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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wood Dale, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Wood Dale, IL
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
"May was a wonderful many for my 3 boys. She is patient, helpful, responsible and caring. She became like a part of the family while she worked for us. "
Kinley K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a resident of the River Forest/Oak Park area for a long time and I'd love to offer my babysitting services to the community. I am the eldest child in my family and I've always babysat my two younger brothers who are currently in their teens. In addition to babysitting gigs, I also taught Sunday school for my church in...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter...
Megan H.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Fauzia and I am a full-time research scientist, part-time aspiring educator. I finished my Ph. D. in chemistry at the University of Chicago in 2022, where I used to participate in an after-school science program where we introduced science concepts to local elementary students. I also mentored minority students in the...
Fauzia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fauzia did a great job helping with my two children! I would highly recommend her!!"
Care member
Maria K.
Lombard, IL
$30/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating children, helping them grow and thrive. My journey began with my love for children, reinforced by my positive experiences as a babysitter. I truly believe in the profound impact I can have on their...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were in town for a wedding and needed someone to watch our children 8 and 2. She made us feel comfortable with leaving our girls and that is hard to do! Very hands on playing games puzzles and chit chatting all with my girls, even got them to bed by their...
Danielle M.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
As a mother of 3 kids and the eldest of 7 siblings, I have over 20 years of child care experience, so being a nanny comes very naturally for me. I believe this experience with infants to teenagers, my tutoring knowledge and arts and crafts background, makes me an excellent nanny. I am a responsible and has experience babysitter...
Syda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Syda is a very sweet and loving person. She is fantastic with my children. She goes above and beyond and I greatly appreciate that very much!!"
Jennifer H.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Jerrilynn was such a remarkable teacher. We noticed her leadership skills and decided that she would be an excellent Assitant Director. Her early childhood education background, persistence, patience, and dedication has made her an excellent candidate for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a dedicated and nurturing nanny with 4 years of professional experience caring for children. As a proud mother of four wonderful grown children aged 31 to 48, I understand the importance of a loving and supportive environment for kids to thrive. My approach focuses on fostering creativity, education, and fun while...
Sara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sara is a very gentle, very intelligent, and a very likeable person who really has a lot of experience in caring for children. She was always punctual and willing to work around our schedule. She was very interactive with my baby and was very enthusiastic about...
Harsharan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have multiple years of experience, from caring for my own siblings (3 younger siblings), to a certified Autism Behavior Technician for a year. I am very hands on and love being adventurous with my kiddos, but also love to just provide company and be there for my kids. I am experienced with feeding bottles and changing diapers,...
Rheane can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Suha Z.
Des Plaines, IL
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(24)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mrs. Sue has been with us for a couple years now and my boys (now 3 & 5) absolutely love her! I remember when we first met her for a little meet and greet. Sometimes it takes a while for the boys to warm up to people but they instantly clicked with Mrs. Sue. She...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With 10 years of expertise's in the childcare field I feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person.
As the...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I am truly impressed with the service Melissa provides she is very patient and reliable. Her flexibility makes my work possible and my life easier. I am completely impressed with her professionalism and ability to maintain structure in my home without my guidance....
Jordan H.
Victoria W.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...
Victoria can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls instantly liked her. On our scheduled outing, Victoria was on time and very professional. We will definitely hire her...
Toni D.
Elizabeth H.
Arlington Heights, IL
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Howdy! I Go By Liz And I Am A Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Shining My Light On The Community!
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as creative, compassionate and optimistic
I like working with kids because they're kids! All kids are different, so it's always an adventure! They can be funny, entertaining, open to learning from the world around them, adventurous, curious, and life is always new and exciting around them.
I'm...
5.0
"My husband and I interviewed Elizabeth, and she was wonderful. She was very kind and energetic, and seemed to have a perfect amount of enthusiasm to keep up with, and entertain, kids. It seems that any family would be lucky to have her."
Brandi B.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as mature, genuine, and very loving and caring.
I like working with kids because I'm an only child, yet I come from a very loving family that has many kids. I grew up around little kids and love having fun and being around them, I feel I am confident to say that I have a lot of experience when it...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Alyson for many years and seen her work with kids of all ages. She's very kind and knows how to handle all types of different behavior. She has always connected with kids well and knows how to put a smile on their face. If I had to describe Alyson in...
Emily B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
Lekayla H.
Broadview, IL
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Le'Kayla. I am 24 years old. I am a recent grad from Columbia College Chicago. I currently serve at my church as the youth music leader. I've been serving there since I was 16 years old. I became a babysitter at the age of 14 or 15 years old. It started as a family business and grew into a passion of mine. I...
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a high school teacher looking for a summer job while I am working on getting my masters! I am 26 and have lots of experience caring for children of all ages. I have 2 nieces who are 2 years old and 5 months old that I love spending time with. I have cared for children ages 3 months - 12 years old and I could argue...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Shelby nannied my 3 kids during the school year and did a wonderful job! She got 2 off to school and my youngest looked forward to seeing her every time she came. She was very communicative and always arrived on time. She was great with my kids age ranges from 1-6....
Beth L.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Dale, IL
May D.
5.0
Great personality ,my kids love her ,Very responsible
- Suha Z.
Natalie R.
5.0
Natalie watched our puppy healing with a broken leg FT for 2 full weeks. She was on time or early every day, took amazing care of our pup and was incredibly pleasant to work with. She also came through at the last minute to watch our dog and our 4 year old daughter for a date night. She was a...
- Megan H.
Jowita D.
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.
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.
Fauzia M.
5.0
Fauzia has been one of the best nanny's we have hired to help us with our 2 year old son. She always goes above and beyond to help, even if it's outside of her normal hours. We tried to rehire her but she didn't have the availability. She's an amazing nanny and we would definitely hire her again.
- Jazzica P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wood Dale, IL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wood Dale, IL?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale, IL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wood Dale, IL is $20.25. 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 Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wood Dale, 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 Wood Dale, IL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wood Dale, IL?
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