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60 mother's helpers are listed in Chicago, IL
The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby mother's helpers is 7 years
Mother's helpers in Chicago, IL
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience
Newborns
Night nannying
Multiples/twins
Preschool 2yrs
Daycare 1yr
High school 6m
Children with
ADD/ADHD
OCD
Autism
Slow/delayed development
Separation anxiety
Seizures
Food/other allergies
Childcare related
I primarily work with newborns to 2-year-olds but have worked with all ages
I can offer an employer/nanny...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
I was desperate for help during my 3rd trimester. Her flexibility with my changing schedule and circumstances was a lifesaver and my 2yo son really took to her
Cass 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:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
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Brenda B.
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family.
I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!
Elaine F.
5.0
(35)
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: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a nanny/family helper? Well, I can help! I am 23 and certified in childcare and First Aid. I have nannied for many families and have multiple references. I have taken multiple courses on childcare during high school as well. I currently work as a hairstylist in my free time, but I would love to also nanny. I am CPR...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
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
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a...
Matthew B.
Avery G.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr ⢠7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Avery and I'm an actress here in Chicago. I'm looking for a part time or full time job as a nanny or "mother's helper." I have more than 8 years of experience with children from infants to teenagers. I know many people are experiencing difficulties with online school but I am an expert on Zoom and available to...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Avery does a great job babysitting. She is responsible and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her!!
Kayla M.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
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.
Emma F.
Chicago, IL
$15-18/hr ⢠8 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Emma, I Am A Pediatric RN At Lurie Children's, Looking For Occasional Babysitting!
5.0
(1)
I started working with kids when I was in grade school, as a mother's helper in the neighborhood. As I got older and became Red-Cross certified, I started to watch kids on my own, and continued to do so through college! I worked in a pediatric ICU last summer for several months, and worked in labor and delivery for three years...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Emma has a true gift with children! She has a calm, gentle spirit and radiates a joy that kids just flock. She makes every child she cares for feel loved, safe, and heard. She has worked with children of all ages, and does an amazing job with infants and children...
Care member
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
Recent review:
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.
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I enjoy working with families as they create a balanced, happy and healthy household. I started watching children as a teenager and young adult. I raised my own daughter in Chicago and often volunteered in schools, park district playgrounds and libraries.
For four years, I have taken assignments as a nanny, babysitter, mothers...
Hello! My name is Kasandra and I currently reside in the Wicker area. I have experience caring for multiple children between the ages of 1-10.
Kasandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping and crafts. I also have experience tutoring, teaching swim lessons to young children (ages 3-7) and am comfortable with pets.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Zofia O.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr ⢠2 yrs exp
Your All-in-One Household Helper: Nanny, Housekeeper, & Pet Care Pro!
As a child care provider, I prioritize the well-being and development of each child under my care. I create a nurturing and safe environment, engaging children in age-appropriate activities and fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. With a focus on building a strong bond and providing individualized attention,...
Zofia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a former Au Pair (German and Spanish families) and currently work full time at a financial institution. I have 10 years of experience with a variety of ages, from newborn (my sister's twin girls) to 10-year-olds. I can help with light housekeeping and laundry, as well as tutoring and creating mini educational lessons...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Stacy P.
Chicago, IL
$20-25/hr ⢠10 yrs exp
Kind, Competent, Responsible, Joyful And Fun Sitter, Caretaker And Helper.
Hi there! Thank you for checking out my profile on Care. com.
I'm Stacy. I've spent over a decade babysitting, 2 years teaching elementary school science, and over 11 years taking care of families and individuals while traveling the globe, while working as a biking and hiking tour guide.
I'm a really joyful, kind, loving,...
Stacy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rose I am 22 years old & just finished up my college education. I have been in childcare for years. I have 7 years of experience, including various types of child care. I have done remote learning with four children through the year of online learning (including cooking, tutoring, & getting them out of the...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Chicago, IL
Teresa B.
5.0
I was desperate for help during my 3rd trimester. Her flexibility with my changing schedule and circumstances was a lifesaver and my 2yo son really took to her
- Cass F.
Anna J.
5.0
Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?
- Brenda B.
Elizabeth F.
5.0
Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!
- Elaine F.
Tanya S.
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. And, her picture updates created for...
- Alex M.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of motherâs helpers services can I find near me in Chicago, IL?
In a lot of cases motherâs helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A motherâs helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a motherâs helper is typically their age. Usually, a motherâs helper is a âbabysitter in trainingâ who isnât 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 43 profiles to see which responsibilities motherâs helpers near you are happy to take on.
How can I find motherâs helpers near me in Chicago, IL?
Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, itâs easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including motherâs helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a motherâs helper who has the experience youâre looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in Chicago, IL. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.
How much does it cost to hire a motherâs helper near me in Chicago, IL in April, 2024?
Similar to babysitting rates, motherâs helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, motherâs helper rates near you start at $21.33.
Ratings for Chicago, IL mother's helpers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Mother's Helpers in Chicago, IL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 60 listed mother's helpers.