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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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 4 years of experience. I've took care of 3 kids (6mo, 7yo, 9yo) also with 2kids (3mo, 3yo) and 2 school age kids (9yo, 12yo). I can help with Swimming Supervision, meal prep, laundry and driving to different classes. Engaging them in age appropriate activities, crafts. I have a personality very calm and patient;...
Tania can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"On short notice Tania was able to provide excellent childcare for my 4yo son. I'd absolutely hire her again in the future."
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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
Courtney G.
Winnetka, IL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Flexible Babysitter/Nanny Available With 15+ Years Experience
My name is Courtney and I have 15+ years of experience working with kids of every age. I started as a "mother's helper" at age 11 and later became a babysitter, after-school nanny, and full-time summer nanny. I was a camp counselor at a residential summer camp for 4 summers. In addition to that, I spent a year working as an Au...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started working with kids when I was a kid myself, being a mother's helper for a neighbor, then becoming their babysitter when I was around 13. I ran a small summer camp a few hours a day out of my backyard from when I was 12 to 14, then babysat intermittently throughout junior high, high school, and college.
One thing you...
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Claudia and I am a proud mother of three. I have been nannying for over 15 years and have experience with newborns all the way up to preteens. Aside from raising my own children, I have been a household helper and nanny for many families. Some of my duties include: Transportation Cleaning/tidying after children...
Claudenia can also help with: Swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 25 years experience working with children of all ages, as a mother of 2 teen children myself, well let's just say I've been around the block before. love going for walk, singing, puzzles, and roller skating. I come with great recommendations. I would love to lend a helping hand to families in need of extra help.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Guadalupe S.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(13)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lupe , I am a professional experienced Montessori educator Woman , I will be so happy to assist you in caring your children . I am a very reliable , patient respectful person who loves to care, interact , play learn with children and enjoys being part of their life. I have worked with children of different ages...
Guadalupe can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lupe has been with us since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost two and a half. We have to move out of state for my husbands job, otherwise I would have been with her for many many many years. I cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is such...
Lexi S.
Kate H.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny / Newborn Helper/ Multiples / Animal Lover Available ASAP
5.0
(2)
My spirit is one that could make even you become your inner child again!
I have over 20 years experience loving others' children: 5yrs as a nanny to 4 under 4, A caretaker for 3 newborns until after 1yr, & experience with neurodivergent children. My favorite experience has been working for S. A. S. E. D w/ visibly impaired...
Kate can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate has a lot of experience with all types of children. She's very knowledgeable with assessing each child individually to fit their specific needs. Kate is very hands on with children. She has a creative side, that children love exploring with her. Overall, Kate...
Nereida G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
20 years experience. I started caring children at age 13 and ever since I been a mother s helper. Throughout my life, I found myself either at neighbor s baby sitting or working as a caregiver regularly or on weekends. I really enjoy relationships that I developed with these families as the children grow. It is a joy when a...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annie is an angel! I have seen her help people who she knows have nothing to give back. She goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to giving back to the community. She has a heart for the people especially women and children. I highly recommend that...
Patricia J.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Tania O.
5.0
On short notice Tania was able to provide excellent childcare for my 4yo son. I'd absolutely hire her again in the future.
- 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.
Guadalupe S.
5.0
Our family wholeheartedly recommends Lupe! She is caring and warm, and her wealth of experience working with
children (especially as first-time parents ourselves!) was much appreciated. Our son adores her, and she has become like part of our family. Lupe is dedicated and reliable. Her ability to...
- Care member
Kate H.
5.0
Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.
- Heather H.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Des Plaines, 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 1 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, 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 $15.00.