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Mariah S.

East Chicago, IN

from
$17/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I am your new local helper. I have a passion for caring for children of all ages. Experienced and dedicated babysitter with over five years of child care experience. I have two children and my oldest is Autistic. I've assisted individuals with physical disabilities, autism, and mental health.
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Kaylie T.'s Photo

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...

Katelyn T. says "Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe...

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Tinley Park, IL

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm Nadia, 30, Chicagoland born & raised. 10+ yrs experience working w/kids- everything from babysitting to mothers helper to a FT live-in Nanny/House Manager. My caregiver style is very much a "family assistant" type, I do well in those roles, as that's what I've mostly done (as a HM). I own my own (reliable) vehicle, seats 5,...

Care Member says "Nadia loves what she does- she has a natural way with kids. "

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Linda L.'s Photo

Tinley Park, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Vivacious, experienced helper and educator available for daily enthusiastic attention to your family. I am family oriented and have raised a daughter, who is still a major part of my life. I have always worked in a helping field, i. e. medical-as an EMT, CPR certified with a background in emergency medicine, labor and delivery,...

Madeline K. says "Linda met with our daughter and was punctual, kind, and very qualified."

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Elisa K.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a fun loving, creative, and responsible teacher who loves kids. I can be your date night or after school sitter, carpool driver, etc. I am an exceptionally patient homework helper and I am great at finding non screen related activities to fill free time.
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Sitter, Nanny, Parents Helper

Crete, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! I have 6 years of childcare experience. I am looking for a part time nanny sitter position. I am excited to be a part of your child's development and growth.
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Homeschooling/Nanny/Mothers Helper

Schererville, IN

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a mom of 2 ages 15 and 8 and over the years I have worked with families as a nanny, homeschooling teacher and childcare provider. I enjoy crafts and getting kids comfortable in the kitchen. I believe in letting children explore the world in which they live and if they make a mess it's ok all you have to do is clean up which...
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Child Care Helper!

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
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Part Time Helper

Tinley Park, IL

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi!! I'm Brianna. I graduated with a B. S. in Public Health from the University of South Florida last May but have since relocated back to the Chicagoland area. I consider myself a jack of all trades but I have been babysitting/pet sitting since I was a teen. I have had a love for animals since I was a kid which led me to having...
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Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Sydney and I am 22 years old. I currently live in Pilsen and attend the University of Illinois at Chicago. I am pursuing a communications degree, but also have much experience in childcare. I am the oldest of 4 kids at home and my siblings have made me who I am today. Growing up I was my moms right hand...
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Hannah R.'s Photo

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Hannah, I'm 23 years old, and I graduated from Indiana University. I'm originally from Crystal Lake, IL, and I now live in the Gold Coast/Streeterville area. Caring for kids has always been a big part of my life. I started as a camp counselor for K-2 and then spent four summers in a row sitting for a...
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Mother's Helper.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Linda. I'm a very friendly and outgoing individual. Love kids, I raised twin girls all on my own. I am/was a very involved parent. I love playing , building, reading and doing crafts with children, giving them real experiences and playing off screen.
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PartTime Caregiver

University Park, IL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm TaShaun I have been babysitting since the age of 13. Professionally, I have worked with children and also adults for over 7 years now. I have worked in childcare and as Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism. Before my current Registered Behavior Technician position, I was an Intensive...
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  • 13 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in East Chicago, IN

Mother's Helpers in East Chicago, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 13 listed mother's helpers

Kaylie T.

Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The...

- Katelyn T.

Nadia C.

Nadia loves what she does- she has a natural way with kids.

- Care member

Linda L.

Linda met with our daughter and was punctual, kind, and very qualified.

- Madeline K.

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

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.

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 East Chicago, IN. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

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 $17.00.

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