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Babysitters in Colfax, IN

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Micca S.


Colfax, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced

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I have been babysitting children, of all ages, since I was 11 years old. I have younger siblings who I have helped care for continuously, as well.
Micca can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Paige H.


Clarks Hill, IN

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny / Teacher

I am Paige, I am 18 just about 19 years old my experience looks like: March 2021 - December 2022 - YMCA Kid Zone with ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age, caring for all aged kids cleaning up and making sure we have plenty of crafts and activities! January 2023- March 2023 - Steam Academy I was a 2"s assistant teacher helping...
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Dorianne S.


Lafayette, IN

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hi my name is Dori, I am 21. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am also a certified lifeguard. I worked at a preschool in my high school during my senior year. We created and taught lessons/activities. So I would love to plan some fun stuff to do with your children while your away! I have been the occasional babysitter for...
Dorianne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dori was part of our family for 4 wonderful years. We first contacted her after the birth of our 2nd son and, from that moment, she spent countless hours playing with our kids with playdough, legos, trains, memory games, puzzles and also doing activities outdoors....

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Shania W.


Lebanon, IN

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Babysitting

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am Shania! I am 26 years old. I am married and we just welcomed our first bundle of joy, , 7 months ago! I am located in central Indianapolis, and I also love pets! I proudly have my Child Development Associate degree. I have experience being an Infant/Toddler preschool teacher for 2. 5 years, and 2 years of private...
Shania can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"If you’re lucky enough to match with Shania- you’re already winning! From the initial interview to several months of having her as our nanny, she is everything you’re looking for and more. We had a rare opportunity to move our child into a program that allows her...

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Emily R.


Lafayette, IN

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and aim to give them respect and attention. I love to keep things fun, I never want a child to dread spending time with the babysitter!
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is so great with my 3 and 5 year olds! She's energetic, organized, and very responsible. She's great about checking in throughout the day and sending pictures. She goes above and beyond to find creative ways to have fun with the kids. My kids are always so...

Diana O.

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Claire W.


Lebanon, IN

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Claire and I am currently a senior in the IU School of Nursing. I graduate in December of 2024. I am very outgoing, friendly, and love to spend time with kids. I work at a Hospital as a Patient Care Assistant in a supplemental position (my availability for you will not interfere with my job at the hospital)! I...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madesyn C.


Lafayette, IN

$10-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! My name is Madesyn, (my kiddos usually call me Maddy). I am a recent Purdue Alum, who loves spending time with kiddos! I love children, and have lots of experience in caring for different ages! I have a little brother in the house, so I know what it's like having a toddler around! I am not above anything from doing...
Madesyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids beg me to go do things just so Madesyn can come over. I don't have enough great things to say about her. She is every parent and kids dream sitter. She is respectful, responsible, and very communicative. She knows how to interact with kids of every age. I...

Lisette R.

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Riley K.


Lafayette, IN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love caring for children of all ages and hold a strong passion for helping others. Through opportunities as a nanny as well as during my time as a caregiver in a home daycare setting, I have 7 years of experience working with children. I am currently studying speech-language pathology at Purdue University with hopes to...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Riley is dependable. She helped with my daughter with autism on several occasions. She is patient."

Sarah G.

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Abbey F.


Lafayette, IN

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Professional Fun-maker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My experience with childcare began when I was 12 and started babysitting for friends and family. As a teenager I was hired to be a full-time summer nanny for a local family and worked with them for 3 years. I have worked as a nanny off and on for the past 5 years. Most recently, I worked for a family with 3 children- 2 teenage...
Abbey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Abbey is sweet with kids! She makes good choices with wisdom and loves well!"

Beth W.

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Katie S.


Lafayette, IN

$25-33/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of 2. I have my own personal experience with my owns babies along with professional with babysitting in home and working in multiple daycare facilities. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to speaking soon!
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were looking for last minute childcare and came across Katie's profile. She was punctual, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about providing high quality care giving services. My kiddos are already asking when she is coming back. Definitely would hire again!"

Matt H.

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Kimberly S.


Lebanon, IN

$19-22/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Provider 25 + Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kim. I am a former daycare provider & nanny with 25+ yrs of experience. I have hands on background & involvement with a wide variety of opportunities. I love and adore babies and littles!! These best describe my personality: caring, dependable, compassionate, responsible & LOVING. Kiddos are amazing little miracles and...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Kim to be a part time nanny for my 4 month old daughter (now 13 months) and I want say she has been an amazing part of our family! Kim is an incredibly patient individual who takes the time to meet the developmental needs of our ever-growing daughter. She...

Devona B.

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Tessa T.


Lafayette, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Tessa, and I love having fun with kids! I enjoy coming up with exciting ways to play with and entertain your little ones. From loud and adventurous to quiet and creative, I will make sure your kids have a good time while being well looked after. I have worked with kids for many years, giving me much...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful! Will definitely hire her again!"

Hannah H.

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Carol C.


Frankfort, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Nanny Looking For Summer Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20+ years experience caring for ages newborn to preteen. I have a love for children and enjoy being a positive role model in their lives and that is why I have chosen being a nanny as my career. I am very dependable, energetic and a self-starter. Hope to hear from you soon. Carol
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nannied for us, our children adored her. Was dependable, flexible, hardworking, and a great help to our family!"

Danielle G.

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Brianda C.


Lafayette, IN

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hi! My name is Brianda and I'm a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Professional Nanny. My favorite part about working with children is watching them grow and learn new things. I have childcare and teaching experience. I was a Transitional kindergarten teacher for 3 years before getting promoted to Assistant Director. I have...
Brianda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carmina A.


Frankfort, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I grew up babysitting my siblings as well as occasional babysitting for the neighbors. I currently work at a daycare but am looking to work for a single family. I can help with Light Housekeeping school pickup, and homework (anything else we can discuss). I love working with both kids...
Carmina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carmina did great! We were a bit skeptical leaving our twins since we really don’t leave the house, but she did fantastic! & the girls loved her!"

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Maddie H.


Lafayette, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Maddie! I'm currently a special education teacher in Lafayette, and I teach dance classes locally in the evenings. I'm going back to school for my masters degree, and I'm looking for a summer position to find my tuition and home renovation projects. I have 13 years of experience working with children's all ages, and love...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie is incredible. She immediately connected with our 6 month old, focused on developmental play, and was phenomenal at getting him down for naps. When he was napping, she would do the dishes and was willing to help around the house. She is responsible, kind,...

Yaroslav R.

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Haley R.


Lebanon, IN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have a passion for connecting with children and finding fun ways to help them grow/develop/learn in a safe environment. I have 4 years experience in aquatics supervision, 2 years EMT-B experience, 2 year teaching in an early childhood development center, and 2 years of previous (full time) nanny experience! I did...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Haley was a great babysitter, my son enjoy his time with her from beginning to end. She is always on time and patient with always with a smile."

Yvette D.

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Megan H.


Lafayette, IN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Lets Grow Together!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan. I am a RBT full time meaning I work with children with Autism. I have grown up taking care of my special needs sister which has created a passion to work with differently abled kids, teens, and young adults. I'm comfortable working with all ages and abilities! I am more than willing to provide...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Megan was good with my kids. She is pleasant and kind:)"

Jessica D.

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Taylor D.


Lafayette, IN

$14/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I am an experienced nanny and also a mother to a beautiful 2-year-old boy, plus one more on the way (due mid April). I have several years of experience when it comes to helping families through Care, working as a nanny throughout college and again during my pregnancy with my first child. I would love to extend my...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Taylor helped my family out with before school and after school care for two of our former foster daughters. She was absolutely fabulous with the girls, and they loved spending time with her. Taylor was always on time and made sure the girls were cared for and...

Amber L.

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Alicia F.


Lebanon, IN

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 56-year-old mother of 1 adult daughter, and I am Nana to a baby boy born in October 2022. I currently babysit for a 5-year-old girl on Tuesday afternoons 5p-7p. I've been with her since March 2022. I also care for a 2-year-old girl on Wednesdays. And a 4-year-old boy on Fridays until 4:30 p.m. He starts Kindergarten in...
Alicia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Colfax, IN

Dorianne S.

5.0

Dori was part of our family for 4 wonderful years. We first contacted her after the birth of our 2nd son and, from that moment, she spent countless hours playing with our kids with playdough, legos, trains, memory games, puzzles and also doing activities outdoors. She even taught them the ABCs. Dori...

- Care member

Shania W.

5.0

If you’re lucky enough to match with Shania- you’re already winning! From the initial interview to several months of having her as our nanny, she is everything you’re looking for and more. We had a rare opportunity to move our child into a program that allows her to interact with babies/children her...

- Care member

Emily R.

5.0

Emily is so great with my 3 and 5 year olds! She's energetic, organized, and very responsible. She's great about checking in throughout the day and sending pictures. She goes above and beyond to find creative ways to have fun with the kids. My kids are always so excited when it's their day with...

- Diana O.

Madesyn C.

5.0

My kids beg me to go do things just so Madesyn can come over. I don't have enough great things to say about her. She is every parent and kids dream sitter. She is respectful, responsible, and very communicative. She knows how to interact with kids of every age. I have no worries entrusting her with...

- Lisette R.

Riley K.

5.0

Riley is dependable. She helped with my daughter with autism on several occasions. She is patient.

- Sarah G.

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