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Ilona M.
Buffalo Grove, IL
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Nanny, Babysitter, After School Care, Mother's Helper, Certified Educator
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Ilona and I am grateful for being interested in viewing my profile. I have many years of professional teaching, tutoring and nanny experience. I love working with kids of different ages and I always love learning new things. I can write and speak in five languages and I have earned two Associate Degrees in Arts...
Ilona can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a learning behavior specialist at a special education school. My students have a range of special qualities and differing unique needs. This is my first year as a teacher! I love my job and the enriching experiences we create together daily. I am looking to partner with a family to help meet their child's needs!
I...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Mattea. I am 30 years old, located around Buffalo Grove and am passionate about early childhood development and care.
I have earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education.
I have a 2 year training certification in Early Childhood Development and Care.
I am CPR and First Aid Certified for...
Mattea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, my name is Rebeca! I have over 5 years of experience caring for children from newborns to 12 years old. I have experience babysitting up to four kids at one time and also enjoy providing one-on-one care, always creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for children. I am patient, understanding, adaptable, and always...
Rebeca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Sophia A.
Rolling Meadows, IL
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Seeking Full-time Position.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, and welcome to my profile! A little background on me: I started as a mother's helper at the age of 11, and gradually worked my way up to babysitting starting at 13 years old. In 2018, I began nannying and throughout the years have worked with multiple families with children ranging from the ages of 4-15.
Over the years,...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi, I'm Sophia and I have always loved helping people! In high school, I was involved with Best Buddies and now I work with a variety of people in my service organization. In my 4 years of high school, I regularly helped at my churches preschool and Sunday School. Last summer I worked as a lifeguard, but unfortunately, most...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Would be great for a mothers helper. I have experience in volunteering at a day care center. In addition, I have passed CPR and babysitting certifications from the Red Cross.
Gm can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with all ages between daycares, preschool, high-school, and nannying/night nannying for over 10 years; my area of expertise is newborn-2 y/o.
I have multiple types of childcare certifications, first aid and CPR certs.
I've nannied for children with: ADD, ADHD, OCD, autism, delayed physical/mental/emotional/speech...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She was great, would recommend!!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Dina.
I have committed over 30 years to providing compassionate childcare for infants through teens in a variety of childcare settings.
I have had amazing opportunities supporting children and their families as a nanny, home school teacher/tutor, preschool teacher, mother's helper and special needs...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
Care member
Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(3)
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.
5.0
"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 my kids with her any day."
Marlee 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, 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.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Nadia, 29, Chicagoland born & raised. PT online student, child early development & psych. 12+ yrs experience- everything from babysitting to PT mothers helper to a FT live-in Nanny/House Manager. Most of my positions have had the role of house manager, as well as nanny. I own a reliable vehicle, seats 5, and have a clean...
Nadia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"The Kids love her. She is great w them. Highly recommended!"
Ken C.
Your children are in safe hands! I know how to entertain, educate and monitor security. Ready for a fun and useful day with them. Efficient house helper with monitoring of order and coziness.
Anastasiia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Sandra H.
Winnetka, IL
$10-15/hr
Compassionate & Reliable Nanny | Newborn Care Specialist | Loving Support & Household Helper
With the years of hands on experience, caring for children, both through, raising my own daughter now a bright and accomplished, 17-year-old and supporting family members, I have developed a deep passion for nurturing little ones. I understand the importance of patience, love, and creating a safe and enriching environment for...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 1 year of experience. My name is Ashley. I am currently a junior at Domincian university, studying nursing. I also am an orientation leader and I'm captain of the women's basketball at my college.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as patient curious, & flexible
I like kids-they are curious, fun, & playful.
My own children are grown & I have a certain bit free time. I know it can be for working parents to find reliable child care.
I will be that reliable person to care for your children so you can work or go out for...
Shelly can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caroline R.
Chicago, IL
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Terrific nanny/ mom's helper available
Infant qualified nanny seeking a day or night position in Chicago area. Pro with sleep training, naps schedules, breast feeding and bottle transition, tummy time and 6 years of experience helping families and kids.
Loves to plan activities during the summer and whenever the weather...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Yannik G.
Chicago, IL
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I was a teacher's helper at my synagogue for 2 and a half years and then I was a camp counselor for 4 years and an intern at my college's early care education center. I am most comfortable working with kids 3-5 years old but I am willing to work with anyone.
Yannik can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Sophie E.
Evanston, IL
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
European Nanny/Caregiver, Mummy's Helper And Pet Watcher/Whisperer.
French/English former teacher now with two teenagers looking for Nancy, caregiver role and pet friendly in/around Evanston. I am bilingual in French and love to cook, plan mealtimes and organize trips with kids to keep them entertained and occupied with screen time. Also pet watcher /caregiver who considers pets members of the...
Sophie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Jillian! I have 7 years of experience with children! I just had my own daughter in April! I have had experience with children of all ages(infant-14)! I love to go on adventures and take time to be outside! I also like arts and crafts and find myself to be pretty creative. I am fully vaccinated and have CPR...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Buffalo Grove, IL
Teresa B.
5.0
I was desperate for help during my 3rd trimester. Her flexibility with my changing schedule and circumstances was a lifesaver and my 2yo son really took to her
- Cass F.
Dina S.
5.0
Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years.
- Care member
Cashmear M.
5.0
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 my kids with her any day.
- Marlee 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.
Nadia C.
5.0
Nadia loves what she does- she has a natural way with kids.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 3 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find mother’s helpers near me in Buffalo Grove, IL?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Buffalo Grove, IL. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a mother’s helper near me in Buffalo Grove, IL in April, 2025?
Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $21.67.