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5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...
Amy W.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids made a mess. I wasn't bothered by trivial decisions as she took care of whatever the situation like a pro. My...
Jane W.
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I recently moved to Valparaiso from Demotte. I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, with a focus in special education. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Previously I have worked in an after school program (7 years), a daycare (2 years), and as a nanny (a year). I have a reliable...
Tabitha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am a 27-year-old about to graduate from nursing school with experience taking care of infants to preteens. I read to and with the kids, help them with work, take them outside to blow off steam, make their meals or snacks, and help them to settle down after an exciting day. I participate in church services, extracurricular...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Liz E.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids! In high school I started babysitting and spent summers as a camp counselor. During and after college I started nannying and even spent 2 years as a live in nanny. I have done everything including getting kids up and ready for school, packing lunches, driving for school drop off and pick up, after school...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Car pool, Activities, and whatever else you would need!
Paulina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Carey S and I am an experienced babysitter and English education student at the University of Indianapolis, who is home for the summer. I've taken many education courses and done a lot of field experience focused towards spending time with children. I've been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for quite a...
Carey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lauren B.
Crown Point, IN
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Young But Very Fun Sitter. Love To Be Outside And Do Activities. Enjoys Cooking And Cleaning.
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I enjoy being outside and doing activities with kids, and providing learning experiences in any way I can. I can also cook if need be and even get the kids safely involved in the kitchen if they so choose. I believe that kids learn best through play and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Hi! My name is Ava and I am 19! I go to Indiana University Bloomington and I am studying Elementary Education. I absolutely love to work with kids of all ages and have some experience babysitting and working as a summer camp counselor for two summers. I also have some experience tutoring at elementary schools at the first and...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Leader of church nursery
Babysitter every Wednesday for children of the choir members
watched family members for 3 years
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm Allie, a reliable and caring babysitter with 6 years of experience. I grew up babysitting younger siblings, cousins, and have interned at a daycare for the last 8 months. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. From organizing fun activities to assisting with homework, I'm...
Aysha M.
Valparaiso, IN
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a babysitter and nanny, and I have a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children.
I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for connecting with the kiddos! I'm also a great...
Aysha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mattea O.
Highland, IN
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Mattea, I'm 20 years old and I love kids! I've been working for Highland elementary schools (after school care) for over a year now. I also have years of babysitting experience with newborns to pre-teens. I'm also open to help with chores around the house, running any errands you may need, and drop offs and/or...
I have a younger sibling who I take care of on a daily basis. I babysit for many people that I work with including infants and adolescents.
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm patient, reliable, energetic, and love working with children. I have had many years of experience working with children including a teacher's aid, classroom supervisor, babysitting, and tutoring. I also teach piano, and can help with cooking, cleaning, errands, and pet care. I am good at multitasking and connect well...
Keira can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hi! I'm a grad student studying Speech Language Pathology and I'd love to help out with your child. Their safety will always be my top priority, but I also want to make sure they're having fun while we're together. Whether it's playing games, coloring, or just following their lead, I'm all in! I get how important it is for kids...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Experienced and older, but still a barrel of fun. I have been raising and watching children and adults my whole life. I am an excellent chef if you need some help in the kitchen. I grow alot of my own family food if you need help in the garden. Excellent computer skills to help with homework, extensive Science and Literary...
Peggy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am first, a father of two wonderful adult children, ages 23 and 18. I began my early childhood life as a parent of those two while I was an elementary school teacher. I became an infant teacher in Bloomington, Indiana in 2003, and fell in love with being a caregiver of the very young. I finished my Ed. D. in ECE in 2015, most...
Dave can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Alex M.
Hebron, IN
$18-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello!
I am looking for a part-time nanny position. I worked at Myschool Childcare and Learning center. I was also a nanny for 3 years to twins. I have completed an early childhood vocational back in high school. I have had various babysitting jobs since I was 15.
In addition, I have my CNA license.
I am safe sleep...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Portage, IN
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Portage, IN?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Portage, IN to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Portage, IN?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Portage, IN is $12.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Portage, IN?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Portage, IN on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Portage, IN to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Portage, IN can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Portage, IN?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Portage, IN.