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After school babysitters in South Elgin, IL
Laila M.
South Elgin, IL
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With two years of experience and coursework in early childhood development, I've fostered a patient, creative, and approachable demeanor that children adore. I prioritize clear communication with parents, providing regular updates on their...
Laila can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maheen H.
South Elgin, IL
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
I am a mother to a 18-month-old toddler who will be with me. I taught as a Special Education Teacher for 7 years. With that experience I am able to accommodate to all different types of situations and needs. I am looking for something part-time such as pick up, drop offs, and after school care.
Maheen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Abbey M.
South Elgin, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been working in childcare for 8 years. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2019 with my bachelors in special education as well as having a learning behavior specialist endorsement. I am currently taking classes to earn my early childhood endorsement. I started off working in after school care in high school....
Abbey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
From the time I was old enough to be a caretaker, I have found any opportunity! I was a summer camp counselor for kids aged 7-12 where I organized and supervised small and large group activities. My mother has been an at-home daycare provider for 10+ years, which I have helped her with each summer for around 5 years. I have also...
Kiersten can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Allison F.
South Elgin, IL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a recent graduate of Truman State University with a double major in Communication Disorders and Psychology as well as a minor in disability studies. I am taking a gap year before applying to graduate school and am looking for opportunities to babysit/care-give during the 2024 to 2025 school year! I have several years of...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Journey B.
South Elgin, IL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Very Positive Sitter, Will Try My Hardest To Meet Your Needs And Help Out.
Hey, my name is Journey. I just graduated high school in Utah, and moved out here with my boyfriend so we can both work and have a great experience in some place new! I love working with kids and making a connection with them. I have 4 years of experience, I also took care of my two younger siblings since they were just new...
Journey can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My names Hannah and I'm looking for someone to watch my kiddos for date nights and special events! I have a 2. 5-year-old (Kinsley) and a 14-month-old (Brooks). They are active little kiddos so would love for someone to help keep them busy and limit screen time when possible!
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
I babysat my neighbor's children when they were younger. 2 boys ages 5 years old and 7 years old. I babysat them over the summer for quite some time and I also babysit them during the day or night when the parents like to go out just themselves. I also babysat for another family just last summer who I met through this website...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Laura T.
South Elgin, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Nursing Student Looking For Loving Family To Work For
I am currently in my second year of the Nursing Program at Elgin Community College. I am experienced in working with children, as I did a 16 week clinical rotation on the Pediatrics floor at St. Alexius Hospital. I have also babysat for many years (children age:2 weeks to 12 years)
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Debra R.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...
Debra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as well as with adults. She will go out of her way to help with anything, even if it is above and beyond what she...
Rachel F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I'm a graduate student at Northeastern studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I've been working as a nanny professionally since I was 18, and since then I've worked with all ages and types of families. It was actually my work as a nanny that was a major inspiration for me to pursue a career...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole worked for a few weeks with our toddler and we couldn't be more pleased or happier with her. We wish we could keep her but she was between positions. Her experience is significant and she easily manages different situations to make them fun and effective....
Andrea M.
Makinzie M.
Carol Stream, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Makinzie and I am a 27-year-old mother to a crazy little boy. I currently work in retirement plan administration during the day from 7-2:30 and I am looking for additional after school work. I have many years of nannying experience as well as assisting with the day to day operations of a household. I would be...
Makinzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Fun, caring, lovable nanny that took very good care of my children. Always felt comfortable with them in her care and would recommend to anyone."
Sadie D.
Rana M.
Saint Charles, IL
$25-30/hr • 17 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Rana! I'm 37 years old.
I Live in Saint Charles
I have one boy, he's 15 years old
I have experience working with kids for over than 17 years.
I was a assistant teacher at Armstrong Elementary school in Hoffman Estates for Autism kids, then I worked at Stevenson elementary school in Elk Grove.
Since I moved to...
Rana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is a great care taker with professional attitude. I hired her to take care of my children 18 months and 2 year old. A mother herself to a 8 year old she was always punctual, very warm humble and utmost caring. My children loved spending time with her and were...
Neela K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Ariona, I am 30 years old and the mother to a beautiful 5 yo daughter who is growing way too fast.
As a mother myself, I know how hard it can be to juggle caring for your child or children, working, and making sure your home is neat and tidy- especially during this pandemic. I am here to help with...
Ariona can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ariona is my wife and I am beyond blessed to have her as the mother of my daughter. Usually parents will bicker about how one parent does their parenting but I couldn't think of a single thing to say other than the fact that Ariona was born to work with kids and...
Joe M.
Jerrilynn D.
Carol Stream, IL
$23-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
Very Professional And Certified Child Care Provider
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jerrilynn I have been in the childcare field for 10 years! I first started my journey in childcare at the age of 17. Over the years, I worked several places that were not fulfilling to me. After 4 years working for USPS, I decided to return to school where I obtained my Associates in Arts, furthering my...
Jerrilynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jerrilynn is positive, thoughtful, and caring. Since my first interaction with Jerrilynn, her love for children has shone through. She has great communication and is a bright spot in our day. My son has a seizure disorder and ASD. Jerrilynn jumped right in...
Heather W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Please consider me when looking for child or senior care. I am a loving and caring person. Have several years of caring for kids (8) and for seniors 12 +)I am willing to be a companion, light cleaning and cooking. I'm a response person who
Is always on time. My current fee is $18. 00 an hour. Looking for 2 days a week anywhere...
Matina can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Matina took care of our 3.5 month old son until he was 7.5 months. She is very caring and sweet and we always felt comfortable with her taking care of him. She is always punctual, actually always early and reliable. We highly recommend her! Unfortunately we needed...
Care member
Lauren H.
Geneva, IL
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren! I graduated in 2021 from Geneva High School. I currently attend Grand Valley State University in Michigan. I run cross country and track there!
I adore children! Throughout high school, I babysat and nannied for multiple families. I also taught Sunday school for elementary schoolers at my church.
I am...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is such a sweetheart! We absolutely love having her! My son asks for her to come back and makes sure that before she leaves she can come back. She has cared for our 2 little ones (4 years old and 1 year old). Lauren has been with us since December and hope...
Erika P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of four, who are now all grown up. I am loving, fun, energetic, caring, and responsible person. I have worked with infants and toddlers and have over 18 years of experience as a lead teacher in daycare facilities. l so have experience working as a baby sitter. I work with 4 awesome families. l have a...
Shazia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shazia has been a wonderful caregiver to our son from the ages of about 7-14 months. She is loving and thoughtful and always went out of her way to find new activities for them to do together. She also spent time teaching him sign language so he can more easily...
Kelsey L.
Elizabeth S.
Streamwood, IL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Full-time Babysitter And Caregiver; Available All Week
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work very well with children, since helping children is my passion! I enjoy working with a child of any age, since they all are the sweetest. I am a fun and friendly nanny who will be sure your child never has a dull day! I have grown up around young children and have watched my Aunt and Uncle's three children when they had a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Elizabeth currently works for us , and takes care of our 10 year old daughter. We have to say she's beyond amazing with her. She is very patient, loving and shows much interest in working with children. She helps our daughter with homework when needed, puts a...
Lynette L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 17years of experience working as a babysitter and a full-time nanny. I am open to long-term arrangements and I typically spend several years working with the same family. I am responsible, caring and I love helping children learn as they grow. In addition to caring for the children and providing homework...
Rocio can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rocio is the most reliable person in many aspects. We were so blessed to have her for last 2 years and have great respect for her work ethic and kindness.
She has helped with us with much flexibility in terms of work scope, as she genuinely tried to be as much...
Stella S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in South Elgin, IL
Debra R.
5.0
I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as well as with adults. She will go out of her way to help with anything, even if it is above and beyond what she has been asked to do. Anyone that...
- Rachel F.
Nicole T.
5.0
Nicole is absolutely wonderful with my children, age 3 and 1.5 years. They have so much fun with her and she is always full of energy and ready to play and interact with them. She is very sincere and not only does she have a great relationship with kids, but also with the parents. We are moving...
- Rachel L.
Makinzie M.
5.0
Fun, caring, lovable nanny that took very good care of my children. Always felt comfortable with them in her care and would recommend to anyone.
- Sadie D.
Rana M.
5.0
Rana a good care giver she took care of my son when he was 2 years old she was really a good helper and very nice lady and funny
- Rawan G.
Ariona L.
5.0
Ariona is my wife and I am beyond blessed to have her as the mother of my daughter. Usually parents will bicker about how one parent does their parenting but I couldn't think of a single thing to say other than the fact that Ariona was born to work with kids and babies.
Ariona is an incredible...
- Joe M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in South Elgin, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in South Elgin, IL?
You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in South Elgin, IL is $16.33. 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 South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, IL can really come in handy.
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