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Mother's helpers in Oak Park, IL
Alicja B.
Oak Park, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Alicja. I am 40 years old mom, nanny and former teacher helper. I have master degree in teaching/social work. I have 10+ years of experience working with kids.
I am very organized, outgoing person who loves for kids to learn, have fun and taking them places :)
If you are interested my person and have any...
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda is so much more than a babysitter. She truly cares about the children she watches. She is very interactive and plays with them. For instance, she would even bring her guitar over and play music for them. My kids would have so many stories of all the fun...
Kelli V.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"You can tell that Nadia loves what she does, that made our kids feel comfortable and really enjoy her. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and responsible sitter or nanny, but also her energy was really on the same level as the kids, definitely helps!!"
Annie P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sandy has been our full-time nanny for the past two years caring for our children who are now 5 & 7. She always arrives at our home with a smile on her face and a lot of energy. Sandy has been incredibly reliable. Throughout the day she engages the kids playing...
Jennifer K.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kelsey, I am currently a Masters in Social Work and Conflict Resolution student and a 2019 graduate with a dual bachelors in Psychology and Social Science. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19. My past experience is with kids from ages 0-13 working a wide range of jobs from a full-time, live-in nanny to an...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey was very dependable and punctual when caring for our 8, 6, and 1 year old all summer. Our kids enjoyed their time with her & she even came home from college for our one year old's birthday party last month. Many thanks!"
Amanda R.
5.0
(3)
Hello!
My name is Elizabeth. I am a energetic, loving nanny who absolutely adores children! I have a passion for child care and love helping families! I aim to bring positivity, love, and creativity into the house of my nanny family.
I do my best to go the extra mile. I love finding age appropriate activities to do with my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with our children! She helped out with homework and was always finding new things for the kids to do! She has a great personality and you can tell she obviously cares!"
Elaine F.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
Avery G.
Chicago, IL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Avery and I'm an actress here in Chicago. I'm looking for a part time or full time job as a nanny or "mother's helper." I have more than 8 years of experience with children from infants to teenagers. I know many people are experiencing difficulties with online school but I am an expert on Zoom and available to...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Avery is great and very interactive with the kids. She is very responsive and considerate to our requests and informative on how the day went with the kids. "
Josie A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a nanny/family helper? Well, I can help! I am 23 and certified in childcare and First Aid. I have nannied for many families and have multiple references. I have taken multiple courses on childcare during high school as well. I currently work as a hairstylist in my free time, but I would love to also nanny. I am CPR...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our three boys love Lupe. They always have a lot of fun when she visits. She has been our one and only babysitter for four years. Thank you Lupe!"
Sarah G.
I have experinece as a nanny/ motehr helper for more than 5 years. Specilly with todlerds and yuong kids. I love crafting projects and outdoors activities. I help with laundry, light cleaning, ironing, pet care and shopping.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julia B.
Chicago, IL
$16-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as creative, empathetic, and outgoing!
I started working with kids when I was 12 as a "mother's helper." I have been babysitting ever since!
In my spare time, I like to try new restaurants, go on walks with my dogs, and try new fitness classes!
A bit about me, I graduated from Illinois State in 2019. I have over 10 years of experience with children of all ages. I have worked at a daycare and preschool for 2 years after college, I have babysat and nannied in different capacities for 10 years. I have been a mothers helper with a new born as well as care for a newborn by...
Marley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! My name is Kasandra and I currently reside in the Wicker area. I have experience caring for multiple children between the ages of 1-10.
Kasandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Idalia C.
Chicago, IL
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
7 Years Of Professional Childcare Experience & Enjoyed Working With Every Family I've Been With!
Mastery
Newborn Care Specialist
Baby Sleep Training
Mother's Helper
Nursery set-up and organization
Baby sign language
CPR and First Aid Certified
Current and clean background and driving record
Proficient swimmer
Qualities
Fast learner
Can maintain calm in fast paced environments
Knowledgeable of various home...
Idalia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Alexandra B.
Chicago, IL
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I haven't forgotten how I felt as a kid. More importantly, how adults made me feel. The bad memories stick out more than the good ones do. I want to prevent bad feelings for the children I care for as much as I possibly can. Kids are smart, kids are always wondering about the world. I want to nurture their curiosity the way I...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Milena P.
Chicago, IL
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Milena, a professional nanny with over 8 years of experience working for high-profile families. I am thrilled to offer my services as a dedicated caregiver and provide exceptional child care tailored to your family's needs.
My rate is $30 per hour for primarily child care, with additional charges for additional...
Milena can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Oak Park, IL
Miranda G.
5.0
Miranda is so much more than a babysitter. She truly cares about the children she watches. She is very interactive and plays with them. For instance, she would even bring her guitar over and play music for them. My kids would have so many stories of all the fun things they would do with Miranda. Or...
- Kelli V.
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.
Sandra M.
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 need a full-time nanny and we can't...
- David F.
Dina S.
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.
Kelsey D.
5.0
Kelsey watched our 7 month old son throughout 2 evenings while we were in Chicago visiting for a wedding. I highly recommend her. She was punctual, her communication was stellar and she was loving with our son. Kelsey is everything you could ask for in a babysitter/nanny!
- Matthew B.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, 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 $20.00.