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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wood Dale, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Wood Dale, IL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Amy and I have worked with children of all ages. I'm educated in early childhood and have worked in schools and homes with families of four. I enjoy working on projects and helping with school work. I also have certificates in Early Childhood. I currently am taking courses to further my education in Early...
Amy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amy was quick to build trust with our family by always keeping us in the loop throughout the day and writing detailed notes on how the day went. She does crafts and educational activities often to help my son stay engaged. We are very happy!"
Alissa W.
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, 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.
Elizabeth M.
Niles, IL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a person who truly enjoys kids. I babysat regularly for different families when I was age 10 to thru high school and beyond. I have many friends that are parents and I enjoy and look forward to spending time with all their children!
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Liz is great with kids. She is intuitive, responsible, and would be a great addition to any family."
Janet S.
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
"Warm and caring. Always trusted that my daughter was safe with her"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a rising sophomore in college majoring in marketing, and love to work with kids! I worked at Lifetime Fitness as a child care center counselor for a year, and have plenty of children in my neighborhood that I consistently babysit. I am very organized and patient, and am dedicated to creating a safe and fun environment for...
Delaney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Delaney was the best! She had to go back to College which is the only reason why she isn't taking care of my baby girl currently. But she will always be my number 1 contact whenever she is around and able to care for her!"
Nicole L.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is creative and engaging. He comes with many years of experience and I would certainly hire him to care for kids!"
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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
"Taylor was responsible for picking my son up and taking him to summer camp this summer, and she was very reliable and easy to communicate with. We will definitely be using her in the future to babysit the whole crew!
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Shijuana O.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Perpetual and I am passionate about supporting local families. I graduated in 2016 with my degree in health and human physiology. I have enjoyed utilizing my background in health and exercise by incorporating exercise into play. I have over 5 years of experience including babysitting, preschool teaching and...
Perpetual can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Perpetual is a very sweet and loving girl! She instantly becomes part of your family. She is a joy to have around and my children really bonded with her. She is punctual and always goes above and beyond to support the family. My only regret is that we had to let...
Kayla L.
5.0
(2)
There are those that love children. It is hard not to smile at a little one. Then, there are those that not only love children, but respect them. Regardless of their age, all children have a certain individuality that deserves to be guided, enhanced and nurtured. Respecting a child as their own person is what makes a good...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We initially met Anna through mutual friends and they boasted on how well she was with kids. Once in a while we would need someone to care for our daughter and Anna always came through. We were told she has this amazing gift of relating to a child and making them...
Rhonda C.
Pinelope M.
Schaumburg, IL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with over half a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My patient and calm demeanor creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I maintain open communication with parents through daily written reports, fostering trust and...
Pinelope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Penolope is a great and fast worker!! So happy to have found her she makes life so much easier on me. I love how she pays attention to detail and goes above and beyond!!"
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Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/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.
5.0
(3)
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...
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Lisbeth D.
Elmwood Park, IL
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have raised two great kids of my own, ages 24 and 29. My daughter currently works in the tradeshow industry and my son has a career in law enforcement. I am a nurturing, compassionate, kind and patient person with 14 years experience caring for children from infant to 12 years old. I am fully vaccinated and boosted, as well as...
Lisbeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Liz is absolutely incredible. She worked as a full-time nanny for our now one year-old and could not have been more fantastic. She was completely reliable, kind, and warm. She treated our daughter like her own. She is reliable and trustworthy and exactly who you...
Kelsey B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tania and I have been working as a part-time babysitter now for over 10 years now. I am a mother of two and before I became a babysitter I was a stay at home mom caring for my children who are now moving onto college, so I have had a lot of experience taking care of kids. I enjoy being with kids and seeing them...
Tania can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hi,
My name is Kostadinka, and I'm a nanny for an 11 month old girl. I'm new to Chicago and live in Des Plaines with a family. I wanted to introduce myself and meet some Bulgarian people. If you're interested, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from...
Lena P.
Angelica S.
Elmwood Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Polish/English speaking. I have watched plenty of children over the past 10 years. The ages were 2, 4, 8. I am an outgoing person! I love outdoors! Let me know what you think.
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"We interviewed and hired Angelica as an after school nanny for our children. She worked for us for 1 week and did a great job. When I checked in with her at the end of her first week, she expressed no concerns or complaints. However, I suddenly received an email...
Sapna A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have three kids myself they are all grown. I'm a Fitness Instructor, part time. I worked at my kids' school as a Monitor and lunch mother. Now that my kids are grown I have the time to help out a Family in Need .
Darlene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter loved her. She would watch my daughter 3 days a week. Played with her and would take her to the park when the weather was nice. Darlene was always on time and flexible.
Darlene is very reliable. She watched my daughter 3 days a week for me. Darlene...
Debbie R.
Jessica W.
Roselle, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for considering me for your position. Currently, I am 28 and I absolutely love working with children and have so since I was younger. Throughout the past few years I have gained experience in many different ways. Babysitting is something I have done for the past 12 years in which I have cared for children...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was wonderful. She was on time for the interview, polite, and friendly. We will definitely be using her services for our next date night!"
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
My passion for nurturing young minds and my positive experiences in babysitting inspired me to become a childcare provider. With over 12 years of experience caring for children of all ages, up to 11 years old, I have honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
I pride myself on being patient,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was our nanny for almost 4 years, starting in fall of 2020. We have two boys that were 1 and 3 years old when Emily started with us and now entering full time Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Emily was always a very positive, calm, supportive presence in their...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Meagan! I'm new to Chicago and I'm planting my roots here. A little about me: I'm the eldest of 6 siblings, so I grew up helping my mother take care of the house and the kids! I love love love babies, toddlers, all of the kiddos! I have 10 years of experience with nannying full time and babysitting. I can help get...
Meagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meagan is very responsive dependable. I’ve had to call her on short notice a few times and she was always available. She cares for my baby like I would and my baby smiles every time she sees Ms. Meagan coming through the door."
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Dale, IL
Amy D.
5.0
My son and I were quarantined during the pandemic in Chicago. Having an 11yr old child with autism being thrown off of his routine was extremely stressful for both of us. I finally decided to get a nanny for occasional care(about twice a week) and I couldn't have gotten luckier than Amy....
- Tina S.
Grace K.
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, flexible and easy to work with, she...
- Chrizzy C.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Liz is great with kids. She is intuitive, responsible, and would be a great addition to any family.
- Janet S.
Shazia F.
5.0
Warm and caring. Always trusted that my daughter was safe with her
- Care member
Delaney H.
5.0
Delaney was the best! She had to go back to College which is the only reason why she isn't taking care of my baby girl currently. But she will always be my number 1 contact whenever she is around and able to care for her!
- Nicole L.
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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 5 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 $20.00. 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.