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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
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...
5.0
(2)
I have 25+ years of childcare experience, including 10 years in paid positions. I am an engaged parent to my two daughters (now ages 8 and 11). My experience includes being a children and family facilitator at Chicago Children's Museum (ages 1 to 10 years), leading before and after school daycare (ages 8 months to 12 years), and...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is creative and engaging. He comes with many years of experience and I would certainly hire him to care for kids!"
Care member
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, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Ivan 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
Susan B.
Elmhurst, IL
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up. They are all now grown and on their own.
I've been both a part-time and full time nanny for an amazing family for the last 5 years. When I started, the children were ages 8, 6, 3 and newborn (3 boys, 1 girl). It has been fun watching them grow...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Susan is the best! My kids look forward to her coming over - they do crafts, games, dance parties.... She's always on time, very communicative and very responsible. When we unexpectedly lost our nanny she jumped in and didn't miss a beat. We wished she could have...
Melissa S.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I am currently a third grade teacher with Chicago Public Schools. I have been teaching third grade for five years now. I also worked for two years on campus as a lead teacher at the YWCA of McLean County's child care program. There, I had worked with and cared for infants, toddlers, and school age children. I am social,...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is very reliable and has an amazing connection with kids! My kids loved her and always looked forward to her fun activity’s! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Glenda, and I am an experienced babysitter, nanny, and childcare provider with 7 years of experience taking care of children (5 years with 5-12-year-olds, 2 years with toddlers 17 months - 3 years old), approximately 4. 5 years experience communicating with parents, and 2. 5 years experience doing gentle...
Glenda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Glenda helps walk my FIL’s Yorkie poo, Mr. Man. She is kind, thorough and patient. Glenda is a huge source of support and piece of mind for our family. "
Care member
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:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angie is a natural with kids! We use her services for our two toddler boys and can't be more delighted. She's punctual, organized, great at following directions and always present and engaged. I highly recommend!"
Neesha S.
5.0
(14)
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 was great, very responsible and calm amidst our 3 young kids."
Care member
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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
(9)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeanette was amazing! While we were out, Jeanette helped the boys with their flashcards and other learning activities. She also did a few light housekeeping which is always helpful. "
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, 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
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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
Taylor L.
5.0
Taylor is amazing! He's fun, compassionate, incredibly responsible, and attentive. He gets on kids' level and makes them feel seen & loved. He is creative and engaging. He comes with many years of experience and I would certainly hire him to care for kids!
- Care member
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.
Sandra M.
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 need a full-time nanny and we can't...
- David F.
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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 $15.00 per hour as of April 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.