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I am a 50-year-old single mom of two adult daughters. They are now 22 and 24 and are very successful. I have a 4-month-old grandson who is the BEST! I have cared for children my entire life and love it.
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Welcome to my profile! I am a 20-year-old nanny. I am energetic, dependable, and always ready to help! I have one year of experience nannying, and helping with remote learning. However, at 15 years old I became a helper for my families home daycare business. Remote learning ends in May, so I am looking for a new position to...
Eiley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eiley has been working for us for the past seven months as a tutor/caregiver to our 8 year old son. We enrolled in virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year. We partnered with a neighbor to give our kids more of a classroom feel. Eiley has been wonderful keeping...
Andrea M.
Hello! I'm Raven, I have five years of experience working with infants to toddlers to middle aged kids and I absolutely love caring for them. I'm calm natured, gentle, responsive, child-led, and love being outside. I'm experienced and comfortable with attuning to infant to middle aged children cues, providing developmentally...
Raven can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I don't have formal experience with babysitting, but I have been a mother's helper before and I've been helping kids learn and reach their potential since I was a child myself. I've held unofficial summer tutoring sessions and watched my classmates' younger siblings on the playground after school. I've always adored children (I...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Janelle and I have 10+ years of experience caring for littles. After college, I spend a year and a half as a full-time nanny! I recently left the corporate world to work as a freelancer so my schedule is flexible. I've learned there is a lot more to raising children than just keeping them fed and happy. I have...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hello there, I am kara and I am 21 years old. I have done babysitting and nannying for many years now. I started out as mothers 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 help...
Kara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gianna.
I have been caring for children of all ages from 3 mos - 14 years old for the past 11 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...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 choice to babysit, dog sit, &/or house sit! She genuinely loves kids & I've never met somebody with a stronger work...
Heather G.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Gilda for many years. She is kind, she is really good with children. She has a super friendly personality and we trust her with our kids anytime."
Ibeth C.
I have worked with children since I was 11. I started out as a mommy's helper then went into babysitting and even ran my own summer camp in my back yard a few summers ago. I love playing outside or playing games!
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello,
I have open availability beginning in July 2022 for any of your family household needs. I have extensive experience as a full-time nanny, 'mother's helper', babysitter, and house sitter, completing household duties to relieve parents of those tedious chores. Also, I am offering my skills as a Night Nanny for those with...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I like working with kids because it's incredibly fun; I hardly consider it a job!
I started working with kids as a mother's helper when I was 10 years old, then I progressed from occasional gigs to becoming a summer nanny.
In my spare time, I like to read, play piano, watch movies, and take walks outside.
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...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Payton W.
Hinsdale, IL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Payton. I am a student at a University in New York. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I will be available from May 28th through August 17th. I am looking to work with 1 to 2 children. I have been driving for over 3 years and have a clean driving record. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have worked with children for more than 10 years. I am also a mother of two kids. I live in Naperville and graduated college back in Michigan. Recently I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist Technician for a Pre-k school. I am bi-lingual and I keep myself busy. I love children and enjoy playing with them, reading, and...
Xiomara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Caroline P. I am 21 years old. I just graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Communication degree, and I now live in Naperville.
I have been caring for children and pets for a good part of my life. I began by watching over my little sister as a mother's helper, then before and after school...
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...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hey, I'm Tess! I'm a reliable and energetic 21-year-old who recently graduated from Illinois State University. I've always loved kids so I got involved in childcare as early as possible, first as a Mothers Helper at 11, then as the "neighborhood sitter", and eventually with nannying as well. My focus is on making sure your child...
Tess can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Christine B.
Batavia, IL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hi, my name is Becca I am 21 years old and I am a senior at Indiana University. I have babysat/nannied kids since my freshman year of high school. I have a nephew who is 8 and a niece who just turned 5. I enjoy working with young kids a lot and am willing to help them with school and any sports. I have experience working in a...
Becca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Recent mother's helper reviews from local parents in Plainfield, IL
Eiley M.
5.0
Eiley has been working for us for the past seven months as a tutor/caregiver to our 8 year old son. We enrolled in virtual learning for the 2020-21 school year. We partnered with a neighbor to give our kids more of a classroom feel. Eiley has been wonderful keeping the kids on task and taking care...
- Andrea M.
Gianna L.
5.0
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 choice to babysit, dog sit, &/or house sit! She genuinely loves kids & I've never met somebody with a stronger work ethic or bigger heart.
- Heather G.
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.
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FAQs for finding a mother's helper
What type of mother’s helpers services can I find near me in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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.