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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for about 8 years. I have also helped tutor 7-10-year-old girls in an after school programs. In the past I have babysat for a 10-year-old boy with autism. I have babysat infants to driving around high- schoolers. I am great at after school care, and evening care. I have also babysat a family of 2 boys and a girl,...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again."
Barb G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently caring for a non-verbal autistic boy in the morning. My daily a. m. schedule (7:00-10:00 a.m. ) includes meal preparation, transportation, and life skills including physical and mental activities to enhance his daily life. My best attributes in this situation are my patience, persistence, and sense of caring for...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up...
Mary G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lori. I am a mother of 2 wonderful grown adults, and a grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren. Working with twins comes from caring for my twin grandchildren, as well as my great niece and nephew. I have been working with students whom have special needs at the high school level for the last 18 years. Before...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lori is a wonderful nanny, our family was lucky to find her through Care.com. She helped us over the last several months and made it a wonderful experience for the kids and us. She planned fun activities for them to do (keeping safety in mind due to COVID) - she is...
Jayasri V.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've being babysitting for the past 7+ years. I'm 22 years old and I have experience with all ages, from newborns to teenagers.
I've volunteered at an elementary school to help with the younger students, K-3rd grade perform in a play.
I've volunteered at a daycare assisting with the toddlers and infants.
I'm also...
Juanita can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am very pleased with the pick of Juanita, she is dependable, punctual and very flexible. She interacts with my 8years in a manner that is respectable, professional and gets across to a kid that is all over the place. She does well with helping with homework and...
Asia G.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for years. I have a great deal of experience with ages 3-12. I have also babysat for twins. I like to teach children new things like music and take them on field trips. I am also a personal tutor and I have tutored all of my clients. In addition to these things, I have helped to homeschool...
Khadijah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Jackie. I am 24 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting not only my younger siblings but also my nephews and nieces ages 7 months - 12 years. Previously I worked as the program coordinator for the Aurora Township Youth Center for children ages 6 to 13. During the school year I was part of an after school...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their...
Jeff H.
Alex T.
Elmhurst, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Caregiver With AGS Degree And Early Childhood Classes And Assistant Teacher Certification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in caring for infants, toddlers and young children after school or full time. I have experience caring for children from infant to 10 years of age as an after school nanny, and in a childcare center and as a babysitter. I also have experience babysitting and as an ice skating instructor. I also have work with...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Alex is wonderful with children. My own kids beg her to read and play, which she does at length with a smile on her face."
Lisa S.
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
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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Chicagoland in October 2021 pursuing a Master of Science in Community Nutrition and Public Health and completion of a dietetic internship. Excitingly, I finished my masters December 2022 and decided to make Chicagoland my forever home. Prior to graduate school, I achieved a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (2021) and...
Munirih can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend! She was extremely good with our kiddos!"
Emily D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have always worked with kids and truly enjoy working with kids. I have babysat a lot of families/family friends for 6 years on and off. I started off babysitting and went on to working at a day care with 6-month-olds to 7-year-olds. After working there for 3 years I have been a camp counselor since I was 18 with ages...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the pleasure to work with Bridget for over two years at the Bloomingdale Park District. She is wonderful with children and they all love her. She is very patient and kind, always in engaged in activities and I can tell she really loves to be around them....
Rita L.
Diamond C.
Chicago, IL
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because they have such a beautiful energy surrounding them and I believe there's a lot you can learn from them. It's important try to have as much good influence around children as much as possible and I want to always try to be that.
I started working with kids when I was 19 years old, since then I...
Diamond can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diamond was amazing!!! My son had so much fun!!! "
Care member
Kristen S.
Chicago, IL
$23-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
I have a passion for education and have been a teacher assistant, nanny for 2 summers, and helped with after school homework once a week for under...
5.0
"Kristen is a nurturing care giver and great with dogs. She went above and beyond expectations when taking care of my dog. I will definitely be hiring her again in the future!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny with 4 plus years of experience caring for children ages between 3 months-9 years old. As a nanny I have had the pleasure to help kids with their school work, learning, hands on activities, going on walks, and taking them to the park. I also do some house hold chores such as making lunch/dinner for the kids, dishes,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily has been so wonderful for our family! We love working with her."
Brynn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with after school care which can include homework help, chores, and other fun activities!
Tinotenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tino is a delight. High energy and very involved, I heard lots of praise and reinforcement of good choices, redirecting as needed. I recommend her, you won't be disappointed."
Stephanie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 43 and have infant, toddler, multi-children experience! I grew up in a large family where I helped raise my brothers and sisters from a young age through high school. I cooked, cleaned and managed the household as well as managed after school activities. I am creative and enjoy doing crafts with kids, games, sports,...
Jodine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jodine helped predominantly care for our 2 year old, though she provided a helping hand at entertaining our 3 month old. She had the energy to keep up with our toddler, and she did a variety of activities with him to keep his endless energy in check. If we are in a...
Care member
Susan B.
Elmhurst, IL
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I was a professor at the Art Institute of Chicago while my kids were growing up and now I work from home during the day. I am looking for evening and weekend work, or covering last minute emergencies or travel.
I've been a part-time nanny and babysitter for an amazing family for the last 5 years. They have a full time...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and I'd enjoy the opportunity to care for your children. No need to worry about qualifications, I have extensive experience working with youngsters. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and I am Red Cross Certified. I was a cheer coach for 4 years and I taught children from ages 3-16...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Paige is a mature, dynamic, and hard-working young woman who cares very deeply for her school, community, and everyone around her. Over the past three years, Paige continued to impress me with her vigorous academic schedule, and unwavering excellence as a...
A G.
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...
Michele D.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Career Nanny Available Monday And Friday As Well As Occasional Nights And Weekends
4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated, and up to date SIDs, CPR, AED, and first aid certification. I got my babysitting license/started babysitting at age 12. Then in high school I received my infant, toddler and school-age assistant/lead teaching licenses. From 2008-12 worked at child care centers, with children 6 weeks to 6th grade. In 2013 I...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michele is absolutely AMAZING! We can't say enough how lucky we found her, who is very experienced, professional and most importantly full of love and care for kids. She is great with kids all ages, and actually bond with them. Both my kids love her. For our older...
Wanwan H.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Palos Heights, IL
Sarah R.
5.0
Hired Sarah as a part time companion for my husband. She is a very compassionate and caring person. Sarah would offer to do what she could to help me out as well as providing great care for my husband. Will definitely hire her again.
- Barb G.
Michael S.
5.0
Our small family is grateful and continues to benefit from the experiences Michael brings us from his large family and coaching background. He is calm, resourceful easy going and a great communicator. We also appreciate his wit and assurance that he can step up where and when we need his support.
- Mary G.
Lori M.
5.0
Lori is a wonderful nanny, our family was lucky to find her through Care.com. She helped us over the last several months and made it a wonderful experience for the kids and us. She planned fun activities for them to do (keeping safety in mind due to COVID) - she is very creative and brought crafts...
- Jayasri V.
Juanita L.
5.0
Juanita was great with my 5 year old daughter. I reached out to her last minute and she was available to come the next day. My daughter loved her. I highly recommend her.
- Nyemarie M.
Jackie H.
5.0
Jackie was a very good and dependable worker at raging waves water park in Yorkville. She always showed up for her assigned days and was always on time. Many of the other workers showed up late or not at all or even quit because they thought the standing at their post in the hot sun was too hard...
- Jeff H.
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FAQs for after school child care in Palos Heights, IL
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Palos Heights, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Palos Heights, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Palos Heights, IL?
Care.com currently has 2 after school child care providers in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights, 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.