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60 babysitters are listed in La Porte, IN
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in La Porte, IN
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a junior in college! I am an animal behavior major at IU. I currently work at Wonderlab Children's museum as an animal care intern caring for a large variety of animals. I've pet sit for a family with house pets and farm animals as well as growing up with pets my entire life!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Jomika K.
Michigan City, IN
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a passionate, certified Registered Behavior Technician with over three years of experience caring for children of all ages. As a mother of two, I understand the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new and exciting ways to engage...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work part time as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with children with ASD. I love working with kids and have experience with various age groups however most of my experience is with those 10 and younger. I have taken a handful of child development and education related college courses to help further...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alexis C.
Rolling Prairie, IN
$15-150/hr • 3 yrs exp
Education Is Extremely Important To Me So Learning Is Always A Top Priority. I Am Pet Friendly!
I like working with kids because as a child care provider you have the opportunity to give them the best start to life and help them thrive in a positive atmosphere.
I started working with kids when I was 14 babysitting for my family and family friends. I currently work for Blessed Beginnings Daycare. I am responsible daily...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as driven, caring, and disciplined
I like working with kids because I enjoy helping kids learn and grow into wonderful hard working adults and I love playing games and showing kids new things.
I'm looking for a job that I can help a family once or twice on the weekends.
I started working with...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting children for approximately 10 years now! I love interacting with kids, therefore I've been seeking babysitting opportunities as a form of income while I work self employed, as a photographer.
In my early teens I was certified through a hospital to become a safe sitter as well as CPR and first aid...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Maddie and I have a background in working with children in both clinical and casual settings. I am CPR Certified and a psychology graduate from Purdue! I am a happy aunt of 5 including 2 newborns, a toddler, and 2 older kids! I have been Babysitting/Nannying experience :) Ask me about it!
Danielle B.
Rolling Prairie, IN
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I use to work for a day-care home with children ages new-born - 12 years old. I worked there for about 2 years.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 boys. 27 yrs experience in the nursing field. CPR/First Aid certified. Loving and very nurturing. Fun, energetic. Love children and pets. Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Growing up I have always loved children. I became an aunt at age 11, so I spent most of my time with my nieces. I've also babysat younger cousins.
Samantha can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis A.
Rolling Prairie, IN
$24-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm an experienced nanny with approximately one and a half years of experience and about four years of babysitting experience. I am a grad student and am looking for work on the side. I have had the pleasure of working with great families and enjoy growing relationships with them. My responsibilities have included:
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding of everything! I've been babysitting since I was 13 and thoroughly enjoy spending time and pouring into kids. I also did nannying...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ellie is great! Our boys love her!"
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
My name is Alyssa. I have quite a bit of experience supervising kids. I have loads of cousins, family friends and coworkers kids that I have watched. All of which you can contact if need be. I also previously worked at a daycare which the ages range anywhere from 6 weeks to elementary age kids. I am CPR certified and First Aid....
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!"
Rain N.
Suellen F.
Chesterton, IN
$33/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Suellen, I'm 33 yo. I'm from Brazil.
I've been in Us since 2014. I was a nanny in Brazil and when I since when I moved here I worked with kids. With the pandemic last year I gave up my job and start working at UPS, I'm part time there.
I'm looking for another part time job.
I have my own kids (1year old...
Suellen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"In short, Sue is nothing short of AMAZING! Hiring her, first as a nanny for my son and later as a house cleaner is one of the best decisions I have made. I am so lucky to have had her to help me out for the past (almost) 5 years. She is hardworking, honest,...
Julie P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am licensed by the State of Indiana as a Home Child Care Provider for infants and young toddlers, which of course, requires that I be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions. Background investigations, FBI fingerprinting and TB tests are performed annually. I am also SIDS trained and have obtained my...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service."
Aime D.
Mary E.
Valparaiso, IN
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a natural-born nurturer, caring for children comes second nature to me. With 10 years of childcare experience, I have had the privilege of supporting families with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens.
My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children and create a safe, stimulating...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"My girls absolutely adore Mary and her daughter! She's absolutely amazing!"
Kelsey B.
Domenek W.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I am a 6 year army vet! I love children. Volunteered at churches, children s hospitals, schools, and daycares. I am a criminal justice major who has completed grad school and looking to pursue my doctoral degree in the near future. I was a correctional office and a juvenile detention officer. I also am a verified...
Domenek can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very patient and understanding when it comes to kids. I trust her with my kids, and she is very reliable."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Energetic babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I'm currently a college student (3. 8 GPA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for multiple families as I liked to keep busy aside from college. I am a certified medical assistant since (2020) and is CPR and First Aid certified.
Would...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi my name is Bridget, I am 36 and a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I have worked with special needs children for over 15 years for Crown Point Schools. I decided to let that job go to be home with my daughter when she started pre-k. Fast forward 3 years she is know going into second grader and would love to get back to...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in La Porte, IN
Ellie P.
5.0
Ellie is great! Our boys love her!
- Lauren S.
Alyssa K.
5.0
Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!
- Rain N.
Suellen F.
5.0
Suellen was easy to schedule and accepts many methods of payment. She was friendly, had no issues working around us (including our dog), and very thorough for a deep cleaning.
- Bridget H.
Carla G.
5.0
We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service.
- Aime D.
Mary E.
5.0
Mary is fantastic! I can't say enough positive things about Mary. She is giving, caring, and kids love her. She has a way with all the kiddos that amazes me every time. I highly recommend Mary!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in La Porte, IN:
How can I find a La Porte babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in La Porte, 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 19 babysitters in La Porte, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 La Porte, IN?
The average rate for La Porte, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.37 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 La Porte, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in La Porte, 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.