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

60 after school babysitters are listed in McHenry, IL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in McHenry, IL

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Farrah C.


McHenry, IL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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I love working with children, watching them grow and learn new qualities about them. I have many years of experience with kids. I started off with working two years in my high school child care program ages varied from 3-6-year-old. I had a lot of fun with them it was nice watching them learn new things. I have nannied a lot of...
Farrah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Colleen P.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care Provider.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a state certified Elementary School Teacher with 11 years of full time teaching experience. In addition to that, I was also employed by a child care facility for several years. I have baby-sat children since I was in Junior High. I have been a live-in child care provider for two different families.(One the year after I...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth C.


Island Lake, IL

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny/House Manager Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a caregiver in some fashion most of my life. I began watching children towards the end of grade school and continued babysitting until I graduated from high school. Shortly after graduation I earned a diploma as a medical assistant and went to work for a pediatrician. I supported myself in college working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Liz has been wonderful! She was instrumental in my daughter making it to soccer practice on time. Liz would pick my ten year old from school and camp, then transport her to her various soccer practice locations. She was warm and nurturing towards my daughter. We...

Carol L.

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Danielle K.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Caring Experienced Occasional/Date-Night Sitter!

3.5

(6)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle, I am 25 years old and I have a passion for working with children! Currently, I'm a nanny to two girls in North Barrington, who are 7 and 9 yrs. I have been with this family for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a new full-time position due to the children being back in school and the girls don't need me as...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was fantastic with our kids. They had some fun with her before she put them to bed. She arrived promptly and was understanding when we got home 15 minutes late. We will definitely ask her to watch our kids again."

Heidi H.

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Jaclyn R.


Wonder Lake, IL

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Jack, your friendly neighborhood babysitter with over 10 years of experience corralling kids . Think of me as Mary Poppins, but with a love for organic snacks and non-toxic cleaning products. I have 4 awesome boys, 15, 9, 7, and 2 and 2 big ole pups that are 2. As a proud "crunchy Mom," I embrace natural...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"When we had our first born son I had to go back to work and wanted to find an in home day care for him to go to. After interviewing many candidates Jaclyn was who we ended up hiring. She was AMAZING!!!! She always made me feel comfortable leaving my son there. She...

Brooke F.

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Morgan M.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 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, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Autumn B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare That Brings Peace Of Mind

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Autumn. I am a passionate, nurturing, caring, and creative individual with experience with children ages 3 months to 11 years, including twins. I feel most comfortable supervising 3 children at a time (depending on their age and needs). For context, I've been babysitting for 7 years. I am punctual, good at...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Autumn has been a such a blessing for our family! I searched for child care for a long time and was losing hope that I would find a good fit. Autumn is great with the kids (even when its all three of them-which is a lot to handle), she is very dependable, easy...

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Kim M.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom with adult children 5 grandchildren, 2010 to 2011. I was taking care of 2 children in Bartlett Illinois, Monday through Friday full-time. I was in charge of lunch and dinner light housekeeping and laundry. Just like being at home. I enjoy taking care of people loved one's whether they are children there pets I mostly...
Kim can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I had Kim come over for an interview and trial run for a nanny position, and she was absolutely wonderful with my four-month old son. He was actually a bit sick at the time and fussier than normal, and she was very patient and sweet with him. We ultimately were...

Kristy E.

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Caitlin L.


Wauconda, IL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have used Caitlin numerous times in watching my son. She has always been on time and available. She is great with kids. She is very patient and caring."

Jennifer R.

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Lynda F.


Woodstock, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over 20 years in the field, I am passionate about creating a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, grow, and have fun. My journey in childcare began with my love for babysitting, which evolved into a deep desire to make a positive impact on young lives and...
Lynda can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lynda has been great with our five month old daughter. She plays with her while keeping things educational and entertaining. We love having her care for our daughter!"

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Vicki P.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver, Before School

Hi my name is Vicki I am the mother to 3 young adult children. My oldest daughter just got married last year, my middle daughter is currently going to school at NIU, and my youngest son is pursuing a business career down in the city. I would love to help you any way I can. On top of being a Mom I've also helped other families in...
Vicki can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Vicki is very dependable and always punctual. She's been watching my son since he was 3 months old. My son actually calls her auntie :) "

Vanessa R.

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Karly H.


Cary, IL

$20-25/hr8 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Erica W.


Fox Lake, IL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom looking to care for your child (in my home). Full time and part time openings available & hours can be discussed. I live in the Fox Lake school district, have reasonable rates and references upon request. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. Please contact me with any questions.
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed quite a few applicants and even though we decided to go a different direction, I'm confident that Erica would have also been a good choice. "

Allison S.

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Malgorzata K.


Wauconda, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Child Caregiver Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Malgorzata. I have 15 years of experience working with children ages 0 through 15 years. I'm a patient, energetic, and hardworking person who loves working with kids. I can provide reading, singing, painting, dancing, teach kids numbers, letters, shapes, Polish language, going to the parks, library and more. I have an...
Malgorzata can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Our family had the pleasure of having Gosia as our full time nanny from January 2017 till August 2017. We are sad that we can't keep her on, but with our kids starting school, full time care won't be an option for us. While she was with us Gosia's...

Roxanne A.

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Suzanne D.


Wauconda, IL

$10/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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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Deborah B.


Crystal Lake, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Debbie, I am 55 years old and live in downtown Crystal Lake. I have over 20 years experience with babysitting. I have lots of energy, so enjoy being active both indoor and outdoor. Sports are lots of fun! Always nice to do arts & crafts, reading, homework and so much more. Always open for ideas with the family....
5.0
"Debbie is great! My kids like her very much and she is very responsible."

Heidi M.

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Erin C.


Round Lake, IL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Teacher For Past 10 Years

I am Erin and I have been working with children since 15 years of age. I started out baby sitting for my neighbors. I have my associates degree in Early Childhood education. I have been a teacher in a daycare setting for past 10 years and still do. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, middle school...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She is a good person and she is always very patient with children "

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I love children I have 2 of my own my son is 13 and daughter is 10. I started babysitting when I was around 15, I usually do home health but my school hours have been getting in the way of that so I find after school hours to work best for me these days. I have my own transportation and pets are no problem.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Ulyana M.


Cary, IL

$19-23/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Understanding Babysitter

Hello! My name is Ulyana. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and babysitting: -I worked as a children's caretaker at a boarding school for 10 years. The children there were from 6-16 years of age. I fed them, took them on excursions, and helped them with homework. -I worked as a substitute history teacher...
Ulyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
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Maggie S.


Wonder Lake, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For A Babysitting Job That Works Around My School Schedule!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, fun, and outgoing!! I like working with kids because I enjoy having fun with them as well as teaching them new things. I love to watch them grow and become more mature! I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my schedule and that also works for you! I do go to school and I'm majoring...

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

Elizabeth C.

5.0

Liz is outstanding in every aspect. She is currently working for me part-time three afternoons per week. She is caring, proactive, resourceful and simply fantastic. She is always on top of things and makes sure our house is running smoothly. She is also an excellent cook and enjoys doing...

- Deborah Q.

Danielle K.

5.0

Danielle was a big help when I needed a last minute babysitter. She was responsive to messages (and forgiving when I missed a scheduled call!). She was great with my kids and they loved playing with her, they can't wait to have her back again! Danielle was also great with my dogs... I don't know how...

- Emily V.

Jaclyn R.

5.0

When we had our first born son I had to go back to work and wanted to find an in home day care for him to go to. After interviewing many candidates Jaclyn was who we ended up hiring. She was AMAZING!!!! She always made me feel comfortable leaving my son there. She also always did cute art projects...

- Brooke F.

Morgan M.

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.

Autumn B.

5.0

Wonderful experience Autumn was great with kids !

- Care member

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