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60 after school babysitters are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
Felice W.
Crestwood, IL
$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Trustworthy Sitter With Flexible Availability
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Felice, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE children! Caring for children comes so very natural for me, and I realized this early on in life. My first job was babysitting, which I continued on throughout high school, college, and my adulthood, Family is my number one priority, so I made sure that my career choice would...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Felice was fantastic! She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She kept them entertained with fun activities throughout the day, and they absolutely loved spending time with her. It's clear she’s great with children, and I felt completely at ease...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are in need of a fun loving, punctual caretaker, I will be a great match. I am an energetic and active individual, so keeping up with children is not a problem. I have had experience with children of all ages. I am available for light housekeeping, as well as, running small errands. I look forward to hearing from you!
Yesenia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future."
Jennifer C.
Yasmine S.
Cicero, IL
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
I'm a 22-year-old educator! I work at an Elementary School located in Brookfield IL.
My passion for working with children has always stemmed very deeply, My job has always brought me great joy and a sense of purpose knowing I am caring for my little people who will soon be the future of our world. I enjoy jumping to...
5.0
"Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding.
We would definitely recommend to any families looking for care. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am currently a third grade teacher with Chicago Public Schools. I have been teaching third grade for five years now. I also worked for two years on campus as a lead teacher at the YWCA of McLean County's child care program. There, I had worked with and cared for infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am social,...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is very reliable and has an amazing connection with kids! My kids loved her and always looked forward to her fun activity’s! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am more than 17 years of experience as a Nanny/ Sitter in the New Jersey area. I am multi lingual English, Russian, Lithuanian . I have long term references, I worked extensively caring for , newborns, toddlers and pre-school , teenager aged children. All children are a blessing who deserve the best.
I focused and goal...
Jurate can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We...
Taylor S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and I'd enjoy the opportunity to care for your children. No need to worry about qualifications, I have extensive experience working with youngsters. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am Red Cross Certified. I was a cheer coach for 4 years and I taught children from ages 3-16...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paige is a mature, dynamic, and hard-working young woman who cares very deeply for her school, community, and everyone around her. Over the past three years, Paige continued to impress me with her vigorous academic schedule, and unwavering excellence as a...
A G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two children, ages 18 and 21, whom I have raised myself. My experience with children goes back to my college years during which I was teaching piano and music theory, while also babysitting for multiple families. I currently work in Oak Park teaching piano and language. Recently I was employed by a wonderful...
Dagmara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dagmara is an absolute pleasure to work with, and our daughters adore her. She has worked with our family for 1 year, and we couldn’t be happier. She is extremely reliable, always on time, and we trust her completely with the care of our girls. She drives them to...
Care member
Gloria P.
Chicago, IL
$10-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for my nieces and nephew, whose ages range from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience caring for family with dementia. I am working towards becoming a music therapist and I have experience caring for individuals with many different disabilities. I look forward to meeting you!
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She spent time with our daughter, drew pics, went to the pool and watched movies. We tried to book her again for the following night but she was booked. Highly recommend. "
Chris C.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Kathryn!
This is my 4th year as a CPS 3rd grade teacher in search of a family to work with this summer (June - August) as a part-time sitter or tutor. I am very flexible with the amount of hours I can work.
Before becoming a teacher, I was a full time nanny for about 2 years.
If allowed, I'd love to bring my...
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Kathryn for over 10 years. I was once her park counselor, her summer boss and now friend. I have watched Kathryn grow into a reliable, trustworthy and strong women. Kathryn always had her priorities in line, especially when it came to school. She made...
Jacqueline T.
Taylor S.
Burbank, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hi, Im Taylor. I have been working with children since I was a child myself. In high school I took an advanced early childhood education course where I was able to lesson plan for the preschool we had in our high school. After graduating high school I went on to become a teacher's assistant in the toddler room at the local...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I completely trust Taylor when she has my children. She is very responsive and always gives updates. She is definitely someone I would hire over and over again to take care of my kids. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brittney! I'm a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with a strong background in childcare that includes both neurotypical and neurodivergent (specifically autism) children. I have two years of experience as a nanny, during which I provided reliable care. I hold a degree and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I am...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brittney is a very attentive and caring individual! I have no doubt that she will be able to exceed expectations in this field. Brittney is responsible, smart, and always willing to learn in any environment she's put in."
David M.
Laura P.
Palos Hills, IL
$18/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
CPR
Early Education
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
Alexa R.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as quiet yet outgoing.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and ever since I was a little girl I was always with my aunts and uncles that had babies and toddlers. I was the designated "babysitter" at every party and as I grew older the kids never stopped following me, but it was...
5.0
"We hired Alexa full time for almost a full year. She took great care of our daughter and was always on time. Would highly recommend her."
Kyle G.
Dorothy H.
Chicago, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am Dorothy, I am from Jamaica I came to United States 25 years ago I have 20 years of experience in child care I have worked with many families I can help with Travel Laundry and preparing meals and light housekeeping I am a fun loving baby sitter who is out going and energetic and love the outdoors, I love working with kids...
Dorothy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Dorothy was our nanny, caring for our newborn son and was an amazing, trustworthy, kind and generous part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better person to entrust our child with - highly recommend and truly can't imagine anyone better. She is loving,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Childcare has been my entire life & I couldn't imagine a better job!
I grew up in my mother's home day care environment. As I grew up, I took on more and more responsibilities in the daycare until I eventually became, essentially, her assistant. I also volunteered at a local church, watching young children during Sunday...
Jesse can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jesse came in last minute when another hire fell through for medical reasons. Jessie did great. Very professional, understood how to help with an event and did all we asked."
David D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jeannette, a kind and caring bilingual nanny with 15 years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Raised in Chicago, I've had the pleasure of providing loving care in many different settings over the years. My journey began in high school when I started nannying for families, and it continued...
Jeannette can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeanette was amazing! While we were out, Jeanette helped the boys with their flashcards and other learning activities. She also did a few light housekeeping which is always helpful. "
Care member
Kadrisha G.
Willowbrook, IL
$25/hr • 17 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kadrisha and I'm 49years old. I am a mother of 6 children, ages 16 to 26, and I'm a grandmother to the sweetest 5-year-old grandson. I have 17 years of paid childcare experience. Some of my best qualities are that I am super friendly, trustworthy, patient, and most importantly, I adore kids! I enjoy spending...
Kadrisha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kadrisha is a thoughtful, attentive and caring babysitter. She pays attention to what each kid likes/ how they behave to best connect with them. She is also reliable and professional. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
I had been a babysitter for more than seven years and I love it! Is is great to be part of our future and very rewarding to be part of their development. I enjoy playing with them, preparing their meals, reading and taking them out to the park.
Fatima can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fatima was an outstanding housekeeper/mother's helper. I recommend her highly."
Rana A.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Felice W.
5.0
Felice is amazing! It was our first time having our daughter being taking care of by someone who isn’t us and Felice calmed our nerves! She’s very attentive to detail, she even brought her own toys and bubbles to keep our little one occupied and engaged with no screen time! Definitely going to book...
- Care member
Yesenia M.
5.0
My son loved her right away! Caring and responsible. We will hire her for date night in the future.
- Jennifer C.
Yasmine S.
5.0
Yasmine was an amazing help for my family. My 2 girls enjoyed having her as a babysitter. Her professionalism and reliability was outstanding.
We would definitely recommend to any families looking for care.
- Care member
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie is very reliable and has an amazing connection with kids! My kids loved her and always looked forward to her fun activity’s!
- Care member
Jurate C.
5.0
Jurate was great - we were in town for a wedding and had an earlier sitter ghost us the week of the event, and she was able to help us out without a ton of notice. She was punctual, friendly with our boys and did everything we needed her to do to handle bedtime. We would definitely hire her again.
- Taylor S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Oak Lawn, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Oak Lawn, IL?
You can review 16 after school babysitter profiles near you in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Oak Lawn, IL is $16.19. 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 Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn, IL.
Ratings for Oak Lawn, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
After School Babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.