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60 after school child care are listed in Blue Island, IL
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 6 years
After school child care in Blue Island, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
April O.
Blue Island, IL
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was a Junior in Highschool. I took a class where I worked with preschoolers and able to care for them and learned how to write lessons for them. I recently graduated from Eastern Illinois university with a Bachelors in early childhood education. Throughout my time in college I worked at...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I babysat for a very busy family for 3 years. I was responsible for three children (mostly 2 because the third is a teen and very after school activities oriented), since they were 3, 5 and 13. I mostly did after school babysitting, from picking them up from school to warming up dinner, helping with homework, and taking each one...
Cristina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her...
Melody D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a lifelong nanny, married with a college educated daughter. I have spent my entire career providing loving care for children. 27 of those years I spent with just three families. Now I'm going to the weddings of my first kids! My current family is growing up and I am looking for a new family to help. I love being part of a...
Elena can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time,...
Jamie F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and I'd enjoy the opportunity to care for your children. No need to worry about qualifications, I have extensive experience working with youngsters. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am Red Cross Certified. I was a cheer coach for 4 years and I taught children from ages 3-16...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paige was the best caregiver that we have ever come across. She watched our 3 children during the summer. Our schedule changes so much and she was very adaptable and trustworthy. If only she would come back to school in Michigan so we could keep her! She is an...
Josephine C.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am currently a third grade teacher with Chicago Public Schools. I have been teaching third grade for five years now. I also worked for two years on campus as a lead teacher at the YWCA of McLean County's child care program. There, I had worked with and cared for infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am social,...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is an exceptional care giver! Organized, reliable, great with kids of different ages. She's a lovely person too and I continued working with her longer than expected because we had a wonderful experience! Highly recommend "
Care member
Jayla L.
Chicago, IL
$17-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jayla was very work driven ,dependable,and caring. She was more than exceptional. Jayla informed she wanted to own a daycare and that she worked with many kids. I say this I was grateful to get a chance to meet her I will be booking again."
Carmalita T.
Heather P.
Tinley Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Pre-k Teacher Looking For After School Jobs
5.0
(1)
My name is Heather. I am 34 years old. I am currently a teacher at a day care . I've been teaching for 13 years in a Pre-k classroom. I live in Tinley Park . A little bit of my history: Before I started teaching I nannied for 3 years for an autistic boy and his brother , at the time I also took care of my 2 younger brothers in...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather was very easy to communicate with. She was punctual to her interview. She had no hesitation in agreeing to background checks. She was kind and easy to talk to and was happy to answer all of my questions. Great interview."
Jillian L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Judy and I have 2 grown children of my own. I worked as a Paraprofessional in the school district I lived in for the past 18 years and being a nanny was a second job for me. I love children and enjoy helping them. Some of the families that I have worked for over the past 10 years have been wonderful...
Judy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Judy is honest, kind, friendly and reliable. I appreciated her pro-activeness in asking questions on the kids schedule. I overpaid her one week and she brought it my attention. Always punctual and patient with my children. I would definite hire Judy again!!"
Ann H.
I have five years of experience working with kids of all ages and helping with homework, preparation for after-school sports, Light Housekeeping, and Crafts.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Karolina T.
Palos Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Karolina and I have 5+ years experience babysitting kids. I do work full time but am willing to do after school care or if you just want a night out!
Karolina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Anayah M.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around
I started working with kids when I was a sophomore in high school. I said off at after school care and I did a lot of babysitting.
In my spare time, I love to bake and paint. Baking helps me relax. Painting is just something I have always do, instead of watching tv...
Anayah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Taylor. I am an energetic, fun-loving young professional! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare. I started as a volunteer teacher at my church on Wednesdays and Sundays. There I developed lesson plans crafted to the children's needs and the curriculum and provided the necessary care and nurture they...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Tiffany & I am very interested in finding a family or a couple of families to nanny for! Little back story, I am CPR and First Aid Certified, and have taken multiple child care classes previously while I was in high school, obtaining my ECE Level 1 credentials. Technically, I am licensed to work in a day care!...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi! I'm Sherry,
Favorite places to go would be: Nature walks, Brookfield zoo, Farms, basically the outdoors.
Favorite things to do: drawing, crafts, games.
Babysitter For After School Or Weekends!
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
My name is Reagan , and I've been working with children for 8 years. I'm a college student at Saint Louis University studying a major in forensic science (CSI), a minor in dance, and a minor in psychology.
I have 7 siblings of various ages (and 5 animals) and I'm very good at maintaining a safe and fun environment for children...
I am a mom of 5 amazng kids. I have been working in child care since I was in high school. I have worked for the park district after school and summer camp programs. I worked for a day care facility in the infant and toddler rooms. I have also worked privately for several families in their homes as well as my own. I am a...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Amanda G.
Evergreen Park, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic Child Care Professional who loves children of all ages. I started out nannying a for a couple families in my hometown, and then worked as a Day Camp Coordinator, Before and After School Supervisor, and Paraprofessional. I am currently a nanny for an amazing family in Frankfort with an...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jacqueline H.
Midlothian, IL
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've worked with kids in a professional setting since my junior year of high school so around three years now. I've also worked at a day care and currently work with grade school kids in a before and after school program. I love working with kids and have lots of patience for them.
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Brandi, I am 29 years old. I have a 10-y/o loving son of my own . He also attends my mom's center for after school In which I am a certified teacher and assistant director. It's called Cricket's Learning Center and KKZ. My mom has owned a home daycare for over 14 years and daycare center for 11 in which I am over...
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Blue Island, IL
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Cristina V.
5.0
We absolutely LOVE Cristina! We were in a pinch to quickly hire a nanny for our boy/girl 5 month old twins and Cristina was a godsend. She was always on time, proactive in anticipating the needs of my babies. I felt immediately comfortable leaving them with her the 2nd week she worked for us...
- Melody D.
Elena L.
5.0
I would absolutely recommend Elena. She is very reliable and motivated and approaches everything with care and patience. She cared for and helped raise our two daughters, M. (2 years old) and H. (3 months old) from late 2021 into 2022. Elena came to work on time, stayed late when needed, and worked...
- Jamie F.
Paige W.
5.0
Paige was the best caregiver that we have ever come across. She watched our 3 children during the summer. Our schedule changes so much and she was very adaptable and trustworthy. If only she would come back to school in Michigan so we could keep her! She is an amazing person who is caring and has...
- Josephine C.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie is very reliable and has an amazing connection with kids! My kids loved her and always looked forward to her fun activity’s!
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Blue Island, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Blue Island, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Blue Island, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $15.50 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Blue Island, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Blue Island, IL. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Blue Island, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Blue Island, IL to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Blue Island, IL, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.