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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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Guadalupe S.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Heather H.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
I haven't babysat in a few years, since I was in high school but I'm very good with all ages of kids was involved in a lot of sports and clubs in high school so I would be able to help with practicing. I'm also very good at helping with homework.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?"
Brenda B.
Joanna R.
Lombard, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Nurturing, Dedicated, And Experienced Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children -playing, taking trips to parks, library and other educational outings. I love to explore the world through their eyes. I have a Master's degree in the Education field from Poland, where I was born. I have been a nanny for over 14 years; I mostly have taken care of infants and toddlers. I'm an...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all...
Jeanne Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jamie, I have been working in child care for 12 years. I was recently an K-6th art teacher at a charter school on the west side of Chicago. Prior to this I worked at a sleep away camp for two summers as the arts and crafts director, assistant unit director and lead a week long back packing trip for teens. I have nannied...
Jameson can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie has been wonderful with our infant and with our dogs! She has really been a life saver and our little one really seems to like her! I am very sad she is going back to school as she is just wonderful for our family"
Stephanie S.
5.0
(36)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a mothers helper and taking care of infants as young as a month old. Also, travel, overnights, or live in babysitter while parents travel or have a stay cation. I love doing arts and crafts and taking children to the park, museums, etc. Currently looking for occasional sitting. Families book me when school...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya is your girl! She was every bit of amazing. We hired her through Care.com because we were traveling to Chicago for vacation. She put my mind at ease with the first phone call. She was more than we could have asked for, our girls enjoyed their time with her....
Alex M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."
Care member
4.3
(6)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You can tell that Nadia loves what she does, that made our kids feel comfortable and really enjoy her. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter or nanny, but also her energy was really on the same level as the kids, definitely helps!!"
Annie P.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Tess to watch our 1 year old during the day for about two months while attending classes. Unfortunately, the class ended and we didn't need her on a full-time basis, but our son liked her so much we had to bring her back to spend time with him once a week....
Bailee P.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have worked for 3 families as their primary child care giver. One of which I was a live in nanny.
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julia B.
Chicago, IL
$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as creative, empathetic, and outgoing!
I started working with kids when I was 12 as a "mother's helper." I have been babysitting ever since!
In my spare time, I like to try new restaurants, go on walks with my dogs, and try new fitness classes!
I have been a nanny/mom helper on and off for 10 years, started when I was 15! Loving helping little guys explore new things, giving them that extra attention that needed when mom and dad can't. Love playing outside and making projects! I am fluent in Spanish also if that is something that you are interested in me speaking to...
Avelia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hey, I'm Tess! I'm a reliable and energetic 22-year-old who recently graduated from Illinois State University. I've always loved kids so I got involved in childcare as early as possible, first as a Mothers Helper at 11, then as the "neighborhood sitter", and eventually with nannying as well. My focus is on making sure your child...
Tess can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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
Jacquelynn B.
Chicago, IL
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jacquelynn, but I generally go by Jacque or Jax. This is my first time using a site like this, but I have been working as babysitter/mommy's helper since I was 12 years old. Starting in high school, I have taken up several jobs in childcare or working with children for almost 10 years. This includes daycare worker,...
Jacquelynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Considering it's summer I am available the whole day till about 6 p.m. I haven't taken care of an infant in a while but I would love to take care of one soon! I have cared for 3 kids at a time, the youngest was 1. I started babysitting at 11 being a mommy's helper and went from there!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I have a passion for working with children to help them learn and grow. A College Graduate with a Associate Degree in ECE 20+ years experience with infants to 5 years of age. A mother of four grown children.
Tabatha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL
Guadalupe S.
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 a great person and I know my...
- Lexi S.
Kate H.
5.0
Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.
- Heather H.
Annie K.
5.0
She takes excellent care of whomever she works with.
- Lashunda S.
Anna J.
5.0
Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?
- Brenda B.
Joanna R.
5.0
Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all counts. It is a really scary thing to...
- Jeanne Y.
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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 2 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 March, 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 $19.00.