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Care, Love And Fun: A Nanny For Your Family

Elmwood Park, IL

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Your children are in safe hands! I know how to entertain, educate and monitor security. Ready for a fun and useful day with them. Efficient house helper with monitoring of order and coziness.
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Sitter, Tutor, Helper

Chicago, IL

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Caroline and I'm a cardiac nurse in Chicago. I graduated in May 2024 from Saint Mary's College and moved to East Lakeview. I'm originally from St. Louis, Missouri where I babysat for most of my teenage years and nannied during my college summers. I am interested in babysitting a couple times a week so please let...
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Part-time Sitter/nanny

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
It's nice to meet you! My name is Riley and I am a part-time sitter/nanny with 7+ years of paid childcare experience. I also come from quite a big family; I am the oldest of seven kids (the youngest of which is currently 8 years old) and have spent my entire life helping care for them. While caring for children, I like to...
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Nanny

Morton Grove, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Claudia and I am a proud mother of three. I have been nannying for over 15 years and have experience with newborns all the way up to preteens. Aside from raising my own children, I have been a household helper and nanny for many families. Some of my duties include: Transportation Cleaning/tidying after children...
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Cata. I'm a loving and responsible caregiver with over 3 years of experience caring for children from 6 months to 14 years old. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and I truly enjoy what I do. As the oldest daughter, I naturally took on a caring role from a young age, and I love making kids feel safe, supported, and free to...
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Extra Helper

Elmwood Park, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 1 year of experience. My name is Ashley. I am currently a junior at Domincian university, studying nursing. I also am an orientation leader and I'm captain of the women's basketball at my college.
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Fun & Energetic Nanny/E-Learning Helper Available!

Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Growing up in a big Italian family outside of Chicago, I helped raise my 7 younger cousins from newborn age to teens. I am used to light housekeeping and meal preparation as well as planning activities. I love hanging out with kids which is why I was a camp counselor for 3 summers in Northern Wisconsin at Camp Jorn YMCA. It was...
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About Me And My Experience In Child Care:

Chicago, IL

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I would love to babysit for your kids! I am CPR and first aid certified, and I am super comfortable with pets, especially dogs!- just give me instructions and I'll be all set! I am a touch allergic to cats, but with medication I'll be all good! I can drive my own car if needed, and I love to cook! I can clean if...
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Experienced & Loving Child Care Provider

Evanston, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a kind, patient, and trustworthy caregiver, I bring years of hands-on experience, having raised six wonderful children who are now successful adults with families of their own. I have also cared for children with special needs, including autism and profound hearing loss, ensuring they feel safe, understood, and engaged. I...
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Happy To Help!

Chicago, IL

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Mariellen, and I am a patient, fun, and caring person with passionate energy for kids. I have 7 years experience in childcare. I have been a nanny, babysitter, overnight caretaker & family helper to several families with whom I still keep in touch often! Additionally, I have been a substitute, assistant, and lead teacher...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
I was a teacher's helper at my synagogue for 2 and a half years and then I was a camp counselor for 4 years and an intern at my college's early care education center. I am most comfortable working with kids 3-5 years old but I am willing to work with anyone.
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Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Emma. I have been nannying off and on for 12 years. I am recently separated from the Air Force and moved to Chicago this past winter to pursue studies in Forensics and Anthropology. I love children, and am experienced as a pet sitter as well. I am comfortable with most pets, but please check ahead of time if you have a...
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Compassionate & Reliable Nanny | Newborn Care Specialist | Loving Support & Household Helper

Winnetka, IL

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$10/hr
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
With the years of hands on experience, caring for children, both through, raising my own daughter now a bright and accomplished, 17-year-old and supporting family members, I have developed a deep passion for nurturing little ones. I understand the importance of patience, love, and creating a safe and enriching environment for...
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Chicago, IL

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I'd describe my personality as playful, hardworking, and creative I like working with kids because I had wonderful babysitters and camp counselors that impacted me as a kid and I want to be that kind of person in the lives of children. I love to play and have fun through songs, games, and crafts. Education is also a top value...

Family Helper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi everyone! I have 8+ years of childcare experience as a nanny, gymnastics instructor, eldest sister and after-school volunteer. I've also recently gotten into home management and I love it! I can assist with laundry, dishes, room tidying, organizing closets/drawers/ storage rooms, meal prep, errands, personal assistant...

Jerry T. says "Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened up our...

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Part-Time Babysitter

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Krasimira, I have experience with any age children, I started babysitting when I was 16. My first job was at a day care with children from ages 2 to 8, as a helper. I helped teachers with teaching, reading stories to the kids, lunch time, and putting the kids to sleep. I enjoyed everyday being with those kids....

Hrisi C. says "Krasimira was our favorite babysitter. She started babysitting our boy when he was 14 months until 2 years. She showed our family that we can trust her....

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Fun Babysitter

Northbrook, IL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Would be great for a mothers helper. I have experience in volunteering at a day care center. In addition, I have passed CPR and babysitting certifications from the Red Cross.

Creative & Engaging Nanny House Helper

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've worked part time as an Assistant director for a before and after school program at the YMCA. Helping school aged kids with homework and engaging in indoor & outdoor activities. I've done two summer camp programs which included field trips, sporting events, museums and pool days! I've been a private nanny for a young tween...

Babysitter/Domestic Helper

Chicago, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 12 years experience as a part time babysitter, including 4 years as a Domestic Assistant where I was responsible for morning, afterschool, weekend, and some overnight child care, as well as housekeeping and errands. I have cared for all ages except infants, and up to 3 kids at once. I am extremely trustworthy, punctual,...
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Chicago, IL

4.7(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "Our family wholeheartedly recommends Lupe! She is caring and warm, and her wealth of experience working with children (especially as first-time parents...

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

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 5.0

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

Mother's Helpers in Skokie, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 55 listed mother's helpers

Candice M.

Candice was the nanny to our 11-month-old daughter. She is a great nanny, I highly recommend working with Candice. She not only brightened...

- Jerry T.

Krasimira P.

Krasimira was our favorite babysitter. She started babysitting our boy when he was 14 months until 2 years. She showed our family that we...

- Hrisi C.

Guadalupe S.

Our family wholeheartedly recommends Lupe! She is caring and warm, and her wealth of experience working with children (especially as...

- Care member

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 Skokie, 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 $25.00.

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