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Courtney W.
Chicago, IL
$28-44/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Courtney and I am 28 years old. I moved to Chicago from Iowa in 2019. My experience includes more than seven years providing childcare to family and close friends along with helping at my hometown church with Wednesday night classes and vacation bible school.
I started working as an infant teacher shortly after...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day,...
Stefanie W.
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient....
Jenn G.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, I am a proud parent of 3 college students. I have been a nanny for the past 13 years. I love working with kids, I know how different each child can be and have experience with kids of all ages. I am committed, reliable, loving and hardworking. I also love reading to kids, outdoor adventures and walks in the...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were in need of a nanny and we were able to have had Maria as a nanny for our little one while we needed her. She was very good with keeping our infant on schedule, was very interactive with her, took her on walks when weather permitted, and was a great help...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our...
Jenny N.
Margot E.
Chicago, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Margot , I have been working as a babysitter for 23 years with different families. I just finished a contract with a family in Hyde Park and I am looking for a new one that might need my help. I was told you could be of help in this regard.
I am 55 years old, married for 30 years with two grown daughters. I also have...
Margot can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Margot. She is dependable, punctual (always arrives early in fact), extremely loving and caring with the children. She was with us for over 4 years and became a part of our family. She looked after my 2 daughter since they were...
Sumedha B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...
Jamie F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Munirih was very kind and made our 17 month old son feel very comfortable from the start. We would work with her again."
Joseph A.
4.4
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Barbara, and I am a loving nanny with many years of experience in taking care of children. I am most experienced with newborns and toddlers. I adore little babies. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities/games with toddlers, taking them on long walks outside and exploring parks. I also prepare fresh and healthy meals...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barbara has been wonderful with our daughter. She works on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. She takes her outside all the time. Our daughter loves her and we love how engaged she is with our child throughout the whole day."
Care member
Angelica S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Polish/English speaking. I have watched plenty of children over the past 10 years. The ages were 2, 4, 8. I am an outgoing person! I love outdoors! Let me know what you think.
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"We interviewed and hired Angelica as an after school nanny for our children. She worked for us for 1 week and did a great job. When I checked in with her at the end of her first week, she expressed no concerns or complaints. However, I suddenly received an email...
Sapna A.
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: Craft assistance, travel
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.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Laura. I have my degree and 20+ years in Early Childhood Education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a teacher, nanny and Preschool Center Director. I started child care in my Palos Hills home in 2016. I know how impactful, personal, social and fun home care can be! Please reach out to me if you would...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Laura. She took care of my babies for 4 years until we moved out of state. She took care of my 3 kiddos as if they were her own! She was always flexible with our job schedules and available when we needed her most. I wish...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am a bilingual Spanish speaking nanny which I am able to teach Spanish to the children.
I'm a sweet, trustworthy and patient nanny because I love taking care of children. My experience as a nanny is to always keep calm, listen and pay close attention to everything the children are doing. I believe that with my experience I...
Leomarvis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't speak highly enough about Luna, we absolutely adore her. She is active with our 2 year old son, very caring, kind and dependable. We had to part ways due to job loss, very heartbreaking. She simply is the best. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sophia & I am a current graduate student majoring in school social work at Aurora University. I have a passion for working with kids of all ages, although my studies focus on late elementary through high school ages.
I have babysitting experience with children ranging in age from 6 months old to 12 years...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was great with my little girl."
Deborah A.
5.0
(1)
I have loads of energy and an upbeat attitude!
I've been a paid babysitter for the past 10 years and have had great fun and success with a range of differently abled children. No matter your child's capabilities, I know we will have a wonderful and safe time with creativity and play.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hire Bitty on a regular basis to watch our 18 month old daughter and love it every time. She's punctual, dependable, thoughtful and very sweet. Every time she comes over, our daughter is happy, well fed and the house is left organized and clean."
Omar G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"DELIGHTFUL, SELF-MOTIVATED, ATTENTIVE, KINDHEARTED, PROACTIVE, CARING, GENUINE, TRUSTWORTHY, RESPONSIBLE, PUNCTUAL, RELIABLE. These words all describe Angie and her natural ability to provide the best care to our now 11-month-old daughter. In every way Angie made...
Neveen F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have cared for children as young as 3 months. Also taken care of children with disabilities. Love to engage in children activities. Have cooked and cleaned for my former employers. Just love the thought of making a child smile and giving parents the joy that their children are well taken care of.
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She is awesome! Very sweet and respectful. She treats our daughter like her own family. We love that she's our permanent weekend sitter!"
Jacqueline H.
Sonia M.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 34 years old. I am a responsible and loving person. I am Currently looking for a full-time nanny position, where I can apply my exceptional experience with taking care of kids. I've been babysitting for 10 years. I have outstanding experience with babies, toddlers and older kids. I enjoy being a nanny because working with...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If you are looking for a sweet, conscientious & caring nanny, Sonia, is the perfect fit for your family. Sonia is a total pro, juggling taking care of our 4 month old son and even our 30lb Frenchton with ease. She is extremely gentle and loving when interacting...
Sean C.
Robin R.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development Therapist/Social Worker/Floor-Time Therapist
5.0
(2)
Since the age of 16, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, including babysitting for some of my own family members, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. I truly enjoy the joy that children bring into the world with their creative, loving, fun, and inquiring minds. Due to my fond admiration and respect...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Absolutely wonderful with children! I have known Robin since my son was just a couple months old. Robin is a caring and loving individual who my son and I adore. Every time my son sees Robin he lights up. She is not only a great influence on my son, she is also a...
Fay A.
Gretchene D.
Hinsdale, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Educated Filipino Available For Infant Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for my two nephews from birth through their grammar school years. I changed diapers, bottle fed them, took them to the doctors, bathed them, cooked their meals, and assisted them with their school work. I am fluent in English, Tagalog, Visaya and Japanese.
5.0
"I am a small business owner and found Gretchene to be one of the best employees I have ever had. Not only was she great with my two children, she also helped out with my business. She is loving, dependable, smart and energetic. She is a delight to work with."
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Lyons, IL
Courtney W.
5.0
Courtney is fantastic - she has been the full-time primary caregiver for our (now) 7-month old son. Over the past 4 months, Courtney has helped him with developmental milestones, fine motor skills, and is beginning language/sign language development. Every day, Courtney comes prepared with...
- Stefanie W.
Maria R.
5.0
I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient. She manages chaos with fun and grace....
- Jenn G.
Maria S.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria as a exceptional caregiver. She has provided loving and engaging care for our 2 children, ages 3 and 1. She was always on time, patient, reliable and is very good at communicating. She also speaks in spanish which was a plus for our household.
- Care member
Danielle D.
5.0
Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They were also flexible in creating...
- Madlen W.
Jocelyn S.
5.0
Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our babies.
- Jenny N.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Lyons, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Lyons, IL?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Lyons, 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 Lyons, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Lyons, IL is $18.00. 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 Lyons, 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 Lyons, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Lyons, 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 Lyons, IL can really come in handy.
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