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Hi! My name is Emma, I am 20 years old, and I am a junior at UK this fall. I have over 5+ years experience with babysitting. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I have my own car so transportation is never an issue, and I am willing to drive kiddos wherever they need to be! I also have a perfect driving record. I have many...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma B.
West Chicago, IL
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a student at the University of Illinois! I love working with children. I've been babysitting for five years, and was a nanny to a 7-month-old. I'd practice routine sleep and feeding schedules, plan sensory activities, general child care, & communication. I have been trained & certified in first-aid as...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, responsible
I like working with kids because they bring me joy, they keep me young.
I'm looking for a job where I can be an asset to a family.
I started working with kids when 45 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to walk, read, and play.
One thing you should know about me...
Diana T.
West Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I'm passionate about providing a safe and enriching environment for children. With a year of experience in babysitting, I've discovered the joy of supporting families and being a dependable child care option for them.
My patient and calm demeanor allows me to handle any situation with...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Brittany!! I am a 2020 graduate from Hope College and I currently work at an elementary school so I have availability for May 27-July 9!
I absolutely love kids and have worked with kids aged 4 months to 14 years old. I also love working with pets and being outside, so dog walking would be no problem! I aspire to work...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi!! My name is Angie!! I have been babysitting for about 5 years and have experience with kids age 4 months-10 years old. I grew up in a family of 7 and naturally love spending time with kiddos! Before starting babysitting, I worked as a swim instructor for 3 years and have been CPR and AED certified 4 times. My hours are very...
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 12 and I am 19 now and during the school year I nanny for a family in the mornings from 6:30-8:45 and then in the afternoons I nanny another family from 3:30-5:30. I have worked a couple summer camps in the summer and I enjoy working with kids and seeing how they grow and being able to read...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Paige and I am a student at a nearby community college looking for the opportunity to nanny or babysit your kiddo(s). A little bit about my experience... I have been babysitting for 5 years and can help with travel, laundry, meal prep, etc. I have watched kiddos of all ages and feel very comfortable with them all. A few...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and recently graduated with my bachelors from Northern Illinois University with a Family and Child Studies major. I have been working with children for about seven years now in all ages. I have been nannying for the same family for about two years now. I love being around children and educating them in all...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Lauren H.
Saint Charles, IL
$10-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 21 years old. I am currently a junior at the University of Kentucky, majoring in communications. I have been babysitting and nannying children since I was 13 years old. In the past, I worked for my local park district for 4 years in their swim lesson program. This job allowed me to work with...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Lauren as a summer nanny to watch my one year old and three year old girls. She was fantastic, and my girls loved spending time with her. She would take them to activities, like the library and splash pad, walk to the playground, or out to lunch around...
Joy S.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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
(1)
I graduated college in December of 2017 with a degree in Music and Biology. I have worked as part-time Adjunct Professor and coaching children's gymnastics. Throughout college I have babysat part-time for one of my Professor who has 5 children ages newborn-8 years old. I have also volunteered in my church nursery with 18-24month...
Shanynn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the joy of interviewing Shannon. I loved her personality and enthusiasm, and I would have loved to have her join us in our chaos! In the end, we hired someone with specific training in our son's special needs, but I am confident that Shannon would have been...
Elizabeth L.
5.0
(5)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Shazia was caring and professional caregiver to our son. She worked for our family for over a year and half. She taught our son with patience and care treating him with love and tenderness. She brought a sense of wonder, crafts and so much joy. Our son started...
Kinjal P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have many years of babysitting and nannying experience and look forward to connecting! I have a pretty flexible schedule and can help with a variety of things such as, before or after school, drop-off or pick-up, partial or full day babysitting, evening babysitting, etc. I enjoy caring for children as young as...
Julianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Julie is one of a kind! I've never felt more confident leaving my child with someone. She is kind, playful, engaging , and personable ! She is an excellent comminicator and it's obvious she truly cares for and adores our daughter. I couldn't recommend her more...
Care member
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kinzie is a very caring individual and was able to help us out for a few hours, while we went out to dinner and ran some errands. She was a lifesaver!"
Morgan R.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is seriously wonderful! She cared for my sons (almost 3 and 9-10 months old), full time this summer. She quickly earned their trust and managed playing, teaching and engaging them in new activities with ease. Everything from playing dinosaurs and superheroes...
Mike M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joelle has been wonderful!!! Very good with both of our children, always accommodating, and excellent with our two year old who is on the spectrum! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have babysat for over 20 years. When I was a senior in high school, I worked in a preschool. I have babysat for my nieces & nephews ranging from 1-14. I worked with a family with 3 young girls & had 2 to 3 days of entertaining them & cooking for them. Arts & crafts were a regular thing with this family. After I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was great; very accommodating to my rushed schedule and took her time in letting my child warm up to her. Would definitely hire her again."
Pauline B.
Taylor S.
Bloomingdale, IL
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Taylor! I have two years of summer camp counseling experience (ages 3-6) and occasionally babysit for a family of 3 while parents enjoy a night out! I am looking for a nannying job over the summer with flexible hours and a load of fun! I enjoy keeping the kids busy whether that's being outside, having playtime,...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was a great sitter! My husband and I hired her over spring break to watch over my 3 year old and the girls had tons of fun together! I will definitely be hiring her again for a date night. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience in childcare, babysitting on care. com, for my church, and for family friends. I am a masters student at Wheaton College studying to be a school teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, driving, errands, and pretty much anything you need me to do. I grew up in a family of 6 kids...
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth has only babysat for my 10, 8, and 5 year old once so far, but we hope to have her back very soon! My daughter already asked "when can Ruthie babysit again? She was one of my FAVORITE babysitters!" She was punctual, prompt, and professional in her...
Kelley D.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Chicago, IL
Lauren H.
5.0
I hired Lauren as a summer nanny to watch my one year old and three year old girls. She was fantastic, and my girls loved spending time with her. She would take them to activities, like the library and splash pad, walk to the playground, or out to lunch around town. I interviewed A LOT of people and...
- Joy S.
Elizabeth S.
5.0
We love Ellie! I have an almost 2 yr old and a 5 yr old. She does great with both girls! She's able to handle the toddlers separation anxiety and the kindergartners enthusiasm equally. We will definitely be hiring her as often as we can.
- Katie H.
Shanynn S.
5.0
I had the joy of interviewing Shannon. I loved her personality and enthusiasm, and I would have loved to have her join us in our chaos! In the end, we hired someone with specific training in our son's special needs, but I am confident that Shannon would have been excellent.
- Elizabeth L.
Shazia F.
5.0
Warm and caring. Always trusted that my daughter was safe with her
- Care member
Julianne C.
5.0
First time mom here, first time anyone other than family has watched my little one. She is kind, warm and engaging. She was able to help me out on very short notice. I Will absolutely be using her again. My little one was very happy in her care. I was comfortable leaving the house with Julie caring...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in West Chicago, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in West Chicago, IL?
You can review 9 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in West Chicago, IL is $16.78. 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 West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago, IL.