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Find after school babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Lake Zurich, IL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL

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Meghan K.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!"

Former Member A.

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Amanda F.


Barrington, IL

$15-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Future Teacher!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a special education teacher in Cook county. I have experience in teaching music, math, reading, writing, social studies, and science. I was a camp counselor for many years and experience with all ages of children. I am also an animal lover, I directed the barn program at a camp. I currently have a rabbit and a dog...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!"

Sharon F.

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Samantha T.


Wheeling, IL

$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

A Little More About Me (Samy)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a sociable and cheerful individual, who enjoys spending time with children. I find them to be adorable and great companions. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns up to 5-6-year-olds. This experience comes from caring for my nieces, nephews, siblings, and other babysitting...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."

Kayla S.

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Erika V.


Wheeling, IL

$25/hr • 15 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

4.0
"Erika genuinely loves children and is extremely dependable. She has always been punctual and my girls love her!"

Alana M.

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Alexandra K.


Palatine, IL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny and Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher originally from Moscow, Russia. 27 years ago I moved to the USA, and began working as a Teacher in Early Child Care Facilities. I also have experience as a Nanny and as a Babysitter with references on file. I speak English and Russian. I enjoy educate children through playing...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Sasha has been our wonderful nanny for the past two years. She has become part of our family, we no longer need full time child care and I would love for Sasha to find a loving family. She loves my children and has become somewhat of a house manager. She is...

Michelle O.

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Addison S.


Mundelein, IL

$15-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Fun And Helpful Sitter

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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.

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Tetiana Z.


Vernon Hills, IL

$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Tetiana

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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Alexandria D.


Grayslake, IL

$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced And Funny College Student Nanny!

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Estefanny J.


Palatine, IL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
Estefanny can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...

Heather H.

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Sarah W.


Deerfield, IL

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate Teacher Available For Summer!

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is the best sitter anyone can ask for. She has an extremely pleasant personality, is in complete control with the kids, and gives us great comfort and confidence. Sarah has been helping me with my toddler and infant for 2 years now and both my daughters...

Sukhu K.

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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Meet Me! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I would be so excited to be a part of the family! My passion in life is helping and caring for others, especially children! I am currently attending Grad School to get my Masters in Speech Language Pathology, preferably for children with special needs. I am CPR / First Aid Certified & renewed those certifications this year...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan was charming and conscientious. She took excellent care of our toddler. She was personable and fun. Our toddler was instantly at ease and never anxious about being left with someone new. It was a delightful experience."

Susan O.

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Agnieszka G.


Buffalo Grove, IL

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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.

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Amy W.


Wheeling, IL

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...

Amie J.

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Jenifer C.


Wheeling, IL

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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.

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Karly H.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Karly! I'm 24 years old and I have my drivers license and my own car. My favorite job to tell everyone about was that I was a Disney Princess for kids birthday parties!! I have been working with kids for several years. I have worked as a teacher for dance/gymnastics in Buffalo Grove. I have taught in a Learning...
Karly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Karly has always worked well with little ones and has always had a passion for it. She's had so much experience already and loves every minute of it. "

Cindy W.

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Molly E.


Libertyville, IL

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Enthusiastic Young Adult

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, 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! "

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Janesha L.


Vernon Hills, IL

$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp

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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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"

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Suzanne D.


Wauconda, IL

$10/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good morning everyone, I'm a schooled vet assistant as well as I have been in animal rescue for over 20 years, this is my passion. I watch your 4 legged children in my home where they get the proper care they deserve. I will send pictures as well as videos and they will not be in any danger with kennel cough as well as fights ....
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"WONDERFUL! An absolute delight. She was wonderful with the kids and the dogs. Prompt even though it was last min. and even brought me coffee! I would recommend her to anyone!"

Trevor F.

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Elizabeth H.


Arlington Heights, IL

$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Howdy! I Go By Liz And I Am A Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Shining My Light On The Community!

I'd describe my personality as creative, compassionate and optimistic I like working with kids because they're kids! All kids are different, so it's always an adventure! They can be funny, entertaining, open to learning from the world around them, adventurous, curious, and life is always new and exciting around them. I'm...
5.0
"My husband and I interviewed Elizabeth, and she was wonderful. She was very kind and energetic, and seemed to have a perfect amount of enthusiasm to keep up with, and entertain, kids. It seems that any family would be lucky to have her."

Brandi B.

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Kailyn K.


Palatine, IL

$17-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Kailyn K :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I grew up as the oldest with 5 little brothers - which meant LOTS of babysitting from a young age. I have been volunteering in children's ministry at my church for most of my life and love to hangout with any & all ages. I currently on staff as an apprentice in Youth Ministry at The Chapel, and babysit frequently....
Kailyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kailyn is one of the most caring and empathetic people I know. She is kind and listens so well. I would feel so safe leaving our 11 month old with her knowing that she would love on him well, follow any instructions I leave behind and will be able to calmly problem...

Mikka J.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Zurich, IL

Meghan K.

5.0

Meghan is very responsible and reliable. She is caring and kind. I would definitely hire her again!

- Former Member A.

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was great and so helpful to my family, especially given some last minute changes we had during quarantine. She jumped right in and handled playtime, mealtime, diapering and naps with our toddler with ease!

- Sharon F.

Samantha T.

5.0

Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo.

- Kayla S.

Erika V.

5.0

Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.

- Christine Q.

Alexandra K.

5.0

Sasha responded quickly and communicated consistently ahead of the day. The kids liked her right away, and she kept them active all day. Highly recommend

- Care member

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Ratings for Lake Zurich, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

After School Babysitters in Lake Zurich, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.