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470 babysitters are listed in Indianapolis, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Indianapolis, IN
Mariah was a very professional, kind and attentive young women. I would highly recommend as she does great with two year old son. Mariah has…
Review for Mariah S. by Care member
Michelle was wonderful with my 11 year old daughter. She was always punctual and even able to provide childcare on short notice. During…
Review for Michelle F. by Chris D.
We are so glad to have had Kate be a nanny for us. She is such a caring and patient person. She did a terrific job with our daughter. We're…
Review for Kate C. by Rachel R.
Babysitters in Indianapolis, IN
Mariah S.
Indianapolis, IN
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi parents/families!
About me:)
- I am 22 years old
-I have a Bachelors in Social work and a certificate in child abuse and neglect
- I have been nannying/babysitting for over 8 years.
- Clean driving record
- CPR/First aid/safe sleep certified
- I have experience with all ages.
I enjoy being able to be active with the...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was a very professional, kind and attentive young women. I would highly recommend as she does great with two year old son. Mariah has very effective communication skills and is a bright lady. "
Care member
4.6
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I went to Indiana State University where I studied Human Development and Family Studies. I now work as a Mental Health Counselor in an elementary school in Wayne township. I have been here for six years now, and I am in love with my job! I started babysitting my mom's friends kiddos and the neighborhood kiddo when I was 13, I...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle was wonderful with my 11 year old daughter. She was always punctual and even able to provide childcare on short notice. During the summer, Michelle took my daughter to the movies, Zip City, and the State Fair. She actively engaged with my daughter....
Chris D.
3.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kate, a neonatal intensive care registered nurse with 8 years of babysitting experience. I attended Purdue University for both my Bachelor's degrees (Public Health and Nursing). I offer reliable care for children, pets, and companions blending nursing expertise with a passion for creating safe, nurturing...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so glad to have had Kate be a nanny for us. She is such a caring and patient person. She did a terrific job with our daughter. We're sad to see her leave but we'll definitely being hiring her to babysit for date nights in the future!"
Rachel R.
Justina S.
Indianapolis, IN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have around 10 years of childcare experience. I worked full time as a babysitter for two years and have been babysitting occasionally for the past around 10 years. I work best with toddler age children and above and have experience working with up to three children at once. I am happy to help with light chores and laundry. I...
Justina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Jocelyn.
Thank you for trusting me as a potential sitter for your family. I am fun, creative and full of energy! I've worked as an elementary school teacher for the past 10 years in the United States, Honduras and Dominican Republic.
I'm married (my husband is a primary teacher as well) and have 3...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When I was visiting Atlanta quite frequently for several years. Jocelyn was my go to sitter for my grandkids from birth to 3yrs old. She was a pro at bathing, feeding and naptime. Jocelyn was always punctual, professional, and very dependable. In addition, she...
Betty M.
5.0
(1)
As a caregiver, my enthusiasm lies in nurturing children's development. My previous babysitting experiences, coupled with my passion for childcare, motivated me to become a reliable source of support for families. Patient and creative, I strive to form friendly connections with the children in my care. I prefer to follow the...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is great. Our family loves her!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of teaching experience and am currently a first grade teacher. I am looking for a summer nanny position. I can start as early as May 28th and I can go as late as July 26th. I'm looking for anywhere between 30-40 hours per week.
I have about 15 years of babysitting experience, and I also nannied for two different...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was nothing short of exceptional. Finding childcare is a challenge on its own and finding great childcare has further scarcity. With her background as an educator there was an immediate ease our son would be in good hands. His early development can surely...
Nicole F.
Makaila H.
Indianapolis, IN
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
A Little About Me... Child And Pet Lover! Will Give Your Child Endless Amount Of Support :)
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a college student and have loved children all my life, I even plan on specializing in peds! I am the oldest of 7 and have been babysitting for pay since I was 12. I am loyal, hardworking, and flexible. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well!
Makaila can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Makaila was great! She came on short notice and didn’t seem to mind that my house was a complete wreck! We only needed her to come at 6 and 9 to feed, walk and the. Back again to walk them final time before “bedtime”. She stayed the whole 4 hours so we didn’t...
Care member
Emily C.
Indianapolis, IN
$12-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have watched my younger sister for 5 years. I have also been babysitting since I was in 8th grade, so about 9 years. I have watched newborns to preteens. I graduated from Valparaiso University and am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy. I love playing and developing a relationship with kids and being able to...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is so sweet and Amazing with both my 4 month old and 6 year old boys!"
Megan A.
Natalie N.
Indianapolis, IN
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at Indiana state University. I'm in my 3rd year of occupational therapy school. I have just moved up to the Indianapolis area to finish my two semesters of fieldwork. I have some extra free time throughout the week to make a little extra cash. I love kids and have been babysitting in my hometown (Vincennes IN)...
5.0
"Natalie did a great job watching my two kids and puppy! She was comfortable with my kids immediately. My kids and I look forward to using her as a sitter in the future."
Sam M.
Jaryn M.
Indianapolis, IN
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jaryn! I am 22 years old and currently a senior at IU Indy, studying exercise science. I have always been involved in child care services from helping my mom with her own daycare, babysitting the neighborhood kids, to working in the church nursery, and as a summer camp counselor. I was also a residential assistant...
Jaryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an experienced teacher with 4 years in the classroom, I'm thrilled to bring my passion for education to a summer babysitting role. My engaging and fun-loving personality makes me a perfect fit for families seeking a caring and reliable babysitter. I enjoy crafting imaginative playtime activities, exploring nature, and...
Carli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carli is an experience sitter with multiple age range of children. I would feel comfortable leaving my child with her. "
Jill B.
Chloe D.
Indianapolis, IN
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Chloe. I just recently got a degree in basic emergency medicine. However, have decided to take a break from school to figure out what is next. I have about 3-4 years of experience with watching kiddos. I watched a little one for about a year and loved it. Have watched ages from about 3 months- 13 years old. I have always...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Chloe as a temporary nanny for our three month old son Haris. She watched him for about 5 weeks and we were very happy with her service. She was always punctual, professional, and friendly. She communicated well with us and kept us updated on Haris's...
Jameal G.
Khloe S.
Indianapolis, IN
$20-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been watching children since I was 15. I have a passion for children and love helping them grow and develop into their best selves.
Khloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Khlo was our nanny from the time my youngest was 2 months old until now that he's 18 months. We couldn't have asked for a better person to care for our kids and I feel like they have been genuinely loved and cared for which is something that is really special to...
Allison K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with toddlers and preschoolers for the past 5 years!
5.0
"We loved her work , very attentive, responsible, friendly my 1 year old learned how to do simple sign language thanks to her she also helped me potty train my 3 year old … we’re sad she moved states or else we would of kept her forever "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tyr! I just recently moved to noblesville for a new job and am in search to find a new family to work for! I had been a full time nanny for the past 3 years , to 3 wonderful kiddos (ages 0-6) and am still very close with the family I'm valpo ! Before becoming a nanny I took an EMT course and worked in a daycare...
Tyr can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tyr worked for our family several times helping out with date nights when needed. She provided wonderful care for our child, always bringing a fun and caring attitude when coming over. Was very helpful around the house, even without being asked. Tyr helped keep my...
Miranda P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced full/part time nanny looking to help a family and make easier their daily life .
I have experience with children from 0 - 12 years old: Maintaining a complete schedule within their parents to coordinate play dates, sports activities, arts and musical recitals, observing children during their homework and helping...
Elisangela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Eli was a godsend for us. She took care of our 4 year old son so well. She would get meals ready make sure he eats and have him ready for school. She would play with him, read to him and teach him letters and numbers. She also kept the house very clean. I was so...
Care member
4.4
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional nanny with 6 years of nanny experience and 8 years childcare experience total . I love what I do and pride myself on my performance.
I value structure and therefore like to adhere to a schedule and implement boundaries appropriate to the child's age . I believe in creating an environment where the child can...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sandra has been caring for our infant son three days (~ 25 hours) a week for the last eight months. She is dependable, flexible with our schedules, and keeps our son on a wonderful routine. Best of all, our son loves her!
We'd recommend Sandra to anyone looking...
Steven H.
3.9
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kayla and I currently teach 4th grade. I have a lot of experience with children and am available for helping your family. I am also fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Please contact me if you're interested.
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Our phone interview was great! Unfortunately, she wasn't available to accept my job because the hours conflict with her work schedule. I'm hoping to reach out to her for future date nights. It was a pleasure speaking with you Kayla!"
Camalla A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Indianapolis, IN:
How can I find a Indianapolis babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Indianapolis, IN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 470 babysitters in Indianapolis, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Indianapolis, IN?
The average rate for Indianapolis, IN babysitters on Care.com is $16.96 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Indianapolis, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Indianapolis, IN through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Indianapolis, IN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 183 reviews of the 470 listed babysitters.