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60 after school babysitters are listed in River Forest, IL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 3 years
After school babysitters in River Forest, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When I came to the US more than 20 years ago, I worked for families as a live-in nanny. Later on, I had my own family and I raised three children which are now in high school. After they started attending school, I worked sometimes as a housekeeper and sometimes as a nanny.
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)"
Krista B.
Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Morgan and I am a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Psychology. Throughout college and after I have spent time working in the service industry, as a customer service representative, as an editor and, of course, as a...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for...
Joan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an energetic, outgoing, and organized person who loves working with kids. I started babysitting for families in my neighborhood at just 13 years old and have been doing it ever since. I have years of experience and would be happy to share more details and references!
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!"
Christine V.
Michele D.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends
4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable."
Greg K.
5.0
(1)
My name is Alexa, I'm 30 years old and a fellow parent.
I have 15+ years experience as a babysitter and 9 years nannying & house managing, during which I was caring for children from infant age through the 5th grade, mostly in multiples.
I'm very patient and I love finding cool new enrichment activities that children will...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa absolutely loves children and is amazing with them. She is extremely caring and fun to be around."
Marisa C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Trinity and I am a 23-year-old college student in her last year of school. I started babysitting my twin siblings (boy and girl) at age 13 for short amounts of time. Most recently I worked at a daycare both during the summer and school year working with children ranging from ages infants to 6 years old along with...
Trinity can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My baby was so comfortable with her. Thank you."
Gaudy S.
Paige S.
Chicago, IL
$10-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
A Young Professional Looking To Help Our Families And Bring Experienced Childcare Into My Community
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids since I was a kid myself! I have helped raise my cousins, nieces and nephews since I was little, working with all age groups, babysat for neighborhood families and taught preschool while earning my Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate. I have always loved working with children and loved my...
5.0
"Paige is a wonder babysitter who watched my girls for several years. Her caring approach to children and her kindness and creative activities made her my children’s favorite sitter. Paige has a natural way with children that made me very comfortable leaving my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gabi and I'm a 32-year-old professional moving to Santa Monica from Chicago in October. I used to live in LA 10 years ago, and decided I have had enough of the winters, so I'm back!
I have15+ years of childcare experience, including nannying, babysitting, and teaching swim lessons. (I was also a competitive swimmer...
Gabi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We adore Gabi and have found her to be warm, firm, and entirely responsible in her approach."
Ragnar C.
5.0
(2)
Patient, fun-loving, responsible babysitter with 3 years of professional child care experience and 5 years of supervised experience with children ranging from 3 months old to 4 years of age. Effective at engaging in variety of activities to meet your child's educational and physical needs. My priority is to ensure a fun, safe,...
Rosa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I needed a last min babysitter and was recommended Rosie from a friend, I was a bit skeptical when I learned she moved here from New York a couple months ago, however all that worry went out the door once I met with her. She takes COVID very seriously and took all...
Cynthia A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jamie! I am 23 years old. I am a recent Indiana University graduate, receiving a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. For the past year I have been working at a daycare and preschool facility, as well as full time student teaching. I have been a camp counselor for the past 4 years...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Jamie for 5 years since she got involved as a volunteer dance instructors for children at S. Elementary. Jamie instructed dances 2 consecutive seasons of the dance program. She also did an internship with our Linkages to Learning Program at the school...
Ana S.
Sydney P.
Chicago, IL
$17/hr • 9 yrs exp
Flexible, Experienced Sitter Looking For Occasional Babysitting Opportunities!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sydney. I love nature, reading, traveling, music, animals, and spending time with friends and family. I'm a proud auntie of a 3-year-old and 5-month-old! Educational, professional, and personal experience have provided me with a strong foundation for child care. After earning my Bachelor's degree, I began my career in...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We just love Sydney! Z. loves her too! Sydney is a charming, sweet, young lady. Has the energy and patience to keep up with our 11 month old. She keeps her entertained and always has a smile!"
Jill F.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nomfundo was our nanny while we lived downtown Chicago. We tried desperately to convince her to move with us to Texas. Nomfundo is punctual, observant, considerate, conscientious, kind, warm, loving and sweet. Our entire family adored her, even our dog and he is...
Aaron C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Demetra and I am able to fulfill any part-time childcare needs during both weekdays and weekends. I have three years of experience in childcare with toddler and elementary-age children. I am able to change diapers, perform light housekeeping tasks, assist with homework, and drive if necessary. I speak French and...
Demetra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
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
(2)
Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is great with kids and is extremely trustworthy. She has lots of patience and understands kids' needs. She can efficiently and properly deal with difficult situations or accidents. Meredith has lots of experience with a wide age range from her time as a...
Claire E.
Olivia R.
Chicago, IL
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Patient, loving, and nurturing Nanny with experience caring for newborns and older. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for all children. Encouraging children to be the best versions of themselves while assisting them with the activities they love and excel at.
Here is a brief rundown of my employment...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia was wonderful! She helped watch our 2 and 4 year old boys during the work week. She took a lot of initiative in finding activities for our boys in and outside of the home (painting, cooking with them, playground adventures, fort building and more). The boys...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shelby! I am an actress and nanny from Chicago. In addition to performing I also love music, history, reading, sports and baking. I have about 7 years of experience as a nanny. In the past I have also worked with children as a casual sitter, a soccer ref and through a performing arts camp. I am hardworking and reliable!
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Isabel. I have experience with babies and toddlers. My priority is the safety and care the kids. I love to play, make crafts, and read books and we can go to the library. I speak French and Spanish, and I have an Associated Early Childhood at San Augustin College . I have very good references of the families to whom I...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Isabel. She is responsible, never once showed up late, dependable, loving, sweet, patient, and loves our son. She helped us through a big move (even helped us pack). She could never just sit still when our son was napping and...
Care member
Malai C.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Malai. I have several years of nanny experience with children of all ages from newborns to tweens. I love doing arts and crafts, cooking and coming up with activities. I am part time in school online which gives me flexibility! I can assist with day to day needs such as meal prep, dinner, snack, etc....
5.0
"Malai was very kind and very professional. She was the first person to sit with my baby and I am so happy and grateful to her! If I write too good of a review she will be forever booked so I'll keep it short so I can go book her again!"
Brittany B.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in River Forest, IL
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is trustworthy, efficient and very pleasant to be around while she's working. We really lucked out in finding her and hope to keep her around for a long time :)
- Krista B.
Jennifer K.
5.0
Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key part of our childcare team as our family needs have evolved. She is trustworthy, professional, highly skilled with infants, toddlers and beyond. She...
- Care member
Morgan G.
5.0
We interviewed Morgan to nanny our two children. While we ultimately went a different direction, she was very polite, well spoken and checked lots of boxes of what we were looking for in a nanny. She is definitely someone that is worth speaking to if looking for someone that comes across as...
- Joan C.
Katie P.
5.0
Katie P. is an AWESOME babysitter! She loves kids, she really knows how to get down on their level and communicate with them! She was a student helper in a first grade class for the past school year and is very responsible, calm, and helpful! Great babysitter!
- Christine V.
Michele D.
5.0
Michele was our nanny for two years we loved her! Extremely punctual and dependable.
- Greg K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in River Forest, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in River Forest, IL?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in River 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 River Forest, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in River Forest, IL is $19.33. 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 River 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 River Forest, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in River 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 River Forest, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in River Forest, 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 River Forest, IL.