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Hello. I am creative, patient, and love to work with my imagination.
I am a college graduate holding a degree in Elementary Special Education and a minor in child psychology. I have my masters degree in adult education from Oregon state university.
I have worked at a daycare with infant thru school agers. And I worked in...
Callie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
Faith E.
Saint John, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Part-time Babysitter Available Weeknights After 4pm And Weekends; After June 3, Available Full-time
Hi! I am an upcoming second-year psychology student at Anderson University. I have volunteered in my church's nursery (Village Church) for about four years where I worked with newborns up to about 4 years of age. I also tutored a 13 year boy in high school. At college, I work at an After School Fun program where I manage a...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the...
Mary Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I work full time, I am looking to provide care for after school and weekends. I am great with all ages!! I will provide care at my house, so if we need to work out transportation issues, I am flexible. I do have a dog and a cat both are very loving.
Breeana C.
Dyer, IN
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Breeana and I would love to be your care provider! I have always have had a love for children and have been in childcare from a young age. I began helping my mom at the in home daycare center she worked at from middle school onto highschool, once I was in highschool I began babysitting/ nannying for the children...
Breeana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I am a certified nursing assistant who has 2 years of experience in a hospital. I have over 7 year of experience in child care as well. I work at an after school program for 2 years and I also work in a kids center at a gym for 4 years. I also have babysat since I was 14 years old. I am Red-cross CPR certified as well.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am currently a senior at Purdue university majoring in human services, I also have my associates degree in social work. I'm a nurturing and experienced nanny with a love for caring for children. With 6 years of experience, I have had the joy of working with kids ranging from 10 weeks to 11 years old. I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Victoria D.
Hebron, IN
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tori and I am a full time elementary teacher and am currently teaching 2nd grade. I have about 9 years total of experience in childcare. I previously worked at a daycare through high school and college. I am looking for a family that needs help over the summer, breaks, or before/after school. I am a very on the...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tori is fabulous with children, she is always creative and engages them. They enjoy being taught, or nannied by her. She oversaw the summer activities at the daycare she worked at prior to becoming a teacher. She loves kids and it shows"
Naomi D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding of everything! I've been babysitting since I was 13 and thoroughly enjoy spending time and pouring into kids. I also did nannying...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie is great! Our boys love her!"
Lauren S.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Taylor. I am an energetic, fun-loving young professional! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare. I started as a volunteer teacher at my church on Wednesdays and Sundays. There I developed lesson plans crafted to the children's needs and the curriculum and provided the necessary care and nurture they...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school
I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
1.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old from Chesterton, IN and I love working with children. I started babysitting when I was 14 and then began working at Montessori Academy of Valparaiso at 15. I worked in the toddler room as a directress, I did nap, and after school care for five years. After I left Montessori, I started nannying and have loved it...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Hi there! I am a former "stay at home" mom with two grown boys in college. As a new empty nester I have too much time on my hands and would love nothing more than to spend some of that time with your littles. I'm the fun Aunt in my family and a natural nurturer. I am confident in the kitchen and can prepare healthy snacks and...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Faith V.
Valparaiso, IN
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
hi!! I used to nanny on and off during high school and haven't in a couple years due to being in college and not having the time but I had four brothers growing up and was often found babysitting for my parents, and like I said earlier during high school I started to take care of a few children after school and I absolutely...
Faith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was 16 and I'm now 24. During the school year I work at an after school program and during the summer I work at a summer camp. I also work as a teachers assistant/substitute. I know plenty of games and activities that can keep the kiddos entertained. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts....
Kentreace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for after school child care in Merrillville, IN
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Merrillville, IN?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Merrillville, IN through Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of January 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Merrillville, IN. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Merrillville, IN?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Merrillville, IN to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Merrillville, IN, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.