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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
On of my passions is working with children (of all ages), which is why I've worked in a formal childcare setting for over 2 years. Most of my time there was spent working with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as an aid in elementary schools and done tutoring after hours in all subjects. I am currently only available to...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Aaliyah J.
Park Forest, IL
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Aaliyah and I'm so excited to meet you! I'm currently attending Prairie State College to major in teaching for the kiddos. I am 20 years old I have been working with kids for a year now from ages two months to 7 years old I have experience with special needs. I am CPR certified.
I'd describe my personality as funny,...
Ayana J.
Park Forest, IL
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles. I believe in supporting families and offering reliable childcare options that give parents peace of mind.
My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and...
Ayana can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have about 14 years of experience working with children. Infants to middle school aged. I am 30 years old. When I was 16, I first started off doing summer camps, then it turned into daycare for years, and then it turned into being a swim instructor, and now I am a licensed Physical Education Teacher K-12. I love children. I...
Jazzmen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi I have received my Child Care Assistance Program training I have completed Tier 1 of ECE Credential Level 1 and I am great at cleaning.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is an excellent sitter and we enjoy having her as part of our family. She doesn't just watch the kids, she interacts with them."
Patricia O.
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
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.
Samantha S.
Lansing, IL
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am A Caring Teenager Who Loves To Provide Care To All Age Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Background check COMPLETED & CLEARED by cants as of 08/2018. CPR certified as of 09/2018 Recently renewed 10/22. For the past 5 years, I have enjoyed babysitting children. I enjoy spending time with children and entertaining them, I love their energy and curiosity. I have great listening skills, and I show so much love and...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We used Samantha as a back-up care during Presidents day and were really please with our selection. She was punctual, attentive, accurate and children liked her. Will definitely hire again."
Seymur A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...
Amy W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...
Lindsey T.
Mia M.
Tinley Park, IL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Understanding, Patient, Responsible, Love Watching The Growth Of Each Child
Hi! I'm Mia, I'm 22 years old and I have 6 years of experience working with children and 1 year of experience with nannying. I have a calm collected persona and I'm hard working. I am current enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College furthering my education to become an elementary teacher until May so my availability is MW...
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Marina R.
Monee, IL
$16-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Love Working With Kids And A Very Fun Sitter With Many Laughs For The Kids!!
Hello! I'm a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I used to volunteer at an after-school program that included children from K-8. I'm currently enrolled in college and play soccer as well so I'm looking to work in the...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Brissa, and I have 7 years experience as a sitter. I have babysat for a multitude of families over the years with the age range between 6months-16 years old. I am an extremely compassionate, hardworking sitter who is looking to babysit for a family either short-term or for date nights until end of July. I have a...
Brissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 2 grown daughters ages 21 & 23. Looking for a Full-Time Nanny or sitter job. I come from a large family of many nieces and nephews and love to work with children. No time for TV, I like to read to them, do arts and crafts, play outdoors.
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance
Emily W.
Frankfort, IL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am certified in Autism therapy. (RBT)
CPR certified.
I was a teacher at after school day care for the New Lenox Park district.
I have been a CNA for 3 years.
I have a beautiful niece (9yrs) and a wild nephew (4) that I love with my whole heart!
Children are my whole world and I wish every child lives their days as the best...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Hi! My name is Alexis. I am 20 years old, and a full time college student. I have been babysitting since I was 15, and I love children! I am willing to help out with housekeeping, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, and pets. As a fitness instructor at my college, I am CPR and first aid certified by Red Cross. I am looking for...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jalyn C.
South Holland, IL
$13-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 8 and my first nephew was born and I've been babysitting for my family and working at a summer camp every summer since. I have 6 nephews ages from 11-5 and 3 nieces ages from 1-2
In my spare time, I like to draw, paint, play my game, spend time with my cats
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Park Forest, IL
Danielle H.
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.
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.
Madison B.
5.0
Madison is a wonderful nanny! Madison cared for our kids, ages 3 and 4 1/2, two days a week from September 2022 through May 2023 and we are SUPER excited to welcome her back this fall! Madison is very dependable, responsible, a great communicator, timely, trustworthy, and positive. She always keeps...
- April F.
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha is a very nice and respectable young lady. She was gentle and caring with my two daughters. She kept my youngest daughter who usual cries all day calm! I felt comfortable and safe leaving my kids with Samantha!
- Evon P.
Krista G.
5.0
Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible with her schedule. She is gentle,...
- Amy W.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Park Forest, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Park Forest, IL?
You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Park Forest, IL is $14.40. 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 Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Park Forest, IL?
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