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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Emma. I am a freshman in college. I have experience in after school and evening babysitting and can provide references for these. I can cook savory meals, clean, wash (dry, hang and fold) clothes, help with homework and prepare school lunches. I am a hard worker and can be flexible with days and pay. Thanks for your...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, playful, kind
I like working with kids because their joyfulness and fun brings a smile to my face
I'm looking for a job that challenges me but allows me and the kids to have a fun and engaging day.
I started working with kids my freshman year of high school when I began babysitting....
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ilona M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Nanny, Babysitter, After School Care, Mother's Helper, Certified Educator
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Ilona and I am grateful for being interested in viewing my profile. I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience. I love working with kids of different ages and I always love learning new things. I can write and speak in five languages and I have earned two Associate Degrees in Arts...
Ilona can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Diana C.
Waukegan, IL
$15-25/hr
I have worked in the health care field for over 15 years. I am very much comfortable with any kind of people at any age due to the fact that I have worked in a family office setting, ER, and other specialist offices. I have a passion for serving and caring for others. I would like to not be in the office anymore and just care...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Rachel. I am a recent high school graduate and love working with children. I am starting college in the fall majoring in a psychology and plan to become a children's clinical psychologist. I am responsible, caring, organized, and dependable. I have 2+ years of experience working with children through before/after...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Erin and I am in the process of getting a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. Also, I'm currently a clinical intern at the Josselyn Center in Waukegan, which is a community mental health facility. Before graduate school, I got a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Science at the University of...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've always had a passion for nurturing children and fostering their development, which led me to become a childcare provider and pursue a profession in teaching. I have four years of experience as a babysitter, one year as an after-school pre-school teacher, and three years as a camp counselor. I'm comfortable caring for up to...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Molly C.
Libertyville, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With Teaching, Recreation, Behavioral Therapist Experience
I graduated with a master's in Applied Behavior Analysis in April 2024. I currently work at an ABA clinic with kiddos on the spectrum ages ranging from 2-10. In my free time, I'm usually spending my time studying for my board exam to become a BCBA, reading fiction novels, walking my dog, or spending time with family/friends. I...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi families! I'm Taylor (22), and I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Rush University. I am studying to be a pediatric speech therapist. I love working with kids and have 6+ years of experience in various settings, including babysitting/nannying, schools, and summer camp counseling. While most of...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Grace B.
Libertyville, IL
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Full-time Child Care Provider, Bringing Positive Energy As Well As Reliable & Responsible Work Ethic
I have been working with children from the day I can remember. Having 3 younger brothers, I was always there to give an extra hand. I wanted to help in everything and anything. I started babysitting around age 10/11 for my siblings for short amounts of time, until I was around 14 was when I started being able to sit for other...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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: Carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Victoria W.
Chicago, IL
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience in childcare with Chicago Park District for 5 years and as a nanny/babysitter for 9 years. Helping with homework, after school activities, provide meals/meal prep along with household duties are a few of the things I do. I'm comfortable with pets and I have my own car. I am CPR certified as well, looking...
Victoria can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls instantly liked her. On our scheduled outing, Victoria was on time and very professional. We will definitely hire her...
Toni 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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I've worked with Debra in the past in a daycare setting. She is fantastic with all age groups-very caring, nurturing and knowledgeable in areas of child development. Debra puts the child/children as her priority. Any family that hires her would benefit from...
Sonya C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children ages 2-16 for about 5 years in a professional setting. I first worked at an after school care program for a school in the area before becoming a Registered Behavior Technician and working with children on the Autism Spectrum for the past 2 years. I am CPR and safety care certified as well as...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin works professionally with children with special needs as her career and uses the skills she's learned within that environment across the care she provides to families! I'm blown away by her skills, her determination, and her attention to detail. If you hire...
Alexis A.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Lake Forest, IL
Victoria W.
5.0
Our family recently moved to Canton and we're looking for someone for Christmas occasional date nights. Victoria interviewed very well and my girls instantly liked her. On our scheduled outing, Victoria was on time and very professional. We will definitely hire her again. Thank you for doing an...
- Toni D.
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.
Caitlin L.
4.0
She showed up on time, was very friendly, and got along well with the kids. An accident happened, but everything was fine. We were slightly disappointed that the toys and the floors were left messy. We wished that these things were cleaned up before she left for the day.
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FAQs for after school child care in Lake Forest, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Lake Forest, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Lake Forest, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $16.67 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 Lake Forest, IL?
Care.com currently has 3 after school child care providers in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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.