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60 after school babysitters are listed in Oak Lawn, IL
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Oak Lawn, IL
Cassie J.
Alsip, IL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Babysitter / Caregiver Part-time Short Available For Short Term Notices.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ive been working with kids for 3 years. I have worked with twins, special needs, newborns, etc. I am college learning about physical therapy. Eventually I want to specialize special needs physical therapy. I am fun, patient, responsible, and reliable.
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough."
Anne M.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am very creative, open-minded, and a goal oriented individual. At my young age it's astonishing that I have 7+ years of experience in child care for all age groups. I have worked for several companies where I have taught and mentored young minds of all ages which proves my versatility and eagerness to inspire. I have...
Cashmere can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cash is a fantastic carer! I hired her to sit my 5-year-old son, who is on the spectrum, along with his 2 older sisters. Cash has proved to be a calm and steady person for him. She engages him in conversation and constructive play as well. She has also helped, so...
Ifeyinwa A. I.
Maggie O.
Chicago, IL
$30-47/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have over 15 years of experience . Still I'm contact with some employers . Love outdoor activities such as zoo, beach and museums. Bake w kids as well . As child got older did errands and grocery shopping. Do kids laundry and clean after kids.
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Maggie O. has been our full time nanny/caregiver since 2009. We have a 6 year old son and 5 year old boy/girl twins. My husband and I both worked full time over these past 7 years and we honestly could not have done it with out Maggie's compassion and dedication...
A C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mareena and I have been a babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with numerous families with children from the ages of newborn to 13. Providing care for your little ones is what I do best. I am reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and energetic. Your child's safety is my top priority. Besides providing your...
Mareena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mareena is amazing with children, she is very dependable and flexible. "
Michele D.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paige was the best caregiver that we have ever come across. She watched our 3 children during the summer. Our schedule changes so much and she was very adaptable and trustworthy. If only she would come back to school in Michigan so we could keep her! She is an...
Josephine 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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been using Laura for a little over a year and couldn't be happier. She is flexible, reliable, communicative and we truly feel our son is safe in her home. She has an endless amount of toys and books but she also does craft projects with the kids and teaches...
Colleen M.
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.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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
(5)
Hired by 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeannette was on time and my child really liked her. He was sad when she had to go! I had a dental appointment and she even checked to make sure I was ok after she left. This was my first time using a caregiver from care.com and it went very well. "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We used Cristina as a nanny for our 3 month old son when I went back to work from maternity leave. She was a very caring Nanny and I could tell my son really enjoyed having her around. He would always smile when he saw her which is rare for a baby that is so...
Taylor M.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fatima was an outstanding housekeeper/mother's helper. I recommend her highly."
Rana A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a new mom of a wonderful 11-month-old babygirl and although my availability for recurring weekly clients is limited, I am always interested in potential bookings for unique needs including but not limited to: PA/FA hours, date nights, pet sitting, and caregiving gigs. I have unique experience as a chaperone or...
Jasmyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jasmyn is a wonderful nanny to our 1.5 year old daughter. She is patient and kind and has helped to expand her vocabulary and manners. She is very professional, punctual and takes her job seriously. We only have positive things to say about her personally and...
Benjamin R.
Erin S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student-athlete at Trinity College in Connecticut but I live in the south suburbs of Chicago! I am a member of the softball team at Trinity College and this will be my first summer in a very long time not filled up with travel softball. I have a very open schedule all summer and lot of experience...
5.0
"Erin was a great care giver for my 2 children. She is excited to be at work and have fun with the kids. She played with them both indoors and outdoors."
Roxane H.
Miriam M.
Chicago, IL
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I contacted Miriam last minute for a date night with 4 kids under 5 yrs old. She came to meet me in person a few hours before we needed her to help put my mind at ease. I was impressed, she was able to get all four kids asleep, and entertained them for a few hours...
Kristine T.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe.
I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...
Rachele can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was EXTREMELY helpful with our toddler! He lights up when he sees her walk through the door. It has been such a relief to have dependable and trustworthy help!!"
Allie S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Lawn, IL
Cassie J.
5.0
Cassie was wonderful. She was a part-time nanny for us for 2 years. My kids adored her and I loved having her around. She was always upbeat and truly enjoyed the kids which they pick up on. Miss having her. Could not recommend her enough.
- Anne M.
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
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.
Cashmere W.
5.0
We hired Cash this past school year to drive our daughter to school in the mornings. Cash was very reliable and my daughter really enjoyed her company! Cash made a big impact on our daughter. When my daughter graduated in May, our daughter was sad that her time with Cash was over. Cash made an...
- Robert B.
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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 15 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 $16.00. 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 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.
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