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Chelsea R.

River Grove, IL

from
$19/hr
6 years experience
Hi I'm Chelsea and I enjoy working and I'm looking for opportunities to help out families in between my school hours. I'm currently a Junior in college so any time I can offer is out there! I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing them grow and understand how this is their childhood so I have some impact on making it all...
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Samantha W.

Medical Student Looking For Family To Work With

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
*Currently on break with wide availability Nov 10 - Feb 1st* I am a fourth year medical student and am looking for work. I would love to get you know you and your family! I love kids and have had a variety of experiences caring for them including newborns, bedtime, overnights, and long weekends! I have 8 nieces and nephews (1...

Jolly B. says "I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my child was...

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Jeremy W.

Child Care Available

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been babysitting for 19 years, camp counseling for 6 summers and working as an after school teacher for 4 years. Roles include Site Director at YMCA, assistant camp director, and lead after school teacher. When I babysit, I like to play with toys and games, play sports outside, and do fun projects. I have scootered with...

David M. says "Jeremy was great with my son and daughter. He had activities planned and was very engaging. My kids had a blast and I would definitely hire him again."

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Carinda L.

Experienced Child Care Worker Available For After-School Care & The Occasional Date/Weekend Night

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$61/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I started babysitting other children in my neighborhood when I was 13. One family I worked with had 6-year-old triplets. Another family had 3 girls ages 4-10. I have two nephews that are 7 & 8 that I love hanging out with. I also have experience with infants. I have coached 2nd & 3rd grade basketball and have been a teachers...

Emily H. says "Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids and other staff...

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Zoe T.

Children's Theatre Artist Could Be Your Next Sitter/Caregiver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am looking to provide childcare, creative activities, cooking, and light cleaning for a fantastic family! I am a Teaching Artist who works in children's theatre and teaching drama classes. My approach with children is to redirect them in a playful manner while emphasizing safe choices. My advanced education shows my...

Tokiko B. says "Zoe has been wonderful with our 6-year-old son! She always brings some materials to do fun things with my super active and interested little boy :) Zoe...

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Kimi Rose V.

Full Time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
Teaching for almost seven years in a Montessori-based program has greatly influenced my philosophy on childcare and learning. Combining these experiences, with many college courses in Child Development at Joliet Junior College, I believe that, as one who works with children, I should emulate patience and provide guidance,...

Lara T. says "Kimi is a wonderful caregiver. I appreciate her laid-back manner and yet know she is always coming up with great ideas for play. (Maybe it's her extensive...

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Abby R.

Part- Time Summer Babysitter

Park Ridge, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm Abby! I am currently a sophomore in college. I have babysat for multiple families over the past six years during the school year and summer. I have experience with children ages 2-14 years old. As well as babysitting for families, I have also worked for an after-school care program and as a summer camp counselor. I can...

Lauren J. says "Abby was a very easy going sitter! She was always on time and kept my kids safe. My two little ones can be a handful at times but it didn't seem to...

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Rebecca T.

Experienced, Responsible, FUN Sitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Becca. I have a Molecular Biology degree and have nannied/babysat for years. I just ended my full time nanny role to start my career in medical sales, but I'd love to continue helping out with after school needs/date nights/tutoring. I went to babysitting and CPR training when I was a teenager, and ever since then I...

Anna Elizabeth W. says "We enthusiastically recommend Becca! Becca cared for our infant daughter for three months until she was ready for daycare, and occasionally our...

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Rachele S.

Fun And Nurturing Part Time Nanny

Berwyn, IL

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Rachele! I'm 30 years old and I live in Berwyn. I am a very kind, compassionate, and nurturing person who loves children. I like to stay active with kids doing anything fun and interactive, while also keeping them safe. I have been a nanny for over 10 years now and have taken care of children as young as newborns to...

Millie K. says "Met with Rachele for care for our little guy. She was on time and came to meet us after a long day for her. We are very excited to have her start with us....

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Madison E.

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I bring over 10 years of experience in child's care! My background includes working in a variety of settings such as after-school programs, summer camps, nannying, and daycare. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-and managing the needs of multiple children at once. I am currently a...

Care Member says "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...

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Jamila N.

Villa Park, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Jamila. I love kids so much , playing with them and reading for them is really an enjoyment for me Being a Mom of 4 boys made my life full of love to kids.

Pooja B. says "Jamila helped us with our twins for more than a year and a half. She is extremely competent, reliable and punctual. She is also very open to suggestions...

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Juanita L.

Enthusiastic Babysitter Available For Weeknights.

Bellwood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Nyemarie M. says "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...

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Nevaeh S.

Fun, Loving, Babysitter

Elmhurst, IL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello I started working with children when I was 17 years old. I babysat while I was in high school, after high school I worked at Kindercare learning center in Elmhurst. I work with different age groups, I've worked with babies, toddlers, children, and school age children. I am CPR certified and I obtained my CDA (Child...

Care Member says "Nevaeh is great with children, she is very kind and caring. She was a constant babysitter for my family, she connected well with my children. "

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Nicole D.

Childcare, Nanny, Postpartum & Labor Support Doula

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I enjoy working with infants and children because they are such wonderful teachers! They remind us of the beauty found in the small moments in every single day. I truly believe that this begins at birth. My journey began over 20 years ago, as I was enrolled in the early childhood program in my high school. From there, I became...

Anthony G. says "Nicole was excellent with our daughter!"

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Grace K.

Love Of Children And Enthusiastic

Des Plaines, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm excited to introduce myself as a potential nanny for your family. I'm available to start full-time and have a flexible schedule until February 3rd, when I begin flight dispatch school. My classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 PM, so I'm available to nanny after that. I come...

Chrizzy C. says "Grace nannies for our our 2.5 year old and infant two days a week and they love her! Grace is so open and sweet. Our toddler loves all of the activities...

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Sandra M.

Full-time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

David F. says "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...

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Jennifer K.

Exciting-Reliable-Kind Caregiver Looking To Curate Exceptional Experiences

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a fun, thoughtful, reliable and hardworking woman who knows her way around the City. My childcare background includes babysitting, working in a Nanny share and two years as an individual aide for Special Needs students in elementary school. I recently left the corporate world and am going back to where my heart is working...

Care Member says "Our family was so fortunate to have found Jenny as my son's first nanny. She worked with us full-time for almost 18 months and continues to be a key...

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Lindsey M.

Creative, Fun And Reliable Part/Full Time Care Giver

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Lindsey and I have triplet brothers (now 12 years old!) that I've helped raise since infancy. I am very familiar with what it takes to take care of multiples at every stage of life from 0-12. I also spent my time in school baby sitting two sweet girls (ages 2 and 6) on a regular basis. Most recently I...

Allison S. says "Lindsey was referred to me by our nanny, whose judgment I trust well! She is very sweet and my kids like spending time with her. I feel comfortable with...

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Kimberly C.

Elementary Level Tutor

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified elementary school teacher who has taught second, third and fourth grades. I currently substitute teach at all elementary grade levels. My passion is seeing children succeed in school so that they can be confident learners.

Jackie K. says "Kim provided after school care for my children. She is easy going and friendly. My children felt comfortable immediately with her. I would highly...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in River Grove, IL

After School Babysitters in River Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Samantha W.

I had a great experience working with Samantha. I hired her to watch my 5 month old while visiting Asbury Park from out of town. While my...

- Jolly B.

Jeremy W.

Jeremy was great with my son and daughter. He had activities planned and was very engaging. My kids had a blast and I would definitely hire...

- David M.

Carinda L.

Carinda and I run recess and after school programs at a local elementary school and she is a wonderful worker, who connects well with kids...

- Emily H.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in River Grove, IL

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in River Grove, IL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in River Grove, IL is $19.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in River Grove, IL on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in River Grove, IL can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in River Grove, IL.

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