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I have nannied for a various nanny families with different backgrounds. My responsibilities were to take them to school and pick them up. Take them to after school activities(swimming class, art class, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, etc). I currently nanny for a family with a 3 kids (9, 5, and 3) I've been with them for 3 years...
Sussan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Alyssa P.
Westchester, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Nomfundo K.
Chicago, IL
$21-23/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have the privilege of having Nomfundo care for my son, and I can wholeheartedly describe her as a delightful human! She's not only trustworthy but also incredibly thoughtful and considerate in her approach to childcare. Her promptness is truly impressive, and...
Chelli L.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexandra has worked for me for 4 years and she is great! She is very patient and loving towards my children. My children were 5 months and 2 years old when Alex started. As a parent, you worry about who you leave your kids with but after getting to know Alex, I...
Elizabeth R.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been involved in childcare for about 5 years and tutoring for 3 years. I have had experience caring for children of various ages, but mainly ages 4-10. Duties performed have been preparing meals, outdoor activities, and even bringing/doing crafts with them! I am experienced with working with up to 3 children at a time,...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Esther. Our daughters anxiously await her arrival every morning. I come home to excited kids that want to tell me about all of the activities, games, and fun they had with Esther. She is always willing to go beyond our...
Kevin C.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been our full-time nanny for the past two years caring for our children who are now 5 & 7. She always arrives at our home with a smile on her face and a lot of energy. Sandy has been incredibly reliable. Throughout the day she engages the kids playing...
Jennifer K.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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
(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
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Maria J.
Cicero, IL
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Love Children.. And Willing To Take Them To Their After Day Class If Need So.
5.0
(1)
I have experience raising my 3 children. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation for the children after school.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing human! Loveable and super caring. "
Care member
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Jeannette! She was punctual, professional, and instantly connected with our kids. She followed our instructions, engaged the kids in fun activities, and kept us updated throughout the evening. The kids had a blast and were well taken...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a great deal of experience caring for children. I live in Oak Brook Il and have raised three of my own kids which are now successful adults.
Recently (past 10 years) I have been a substitute teacher , nanny , after school nanny , house manager, pet sitter and small business owner.
I love being with and caring for...
Peggy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A delightful journey of wonderful children in all sorts of settings and ages... public school K-12, after school, summer school art, pre school, nanny, swim coach, and youth yoga. From new borns to high schoolers, I see wonder in all stages of life. Other joys and experiences... yoga guide, personal chef, home...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Daisy C.
Westchester, IL
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
I am a fun and good person to get alone with. I have 4 kids of my own and love to spend time with them so I do know how to take care of kids. I do light cooking and cleaning and After school craft projects.
Lekisha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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
Kathleen K.
Addison, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was currently employed as a paraprofessional and have been doing this for 17 years. I worked with special needs children and love my work. The children bring me so much joy and although it can sometimes be exhausting, I cannot imagine doing anything else. Before that I worked at a preschool (5 years). Previous to that I was a...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Melrose Park, IL
Madison E.
5.0
Madison cared for my 8-month-old when she was home sick from daycare for a couple days while I worked and my husband was out of town. I felt so lucky to have her! I was nervous about having someone take care of my kid that we hadn’t met before, but Madison was so great that after one day, I asked...
- Care member
Nomfundo K.
5.0
I have the privilege of having Nomfundo care for my son, and I can wholeheartedly describe her as a delightful human! She's not only trustworthy but also incredibly thoughtful and considerate in her approach to childcare. Her promptness is truly impressive, and she's a good communicator, keeping me...
- Chelli L.
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.
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.
Esther P.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Esther. Our daughters anxiously await her arrival every morning. I come home to excited kids that want to tell me about all of the activities, games, and fun they had with Esther. She is always willing to go beyond our needs with cooking, staying late...
- Kevin C.
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FAQs for after school child care in Melrose Park, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Melrose Park, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Melrose Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 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 Melrose Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Melrose 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 Melrose Park, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Melrose 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 Melrose 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.