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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wheeling, IL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Wheeling, IL
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of kids basically my whole life. I am the oldest of 14 grandchildren and have always enjoyed being around kids. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for kids of all ages. The ages of the children range from newborn up to 16 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of up to four children at one time...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a fantastic babysitter; we more than highly recommend her. She is outgoing, fun, responsible, creative, and a good role model. My kids think of her as their big sister, and completely adore her."
Eve P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca! I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an elementary school! In previous years I have taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have my degree in Elementary Education (Birth-grade 6). I have worked with children from birth-12. I have tons of experience with kids through teaching, and nannying as well as...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her."
Stephanie D.
I have worked for a before and after school program as an assistant site director for a park district for five years. I have had many babysitting jobs with a wide range of ages. I have cared for special education students and have worked at camp for three summers. I was a preschool teacher for about 7 or 8 years. I was then a...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you!
Available for...
Marla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hello parents! My name is Carly, and I am looking for a full-time nanny position for the weekdays. Preferably looking to work with toddlers; however, I have experience with all ages. I am CPR/AED and BLS certified and have many years of experience working with children.
4 years of being a CIT (counselor in training)
3 years of...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Amy! I am a graduate from North Central College & currently reside in the Northwest suburbs. I am seeking a babysitting and/or nanny position, open to full or part-time. I was a Special Education Teaching Assistant for 3 years, and worked with Preschool-2nd grade. I have also occasionally assisted with my Grandma's home...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our 2.5 year old daughter. We needed a sitter in just a few days and Amy even made time to come over the day before to meet us and go over our routine. I would definitely hire her again. My daughter said she had so much fun playing with Amy...
Amie J.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible childcare professional, offering over 6 years of experience in caring for children ages 7 months and higher. Through my warm, loving and maternal nature, I hope to be a positive role model for your child or children through focusing on supporting the development of your child while keeping them engaged through...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jenifer C.
Wheeling, IL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jenifer. I am 22years old. I am enthusiastic, caring and fun caretaker. I love kids. I am always on time. In my high school year I was in a daycare for about 3 years. have a 7year-old niece and a 4-year-old niece that I would babysat. I enjoy playing with them and making them laugh. I been nannying for about 5...
Jenifer can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her."
Apollonia B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a sociable and cheerful individual, who enjoys spending time with children. I find them to be adorable and great companions.
I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, from newborns up to 5-6-year-olds. This experience comes from caring for my nieces, nephews, siblings, and other babysitting...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo."
Kayla S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Elena. I live in Wheeling. I'm a professional nanny with 20 years of experience. I love taking care of children, and my priority is their safety. I'm a very responsible and well organized person. I have a great references. I drive a 7-passenger mini van. I'm seeking an occasional babysitting job after school or...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Growing up, I was always the favorite older cousin of all of my younger cousins. I was the "mom" type figure, very caring and made sure to watch over every one. I helped raise my twin brothers, as they are 4 years younger than I am. I would always be the person on the block to babysit my neighbors children, and as an adult I am...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently a nurse at Lurie Children's hospital looking for something else to do in my free time to help save up some money for my student loans. I love taking care of kids and have experience with all ages as well as critically ill children :) I am currently CPR/BLS/PALS certified.
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Krystal A.
Wheeling, IL
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I've been babysitting for a little over 2 years for my family and I can say that it is something I love. I am possibly thinking of doing something in college with children/ childcare. I'm confident, caring, and reliable. I am excited to meet you and your family!
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Livvia W.
Deerfield, IL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Livvia, I am 22 years old. I have worked with many family's for date nights & a private sitter for newborn- 12yr., Ive been an after school sitter and worked for the local park districts after school program kids kindergarten-5th grade in the past. I do enjoy working for a family and caring for their kids on a more...
Livvia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Livvia has been a joy to have in our home watching our 1 and 4 year old kids. She's very attentive to our little one, follows directions without having to ask or remind her, and when she has a question, she asks! Our little one doesn't take to new people easily and...
Christopher A.
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace K. I have many years of experience with children. I have two kids of my own; all grown up. I like to spend time with kids and would like to assist parents with their needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Grace for a short term nanny position for my son. She watched him from 3 months to 6 months old until he was ready for daycare. She helped us out when we were in a tough spot and was flexible with our schedule. It was also obvious she had experience...
Korinne M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tina
I Love being with kids, as my experience as a babysitter and nanny is around 8 years, including 1 year looking after special needs child , 2 years looking after 2 lovely boys , aged 1 and 6 , looking after newborn baby twins (premature) for an year.
Have a primary school teacher degree and CPR. Also worked as a...
Klimentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tina cared for our premature twin girls from when they were 2 months adjusted until about 18 months old. She is very punctual and good at communication. She was flexible with our changing schedules and loves our daughters dearly. In addition to helping them...
Nadine K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Yes, males can be baby sitters as well. I've worked with youth and teens almost every year since graduating high school. During my undergrad college years I was the babysitter for all 5 of one of my professors kids, age ranged from 2-16. I also house-sat when they were gone for the summers. I graduated with my masters in...
Abraham can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Estefanny J.
Palatine, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
Estefanny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...
Heather H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that.
I come...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities Grace comes up with, baking, home made snow, and crafts, it's so creative and thoughtful. Grace is open,...
Chrizzy C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I got married 10 years ago. I'm a mom of 4 kids. 17-year-old, 9, 8 and 5-year-old. I attended College, I was studying to be an elementary school teacher. I completed one year of college. My passion in life is children. I am comfortable working with children of all ages. I have experience from previous babysitting jobs, as well...
May can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She currently works for us full time, but I'm sure she would want some occasional extra work. She is very neat and tidy and my 2 yr. old son really likes her. She is fun and still corrects him the way I have asked her to."
Christina M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wheeling, IL
Erika V.
5.0
Erika is a smart, dependable, caring individual. What struck me most was how professional she was! She asked pertinent questions about how to provide the most quality, personalized care for my two energetic boys. I felt comfortable from the moment I met her. I knew my boys were in excellent hands.
- Christine Q.
Rebecca S.
5.0
Rebecca was great with our two boys (21 months and 5 years old). When we came back home, the younger one was happily snuggling with her while my older son was playing. I felt a great sense of relief seeing how comfortable they were with her.
- Stephanie D.
Amy W.
5.0
Amy did an exceptional job with our shy, sensitive child who is still adjusting to having a babysitter. This was the first time we had someone else stay with her after her bedtime. She has a calm stable presence that was just what our daughter needed. Our little lady woke up crying for us and Amy...
- Brian T.
Jenifer C.
5.0
Jenifer has been nannying for our family for the last month and has been great! She does transportation, light cleaning and meal prep. She is super flexible we love having her.
- Apollonia B.
Samantha T.
5.0
Samantha was so sweet and took great care of my 10mo.
- Kayla S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wheeling, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wheeling, IL?
You can review 13 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wheeling, IL is $18.69. 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL.
Ratings for Wheeling, IL after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
After School Babysitters in Wheeling, IL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.