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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
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The Kids love her. She is great w them. Highly recommended!"
Ken C.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Heather 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
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...
David F.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tani is amazing! She's been coming in for the last few months and is always punctual. She works independently and leaves our home looking clean and smelling fresh!"
Care member
Erika M.
Chicago, IL
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience from mothers helpers to babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts and more.
Erika can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
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
Hi. My name is Tulip. I'm a mother of two adopted daughters, they are adults now and living on their own. I'm living in Evanston with my husband. I love children and now have time to offer basic childcare/supervision, lite errand, chore and prep duties to busy families. I am available starting with after school pick-up into the...
Pornwilai can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have experinece as a nanny/ motehr helper for more than 5 years. Specilly with todlerds and yuong kids. I love crafting projects and outdoors activities. I help with laundry, light cleaning, ironing, pet care and shopping.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mariellen, and I am a patient, fun, and caring person with passionate energy for kids. I have 7 years experience in childcare. I have been a nanny, babysitter, overnight caretaker & family helper to several families with whom I still keep in touch often! Additionally, I have been a substitute, assistant, and lead teacher...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Growing up in a big Italian family outside of Chicago, I helped raise my 7 younger cousins from newborn age to teens. I am used to light housekeeping and meal preparation as well as planning activities. I love hanging out with kids which is why I was a camp counselor for 3 summers in Northern Wisconsin at Camp Jorn YMCA. It was...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a childcare professional for 15+ years for all kinds of children from infants to families of five. My love for taking care of others and lightening their load motivates my work. I consider myself a sunny and generous person and it is my goal to make a profound positive impact on the lives of the families I care for....
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
It's nice to meet you! My name is Riley and I am a part-time sitter/nanny with 7+ years of paid childcare experience. I also come from quite a big family; I am the oldest of seven kids (the youngest of which is currently 8 years old) and have spent my entire life helping care for them.
While caring for children, I like to...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Caroline and I'm a cardiac nurse in Chicago. I graduated in May 2024 from Saint Mary's College and moved to East Lakeview. I'm originally from St. Louis, Missouri where I babysat for most of my teenage years and nannied during my college summers. I am interested in babysitting a couple times a week so please let...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, IL
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.
Nadia C.
5.0
Nadia loves what she does- she has a natural way with kids.
- Care member
Kate H.
5.0
Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.
- Heather 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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, 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 $19.50.