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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Cashmear M.
Chicago, IL
$10-20/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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
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
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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Hi there! I'm a retired professional looking to hold somebody's baby!
I have two grade school grandsons now and miss the baby stage. It's a joy to hold and care for babies and little ones. I'm a great Mommy's helper with newborn care and nurturing you when you need it most. Of course, I have...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania ! "
Kaya B.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Carpooling. I have four grown children and one grandson. I would love to work with your family on an as needed basis.
Cynthia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?"
Brenda B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am working full-time at a children focused non-profit. I am a DePaul graduate, who has now lived in Chicago for over 7 years. I am looking for additional opportunities outside of normal work hours.
I began babysitting at 13 taking care of two children ages 5 and 8, and their dog through ages 9 and 12. We went on park trips,...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Allison is bright, reliable and fun-loving with our two children. She related to both our son and daughter through play, and always brought a bag of activities she had prepared: homemade play dough, a favorite book of her own, items to hide for a treasure hunt,...
Kristi K.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Northbrook, IL
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.
Tania O.
5.0
Tania was excellent took care of my 3 month old like he was her own I was stress free and got to enjoy myself without any worries ! Thank you so much Tania !
- Kaya B.
Anna J.
5.0
Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?
- Brenda B.
Allison B.
5.0
Allison is bright, reliable and fun-loving with our two children. She related to both our son and daughter through play, and always brought a bag of activities she had prepared: homemade play dough, a favorite book of her own, items to hide for a treasure hunt, colored bubbles, etc. The fact that...
- Kristi K.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, IL in February, 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 $13.00.