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After school babysitters in Riverside, IL
Maria R.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Tita.
I just love kids. I am confident in my ability to be around them. I like to keep them active and engage in activities that help them socialize and learn.
I worked for more than a year in a daycare with more than 10 babies (beautiful twins also!).
After that I worked for a beautiful family for almost 6 years...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Tita is the absolute best caregiver anyone could dream of. With the kids she is calm and patient, creative and loving. With parents she is communicative, trustworthy and above and beyond helpful. She was there for us when we had last minute emergencies. She had us...
Erin G.
4.4
(14)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
My name is Barbara, and I am a loving nanny with many years of experience in taking care of children. I am most experienced with newborns and toddlers. I adore little babies. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities/games with toddlers, taking them on long walks outside and exploring parks. I also prepare fresh and healthy meals...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barbara has been wonderful with our daughter. She works on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. She takes her outside all the time. Our daughter loves her and we love how engaged she is with our child throughout the whole day."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Love is reliable and loving with our son. She reads and talks to him, and plays to help develop his movement and motor skills. My son is happy when he sees her and I know Love truly cares for him. She also helps by washing his clothes and bottles and takes...
Alina H.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I'm a second year Physician Assistant student in Chicago. I love working with kids and have done so all my life; I have experience working as a camp counselor and babysitter for several years, as well as tutoring, and teaching elementary school in Spain. As a former EMT and current PA student, I am CPR...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela was great and the kids loved hanging out with her. Looking forward to having her help out again!"
Care member
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I have worked with little ones of all ages for well over a decade, both as a teacher and a nanny. In addition to hands on experience, I also recently completed Early Childcare Education 1 and 2. I really have a passion to encourage every child's growth and to be a source validation/empowerment. I would say that I am a...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail has been a great partner with our family! My kids adore her and I appreciate her timeliness and dependability. She is a sweet soul who loves to play and be creative with the kids."
Patty C.
4.9
(30)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare since 2009, beginning with weekly babysitting in high school and transitioning to part-time nannying in college. I ended up nannying for a family in Little Italy for six years and it was one of the most important and incredible experiences of my life! The children are 9 and 11 now, but their...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria watched our 10 month old son twice while in town for a family event. She was easy to contact and book, made sure to follow up, and was on time and very professional. Our son did very well with her and we felt very comfortable leaving him in her care....
Hayley H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Summer babysitter (part-time or full-time)
Hello! My name is Emma H. and I am a rising senior at UW-Madison currently studying health promotion and health equity planning on becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist. I have been babysitting full-time for the last three summers for two different families, working around 45...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"She was great with F!!! He had a blast! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Diana :) I'm Dutch Mexican and since I was 15 years old I worked as a babysitter during the weekends.
I have a 8 years younger sister who I took care of during her childhood.
While in high school I lived in Germany for three years and babysit German and American babies from 0-3 years old. After college I worked on a...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Diana is an amazing nanny. We hired Diana through Care, interviewed her and hired her on the spot to watch our 3 month old son. Diana is very dependable and always on time. Even though our son is now in daycare, we still use Diana to this day for babysitting and...
Darren G.
Adria C.
Chicago, IL
$27-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
First Aid & CPR Certified Baby Sitter With Experience In Education
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Adria. CPR & First Aid Certified.
I come from a large family that had children of all ages all throughout my adolescence. While basic caretaking was a shared skillset in the household, it is also a pillar of character in my culture.
I have always had a desire to guide & foster a nurturing environment for little...
Adria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Adria cared for my toddler this summer, and she was fantastic. She kept him entertained and happy, showing great patience and attentiveness. She helped him practice his letters, played with him, and took him to the park. My toddler quickly grew fond of her and...
Jyothish V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jocelyn. If I could only choose three words to describe myself they would be patient, loving, and creative. I first nannied a baby from the age of 8 months until the age of 16 months, and used to babysit for different families on weekends. I've been the nanny to a wonderful family and their two children for...
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jocelyn was amazing. She was always on time, very organized and clean. My kids love Jocelyn she creative, happy and positive. Best thing about Jocelyn is she is always open to try new things. If it wasn't for us moving we would still want her to help with our...
Jenny N.
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.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meredith was a great help and very capable. Her patience and background in early child development were of major benefit to our family! Even with living significantly far from our home she was on time and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our daughter"
Tommy H.
Sonia M.
Chicago, IL
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 34 years old. I am a responsible and loving person. I am Currently looking for a full-time nanny position, where I can apply my exceptional experience with taking care of kids. I've been babysitting for 10 years. I have outstanding experience with babies, toddlers and older kids. I enjoy being a nanny because working with...
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"If you are looking for a sweet, conscientious & caring nanny, Sonia, is the perfect fit for your family. Sonia is a total pro, juggling taking care of our 4 month old son and even our 30lb Frenchton with ease. She is extremely gentle and loving when interacting...
Sean C.
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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tino is a delight. High energy and very involved, I heard lots of praise and reinforcement of good choices, redirecting as needed. I recommend her, you won't be disappointed."
Stephanie D.
5.0
(2)
I am a creative and considerate caregiver with COVID vaccines, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid Certification. I have 10 years of experience, caring for children 2m-12years, and have kept animals for many years and also offer pet sitting services. I have managed households of up to 4 children working through homework...
Celeste can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"The BEST decision you can make is to have your kiddos in the care of Celeste. Celeste tenderly cared for my daughter from ages 3 months to 8 months, and throughout that time they were stupendously reliable and considerate of our needs and desires, caring and...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Riverside, IL
Maria R.
5.0
I would hire Maria (we lovingly called her Tita in our home) 100 times over. Tita was with our family full-time for 5.5 years. She began when our oldest was 6 months old and grew with us and our 3 children.
She is extremely responsible, loving and patient. She manages chaos with fun and grace....
- Jenn G.
Barbara Z.
5.0
Barbara has been wonderful with our daughter. She works on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. She takes her outside all the time. Our daughter loves her and we love how engaged she is with our child throughout the whole day.
- Care member
Kotche A.
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 family and is more than we could...
- Danny S.
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.
Jesse C.
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.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Riverside, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Riverside, IL?
You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Riverside, IL is $19.86. 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL.