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60 after school child care are listed in Downers Grove, IL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 5 years

After school child care in Downers Grove, IL

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Brenda J.


Downers Grove, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Your Family Enjoy Life!

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Experienced mother and 20+ years as a paid childcare provider seeking 25 or more hours weekly providing household management services plus after-school and school holiday childcare, including homework assistance and transportation to activities and fun play adventures. I hope to spend the summer with the children too! I am an...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Caroline S.


Downers Grove, IL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have had experience caring for children for the past 5 years. I started with watching neighbors children for a couple hours a day and then when I started highschool I volunteered at a pre-school for 4 years. 3 years ago I started working with the Northbrook Park district and worked the after school care program which had kids...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Yaejin P.


Downers Grove, IL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

In 2009, I had the utmost pleasure of working with an 18-month-old baby boy. He was diagnosed with Leukemia at 11 months old and needed specialized care while both of his parents went to work. I worked with K and his family for almost 5 years, with 4 of those years working full-time. During those years, I watched over K sister...
Yaejin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision

Katty G.


Downers Grove, IL

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Katty and I'm a 27 years old. In high school, I took a child development class for 2 years and I was a children's tutor after school. I have over 7 years of paid babysitting experience with newborns to preteens even twins and I have taken care of my 8-year-old brother since he was a baby. I have my own car with...
Katty can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"She was great with my grandfather and dog!!! Keep in mind an 84 year old is like a big toddler who thinks they can do everything so I knew this was a big job! On top of my 50 pound German Shepherd mix. Katty was flawless with the scheduled medications and making...

Austin A.

I'd describe my personality as welcoming, calm, and fun-loving. In high school, I babysat for families in my neighborhood. I also volunteered at after-school programs, helping students with their homework. My senior year, I had the privilege of coaching a 10U travel softball team. In my spare time, I like to stay active. I...
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Julianne C.


Wheaton, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible, Dependable, Experienced

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have many years of babysitting and nannying experience and look forward to connecting! I have a pretty flexible schedule and can help with a variety of things such as, before or after school, drop-off or pick-up, partial or full day babysitting, evening babysitting, etc. I enjoy caring for children as young as...
Julianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Julie is one of a kind! I've never felt more confident leaving my child with someone. She is kind, playful, engaging , and personable ! She is an excellent comminicator and it's obvious she truly cares for and adores our daughter. I couldn't recommend her more...

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Susan B.


Elmhurst, IL

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up. They are all now grown and on their own. I've been both a part-time and full time nanny for an amazing family for the last 5 years. When I started, the children were ages 8, 6, 3 and newborn (3 boys, 1 girl). It has been fun watching them grow...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...

Melissa S.

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Emmeline B.


La Grange, IL

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Excited Sitter And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emmeline, and I would love to help take care of your family. I graduated from Fordham University in 2023 where I earned dual Bachelors of Science degrees in Psychology and Spanish Language & Literature. I am located on the border of Buck Town and Wicker Park in Chicago, IL. I have several years of child care...
Emmeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emmeline was so excellent with my 14 month old. She was happy and engaged all day and was great at verbalizing for her. Would hire again in a heartbeat!"

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Alyssa P.


Westchester, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I am Alyssa and I am an elementary school teacher! I have been nannying nearly every summer for 10 years. I took one summer off to get married to my husband Christian last summer and we just bought our first home in April! I am CPR, First Aid and Trauma Response certified. I have my masters degrees in Principalship and...
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Makinzie M.


Carol Stream, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Makinzie Is really good with kids/babies and they tend to be very comfortable in her care. I definitely recommend her."

Heather T.

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Fauzia M.


Wheaton, IL

$20/hr

Science Sitter

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Ashley F.


Naperville, IL

$23-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with kids because they aren't afraid to ask questions, try out new theories, and utilize their curiosity to learn their likes and dislikes. I realized that children teach me as much, if not more, than I teach them. Viewing the world from their standpoint is fantastic; everything feels so light, looks so colorful,...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Ashley for five years. She has been a caretaker for our children, pets, and home while we were away. She has assisted at birthday parties (best idea ever) and helped the kids through tough times and behaviors. She is responsible, reliable, kind, and...

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Bridget C.


Naperville, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hi! I have always worked with kids and truly enjoy working with kids. I have babysat a lot of families/family friends for 6 years on and off. I started off babysitting and went on to working at a day care with 6-month-olds to 7-year-olds. After working there for 3 years I have been a camp counselor since I was 18 with ages...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have had the pleasure to work with Bridget for over two years at the Bloomingdale Park District. She is wonderful with children and they all love her. She is very patient and kind, always in engaged in activities and I can tell she really loves to be around them....

Rita L.

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Juanita L.


Bellwood, IL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter Available For Weeknights.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play. I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants. I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her."

Nyemarie M.

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Jodine S.


Glen Ellyn, IL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Positive, Outgoing House Manager And Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am 46 and have infant, toddler, multi-children experience! I grew up in a large family where I helped raise my brothers and sisters from a young age through high school. I cooked, cleaned and managed the household as well as managed after school activities. I am creative and enjoy doing crafts with kids, games, sports,...
Jodine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jodine is very punctual, well acknowledged with kids and education, and goes above and beyond requests! She is an amazing caregiver and would acclimate to any family needs. I 100% recommend her for any family! "

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Michelle K.


Naperville, IL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

District 203 Teacher Available For After School Care And Homework Help

Hi, I'm Michelle! I'm a full-time District 203 high school English teacher and married mom of two college kids, a daughter and a son. I provide child care to families on evenings and weekends, and I also do occasional weekend overnight care. When my kids were young, I was a stay-at-home mom for six years; I also have 20 years...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"My family loves Michelle! I have 4 kids all under the age of 6. It’s a lot and it’s takes a special person to be able to have the energy and patience to navigate the logistics of the day to day with that many kids. Michelle is that person and we couldn’t be more...

Ashley W.

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Nicole W.


Lombard, IL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide transportation and nanny. I have cared for 3 children in the past and did so for 5 years. Last family I worked for I picked up their 3 kids from school, prepared dinner, helped with homework and took to after school activities. Also interested in date night positions/weekend work. If you are interested in a reliable...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Ana Catarina A.


Addison, IL

$19-35/hr4 yrs exp

Your Reliable Sitter To Grow With Your Little Ones

I have 4+ years of experience and I can help with Light Housekeeping and laundry, as well as drive them to school and after school activities.
Ana Catarina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daisy I am currently pursing a bachelors in Elementary Education with a minor in ESL. I have plenty of experience with babysitting elementary aged kids after school as well as occasional weekend evenings. I've picked up kids from school either walking or driving, helped with homework, watched after them, meal and...
Daisy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

College graduate working remotely in advertising. 22 years old and new to Chicago. I grew up with 3 other siblings. I was in Girl Scouts until I was 18 years old where I received extensive first aid/CPR training. Since then, I have volunteered in after school programs.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Downers Grove, IL

Katty G.

5.0

She was great with my grandfather and dog!!! Keep in mind an 84 year old is like a big toddler who thinks they can do everything so I knew this was a big job! On top of my 50 pound German Shepherd mix. Katty was flawless with the scheduled medications and making sure everyone was fed and the house...

- Austin A.

Julianne C.

5.0

First time mom here, first time anyone other than family has watched my little one. She is kind, warm and engaging. She was able to help me out on very short notice. I Will absolutely be using her again. My little one was very happy in her care. I was comfortable leaving the house with Julie caring...

- Care member

Susan B.

5.0

Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have been our been our new nanny, but was...

- Melissa S.

Emmeline B.

5.0

Emmeline was so excellent with my 14 month old. She was happy and engaged all day and was great at verbalizing for her. Would hire again in a heartbeat!

- Care member

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.

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