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60 babysitters are listed in Chesterton, IN

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Chesterton, IN

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Sydney R.


Valparaiso, IN

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Energetic babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I'm currently a college student (3. 8 GPA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for multiple families as I liked to keep busy aside from college. I am a certified medical assistant since (2020) and is CPR and First Aid certified. Would...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jordan B.


Hobart, IN

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a young adult looking for a job as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter. I am outgoing, flexible, and hard working. I have my Bachelor's Degree in English Secondary Education. I recently taught middle school English. I have also taught English As a second language abroad in South Korea and Tanzania. I am...
5.0
"Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching."

Katie H.

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Sarah H.


Michigan City, IN

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over a decade of experience as a professional nanny, I specialize in caring for children from newborns to age five. My expertise includes sleep training, routine management, potty training, early literacy, and comprehensive developmental monitoring. I am committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"After being on many play dates/excursions with Sarah and the little one she is currently taking care of, it is clear she is a natural nurturer. Not only is she friendly, gentle-hearted, and professional, but she also has extensive knowledge on many aspects of child...

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Morgan S.


Lake Station, IN

$25-39/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Morgan. I am currently beginning class for ECE. I love children and take joy in helping them reach their greatest potential. I am CPR certified. I look forward to lending a helping hand as needed. Homework, household duties, drop offs to practice, and craft activities to make our time fun are all things I offer...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dependability, kindness and being able to adapt to any situation Is key for me in finding child care for my kids. I hired Morgan and we knew she was a right fit upon her interview. My kids (6 month old, now 9 months, and my 2 year old) took to her immediately. I...

Tamara A.

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Kayley W.


Lake Station, IN

$36/hr5 yrs exp

Full And Part Time Nanny Available

Hello my name is Kayley I love children and have about 5years of experience I would love to meet up or chat over text to tell you more about myself I have the following skill that I've gained in my 5 years of experience Patience, Problem-solving. ... Communication, relationship building. ... Multitasking, Time management and...
Kayley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We love Kayley but most of my children love Kayley. They are teenagers now and no longer need a sitter but they still stay in contact with her. She was very playful and caring and I felt safe leaving my kids with her. Kayley is awesome and we miss her!! "

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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

My name is Alyssa. I have quite a bit of experience supervising kids. I have loads of cousins, family friends and coworkers kids that I have watched. All of which you can contact if need be. I also previously worked at a daycare which the ages range anywhere from 6 weeks to elementary age kids. I am CPR certified and First Aid....
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!"

Rain N.

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Kristy Z.


La Porte, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Care For Your Child

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2 teenage boys. I am interested in being a child care provider to be able to make it fun for your child to have fun while away from their mommy and daddy. I miss taking my kids to reading time at the library. I miss taking them to the park. We had enjoyed so many days going to the zoo. I enjoyed finding fun...
Kristy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kristy is a 'no-sitting-around' kind of girl. She is high energy and loves to keep busy. She would be an excellent child care provider. Your children would never be bored. She loves to cook and do crafts. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a...

Brandy F.

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Shelley G.


La Porte, IN

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a nanny/babysitter for 40+ years. In that time, I have worked for musicians, college professors, business executives, and physicians. I take great pride in caring for children of all ages. I enjoy cooking/baking, walking, reading to children, crafts, gardening and sewing. I am more than happy to help out with...
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shelley has been with our family for almost 3 years. It was initially supposed to be just a 3-4 month temporary job, but she did such an amazing job that we asked her to stay on. She was amazing with our newborn and was engaging and nurturing with him. As he...

Andrew L.

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Mhejhana W.


Hobart, IN

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time (potentially)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, I have been around children my entire life. I am the oldest of 5. The ages range from 24-9.
Mhejhana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mhejhana did an amazing job with my kids! I highly recommend her, she was prompt to reply and on time. She kept my kids engaged in activities and they had a blast! "

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Kelly D.


Hobart, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Babysitting Experience

I have been caring for children of all ages for well over 30 years. I am a mother and a grandmother. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local center for the last year, and I have been working in this center for almost 2 years. I have over 15 years of experience as a teacher or Nanny. I would really love to get back to...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kelly is a personable & honest. We met this evening for a quick interview, that turned into my children not wanting her to go. We hired her on the spot because she left us with an extremely comfortable feeling about leaving it children in her care. We look...

Amy G.

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Maddie D.


Merrillville, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Maddie, I am from Michigan and just moved here with my husband to Indiana about July. I recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelors degree in elementary education. A student taught in a fourth grade and second grade classroom. I continued my teaching career as a fourth and third grade...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"

Samantha S.

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Andrea D.


Michigan City, IN

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Michigan City Area Schools teacher, teaching Special Education. Subject areas include: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills. I am compassionate, patient, and reliable. I live in Long Beach (Michigan City), Indiana, but also spend quite a bit of time in the Chicago area....
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea took care of our 6 month old for a few hours a week for several weeks. She was very impressive and the baby loved her. We will happily keep hiring her whenever her schedule and ours mesh. We have no reservations at all about recommending her (except that...

Dani F.

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Domenek W.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-31/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am a 6 year army vet! I love children. Volunteered at churches, children s hospitals, schools, and daycares. I am a criminal justice major who has completed grad school and looking to pursue my doctoral degree in the near future. I was a correctional office and a juvenile detention officer. I also am a verified...
Domenek can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I were very happy with Domenek punctuality and attentiveness to our son. She was indeed a great help and I can't think of anyone I would have trusted more with my child. "

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Ava K.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, and hardworking. I like working with kids because they give me a feeling of what it's like to have my own kids one day. One thing you should know about me is I used to work at Chesterton Montessori for 3 years. Ive also had several babysitting jobs since leaving that job. Let me...
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Stephanie V.


Hobart, IN

$20-24/hr4 yrs exp

Teach With Compassion, And Have Fun Too!

I am warm, funny, and creative. I love to create a safe space for children to learn and grow. I love to fill the day with learning through play, socialization, music, and story. Children have a natural curiosity, and I love to help them flourish by providing a nurturing and fun environment. I'm looking for a regular long-term...
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Alyssa L.


Michigan City, IN

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Story Telling Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work part time as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with children with ASD. I love working with kids and have experience with various age groups however most of my experience is with those 10 and younger. I have taken a handful of child development and education related college courses to help further...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as adventurous, creative, laidback I like working with kids because they keep me active In my spare time, I like to cook/bake One thing you should know about me is I love arts and crafts
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Ashley M.


La Porte, IN

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care

Hi my name is Ashley. I have 10 years of experience, and enjoy being around children. I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was in High School and now with all of my nieces and nephews! I semi recently moved to the area and found myself having lots of spare time outside of work. I figured instead of just...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis B.


Valparaiso, IN

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

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

I took a break from babysitting and nannying for the last couple years to work with children on the spectrum. I am back and ready to find a babysitting gig that meets both our needs. I still will pursue my aba career from 1-5 PM, so I am searching for nights specifically however I would consider an early morning or two if...
Sabrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chesterton, IN

Jordan B.

5.0

Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching.

- Katie H.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah has taken care of my daughter (M) since she was 3 months old, and I went back to work. She also picks up my 4 year old son (H) from daycare and brings him home daily. When we first found Sarah, we thought it would be for about 6 months. It's been almost 2 years, and I wish our family could...

- Care member

Morgan S.

5.0

Dependability, kindness and being able to adapt to any situation Is key for me in finding child care for my kids. I hired Morgan and we knew she was a right fit upon her interview. My kids (6 month old, now 9 months, and my 2 year old) took to her immediately. I can't say enough great things about...

- Tamara A.

Kayley W.

5.0

We love Kayley but most of my children love Kayley. They are teenagers now and no longer need a sitter but they still stay in contact with her. She was very playful and caring and I felt safe leaving my kids with her. Kayley is awesome and we miss her!!

- Care member

Alyssa K.

5.0

Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!

- Rain N.

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Babysitters in Chesterton, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.