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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 46-year-old woman. I am a very motivated individual with much patience. I love children and adore spending time with them. I enjoy doing this because spending time with kids makes me happy and cheerful. I have been a full-time Nanny for three separate families in the past. I would like to continue working in this field. I...
Aleksandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were extremely privileged to have employed Aleksandra as our nanny. Aleksandra has been a reliable, fun, loving, and hard working full-time nanny for our children for the past 6 years. Aleksandra took care of and built an amazing relationship with each. She has...
Laurie S.
4.0
(1)
Hello my name is Ashley and I'm experienced nanny looking to join your family. I am 28 years old. I am looking for a full time and long term position. I have been a nanny for almost 10 years now and take much pride in my work. I do have a car and am happy to transport children to classes, parks, museums or any after school...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"We interviewed Ashley to take care of our 2 month old daughter. Ashley showed up to the interview on time and we really liked her. She has an outgoing personality, and due to her work in a day care, we were positive she would do well with our daughter. We did end...
Emily E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Peyton, I am 29 years old and am currently a registered behavioral therapist, working with children who have been diagnosed with Autism, ODD, ADHD and other behavioral needs. I am working within a school district so that allows me to have after school hours available. If you are seeking help in the...
Peyton can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Peyton! Our son had a great connection with her and it was very easy to trust her. She is reliable, dependable and great at communication. She went above and beyond in doing arts and crafts, taking him on adventures...
Hillary K.
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to bother Abby. She was patient and just went with the flow; prefect for summer fun! :) "
Lauren J.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kinga. I have 17 years of experience with children. My first job was for a wonderful family with 3 kids. I've been with them for 7 years starting when the twin girls were 5 months old, and the boy was 5 years old. My next job was for an amazing family taking care of lovely 10-month-old twin boys. Unfortunately, they...
Kinga can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Kinga is an amazing person! She was wonderful with my three children. She helped us with an overnight and transition to family. We are so grateful we had her help and care."
Jori P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny and have been providing care for over 15 years for multiple families. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have also experience with twins, preemies and kids with allergies. I love to spend my time with children, playing with them, reading to them, making arts...
Jowita can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jowita nannied for my family for nearly 3 years. My three kids adored her. Jowita was always on time, never called in sick, loving and took my kids to their extracurricular activities every week. I without reservation recommend Jowita"
Katie D.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Flight Attendant for American Airlines.
I've worked as an after school activity specialist with Austin Parks and Recreation for 3 years at a recreation center for kids and adults with special needs. I have a variety of experience in working with children with autism and different developmental experiences. Prior to that I...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Finn, and I have over 13 years combined experience working with youth of all ages. I got my start in youth work by programming and directing a summer camp for 10 years, working closely with varied groups of 7-13-year-olds. I also spent time as a case manager in homeless shelters and housing programs for teens, helping...
Finn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Finn is an incredibly caring, fun, funny, experienced, and skilled youth worker who has done amazing work with young people in a wide range of settings. The values and respect that Finn brings to the work is inspiring. Finn worked for me for many years at a camp...
Pippi K.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked as a nanny for more than 8 years, live in Rogers Park, have a clean driving record and a reliable car. I do not smoke.
At nannying positions, my duties included picking up children from school, getting them home for a snack, then off to after-school activities and back home safely to help them with their homework. I...
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Cathy worked for our family for about 3 months, she picked up my daughter from school, drove her home and was very easy to work with. she followed instructions perfectly and was very dependable and punctual. she was easy to get along with and her communication...
Alok L.
Nia H.
Evanston, IL
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
Date Night & Event Babysitter- Available For Evenings & Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am an organized, dynamic, imaginative, and reliable graduate student with 6+ years of childcare experience. I have a toolkit full of activities that I've gathered as a camp counselor, after school care provider, and therapist-in-raining to ensure each child's needs are met and we part ways with a smile from ear to ear....
Nia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She brings games to play and is very warm and caring."
Jandella F.
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 when my cousin brother was born I looked after him with my grandmother and when my grandmother went somewhere I was responsible for him. I was taking care of him under supervision of an adult until he was 6 months than I looked after him on my own for almost 3year after school and on...
Nomfundo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nomfundo was our nanny while we lived downtown Chicago. We tried desperately to convince her to move with us to Texas. Nomfundo is punctual, observant, considerate, conscientious, kind, warm, loving and sweet. Our entire family adored her, even our dog and he is...
Aaron C.
Chiara P.
Chicago, IL
$20-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm An Empty Nester Looking For Work. I Love Kids And Can Do Minor House Chores, Help With Homework
5.0
(2)
I was employed by Sitter City for a time, about 6 months to 1 year. For the past 6 years I have been volunteering for The After School Program sponsored by Living Water Community Church. I helped tutor Arts and Crafts and homework.
Chiara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Simply put Chiara is amazing . Not only is she kind and caring, she also anticipates our needs and makes herself available outside of her regular hours. I wholeheartedly recommend her for your family"
Rinku J.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I'm a graduate student at Northeastern studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I've been working as a nanny professionally since I was 18, and since then I've worked with all ages and types of families. It was actually my work as a nanny that was a major inspiration for me to pursue a career...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely wonderful with my children, age 3 and 1.5 years. They have so much fun with her and she is always full of energy and ready to play and interact with them. She is very sincere and not only does she have a great relationship with kids, but also...
Rachel L.
5.0
(1)
I am 37 living with my husband and 15yr old daughter. My husband and I have been married for 16yrs. I have been in the childcare industry for a little over 15 years. What I offer for you is: caring for your child, transportation to and from school/after school activities, cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping/general...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ashley for almost three years now, and believe her to be a wonderful, nurturing and responsible caretaker. Her positive attitude combined with her constant efforts to create a safe and clean environment for children truly reflects the quality of care...
Alexandria S.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Highwood, IL
Aleksandra B.
5.0
Aleks worked for us as a nanny for the last three months and took care of our three month old baby. She is wonderful, reliable, always on time, loving, caring and well educated, and we would never let her leave us if we were not moving out of the country. When she started working with us, the baby...
- Ivan K.
Ashley R.
4.0
We interviewed Ashley to take care of our 2 month old daughter. Ashley showed up to the interview on time and we really liked her. She has an outgoing personality, and due to her work in a day care, we were positive she would do well with our daughter. We did end up going with another caregiver who...
- Emily E.
Peyton M.
5.0
We have nothing but wonderful things to say about Peyton! Our son had a great connection with her and it was very easy to trust her. She is reliable, dependable and great at communication. She went above and beyond in doing arts and crafts, taking him on adventures and making him smile. We plan to...
- Hillary K.
Meredith J.
5.0
Meredith was a great help and very capable. Her patience and background in early child development were of major benefit to our family! Even with living significantly far from our home she was on time and flexible with her schedule to accommodate our daughter
- Tommy 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.
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FAQs for after school child care in Highwood, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Highwood, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Highwood, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $18.00 per hour as of January 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 Highwood, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Highwood, 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 Highwood, 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.