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Mother's helpers in Elk Grove Village, IL
Hi, I'm Alyssa I have experience working with children and young people through a number of my volunteer roles and work. In the past I have babysat 1 -10 years old. I am confident in providing routines, cooking, organizing activities, helping with homework, bath time and bedtime. I love working with children because it gives me...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Nadia, 28, Chicagoland born & raised. PT online student, child psych & early development. 12 yrs experience- everything from babysitting to PT mothers helper to FT live-in Nanny/House Manager. I own a reliable vehicle, seats 5, and have a clean driving record. I've worked with all ages- ranging from 3 months to 16yrs old & I...
Nadia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Nadia watch our two kids for two weeks and I'd certainly call on her again if needed. She was wonderful with helping my son through 1st grade virtual learning in addition to helping my 3 yo with preschool type assignments. She played with the kids during...
Kelly A.
Joanna R.
Lombard, IL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Caring, Nurturing, Dedicated, And Experienced Nanny
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Joanna. I enjoy spending time with children -playing, taking trips to parks, library and other educational outings. I like to explore the world through their eyes. I have a Master's degree in the Education field from Poland, where I was born. I have been a nanny for over 14 years; I mostly have taken care of...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Joanna to take care of my 6 month old daughter and I could not have been hapier with my experience. Joanna is smart, professional, caring and very mild mannered. My daughter has progressed beautifully under her care and I would highly recommend Joanna to...
Zina S.
Considering it's summer I am available the whole day till about 6 p.m. I haven't taken care of an infant in a while but I would love to take care of one soon! I have cared for 3 kids at a time, the youngest was 1. I started babysitting at 11 being a mommy's helper and went from there!
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Trusting someone to care for your child is difficult and scary. During the week, I serve families and children as a Family Advocate which has enhanced my ability to work with children of all ages in a manner that best serves them and their families. As a social worker, I am an empathetic, experienced and patient caregiver.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Claire L.
Bloomingdale, IL
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Claire, I live in Bloomingdale and I have been in childcare for 5 years now. I have been a babysitter, a nanny, and a mother's helper. I have my own car, drivers license and a clean driving record. I have experience with babies, toddlers, preteens, and twins. I am comfortable with cats and dogs (for the most part...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Quincy and I'm here to help you! I love working with children and have a huge passion for helping them succeed and grow! I've worked with children with ASD ages 2-8, have coached a high school color guard team, as well as being an uncle to a wonderful 7 (!) kids who have for sure given me a run for my money, so I'm no...
Quincy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
I have multiple years of experience with kids. I babysat for multiple neighbors in my neighborhood for about 4 years. I help coach a youth cheer team for 7 years now (ages 5-12). A couple summers ago, I was a part time nanny for two kids, ages 2 and 3, for five days a week. Last spring, I was a full time mommy helper for 2 kids,...
Lauryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
CPR
CNA
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
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , currently working as a house manager and organizer , I have an experienced and references. If you need an extra hands running your house let me know , I help families to maintain their home and chores , I care homes when they travel and kids , including pets .
Organize closet , laundry , errands .
Flexibles hours ,
Gilda
Gilda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gilda is very responsible and easy going lady. She used to work with the family next door and their kids love her. She is trustworthy, hardworking and reliable."
Claudia G.
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: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family and I have used several babysitters as we move quite frequently and Tanya has definitely been one of our favorites! She is a wonderful communicator, punctual, and was amazing with both of our kids (3 years old and 10 months). She is energetic,...
Molly W.
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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
(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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is very adaptable and friendly. "
Melissa L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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 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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dina is a dedicated and dependable provider. She excels at creating a welcoming and nurturing environment while also providing outstanding care in a fun and loving way."
Marsha C.
Miranda G.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I love kids, and I have a lot of experience with children of all different ages. I have played many roles in a household, babysitter, nanny, live in nanny, mother's helper, household manager, and I am very comfortable being thrown into the mix of a family's day to day. I can provide excellent references upon request. I am...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very good with children! Our 18 month old loves her. Very down-to-earth person. We couldn't ask for a better person to watch our son."
Melissa G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have baby sat since I was 10. I have a college daughter and work part time days(9-3). I have plenty of spare time evenings and weekends. I have always watched babies and children. It's just something I can offer to anyone who needs help and I would love providing that for someone.
Dolores can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Dolores is awesome! Great with kids; very dependable!"
Nelly P.
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Elk Grove Village, IL
Nadia C.
5.0
We had Nadia watch our two kids for two weeks and I'd certainly call on her again if needed. She was wonderful with helping my son through 1st grade virtual learning in addition to helping my 3 yo with preschool type assignments. She played with the kids during break periods and was up for any...
- Kelly A.
Joanna R.
5.0
Joanna has looked after our 7.5 month old daughter for 4 months. She is a great care giver and a really great person. We hired Joanna when our daughter was 3 months old. We needed a loving, caring, responsible, reliable person and she has delivered on all counts. It is a really scary thing to...
- Jeanne Y.
Anna J.
5.0
Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?
- Brenda B.
Gilda R.
5.0
I met Gilda in 2007 when she applied for a position in the kids hair cut salon I was the manager. Since we hired her, she was enthusiastic, very positive attitude towards coworkers and customers. Always punctual and when required she was willing to stay extra time to help when we were short on...
- Cryspa B.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village, IL in May, 2024?
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 $15.00.