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I am a loving grandmother of eight, and I have been my sister's nanny for twins from birth to age 3. I absolutely love children. I am happy to help with homework, start dinner, whatever aftercare you need.
Tonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Taylor, but I go by my middle name (Donnie).
I am a future teacher and current junior year college student majoring in Art Education. I'm hoping to fulfill one-time or recurring childcare at nights. I worked as a summer camp counselor for two years and have an artistic background. I prefer working with older kids...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Lili B.
Pekin, IL
$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with four years of experience, eager to make a positive impact on the lives of children and support families. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my creativity and friendly approach, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open and consistent communication with...
Hi! My name is Caitlin. I am currently finishing my sophomore year, and I'm looking for a job during the summer of 2020! As I am majoring in elementary education, I can't think of any better job than to surround myself with kids for the summer! I have nannied previously, and I loved every bit of it, so I would love to do it...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Tiffany G.
Pekin, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Provider Looking For Part Time Position With Possibility Of Full Time Summer Position
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I had my first experience as a nanny last semester and I loved it. I enjoy children and have been involved with children's ministry in churches growing up and am always the first to volunteer for childcare at just about every event I attend. I am in school and initially was studying to be...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
(7)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. I took a babysitting course. I have watched children anywhere from the ages of 1-week-old to 10 years old. I am CPR certified. I love watching kids of different ages, especially babies! I like to stay active with the children. Sports is important and anything that will get us up and...
Breann can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bree has been a wonderful nanny for our son. She started when he was very small (3 months) and is very interactive and loving with him. She makes sure he gets lots of playtime, reading and other activities in and is very patient with him. He loves her and so do we....
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Mary M.
Morton, IL
$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Mary and I love working with kids! I started babysitting when I was 12 and I've been keeping up with it since. I have experience working in all kinds of households ranging from one-on-one care with a toddler to caring for families with 7+ kids. In addition to this, I was a dance teacher for a few years and I love...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Mary is a wonderful babysitter. She is the oldest of 6 kids, so this job comes naturally to her as she has always been a huge help to her own family. My 7 kids, and my husband and I have always had an abundance of respect for Mary. She is confident and diligent in...
Care member
I'm a compassionate hardworking individual. I have 2 children, 21 and 11. I love animals, nature and laughing!
I love children. I have babysat the children of 4 families for 4 years. I enjoy having fun with the kids by teaching them many new things.
Kennedi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lindsey T.
Peoria, IL
$15-16/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have been taking care of children since basically I was a kid babysitting for family friends and family. First job was working at a children's day camp . Also have experience in children's church and nursery and am currently working watching a man with Downsyndrome
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Abby U.
Groveland, IL
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been a childcare provider for five years because I have a deep passion for helping children grow and develop. My previous babysitting jobs and the positive experiences I had in those roles further motivated me to become a caregiver. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I always strive to make a positive impact on the...
Hannah T.
Creve Coeur, IL
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
As an elementary school teacher and former day care teacher, I have experience with ages birth-12 years old. I am very good at making connections with kids and developing a mutual respect. I have personal experience with electronic-free care, special needs care, illness care, behavioral care and more. I love watching children...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and a stay at home mom to a 9-month-old! I have been watching kids for oer a decade on school breaks during summers and when time would allow when I was in college. Before I had my baby I was a full time babysitter for a family for 5 years after I graduated from college! They had three kids ages 2 months, 3...
Daynah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daynah was responsible for picking up my kids from school, helping with homework, and light cooking. She was always on time, very dependable and the kids enjoyed being with her. "
Tia G.
Ariel G.
Peoria, IL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ariel and I'm a 3rd grade teacher. I am an energetic, reliable, and compassionate person who loves working with children! My passion is working with children and creating personal relationships and experiences through play.
My job experiences include:
-Teaching 3rd grade CURRENTLY
-Camp counselor for 5 years...
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ariel was great. She was clearly very experienced and comfortable with kids. And our kids loved her!"
Geoff B.
Jesse K.
Washington, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work as an occupational therapy assistant at a skilled nursing facility, and I love entertaining kids in my free time.
Jesse can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I've had a lot of experience working with kids both in a teaching setting and in a care setting. Currently I teach ages 4-18 at Stryve Studios in Washington! I love working with children and haven't had the opportunity to babysit in a while, so I'd love to get back into it here in Peoria :)
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Shelby was very good with my kids. They were sad to see her leave! She played a lot of board games with the 3 of them."
Jen H.
Brooke D.
East Peoria, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a reliable, caring, and trustworthy person. I am fully vaccinated, as well as CPR and first aid certified. I am also currently in my junior year of college working on my bachelors in psychology with concentration in child and adolescent development. I have references and letters of recommendation.
Brooke can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke is great with my four kids. They enjoy her sitting for them!"
Sarah L.
Hayden S.
Washington, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hayden. I grew up in a big family with 5 other siblings. I have been watching kids since I was 14. I have about 5 years of experience through babysitting, nannying, and working at my local park district in both early childhood and our elementary/middle school after-school program. I enjoy being around children. I am...
Hayden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic and loving.
I like working with kids because kids are amazing. They never cease to amaze me and constantly make me laugh. A child's joy is contagious, and I love making children happy.
I started working with kids when I was in middle school and volunteering with the...
Sydney B.
Delavan, IL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for grade school aged children for the past three summers while I'm not attending school. During this time, I had to make breakfast and lunch for the kids. Often we went swimming in the pool. I've also occasionally babysat for babies and toddlers under the age of 6. While doing this, I had to spoon...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Pekin, IL
Breann M.
5.0
Very friendly and did a great job.
- Care member
Mary M.
5.0
Mary is a wonderful babysitter. She is the oldest of 6 kids, so this job comes naturally to her as she has always been a huge help to her own family. My 7 kids, and my husband and I have always had an abundance of respect for Mary. She is confident and diligent in how she carries out any duties I...
- Care member
Daynah F.
5.0
Daynah took care of our high energy challenging son in our home from ages 1.5-3 years old when we moved out of state. Daynah was always on time and did everything we asked her to do! She has a sweet, reserved personality with lots of integrity! She is someone you can trust with your child(ren)...
- Amy B.
Ariel G.
5.0
Our children love Ms. Ariel. She’s watched our children for date nights as well as overnights. She engages them in lots of fun activities and does an excellent job of spending quality time with them. We highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Shelby H.
5.0
Shelby was very good with my kids. They were sad to see her leave! She played a lot of board games with the 3 of them.
- Jen H.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Pekin, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Pekin, IL?
You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Pekin, IL is $14.20. 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 Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Pekin, 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 Pekin, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Pekin, IL?
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