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60 after school babysitters are listed in Manhattan, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Manhattan, IL
Molly M.
Manhattan, IL
$15-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I am a mom to two wonderful boys 2 and 5. I have experience caring for babies as little as 1-week-old all the way up to young teens. I can prepare meals if needed, do light housekeeping, run errands and do laundry if needed. If your children are in sports of have any other activities they do, I can take them to those as well. I...
Stephanie K.
Manhattan, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! I have babysit and been a nanny on and off since I was a teenager! Now in my 30s I have two boys of my own! I love being a mom and I love kids. I try to stay active and love bringing my kids to new parks, and doing fun crafts and activities. I will treat your family as my own!
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for 20 years and worked at a daycare10 plus years. I love children and am very patient. My favorite thing to do is sing. I love doing art projects and helping with any milestone they are working on at the time,
Whether it be rolling over crawling writing their name learning math etc.
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I am a responsible college graduate who is still a kid at heart. I've absolutely loved working with kids in the past, whether it's doing life with my little nieces and nephews, helping out a friend, or finding different volunteer opportunities. I hope to be a support for you and your family and I'm excited for all the little...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Karoline and this is about me:
-I am looking for evening or weekends & occasional date nights as I am a full-time college student.
-I am also CPR/Aed/First-Aid certified! I have 6+ Years in Childcare and 4+ years with pets.
-I would describe myself as a kind, creative, & funny individual who is very...
Karoline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karoline is very reliable and always provided excellent care to our children."
Care member
Sarah T.
Manhattan, IL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Absolutely Love Being Interacting With Kids! I Have Babysat My Whole Life I Love It!
I have years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry and other chores. I have been around kids all of growing up, including volunteering at my local church to serve in the kid's classrooms. I love the energy kid's have and I love having a fun time and making good memories with them! :) I am willing to drive,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Raneem M.
Joliet, IL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Super Caring And Fun Sitter! Treat Kids As If They Were My Own. Accepting Of All! Safety Is First!
5.0
(1)
Hi there, my name is Raneem. I am a part-time Firefighter. I have 3 years of experience in ems and with kids, I have a 16-month-old baby brother myself I love to take care of and helped raise my 2 sisters from new borns. I nannied for years after high school in my neighborhood and through various towns/cities. I've always had a...
Raneem can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional. Considerate communication. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate, divorced, mother of four (all in school). I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have 30+ years of experience. I have also worked in daycare centers, as a nanny and babysat out of my home.
The family I currently nanny for is on maternity leave until 3/25/25. I am available full time...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to...
Karla N.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jackie. I am 24 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting not only my younger siblings but also my nephews and nieces ages 7 months - 12 years. Previously I worked as the program coordinator for the Aurora Township Youth Center for children ages 6 to 13. During the school year I was part of an after school...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their...
Jeff H.
4.7
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well.
I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...
Bonniejean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Bonniejean stepped in as a caregiver for my dad while he has been recovering from surgery. She started working for our family while l was out of town, and I came back to find his house nicely cleaned and organized. She also makes him filling meals, does laundry and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a nice family that I can get to know and help in any way! I'm 23 and just finishing up my degree in child psychology. I have 4+ years of experience nannying all age ranges as well as multiples. I love getting to know each child individually and planning activities for them. Will clean and cook as needed, and I...
Kristin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristin has been an exceptional nanny to our children for over two years, consistently going above and beyond in every aspect of her role. Her dedication to our household is truly outstanding, not only ensuring that our children are well-mannered but also actively...
Dean B.
Madison B.
Frankfort, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Madison and I am currently a senior at GVSU. I am 22 years old and will be graduating with my nursing degree in late April. I have been babysitting/ nannying for years now and am also employed at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago & work on the hematology/oncology floor. For the past 6 summers I have been a full...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Madison has been working for us for the past three months, and she is fantastic! She has kept our four children (ages 2-8) happy and engaged all summer long. From developing a reward system for good behavior, to trips to the park, baking adventures, or going out...
Kaitlin O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Danielle! :) I recently moved to Florida from the suburbs of Chicago. Currently, I dog sit and am looking for a part time babysitting or additional pet sitting job. My current job has different days and hours every week so I have flexibility for date night sitting and pet sitting as well! I love working with kids, and...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is a very fun, caring babysitter for my kids. I have hired her for date nights and every time after I get home, my kids won't stop talking about how much fun they had, which is impressive! I love seeing them happy. Great person and great sitter."
Kayla H.
5.0
(2)
I have 4 children ages 22, 20, 11, and 10. I thoroughly enjoy working with children. I am a stay at home mother looking for extra income, more importantly, as I was a working mother, I know the importance of feeling safe and comfortable with someone watching my children. I also know the difficulties in working and being able to...
Phyllis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a wonderful mother. A very caring person. Takes excellent care of her kids and others. Very trustworthy. I would not hesitate to have her care for my children. She us very loving."
Kathy M.
Nicole J.
Frankfort, IL
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am currently a 2nd grade elementary school teacher. I have taught for four years with experience in special education birth-3rd grade. I have been babysitting since high school and currently have tutoring availability. I also am interested in before or after school babysitting positions.
If you...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Lauren S.
Frankfort, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Sydney, I am a recent college graduate looking for a sitting job! I am the second oldest of five siblings, so I have experience looking after kids ever since I was young. I have always enjoyed being surrounded by kids. I have babysitting experience all throughout high school and even did junior coaching for...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and understanding.
I'm looking for a position that has opportunities to grow and learn.
I began working with kids when I was 12 years old when I started babysitting for family members. Since then I have worked as a camp counselor and have worked at the elementary schools after...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carly! I have lots of experience with children. I've worked at a daycare for 2 years where I was working with 3-12-year-olds. During this time we went on various field trips which the kids as well as I thoroughly loved. I also worked at the after school programs in two elementary schools with kindergarten to sixth grade...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I am a professional dancer based out of Chicago. I have been a sitter for 7 years and a nanny for 2 years. Additionally, I have been a dance educator for 5 years working with children ages 3-18. As a caregiver I am super fun and reliable. My biggest goal is for your child to be comfortable while you...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Manhattan, IL
Karoline C.
5.0
Karoline is very reliable and always provided excellent care to our children.
- Care member
Raneem M.
5.0
Very professional. Considerate communication.
- Care member
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsey has been a fantastic sitter for my baby. I would consider her more of a partner than just a sitter. Besides, keeping my 1 year old safe, she has been able to respond to all of her needs. She communicates with me how my baby's day went so then I am able to still know how many naps, how long...
- Karla N.
Jackie H.
5.0
Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their post in the hot sun was too hard...
- Jeff H.
Bonniejean M.
5.0
Bonnie is absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We are very pleased with her and are lucky we found her! She is kind, patient, friendly, outgoing, and very caring!! She spends a lot of time doing hands on activities with our daughter! She is learning so much each and every day! I highly recommend...
- Stephanie D.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Manhattan, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Manhattan, IL?
You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Manhattan, IL is $16.83. 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 Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, IL.