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485 babysitters are listed in Indianapolis, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Indianapolis, IN
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(4)
I've been taking care of children for as long as I can remember. I grew up working for my grandmother who owned and operated a well-respected day care. I transitioned that into a career after graduating, working full-time in her daycare for 3 years. When she retired 2. 5 years ago I started working for my current family when...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has worked with our family for over 2 years. She has been a full-time nanny for us and become family. She has a gift for care-taking and any family would be lucky to have her. She really has become a partner in our child rearing. We love her and her son so...
Kathleen K.
Elba A.
Indianapolis, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Elba I'm always with kids , I have 10 brothers and sisters , I took care of my 3 kids and take care of my neighbors kids. I also worked for 2 years in a daycare where we had 18 kids including babies and toddlers (Have a reference letter.) Also I have had the pleasure of taking care of kids with special needs, and...
Elba can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Elba was the care giver for both my children for about a year. She worked for us three days a week for 8 hours each day. My children were four years old and one year old, and they loved her. She was always sweet, clean, caring, and very dependable. I have no...
Erica M.
Cailin W.
Indianapolis, IN
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have held various jobs working with children ages ranging from newborn to 18. I am safe sleep trained, First Aid certified, and CPR certified as well!
Cailin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cailin is a very loving and trustworthy person. She has a great work ethic and always put others before herself."
Jade L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been nannying for 9+ years. I have experience with every age group. I am attending IUPUI with the intent to graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a dual license in special education. I love working with children and seeing them succeed!
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Wonderful babysitter... Our kiddos love Breanna! Highly recommended."
Sarah M.
Bailey P.
Indianapolis, IN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bailey. I have always loved being around kids and so a few years ago, I decided to make it job! I'm a very crafty person and I love to combine that with my nannying. In short, craft stores and online are my two best friends and I really love to help little ones make special surprises for their parents, no...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bailey is a very smart, caring and fun person. When she sets her mind on something she can be very determined. As an added bonus she does have her EMT Certification and can stay calm in an emergency."
Janet P.
Maggie R.
Indianapolis, IN
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Maggie. I am a school based SLP. I currently work woth kids 3-8 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid training. I love to cook, bake, do crafts, and being outdoors. I love working with kids of all ages! I am fully vaccinated.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie was with our 2YO for about 30 hours a week for approximately 3 months. In that very short time she made a great impact on our little. Maggie is incredibly prompt, responsible, and reliable. She went out of her way to come up with activities, took our son to...
Hannah B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Previously, I was a caregiver at La Petite and KinderCare, where I sought after children, ages 4-6 and newborns for over 4 years. We did learning activities, arts and crafts, as well as out door games, it was very exciting and I would love to continue to care for other children and newborns. I am CPR certified for both adults...
Xenya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Xenya is a great help when we need extra help around with the kids. She’s able to manage their schedule and shows initiative to take care of things that need to be done. We really appreciate her help and highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 20-year-old student at Purdue University studying psychology , a non-smoker with a driver's license, and fully vaccinated. I've got experience with kids of all ages, from infants to teenagers, and I'm comfortable with pets.
My schedule is super flexible, and I love doing crafts and sports with kids. I'm always up for...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Jessie was our summer babysitter and she was reliable and responsible. She always found new and fun activities for the kids to do. We miss her!"
Kristine S.
Regina P.
Indianapolis, IN
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a SAHM looking to get back into working full time. I have worked full time as a behavior consultant and ABA therapist, before having my second child. I have my Master's degree in Special Education with a focus in ABA. I also have an under grad degree in Speech Language Pathology.
We are an active family and I have...
Regina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Regina! She played well with my kids and dos crafts and games with them on many occasions. Very dependable, would highly recommend her!"
Tara D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello :)
My name is Elizabeth or Lizzie. So nice to meet you!
Some of my qualifications include 15 years of nannying experience for families with infants to preteens. I have experience with both neurotypical children and children who are neurodivergent. In the past, I've worked for DCS, as well as working with children on...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth is excellent. Diligent, responsible, observant, punctual, and able to handle two children under two, one of which has oral motor delays."
Katie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Macy! I have received a doctoral degree within occupational therapy. I would be delighted to care for your family for occasional date nights 1x a week or on an as needed basis! I am CPR certified biannually and feel very experienced with caring for large age group. If you are interested, let's connect and chat...
Macy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Macy was great with our kids, and our kids really enjoyed her. She showed up on time and was very accommodating to us being out a bit longer than anticipated. I was really encouraged when we came home and she was on the floor playing with our two year old....
Courtney H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience as a nanny (23+ years) as well as experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. In addition I have worked as a Family Advocate for an Early Head Start program in which I regularly completed developmental screenings and provided lesson plans and goals to assist parents with providing an emergent curriculum...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was exceptional. For the first time meeting our boys, she made them feel incredibly comfortable and really tended to their needs. She put my youngest son to bed and really gave extra care and attention to a longer bedtime routine than usual. It really made me...
Care member
4.5
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My passion for serving families led me to achieve my Bachelors degree in Child Development and Family Life. I have provided youth and family services in various settings for over 10 years. I would like the opportunity to work with new children and families.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is very dependable. She helped me out on a consistent basis with pick up/drop off for my daughter when my before/after school care transport was unavailable. She was very consistent and my daughter loves her. She kept in touch and if I had changes she was...
Laze B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I know looking for a quality sitter for your little one can be so overwhelming. Your family can trust in my care and over 10 years of early childhood experience. I am a licensed mental health counselor, registered art therapist, and certified perinatal mental health professional. Additionally, I have experience as a DONA...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was a true joy to work with. We left our two-month-old in Rachel's very capable hands for our first night out since our daughter was born. Since I was a bit nervous, she was kind enough to zoom a few nights earlier for a "getting to know you" chat. I left...
Ashleigh W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single, young professional looking to help out this holiday season! Open to pet/ house/ baby sitting. I have 4 years experience working at an after school care/ summer camp, 3 years experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters in Indy, and a love for animals!
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alexis was really hands on and great with our 2 boys with autism! We will have her care for them any time!"
Jill N.
Makenzie D.
Indianapolis, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi!!! My name is Makenzie! I am an ICU nurse and moved to IN a couple years ago for my husband to attend medical school. I am the oldest of 5 and have babysat/nannied for different families many times over the years and miss connecting with children of all ages. I absolutely love kids and would enjoy meeting you and your family...
Makenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Makenzie to watch our three kiddos for the summer break. We love her! She is wonderful with our kids and very dependable. We highly recommend her :)"
Abby F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Madison! I live in Indianapolis, IN. I've worked with children both professionally and non professionally since 2015. For the duration of the pandemic I nannied for multiple families through Care, providing assistance with virtual schooling as well as any daily living skills and assisting with light cooking and...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison cared for my children and dog for a date night. She is very knowledgeable and has a calm, caring manner. My kids took to her immediately! She was punctual, got the kids to bed on time, and they had a great time crafting with her. We would gladly have her...
Ernest O.
Jenna H.
Indianapolis, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jenna! I am seeking a professional environment that fosters collaboration, values open communication, and supports the well-being of both children and their families.
I am dedicated to positively impacting children's lives by providing a nurturing and engaging experience. I believe in the importance of understanding each...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jenna was very helpful and professional. She was responsible, communicated well, drove safely, and let us know with several weeks notice when she needed to move on to something else. We'd happily work with her again."
Greg W.
Jerusha L.
Indianapolis, IN
$23-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Been Around Kids My Whole Life And I Love Babies. I Want To Be A Nurse-midwife.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a student midwife who is finishing a midwifery program in Montana until late November. I have four years of experience being a nanny. My program has specifically trained me to care for infants but I have been a nanny for kids of all ages. When I return to Indianapolis, I am going to be working under a midwife whenever she...
Jerusha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jerusha to be our full-time sitter for our 5 yo daughter this summer while Pre-K was closed due to COVID. Jerusha has been so great! Our daughter absolutely adores her. She is patient, caring, and fun. Jerusha would take our daughter to the park, splash...
Rachel S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Indianapolis, IN
Sandra R.
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 for a caregiver for their...
- Steven H.
Hannah O.
5.0
There are few people in the world whom I would trust my child with. Hannah is one of those few. Her strengths are too many to list! She is kind and patient. Her presence is calming and so warm. She has an intuitive understanding of the developmental needs of a child and therefore helps every...
- Amanda H.
Elba A.
5.0
Elba is the most phenomenal nanny I could ever imagine. She took wonderful care of my children for 5+ years. She is..... Trustworthy, kind, smart, honest, genuine, clean, loyal, compassionate, and a SHINING STAR are a few words to describe her. We moved to a different state so she can no longer...
- Nicole L.
Cailin W.
5.0
Cailin is a very loving and trustworthy person. She has a great work ethic and always put others before herself.
- Jade L.
Breanna F.
5.0
Wonderful babysitter... Our kiddos love Breanna! Highly recommended.
- Sarah M.
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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 485 babysitters in Indianapolis, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 $17.21 per hour as of March 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 171 reviews of the 485 listed babysitters.