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60 after school child care are listed in Forest Park, IL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school child care is 7 years
After school child care in Forest Park, IL
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ashley and In May 2020, I graduated with a Master of Arts in English, concentration in literature from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This academic achievement, my excellent track record as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and my commitment to teamwork and my current job as a High School English Teacher make...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did...
Claire C.
I have 8+ years of experience with kids of various ages. I used to work in daycare for 3 years. As an Au Pair / babysitter for over 5 years. Currently working for the family with three kids ( after school care ) and one family with 1 child ( date nights ) .
I have tons of educational materials, activity sheets, and coloring...
Natasa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have cared for infants to young teens. Experience includes camp counselor, after-school care for preschool through 5th grade, and experience with an infant. I am a high-energy, positive and engaging person. I love the creative world of children and learning to see the world...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I needed short term after-school care -and Tino was great with my 5 year old. He has a lot of energy, and she was able to engage with him and always brought her positive energy and spirit. Would definitely recommend and hire her again. 🙂"
Care member
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."
Barb G.
Brianna S.
Chicago, IL
$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter Available After School Hours
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A graduate student at ASU with interests in being active, fashion, traveling, and food! I'm in love with Arizona's beautiful weather and opportunity to spend all year round outside. I am passionate about healthy childhood development and I recognize how important good role models are in children's life.
Brianna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to...
Katherine O.
Nicole D.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative, Warm, And Enthusiastic Child Caretaker Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a childcare provider with over 10 years of experience. I am looking for a part time job as I advance in my nonprofit career. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and school aged children. The past two years I've spent also working , Grand Street Settlement, and Free Arts NYC as an after school...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole has worked with our family for several years. Our two boys and their 4 cousins adore her. She's a wonderful, warm, and caring person that has the patience and skills to deal with children's needs."
Cassandre L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet and caring. Great with my two girls ages 6 and 4. Would absolutely hire her again."
Kyle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alana! I am a gap year premedical student from Chicago! I am a reliable, positive, and creative individual. I have 5 years experience in after school care programming as well as babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and Homework Assignments. During college, I was a tutor for...
Alana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Trustworthy, nurturing, and flexible! One of the best!"
Care member
Madison E.
Chicago, IL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old and have experience in after-school care, summer day camp, nannying, and daycare center care. I am comfortable with all age groups spanning from infants to teenagers and am comfortable caring for more than 1 child at a time!
I'm...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison is the BEST! She was the first nanny we ever had for our 8 month old, so I was very nervous having someone else care for her, but the moment Madison walked in, I was at ease. She has a calm, sweet and nurturing demeanor. She always made sure our babe was...
Sarah V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I currently hold a position as a nanny for 2 wonderful children. I am looking for a new position because the kids will both be in school full-time and the hours are just not enough for me to continue on with them. Prior to this position, I have worked as a babysitter, a mother's helper, a daycare provider out of my home, a...
Sandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been with our family watching our 2 girls for almost 2 years. She has never let us down and has always been there for the girls. Sandy is also very flexible and adjusted to our schedule fluctuations which were very helpful. Unfortunately, we no longer...
David F.
Mia D.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience - Loves Art, Reading/education, And The Outdoors!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full-time nannying job located near the Avondale area. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have nannied for many families with diverse backgrounds and needs, caring for infants as young as 2 months and children as old as 12 years. I also have experience working with kids as an...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mia has watched my daughter since around 5 months. She super sweet and my daughter loves her. She is my current nanny and my daughter is now 19 months. Super responsible, follows instructions, has taken my daughter to outdoor activities, including soccer, museums,...
Marilupe M.
Olivia R.
Chicago, IL
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Patient, loving, and nurturing Nanny with experience caring for newborns and older. Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities for all children. Encouraging children to be the best versions of themselves while assisting them with the activities they love and excel at.
Here is a brief rundown of my employment...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We moved so that's y we won't hire again but Olivia was very involved and our baby is usually a night owl but he was all tuckered out but the time we got home."
Linda S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently an assistant teacher at a Montessori school looking for a part-time position while I go back to school. I am also available for date night/ backup care. My services include after-school pick-ups, assisting children in reaching developmental milestones, following and implementing nap and meal time...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angie was awesome to work with! She has a calming yet fun presence and my toddler loved playing with her! She followed all instructions and asked questions when appropriate. We will definitely hire her again for childcare in there future!"
Joanna Villacorta G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Ashlee, and I have babysat kids of all ages since high school (I am now finishing my MA). I have experience with kids of all ages, from infant to school age and I am comfortable with pets of all sizes. I have experience with school pick-ups/drop-offs, homework help, fun after-school activities, bedtime, and more. I...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We couldn't have been been happier with Ashlee as a babysitter for our little girl. She was a great communicator and very flexible with regards to timing. Ashlee was great with newborn (and our dog)! I would highly recommend Ashlee!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jeannette, a kind and caring bilingual nanny with 15 years of experience working with children from infancy through adolescence. Raised in Chicago, I've had the pleasure of providing loving care in many different settings over the years. My journey began in high school when I started nannying for families, and it continued...
Jeannette can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jeannette was on time and my child really liked her. He was sad when she had to go! I had a dental appointment and she even checked to make sure I was ok after she left. This was my first time using a caregiver from care.com and it went very well. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Meredith I am 24 and I'm an art teacher/nanny/babysitter. I have worked in various positions of child care and I am a certified elementary age and art teacher. Some of my previous jobs have been an over night summer camp counselor, daycare worker, babysitter, day camp counselor, after school educator, tutor...
Meredith can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meredith is great with kids and is extremely trustworthy. She has lots of patience and understands kids' needs. She can efficiently and properly deal with difficult situations or accidents. Meredith has lots of experience with a wide age range from her time as a...
Claire E.
Kristen S.
Chicago, IL
$26-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
I have a passion for education and have been a teacher assistant, nanny for 2 summers, and helped with after school homework once a week for under...
5.0
"Kristen is a nurturing care giver and great with dogs. She went above and beyond expectations when taking care of my dog. I will definitely be hiring her again in the future!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am an experienced, caring, interactive babysitter looking for a part-time job. I have a large availability and am very flexible with time. I have my own transportation and many references! I have worked as a YMCA counselor for all ages, focusing mainly on middle schoolers, as well as an after school care counselor for...
Rhonna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Rhonna is great with a 3 month old! She arrived early, was very accommodating, and immediately took to our son’s needs. She even exceeded our expectations by sending us a text to let us know that our son finished his bottle, went right to sleep and all was well....
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Forest Park, IL
Ashley H.
5.0
Ashley allowed us the pleasure of having her as our regular evening babysitter for almost a year. She is a wonderful person and our then eight year old boy adored her. Ashley was "always" punctual and "always" arrived with a cheery attitude. When her schedule did not fit with ours she let us know...
- Claire C.
Tinotenda M.
5.0
I needed short term after-school care -and Tino was great with my 5 year old. He has a lot of energy, and she was able to engage with him and always brought her positive energy and spirit. Would definitely recommend and hire her again. 🙂
- Care member
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.
Sarah R.
5.0
Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again.
- Barb G.
Brianna S.
5.0
I had never hired a babysitter for my 10 month old before. Brianna showed up on time and was willing to watch my baby girl and my 4 year old lab. My husband and I were gone 10 hours. Brianna sent me a photo of my little one and a few texts throughout the day to keep me updated. She was excellent and...
- Katherine O.
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FAQs for after school child care in Forest Park, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Forest Park, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Forest Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $20.33 per hour as of March 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 Forest Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park, 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.