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Mother's helpers in Winnetka, IL
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, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
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 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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kind, compassionate, hard worker, goes above and beyond "
Care member
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
As a kind, patient, and trustworthy caregiver, I bring years of hands-on experience, having raised six wonderful children who are now successful adults with families of their own. I have also cared for children with special needs, including autism and profound hearing loss, ensuring they feel safe, understood, and engaged.
I...
Marla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Sadie L.
Chicago, IL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sadie. I recently moved to Chicago from California and am looking for work doing house or childcare help.
I graduated last spring from Bennington College where I studied dance and education. While in school, I worked in schools, afterschool programs, and summer camps. Since graduating I have worked as a full-time...
Sadie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
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:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Emilie H.
Chicago, IL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Emma. I have been nannying off and on for 12 years. I am recently separated from the Air Force and moved to Chicago this past winter to pursue studies in Forensics and Anthropology. I love children, and am experienced as a pet sitter as well. I am comfortable with most pets, but please check ahead of time if you have a...
Emilie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I have 8+ years of childcare experience as a nanny, gymnastics instructor, eldest sister and after-school volunteer.
I've also recently gotten into home management and I love it! I can assist with laundry, dishes, room tidying, organizing closets/drawers/ storage rooms, meal prep, errands, personal assistant...
Candice can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!"
Jerry T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Krasimira, I have experience with any age children, I started babysitting when I was 16. My first job was at a day care with children from ages 2 to 8, as a helper. I helped teachers with teaching, reading stories to the kids, lunch time, and putting the kids to sleep. I enjoyed everyday being with those kids....
Krasimira can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krasimira was our favorite babysitter. She started babysitting our boy when he was 14 months until 2 years. She showed our family that we can trust her. She always came on time, prepared his meal, did the kids laundry, and always knew how to make him laugh....
Hrisi C.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Winnetka, 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.
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
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.
Dina S.
5.0
Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years.
- Care member
Candice M.
5.0
Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our daughter's day but also helped clean up the house and keep us organized!
- Jerry T.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, 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 Winnetka, 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 $12.50.