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Babysitters in East Chicago, IN

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Kimberly D.


East Chicago, IN

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Family Support Specialist

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I have worked with children for over 5 years in setting like: -daycare -afterschool programs (was a teacher for STEM) elementary age -Day Camp Director I'm currently a family support specialist for Mental Health America
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Miriam M.


Chicago, IL

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm 31 years old have worked in a hospital for over 5 years I also have cared for kids with special needs for about 5 years but in a hospital setting I am fluent in Spanish and English I enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages . Due to the pandemic I stopped working in a hospital setting because I have twin sisters that...
Miriam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she...

Alexandrith B.

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Samantha S.


Lansing, IL

$19/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Caring Teenager Who Loves To Provide Care To All Age Children

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Background check COMPLETED & CLEARED by cants as of 08/2018. CPR certified as of 09/2018 Recently renewed 10/22. For the past 5 years, I have enjoyed babysitting children. I enjoy spending time with children and entertaining them, I love their energy and curiosity. I have great listening skills, and I show so much love and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is respectful, helpful , and well mannered"

Shamarii H.

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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

About myself & my philosophies for child care: *Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education *Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny. *Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics. *Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...

Katelyn T.

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Darriea J.


Chicago, IL

$15-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hey, I'm Darriea You May Call Me Dee. I'm Well Rounded, Patient, And Enthusiastic.

I'd describe my personality as punctual, organized, and compatible. I like working with kids because they're such sweet people they make my day. I learn so many valuable skills by working with kids. I'm very percipient and loving for children. My son is with family for the summer and I want to stay busy while he's gone. I'm...
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Daniele F.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Daniele

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Daniele, I have a lot of experience as a babysitter/nanny (+6years) with children from 0 to 12 years old! I also have a college degree in Education, so besides being a nanny/babysitting, I also have been a teacher for early education and first grade! I love arts and crafts, playing and teaching kids....
Daniele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daniele was great! She was on time, respectful, attentive and very sweet with my 5mo old kiddo. I’d love to hire her again! "

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Anna M.


Munster, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am 24 years old and have a 1-year-old daughter. I've been working at a daycare for 5+ years with kids infant-3 so I am good with any age I absolutely love kids and am looking for a long term nanny/babysitting job!
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids."

Matthew B.

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Taylor T.


Munster, IN

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!"

Jen S.

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Shyla E.


Griffith, IN

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom Looking To Provide Childcare For Children Out Of My Home.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a stay at home Mom who is looking to care for other children out of my home in Griffith, Indiana. I am a DIY inspired Mother who loves to have fun and learn through the outside world and through educational toys!
Shyla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Words cannot describe what Shyla has meant to our family. The only reason she is not sitting for us anymore is because we are moving out of state- I wish I could take her with me! She treats my children like her own, and in turn she has become part of our family....

Stephanie J.

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Mireya B.


Munster, IN

$13-22/hr7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Flexible Times* Hello! My names Mireya and I am excited to restart my journey on here. I have been babysitting for many years now and development strong bonds with children and their parents. I have my own car with car/booster seats. I am good with kids of all ages and love to do activities. I am also fully vaccinated and love...
Mireya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"We are super glad we are able to hire Mireya. She's very punctual , and kind. We can't wait to get to know her more!"

Taylor P.

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Jayla L.


Chicago, IL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Jayla. I'm 21-year-old part time child provider with several years of experience, such as babysitting the children of friends and family. I've also worked at a daycare as an assistant. I can provide homework help ( math is my specialty) and fulfill transportation needs to after school events or activities. I am also...
Jayla can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jayla was very work driven ,dependable,and caring. She was more than exceptional. Jayla informed she wanted to own a daycare and that she worked with many kids. I say this I was grateful to get a chance to meet her I will be booking again."

Carmalita T.

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Kaitlyn C.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Kimberly R.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Career Homemaker And Experienced Babysitter Available For Full-Time Employment

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have had both the pleasure and honor of being a nanny/babysitter for the past 15 years. My experience is with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old in a home setting. Most recently I have been caring for a special needs child on the autism spectrum for the past 3 1/2 years who just turned 6 years old. I considered him...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim has been watching my 3 year old son since he was born. I hired her on the spot. She is a wonderful babysitter with a strong work ethic and provides excellent care for my son. In 3 years, she has never missed a day and is always on time. Because of her outgoing...

Colleen C.

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Jasmine M.


South Holland, IL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Jasmine M.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I love children. This is what I am going to school to pursue. I have worked with children for many years. I was a teachers' aide two years with the preschool at my high school. I teach Sunday school at my church to an age group of 2 to 6. I have a cousin who is special needs and I often babysit him. I love children and enjoy...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Very dependable! My 3yo said he had fun while in her care. As a mother that's all you want to hear. she also cares for my newborn and is great with him as well. Definitely recommend."

Catearina C.

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Lissandra M.


Griffith, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Homemaker And Aspiring SAHM

I have my bachelor's in the fine arts as well as over a decades worth of experience taking care of children of all ages. I genuinely love looking after kids and teaching them music and art.
Lissandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lissandra formed an instant connection with our kids and day after they were asking when she was coming back. We were hesitant because our kids are difficult to get down at night but she handled the task like a champ. She was professional, prompt and an excellent...

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Kyli W.


South Holland, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...
Kyli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...

Ronda W.

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Jenna R.


Munster, IN

$8-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessi T.


Griffith, IN

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Nanny Available

My name is Jessi and I am a substitute teacher for a local school corporation and senior in college, looking to fill the time I have off over the summer! I have over 12 years of experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old with a wide range of needs and abilities. I'm able to assist with household chores, cooking,...
Jessi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...
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Jessica R.


Chicago, IL

$19/hr5 yrs exp

Jessica

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm excited to bring my nurturing personality and responsible nature to the role. With my attentive care and creativity, I aim to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for children under my watch. I pride myself on my patience and ability to handle any situation that may arise, ensuring parents can trust me with their little...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in East Chicago, IN

Miriam M.

5.0

I hired Miriam to take care of my grandmother who has dementia. We have hired her for night shift and day shift . She truly has become a part of the family she simply treats her as family. I promise you won't go wrong with her if you want an excellent caregiver she is the girl to go to .

- Alexandrith B.

Samantha S.

5.0

Samantha is a very nice and respectable young lady. She was gentle and caring with my two daughters. She kept my youngest daughter who usual cries all day calm! I felt comfortable and safe leaving my kids with Samantha!

- Evon P.

Kaylie T.

5.0

Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at our home. Thank you!

- Katelyn T.

Daniele F.

5.0

Daniele was great! She was on time, respectful, attentive and very sweet with my 5mo old kiddo. I’d love to hire her again!

- Care member

Anna M.

5.0

She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids.

- Matthew B.

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