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Emily P.

Joliet, IL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hey! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I love to work with children. I believe that I bring a lot to the table as I am young, allowing me to have energy and creativity, but also have the experience needed to make a respectable caregiver. I am seeking a family I can be as helpful as possible to. I am willing to enforce...
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Carpooling
To begin with, starting even at the age of 8, my mother had my little brother and I constantly took care of him. I loved having a little brother so much that I am actually going to college to be a teacher now. I've been going to church since I was in pre-school. Since the age of 13, I have been an active helper in my churches...
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Nurturing, Professional And Down To Earth

Lockport, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Gianna. I have been caring for children of all ages from 3 mos - 14 years old for the past 14 years. I have traveled to different countries & states, been a live-in nanny, a "mothers helper", taken courses in childcare, and worked through an agency so I'd consider myself professional. Some of my greatest...

Heather G. says "I simply adore Gianna & so does my 4 year old son! She became family when she nannied him for years, beginning when he was a newborn. She's my 1st...

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Tinley Park, IL

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Nanny

Aurora, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Rachel. I am looking for a family that needs a full-time long-term nanny. I have been working with kids since age 12, I began as a mother's helper. In high school I babysat, and in college I started nannying. Most recently I was a Pre-School teacher for 3-5-year-olds. I have experience with infants up to the age...
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Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Aurora, IL

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been working with children all my life, since my mom is a school psychologist she used to take me to different schools in the district to spend time with children that have various disabilities. At the age of 11 years old I was a mom's helper until I was old enough to be a babysitter. I've been babysitting for about 8 years...
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Here To Help With Your Kiddos!

Naperville, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello there, I am kara and I am 22 years old. I have done babysitting and nannying for many years now. I started out as mother's helper and expanded out to nannying on my own. I have always had a passion to help kids learn and grow. I am very easy going and adjust to each kids schedule! I am here to make your life easier and...
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Nanny Eager For A Family!

Naperville, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kate! I am 20 years old (will be 21 at the end of March)! I am a nanny and doing online classes to get my associates degree! I'd love to work for you! Here's some information on me! I hope to hear from you soon - Located in Naperville - 10 years paid experience starting at age 10 as a mothers helper - Swim...
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Part-Time Babysitter

Naperville, IL

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$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
I've always had a passion for working and helping children. Even at 9-10 year's old, when I volunteered to help out at my church during Sunday school. I volunteered at my church for 3 years. I started as a mother's helper, in the summer of 2003. I helped parents in my neighborhood for the afternoon or for events. I started...
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Nanny/Mother's Helper/Personal Assistant

Willow Springs, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a Mom, so I get it and understand the importance of knowing that our kiddos are safe, happy, and healthy while away. I have a Membership at the Brookfield Zoo, DuPage Children's Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium, if you're okay with activities outside of the home. I would love to see if we would be a good fit...
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Olivia

Lisle, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Olivia! I have babysat small children from ages 3 and up in their homes and I have been the "errand runner" being a mother's helper. I also have taught children at theater camps from ages 3 and up - so I have worked with large groups of youth as well. Pictures are of me with the main boys I nannied, in Los Angeles. I...
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Aurora, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
I've been experienced with children my whole life I've always been a babysitter/nanny/housekeeper/errands runner/driver/shopper/cook/counselor/companion/helper/mom/dad/grand parent/ dog owner/ Make Things Happen I partakes in a few things in life I feel as any Caring job with Duties is for me I just always been that type of...
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Babysitter Or Part-Time Nanny

Mokena, IL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a 20-year-old with experience as a nanny and a private swim lesson instructor. I am currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in Spanish and Business. I have been babysitting for 8 years with experience as a mother's helper including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and...
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Caring And A Peace Creature.

Aurora, IL

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$27/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as compassionate gentle and loyal. I like working with kids because it's my passion. I'm looking for a job that I can connect with a child I started working with kids when I was 13 as a mother's helper In my spare time, I like to hike One thing you should know about me is I am a mom
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Frankfort, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. Hi my name is Lauren! I am 23 years old. I have more then 10 years of babysitting, I nanny when I'm not in school too, currently I'm a runner and swimmer, I am as swim instructor at lock port park district I also work at the before and after care for...
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Oswego, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, my name is Natalie. I'm 33 years old and have a preschooler! I grew up being a mother's helper and babysat often. I worked at a few daycares in my late teens and early 20s. I was a nanny for several years in my early to mid 20s while attending college. I originally thought I'd get a degree in elementary education, but...

Emily T. says "Natalie is amazing with my girls. They just love her. She is kind, compassionate and a lot of fun. My girls always have so much fun with her and can't wait...

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  • 16 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Joliet, IL

Mother's Helpers in Joliet, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 16 listed mother's helpers

Gianna L.

I simply adore Gianna & so does my 4 year old son! She became family when she nannied him for years, beginning when he was a newborn....

- Heather G.

Linda L.

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

- Madeline K.

Natalie G.

Natalie is amazing with my girls. They just love her. She is kind, compassionate and a lot of fun. My girls always have so much fun with her...

- Emily T.

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 2 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 Joliet, 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 $16.00.

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