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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wood Dale, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Wood Dale, IL
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful person and a very conscientious and nurturing caregiver. She quickly became a part of our family. Maria is patient and flexible and she respected and mirrored my parenting style. I highly recommend Maria as a nanny."
Andy C.
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Jazzica P.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
4.0
(4)
Hello. My name is Ula and I am 41 years old. I have 5 years experience as a babysitter for 2 families for children from infant through 3rd grade. I have 7 years experience as a home daycare teacher and 4 years experience as a housekeeper. I have my own car and clean driving record and I am non smoker. I am very loving, patient...
Urszula can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Urszula is a very helpful and reliable person. She is great with kids and very punctual. Kids love her and so does the house when she takes care of everything."
Ewelina M.
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Melissa, she is an amazing nanny who will care for your children like they are family. Our child is autistic and we booked a nanny for a much needed date night. It's always a bit nerve racking...
Jim R.
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)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, im Kassie! I am an excellent fit for babysitting / nannying due to my responsible and caring nature, coupled with my 6 years of experience in looking after children. I am 22 years old, graduated from Portage Northern High school, went to Kalamazoo Valley Community College for 2 years! I just moved to roselle IL November 1st,...
Kassie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kassie was very caring, punctual and my daughter loved her!! Sad when we didn’t need her any longer!"
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nevaeh Zionah, I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I...
Nevaeh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver for seniors, adults with disabilities, and children. I am available for night shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I am not available for day shift . I have excellent references, especially from the company I currently work for that I've been with for five years . I've also worked for at least a dozen families...
Dorothy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Shanae is experienced, dependable, and great with kids. She has watched our son for us since he was just a few months, and now she does a great job with him (3) and our 9 month old daughter. "
Anna U.
Taylor M.
Elmwood Park, IL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very experienced caregiver who enjoys loving on little ones. I am an active, fun, and engaging sitter who would be honored to have the opportunity to provide care for your family. I have a plethora of child care experience as a gymnastics coach to an ABA therapist for kiddos diagnosed with Autism. I am adaptable to...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently spent the weekend in Nashville and needed someone to watch our 2 children (ages 7&8) so we could have a date night. After reading her reviews and speaking with her we decided that Taylor would be a good fit, and boy were we wrong because she was a...
Kenneth B.
Pinelope M.
Schaumburg, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for a great opportunity to care for your children. I'm a mom of a beautiful 3-year-old. Would love to be able to bring her with me depending on the hours needed. I'm very respectful, responsible, and of course FUN!
5.0
"On time. Professional. Efficient. Will definitely b hiring her again"
Swati C.
Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.
5.0
"Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust my kids with her any day."
Marlee H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Dale, IL
Alesha S.
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 great energy that our daughters...
- Michelle R.
Maria K.
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 bedtimes. I would highly recommend her!
- Danielle M.
Syda Y.
5.0
My 6-year-old LOVED staying with Syda. Syda cooked for her each day and played Barbies & Monster High. Syda's family (3 daughters and husband) are very friendly and well-mannered. We felt welcome. The house has lots of fun toys and a trampoline. Syda is very responsible and caring and texted me with...
- Rachael J.
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.
Suha Z.
5.0
Exceptionally caring and loving. Great role model for the kids. Loves what she does and we love her!
- Sunny N.
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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?
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 Wood Dale, IL.