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Karolina T.
Palos Park, IL
$21-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Karolina and I have 5+ years experience babysitting kids. I do work full time but am willing to do after school care or if you just want a night out!
Karolina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
4.8
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My personality: Joyful and outgoing. I'm a nurturer being caring, supportive, compassionate and patient. I'm a nanny and caregiver. I love working as a Nanny. This is very rewarding for me. I help children build social skills and character as well.
I like working with kids because kids' rock! They are unique because each and...
Bonniejean can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bonniejean stepped in as a caregiver for my dad while he has been recovering from surgery. She started working for our family while l was out of town, and I came back to find his house nicely cleaned and organized. She also makes him filling meals, does laundry and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Maria, I am 24 and hoping to be your next caregiver! I live in the Blue Island area and am currently a preschool teacher assistant in the oak lawn area. Additionally, I have 5+ years of nannying and daycare/childcare experience. I am currently in school working towards becoming an art teacher :) I am bilingual...
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you."
Victoria R.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is an exceptional care giver! Organized, reliable, great with kids of different ages. She's a lovely person too and I continued working with her longer than expected because we had a wonderful experience! Highly recommend "
Care member
I have been assisting caregivers since I was 8! I have worked alongside adult supervisors in church settings and after school programs to watch over infants/toddlers. Im still currently in high school but I am graduating soon and am able to drive when necessary.
Adalia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Ava K.
Lemont, IL
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Ava! I'm a senior at Lemont High School. When I'm not at school or hostessing at Fork and Spoon Cafe, I love to babysit. I'm fun, patient, and energetic and will always make the most out of my time with your kids. I can drive, tutor, and clean as well. While I only have 1 year of babysitting experience from non-family...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I have 5 years of experience in working with children. I have nannied every summer for the past 5 years! I also worked in after-school care at a private school, watching kids from ages 4-13. I am looking for jobs because I am currently a college student in the area! I can send a resume as well!
Anaeliese can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Molly S.
Chicago, IL
$17-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi, I am Molly . I'm currently a graduate student in the occupational therapy masters program at Governor State University. I currently only have classes two to three days a week. I love working with kids. I also worked at an after school program for kids well in underaged and it was the best time and really helped plan thing...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kamile N.
Chicago, IL
$14-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter Available (Biligual: Lithuanian-English)
Hello, my name is Kamile. I am genuine, patient, passionate, and extremely nurturing. I have great work ethic, and I love people (especially kids)! I work as a site director with children in classroom-like settings as before and after school program director at one of elementary schools . I am looking for extra work for...
Kamile can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I live in Oak Lawn and attended DePaul University and St. Xavier's. I have been a nanny for over 15 years. I have a B. S. in Psychology and have completed all M. A. coursework in Elementary Education. I also tutor in the evenings and on weekends. I worked for a family in Downers Grove for 10 years. I then worked for a family in...
Eileen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jacqueline H.
Midlothian, IL
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've worked with kids in a professional setting since my junior year of high school so around three years now. I've also worked at a day care and currently work with grade school kids in a before and after school program. I love working with kids and have lots of patience for them.
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Hello, my name is Erin. I am a 29-year-old female born and raised in Chicago. I have experience babysitting for family and friends from the early age of 14. I enjoy the company of children/babies and find that taking care of children is a very humbling experience. The most notable babysitting experience...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
April O.
Blue Island, IL
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was a Junior in Highschool. I took a class where I worked with preschoolers and able to care for them and learned how to write lessons for them. I recently graduated from Eastern Illinois university with a Bachelors in early childhood education. Throughout my time in college I worked at...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Tiffany & I am very interested in finding a family or a couple of families to nanny for! Little back story, I am CPR and First Aid Certified, and have taken multiple child care classes previously while I was in high school, obtaining my ECE Level 1 credentials. Technically, I am licensed to work in a day care!...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I'm Sherry,
Favorite places to go would be: Nature walks, Brookfield zoo, Farms, basically the outdoors.
Favorite things to do: drawing, crafts, games.
Babysitter For After School Or Weekends!
Sherry can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I've worked in childcare for most of my life starting with babysitting at 14. I worked at an after school childcare program and I have 8 years of experience as a nanny. My goal is to provide fun, safe, nurturing care while respecting your parenting guidelines. Please reach out if you think I would be a good fit!
I'd describe my...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My name is Reagan , and I've been working with children for 8 years. I'm a college student at Saint Louis University studying a major in forensic science (CSI), a minor in dance, and a minor in psychology.
I have 7 siblings of various ages (and 5 animals) and I'm very good at maintaining a safe and fun environment for children...
My name is Brandi, I am 29 years old. I have a 10-y/o loving son of my own . He also attends my mom's center for after school In which I am a certified teacher and assistant director. It's called Cricket's Learning Center and KKZ. My mom has owned a home daycare for over 14 years and daycare center for 11 in which I am over...
Brandi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Yulissa I'm 22 years old. I'm looking for a full time job to replace my current job. I work as a general manager for a fast food restaurant and I average 50 hours a week. I have had some experience babysitting while in was in high school. I took care of of three children of 3, 7, and 10 years old. I primarily...
Yulissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I am a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with two years of professional experience working with children aged 8 weeks to 14 years. My passion for helping children grow and thrive began during my volunteer work at a Chicago Public School, and it has since expanded through roles such as...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Palos Park, IL
Bonniejean M.
5.0
Bonnie has been watching our special needs daughter for several months. She is prompt and professional. Our daughter is always very excited when she comes over because Bonnie us always ready to play and have fun. Bonnie is kind, happy and flexible
- Care member
Maria F.
5.0
We are new to look for a sitter on this site and replies to our mess are important for our search. Maria is dependable and prompt with responding to messages. She is also very punctual! Accountability like that has helped us immensely. Thank you.
- Victoria R.
Stephanie P.
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
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FAQs for after school child care in Palos Park, IL
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Palos Park, IL?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Palos Park, IL through Care.com will cost an average of $21.00 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 Palos Park, IL?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Palos 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 Palos Park, IL?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Palos 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 Palos 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.