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Hannah R.

Chicago, IL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Hannah, I'm 23 years old, and I graduated from Indiana University in 2024. 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...
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Full-time Nanny/ Babysitter Available

Chicago, IL

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
Being the oldest child in my family, babysitting is second nature to me. I have two younger brothers, 15 and 11, and was the babysitter of choice starting when I was 11 years old. I began babysitting for families other than my own when I was 13 years old, and I absolutely love it. So far, I have babysat for 4 families. I have...
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Part Time Caregiver

Buffalo Grove, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...
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A Little About Me :)

Chicago, IL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hey Friends! I'm Jalyssa a friendly, trustworthy, loving, compassionate and creative caregiver who truly loves working with kids. I have two years of daycare experience and grew up as the oldest cousin in a big family, so I've always been the go-to helper when it comes to little ones. I love coming up with fun and engaging...
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Sitter With 13+ Years Of Experience

Chicago, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Anna and I have over 16 years of experience as a babysitter, nanny, "mother's helper," and household manager. To date, I have worked with over 26 families. I took some time off during the pandemic, but am now looking for an occasional or semi-regular weekend or evening (after 4pm) gig. I work full time, so I...
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Mount Prospect, IL

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Mother of three. I'd love the opportunity to be the helper I needed! Will treat yours as though they are my own. Baby sitter available.
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Experienced Babysitter Seeking Full-time Position.

Rolling Meadows, IL

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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, I have had the privilege of working with families whose...
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  • 47 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.33/hr as of December 2025

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 3 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 Evanston, IL. 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 $24.33.

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