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493 babysitters are listed in Indianapolis, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Indianapolis, IN
I am CPR, Fist Aid, and Lifeguard certified. I've mostly cared for kids between 2 and 10. I started babysitting when I was 15 and have had all kinds of babysitting jobs ranging from an occasional weekend date night to a scheduled nannying job (picking up kids from school, taking to various activities such as dance and soccer).
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is MaKenzie! I am currently 21 and a senior studying Marketing in the Kelley School of Business at IU Indianapolis. I'm currently a part time intern for the Indianapolis Colts, so I am looking to help out in my spare time (except game days!!) I have 3 years of nannying experience and was a Pre-K teacher for two...
Makenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kayla W.
Indianapolis, IN
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/babysitter Flexible Schedule Certified Medical Assistant
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I' m a loving energetic reliable young woman and mama, looking to help a family in need. As a nanny, I have years of experience caring for children of all ages including daycare experience also experience in ABA (former therapaist) working with kids on the autism spectrum. I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing/natural...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 16 years of experience at a high school where I provide one-to-one tutoring for students (K-12). I am responsible for implementing a tutoring schedule, coordinating the time and place of tutoring and working with the student in either Math, or Reading, or Language Development. I also have lots of different training with...
Lourdes can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I grew up taking care of my younger brother and sister so I am well aware of how to take care of children from infants to preteens. I love taking care of children they are the reason I chose my career path that I did. I have taken care of six children at one time and enjoy working with the parents to help teach the younger...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Martha H.
Indianapolis, IN
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Passionate And Caring Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience.
I'd describe my personality as patient, flexible and easy to work with.
I like working with kids because they're funny to be around.
I started working with kids in 2009.
In my spare time, I like to go to church and be with my family.
One thing you should know about me is that I'm easy to work with.
Over the past 3 summers, I have been a nanny for 3 different families while the children have been on summer vacation. During my first 3 years of undergrad at IUPUI I was a full time nanny for 2 boys and I absolutely loved it! I love children and I'm a very active person so I enjoy doing just about whatever the kids would like...
Alex can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hello! I am a Licensed Social Worker at Riley Children's Hospital in the Emergency Room. I graduated with my MSW in May 2022 and currently working three 12 hour shifts Sun-Tues. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. Starting with my next door neighbors and moving on with families from Care. com. I recently nannied an...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very organized, goal-oriented, and loving individual! I am currently finishing up my Bachelor's in Social Work at Ball State. I also am interning at a local school where I work with kiddos who struggle behaviorally and need some extra support. I would love to specialize in working with at-risk youth, so it is very...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Megan M.
Indianapolis, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter/best Friend/family. I Am All To Make Sure Your Child Has The Best Of Care
I began babysitting at 11 years old. I started with one child. I helped him with schoolwork and bedtime routines. I later began babysitting for a woman who had 6 children ages from a week old to 10 years old. I also worked with an infant where I helped in feeding, play, and clean up. I assisted with 2 school aged children. I...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am currently a fifth grade teacher (all subjects) in the Indianapolis area. I have taught second grade in Kentucky for the last four years!! I went to the University of Louisville and was on the cheerleading team there. I received my Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology and my Master's in Education (teaching). I have...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Hello friends in need of a babysitter!
I have an extensive resume of caring for all kinds of people: babies to old adults, people with physical and mental disabilities, and single and many children. I babysat for families in my neighborhood beginning at the age of 13 and all throughout high school. I am naturally patient,...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
-I have 10 nephews and a niece and have been babysitting for 10 years.
-I am extremely good with kids.
-I am a student at University studying to be a pediatrician.
Savonnah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Genesis, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. Growing up in a big family instilled in me a love for kids from a young age. I recently graduated from the University of Indianapolis, majoring in communications with a minor in marketing. I have been working with...
Genesis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience in working with children began at a young age. Around 13, I began helping out mothers in my neighborhood looking after their kids and doing odd jobs around the house. Since then I have babysat, nanny, worked as an overnight summer camp counselor, and volunteered in several urban after-school programs.
I work full...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Katherine L.
Indianapolis, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver And As Needed Babysitter Available
Have many years of babysitting experiences (10+ years). Children from ages 0 months-13 years. Experience caring for those with disabilities. First Aid and CPR certified. Am able to drive. Weekend and late night availability as well. Creative, fun, energetic and enthusiastic. Does not mind pets in home, will provide care when...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello ! My brief description would be I'm a fun-loving babysitter. I simply enjoy spending time with children. I pride myself on being able to play and act goofy with the kids, yet still have them listen and respect me. I love taking children to interactive & fun activities such as the park, zoo, plays, etc. But I can also spend...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She is kind, trustworthy and great with children. It is clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for Jessica. She loves working with children , and I see this manifest in her communication skills and creative ideas for activities. She keeps the children...
Care member
I've babysat for some of my family friend's kids and some of my teacher's kids on the weekends in my high school career. They were around the ages of 4-7!
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! I am Kendra and my full time job is an Executive Assistant for a Commercial Real Estate Developer in Indianapolis. I joined Care. com back in 2011 when I moved to Indiana from California, but have not been on here in quite some time. When I moved here, I met an amazing family through Care. com and became a full time nanny...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
I am 19 years old and I have been more like a care taker to my now 6 and 8-year-old brother and sister. Since my freshman year of high school when my mother became sick I have watched both of them every single day. Still to this day I have because both of my parents are now divorced and I live with my mother who has them full...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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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 493 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 $17.32 per hour as of February 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 170 reviews of the 493 listed babysitters.