuleima B.
5.0
Sweet, easy to communicate with, and the kids loved her. Would recommend!
- Colleen L.
Dawn M.
5.0
Dawn was a blessing in the sky for my family! She is very versatile as a household supporter and kids guard: she was amazing with my children, supported with homework (she home schooled her own kids), cooked healthily and drove them left and right! She also is an awesome house cleaner, she has a...
- Katharina 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.
Jennifer Y.
5.0
I was so sad that I had to leave Jen. They closed the business I was managing and I lived in the western suburbs. Even when I found another job closer to home, I still drove all the way to Buffalo Grove just to have Jen watch my daughter. I miss bringing my daughter there and chatting with Jen...I...
- Molly C.
Grace K.
5.0
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 out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience nannying prior to our family. We all...
- Korinne M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lake Forest, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lake Forest, IL?
You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lake Forest, IL is $18.83. 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL.