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5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Dylan and I've been babysitting since I was 11, a camp counselor as a teenager, and now I am a preschool teacher. I've been teaching at my school for going on five years. Before working at a preschool teacher I was a tutor at CPS as well as an art instructor for Young Rembrandts. I got my bachelor's degree...
Dylan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children...
Jen C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience in babysitting children. I nannied for a while in the city then got a full time job and picked up weekend and some week night shifts. I can help with various duties while watching the kids such as cooking, helping with homework, doing laundry etc.
I love working with all age rages of kids! I am a CTRS...
Clariza can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Instantly felt comfortable leaving my little one with Clariza. She was organized, kind and very lovely - we will certainly hire her again."
Liz H.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny was so fantastic! Our little guy felt comfortable with her almost immediately and they had so much fun together. She was here during my first weekend away from my kiddo and I felt so great knowing that Sam was safe and happy while I was out of town. Would...
Suzy D.
5.0
(1)
Dani (they/them) is a Queer, Trans Non-Binary Nanny. They've had a long history of working with babies, kids, and families both in their personal life and professionally. For over 7 years, they were the go-to babysitter for family and friends, where they gained experience using cloth diapers and wipes with newborns and babies,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They...
Madlen W.
Emily S.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm A Youthful Soul And A Fun Sitter! Love Arts And Crafts And Karaoke
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Emily, I'm 22, and I am looking for a nannying job that accommodates my sometimes strange schedule! I love hanging out with the kiddos, I'm good with household work, cooking simple dishes, doing arts and crafts, dog walking, feeding animals, etc. I have a musical background in piano as well as a background in...
5.0
"Emily is fantastic with children. She's patient, loyal, and caring to the children under her care. Her fun loving nature is a hit with kids."
Madelyn S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a senior at Barnard College/Columbia studying Political Science and Human Rights. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with travel around NYC, virtual teaching, light house cleaning and Cooking/Meal Preparation! I previously worked as a part-time nanny and as a teachers aid at a preschool. I love working with...
Jaelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Jaelyn was great with my kids! They loved her so much. Would definitely recommend her."
Katy Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amy . I have 3 years of experience working at a childcare facility working with infants through preschoolers. I also earned my Bachelor's degree in psychology at University back in 2018. I am currently attending graduate student at University (only remote learning). I'm looking for a part time position to...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Amy was on time to watch our toddler and sent me pictures throughout the day. Our daughter was exhausted from all of the fun and slept great that night! I would highly recommend Amy and we're excited to have her come back in the future."
Brittany S.
Kayla T.
Chicago, IL
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 4th year medical student with several years of experience babysitting and working/volunteering with children at the hospital. I love to cook and can help with cooking/meal preparation as well as other tasks around the house!
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The kids had a great time with Kayla! She is fun and kept them safe and engaged."
Erika T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I began babysitting/nannying for families and their kiddos once I started undergrad, as I had previous unpaid experience in high school for my family and friends. I have 6 years of paid experience sitting for children of all ages (infants-teens). I have the most experience with infants-toddlers. I am a second-year (out of three)...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Abby away! She communicated with us in advance and during our night out, and was very punctual and responsible. Will definitely hire again."
Beth B.
Syuzanna Z.
Melrose Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Syuzanna and I take my job very seriously. I am very flexible and able to perform various tasks on top of sitting. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages. I love spending one on one time with them and feel passionately about their growth in school but also in life. I have experience...
Syuzanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Syuzanna is an outstanding nanny in every way. She nannied for my 2 kids (ages 5 & 8) full-time in the summer of 2018. She is always on time and was very good with my 2 kids. She took them to many different, fun places this summer and was good at enforcing our...
Jim V.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have the privilege of having Nomfundo care for my son, and I can wholeheartedly describe her as a delightful human! She's not only trustworthy but also incredibly thoughtful and considerate in her approach to childcare. Her promptness is truly impressive, and...
Chelli L.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kotche, am a French speaking woman and English is my second language. I currently work part-time with a family that has a 5-month-old, and sometimes I babysit on weekends for a 4-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl. My work experience has always been evolved around people. From hairdresser to caregiver. I am...
Kotche can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kotchema nannied for our family and we can not say enough wonderful things about her! She cares for our son as if he were her own child, the care is truly incredible. She is always early and we can always rely on her. It feels like Kotchema has become apart of our...
Danny S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent college graduate looking to provide part-time childcare and babysitting while working full-time in Chicago. I have experience with being a day-time nanny, and nighttime babysitter. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preteens, and young teenagers. I absolutely enjoy being around children and providing a great...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a family, we think highly of Grace. She provides a healthy mix of responsibility and fun for our children. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a competent, trustworthy caregiver for their family."
William C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...
Jowita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita"
Katie D.
Natalie A.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie! Born and raised in Chicago. I also had the privilege of living in different cities such as Madison, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin as I attended school out of state. I have one year of experience working in Madison and one year in Milwaukee. So far, being back in a Chicago, I've worked with four...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Natalie is a kind, thoughtful, creative, and punctual individual that we were so happy to meet and work with! I'm confident that she will excel in any nanny/babysitting job since she did wonderfully with our 11 week old."
Dulce A.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have had Isabel take care of our son for over one year now, and I cannot put in words how much she means to all of us.
She has been timely, reliable, extremely caring, and is very focused on the child's growth and development."
Adrian D.
Alesha S.
Des Plaines, IL
$21-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name is Alesha. I've been working with kids since I was 14 but, I've been watching my siblings and family/friend's kid since I was 10. l am a mother and dog owner. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy being active, e. g, going outside, making crafts, and playing games with the children I watch. In addition...
Alesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alesha has been caring for our daughters for almost 3 years now. I cant say enough great things about her. Due to COVID, we are not able to give her enough hours so it breaks our hearts to see her go. She is always on time, dependable, knowledgeable and just has a...
Michelle R.
Brianna S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter Available After School Hours
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A graduate student at ASU with interests in being active, fashion, traveling, and food! I'm in love with Arizona's beautiful weather and opportunity to spend all year round outside. I am passionate about healthy childhood development and I recognize how important good role models are in children's life.
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to...
Katherine O.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL
Dylan S.
5.0
We have known Dylan for five years, as she was our daughter's preschool teacher. Eventually, she also started babysitting for our two kids. As a teacher and a sitter, she always had a smile on her face and a cheerful disposition. She adores working with children and it is evident in how she plays...
- Jen C.
Clariza K.
5.0
Clariza was great with my 3-year-old son, and great to work with. We hired her for a special night out. She arrived early, was thoughtful in asking about Miguel's routine and interests, and immediately bonded with him. She communicated well with us both before and during the evening, and everything...
- Emily M.
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
Danielle D.
5.0
Dani helped us out for a month when the parents faced a high workload. I appreciated their reliability, trustworthiness, open communication style, and kindness. Dani has a very calm presence and patience particularly when bonding with a special-needs child. They were also flexible in creating...
- Madlen W.
Emily S.
5.0
Emily is fantastic with children. She's patient, loyal, and caring to the children under her care. Her fun loving nature is a hit with kids.
- Madelyn S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in River Grove, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in River Grove, IL?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in River Grove, IL is $18.00. 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 River Grove, 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 Grove, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in River Grove, 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 Grove, IL.