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Paige G.

Fun Sitter And Household Helper.

Gilberts, IL

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Currently seeking a summer nanny position. Available additional times upon request. I am dependable, energetic, helpful, and outgoing. I love working with kids and having fun! I started working with kids when I was 12 years old, watching my three siblings at home. I have worked in my church nursery for the last 6 years. I also...
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Mom Helper/Nanny

Carpentersville, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been a nanny/mom helper on and off for 10 years, started when I was 15! Loving helping little guys explore new things, giving them that extra attention that needed when mom and dad can't. Love playing outside and making projects! I am fluent in Spanish also if that is something that you are interested in me speaking to...
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McHenry, IL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Before becoming an aunt to two lovely little lasses, I spent a few years as a babysitter and subsequently became a nanny to three energetic boys before going to college. After focusing on my field of study, I craved childcare work again. I've worked with two lovely sisters as a mother's helper/part time nanny for 2 years...
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Child Care

Bartlett, IL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Currently Nanny for a 5-month-old little boy and part time mothers helper when 2 older siblings are back for split custody 6 and 7-year-old children from previous marriage when its dads week. I am fluent French having lived in France for 18 years and various other international countries. First aid and CPR certified.
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McHenry, IL

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$17/hr
Meal prep
Hi, I'm Ian , a recent High School graduate looking to help families this summer with childcare. I love playing with kids and have volunteered after school for two years at Youth and Family Services in McHenry. I gained hands on experience working with grade school aged children. Through this experience, I learned to engage with...
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Mommy's And Daddy's Helper

Bartlett, IL

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as patient curious, & flexible I like kids-they are curious, fun, & playful. My own children are grown & I have a certain bit free time. I know it can be for working parents to find reliable child care. I will be that reliable person to care for your children so you can work or go out for...
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Batavia, IL

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Christine and I am a c. n. a. with nursing credits from Waubonsee. I have been working as a home-health helper for more than 20 years. I have worked with the elderly primarily, have had experience with severe autism, cared for children, and been a professional driver for disabled individuals for many years. I have...
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Hi My Name Is Grace. I Am A College Student At University Of Wisconsin- Whitewater.

Barrington, IL

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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I'd describe my personality as fun, creative, and caring. I like working with kids because I love watching their personalities change and grow. I'm looking for a job that has healthy communication and stability. I started working with kids when when I was 10 as a mothers helper. In my spare time, I like to play guitar, sing,...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny/Sitter -- Animal Lover Too!

McHenry, IL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a perfect choice for you if you are looking for a punctual, energetic, silly and patient woman who enjoys showing up to care for children and your home. The ages I've taken care of range from tiny newborns to all ages of Elementary School and preteens 10 to 15 years old. I take care of children the way the parents prefer;...
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Experienced Child Care/Mother's Helper

Sycamore, IL

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$20/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 51-year-old female available to care for your children. Children are one of the greatest joys in life! I have experience watching children ages 1 months to 12 years, as well as those with special needs. We love to play games, go on outings, watch movies, read books and do crafts. I have experience in child care, household...
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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of August 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 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 Gilberts, 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 $18.00.

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