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Shayley P.
Highwood, IL
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Shayley P. and I am an upcoming senior at the University of Missouri studying early childhood education. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and I have tons of work experience with children of ages ranging from newborn all the way to 12 years old. In high school, I worked at an after school care...
Shayley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! My name is Abby and I'm a rising senior in college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I'm an English high school education major and starting student teaching in the fall. I have lots of experience with children from high school-- I worked as a nanny the summer going into my senior year, as well as camp...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Bri! I have been working with children for over 10 years in various settings. Those settings include daycares, summer camps, after school programs, and in families' homes. I currently work full-time as a behavior therapist for kids with autism, and am earning a master's degree in that field. I am looking for a...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Martha K.
Deerfield, IL
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a former teacher, after-school club supervisor, and registrar, I've spent decades working with children. Now that I'm retired, I want to continue to play a role in the lives of the young ones in my community. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I communicate...
Martha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Samantha D.
Lake Bluff, IL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sam and I've been babysitting since I was basically a kid myself! I love kids and was a nanny the past two summers for a young special needs girl. I have experience babysitting newborns and multiple children at a time! I also worked as a caregiver at the after school daycare for St. Mary's Primary School. I'm...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Chloe. I have been teaching middle school/4th Grade for the past 7 years. In 2017 I graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in and license to teach. For the past 10 years I have held many jobs in the childcare field. I love it. I have experience working with infants all the way up to...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Isabella. I am a respectable, responsible, easy going, and productive young adult. I can adapt to yours and your children's schedule. I have experience working with all ages of children including infants. I also have experience working with individuals who have special needs. I am willing to pick up and drop off your...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting children on and off ever since I was 13 years old. I learned at a very young age how to change diapers and handle an infant, and have been comfortable with caring for children since. In high school, I cared for two boys, ages 14 and 13, 3x a week, after school and helped them with their homework and to...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Courtney G.
Winnetka, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Flexible Babysitter/Nanny Available With 15+ Years Experience
My name is Courtney and I have 15+ years of experience working with kids of every age. I started as a "mother's helper" at age 11 and later became a babysitter, after-school nanny, and full-time summer nanny. I was a camp counselor at a residential summer camp for 4 summers. In addition to that, I spent a year working as an Au...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR and First Aid Certified
Hi there! I'm an experienced childcare provider with a special passion for babies, though I love working with kids of all ages. My journey began with babysitting and grew into years of after-school care and four summers at camp, where I honed my skills in keeping kids active and entertained.
I...
Summer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My nanny experience began when I was 16. It was a part time, after school job for me at the time. I worked for multiple families throughout the years some having as many as six children. After college, I moved to Hawaii to care for my 3-year-old niece during my sister and brother in laws deployment. Within that year; I took my...
Cherisse can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
worked full time as nanny before my son was born and then only part time for few years.
Love kids, and since my son is going to college and he does not need me driving him to and from activities I would like to help other families with their busy schedule.
Lucyna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I have a reliable car and I am willing to do light housework.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Carinda L.
Chicago, IL
$61/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night
5.0
(1)
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants.
I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...
Carinda can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff members. Not only is she someone to trust, but a joy to work with! She is someone you will form an instant...
Emily H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and nurturing children. I raised two daughters and taught at the elementary level for 6 years. I ran my own daycare and after school program as well as owned two after school arts programs, taught creative writing and worked as a reading instructor. Children are wonderful! I have had...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Amy worked for us for 5 full years. She started with our family when my oldest daughter was just a few weeks old. At first, it was part-time, and gradually she came to work for us as a full-time nanny. She was with us through the birth of our second child, and was...
Sarah B.
Estefanny J.
Palatine, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am currently looking for a part/full time position with a family. I currently have a part time job as a lab technician. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have worked with multiple families that I met here on care. com. I handled meals, transportation, play dates, homework help, etc. I have worked...
Estefanny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we...
Heather H.
Debra R.
Hoffman Estates, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi! I'm looking to find a full-time nanny position, where I will provide a fun, loving, engaging, and safe learning environment, as well as help with the household upkeep. I have 25+ years of experience working with infants through teenagers. Just to name a few, I've been a babysitter, summer camp counselor, after school program...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as well as with adults. She will go out of her way to help with anything, even if it is above and beyond what she...
Rachel F.
Lacey M.
Evanston, IL
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early-Childhood Education Student With 10 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 8 years of experience working with children. I have worked as a full-time summer nanny for three years, an after school nanny for 7 months, and an infant nanny for 1 year. I also have lots of part time experience. I am currently working as a nanny for a 12-month-old. I love working with babies and toddlers especially,...
Lacey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Lacey is so kind, gentle, and a great asset to our family when we need childcare, whether that's for an evening away from the kids, or a sick day, or really anything. we so appreciate Lacey's initiative, confidence, and lovely way of caring for our two young kids. "
Isa R.
Kathryn S.
Des Plaines, IL
$16-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently working at a special needs high-school full time. I am only available for after school typically, date nights, and some weekends. I would be available for summers for a full time position if you are looking for that.
My experience in child care started when I was in my teens for families around my neighborhood....
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katy was our full time nanny for our twins for almost 3 years, from when they were babies til after they turned 3. She was so caring and they adore her! She always went above and beyond to plan age appropriate engaging activities and to make sure they were happy...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for full time work this summer before I begin graduate school in the fall. I earned a bachelor's from Northwestern in 2023 where I studied Spanish and African American Studies. Then, I spent a year abroad in Spain working as an English/Science teaching assistant for grades preK-6th. This academic year, I am...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claudia is truly amazing. She is punctual, trustworthy, has a great rapport with kids, and easily became a friend and vital part of our family."
Kathryn D.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Highland Park, IL
Carinda L.
5.0
Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff members. Not only is she someone to trust, but a joy to work with! She is someone you will form an instant friendship with!
- Emily H.
Amy A.
5.0
Amy took care of my one and two year olds and was wonderful. Very reliable and careful. We were sad to see her go!
- Mindy B.
Estefanny J.
5.0
Steph has been working for us since Jan 2017. She's been a great addition to our family and the kids really like her. She's reliable and gets the job done. Unfortunately her fall school schedule and our family needs conflict...if that were not the case, we wanted to keep her longer. She's a...
- Heather H.
Debra R.
5.0
I have known Debra for about 40 years and have trusted her with my son as well as my nieces and nephews. She has patience with children of all ages, as well as with adults. She will go out of her way to help with anything, even if it is above and beyond what she has been asked to do. Anyone that...
- Rachel F.
Lacey M.
4.0
Lacey was right on time, eager to help, and did a nice job of watching over several kids in our church nursery for an event. She supervised crafts and playtime for the kids. It was a good experience for everyone!
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Highland Park, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Highland Park, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Highland Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $19.00 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 Highland Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Highland 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 Highland Park, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Highland 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 Highland 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.