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Sarah E.

Nanny/Mother's Helper/Personal Assistant

Willow Springs, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Claire L.

Westchester, IL

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Claire, I live in Westchester and I have been in childcare for 7 years now. I have been a babysitter, a nanny, and a mother's helper. I have my own car, drivers license and a clean driving record. I have experience with babies, toddlers, early school age, preteens, multiples and twins. I am comfortable with cats...
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Tess L.

Fun Sitter With 10 Years Of Experience

La Grange, IL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey, I'm Tess! I'm a reliable and energetic 22-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...
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Meghan D.

Child Care Helper!

Oak Lawn, IL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a fun, caring, professional and helpful individual. I have worked in the education field for the last 5 years with children ages 3-6. I have experience with special needs (Autistic) children, and children ages 2-15. I am a paraprofessional during the day as my full time career and am looking for additional income on the...
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Payton W.

Hinsdale, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am looking for a summer babysitting jobs. I will be available through August 8th. I am looking to work with 1 to 3 children. I have been driving for over 4 years and have a clean driving record. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I was a nanny/mother's helper for a 1-year-old the summer of 2022. The past 2...
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Artasia C.

Child Care

Hinsdale, IL

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
As a passionate and experienced caregiver, I am also a mother. Looking for a Friday-Sunday weekend helper position.
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Linda R.

Mother's Helper.

Oak Lawn, IL

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Linda. I'm a very friendly and outgoing individual. Love kids, I raised twin girls all on my own. I am/was a very involved parent. I love playing , building, reading and doing crafts with children, giving them real experiences and playing off screen.
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Clara G.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Clarendon Hills, IL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Many years of babysitting experience, day camp helper, gymnastics coach, and a degree in early childhood education
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Elizabeth F.

Happy Helper

Lombard, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Elaine F. says "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...

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Sandra M.

Full-time Nanny

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

David F. says "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...

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Kate H.

Experienced Nanny / Newborn Helper/ Multiples / Animal Lover Available ASAP

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
My spirit is one that could make even you become your inner child again! I have over 20 years experience loving others' children: 5yrs as a nanny to 4 under 4, A caretaker for 3 newborns until after 1yr, & experience with neurodivergent children. My favorite experience has been working for S. A. S. E. D w/ visibly impaired...

Heather H. says "Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her."

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Nadia C.

Tinley Park, IL

4.4(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm Nadia, 30, Chicagoland born & raised. 10+ yrs experience working w/kids- everything from babysitting to mothers helper to a FT live-in Nanny/House Manager. My caregiver style is very much a "family assistant" type, I do well in those roles, as that's what I've mostly done (as a HM). I own my own (reliable) vehicle, seats 5,...

Care Member says "Nadia loves what she does- she has a natural way with kids. "

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Linda L.

Tinley Park, IL

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Anna J.

Babysitter/nanny/helper

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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.

Brenda B. says "Hi Anna for some reason I'm unable to chat with you. Can you send another message?"

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Cashmear M.

Chicago, IL

4.5(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience
Part-Time Babysitter/Mother's Helper:I have 4 years of child care experience for a family of three boys age's (3, 4, 8) and a family two age's ( 10 months and two). My job required light house work, preparing meals, and keeping the kids entertained. Also an teachers aids for kids with special needs.

Marlee H. says "Cashmear will do anything to keep her commitments, and children just seem to be drawn to her. She is also incredibly intelligent and kind. I would trust...

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Maranda J.

Homewood, IL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maranda! I've been caring for children professionally since 2020 as a nanny, daycare teacher, and nursery helper. As the oldest of three siblings-and with plenty of cousins, nieces, and nephews to keep me busy-I naturally took on the role of helping with babysitting, cooking, and tidying up from a young age. While I've...

Gloria F. says "I hired Maranda to watch my 14 year old and 18 month old son for me while I traveled. She was responsible for pick up and drop offs, meals and overall...

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Dina S.

Child Whisperer

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Dina is a caring & trustworthy pet/house sitter who has been with us for years."

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Bee H.

Postpartum Doula Available For Newborn Care

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'm a postpartum doula specializing in the care and support of newborns and their parents just before and just after birth as well as a beloved nanny for over 15 years now. I am currently looking to help supplement care for families-specifically those with newborns or infants-on an occasional or part time basis! Open to any...

Erin M. says "We were sad that we were not able to hire Becca FT due to our schedule but she was great with our 3mo old during an afternoon trial. She was calm and...

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Teresa B.

Experienced Patient Helper

Chicago, IL

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've worked with all ages between daycares, preschool, high-school, and nannying/night nannying for over 10 years; my area of expertise is newborn-2 y/o. I have multiple types of childcare certifications, first aid and CPR certs. I've nannied for children with: ADD, ADHD, OCD, autism, delayed physical/mental/emotional/speech...

Cass F. says "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...

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Hannah R.

Chicago, IL

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Hannah, I'm 23 years old, and I graduated from Indiana University. I'm originally from Crystal Lake, IL, and I now live in the Gold Coast/Streeterville area. Caring for kids has always been a big part of my life. I started as a camp counselor for K-2 and then spent four summers in a row sitting for a...
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  • 56 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

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

Mother's Helpers in Willow Springs, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 56 listed mother's helpers

Elizabeth F.

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...

- Elaine F.

Sandra M.

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....

- David F.

Kate H.

Kate is just wonderful with kids. Any family would be lucky to have her.

- Heather H.

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 Willow Springs, 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 $20.00.

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