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1,365 child care providers are listed in Indianapolis, IN

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Indianapolis, IN

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Elba A.


Indianapolis, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Elba has been babysitting our 1 year old baby for a few months now and we are very happy with her. She also helps with our 8 year old son and some items around the home. She is trustworthy , patient and positive. She is a great help, especially to a full time...

Maritza M.

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Kayla L.


Indianapolis, IN

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

All Around Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla. I have cared for children of many ages (newborn to 11 years) for the past 15 years. I graduated college with a degree in Elementary Education. In 2017 I returned from Australia where I was an Au Pair. The last 4. 5 years I have been doing a nanny share. During the days, I have also helped to keep the...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!"

Krista T.

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Bailey P.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.

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Nelcy M.


Indianapolis, IN

$24/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Yet Cautious Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with meal preparation, fun activities, pick up and drop off school and/or extracurricular activities, light housekeeping, homework, nighttime routine, establish sleeping habits, and swimming supervision. I can also with dog/cat/housesitting.
Nelcy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Nelcy is a responsible and loving woman. She not only played with my son, but she also provided structure in a loving manner. My son knows that she is not wishy-washy, and listens to her directions. She is a careful driver; I completely trust her to take my son...

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Kamella W.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Role Model

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a college student looking to further my experience in early childhood education! I am CPR and first aid certified, and I have 7 years experience with kids from 3 weeks to 17 years old. I previously worked for the YMCA for before and after school care, and am a Kindergarten and First Grade Classroom Assistant in...
Kamella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kamella was our savior during the big Covid shutdown in March 2020. She was always bright and positive and very intuitive in her ways with dealing with our (challenging at times) son. Her creativity and competence delighted us time and time again. She also worked...

Claire S.

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Maria M.


Indianapolis, IN

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maria , I have dedicated my life to taking care of kids. Since I was very young I enjoyed them. Being the oldest sister, I always helped my Mom with my brothers and sisters. When I got married my husband and I decided that I stayed home with my kids. I have loved every child that I've watched. And I've had a good...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria worked for us during the summer as our evening nanny to our 4 children! She was amazing! She helped with our twins (that at the time she started their age was 11 months old) read to them, feed them and gave them baths and would put them to bed! She also would...

Kristina H.

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Breanna F.


Indianapolis, IN

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Wonderful babysitter... Our kiddos love Breanna! Highly recommended."

Sarah M.

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Maggie R.


Indianapolis, IN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Maria M.


Indianapolis, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Maria , I am Venezuelan, I love babies and children, I like to bake and I really love pets too, I am a very responsible and kind person, I am almost bilingual, I am still learning English and I can teach your children Spanish :)
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Maria is a very responsible, kind and respectful person; With my son she is the best, sweet and she loves to play with him, I feel very calm every time she takes care of him and my son spends moments of incredible laughter and games. I recommend it 100%"

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Cailin W.


Indianapolis, IN

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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Ka Hee K.


Indianapolis, IN

$20/hr8 yrs exp

.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently a full time nanny and have experience with children newborn age and up. I used to be a lifeguard and a swim instructor for kids and would be willing to teach them how to swim! I specialize in gentle parenting and a Montessori learning style. I have experience in homeschooling and I encourage bodily autonomy. I'd...
Ka Hee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My two young children totally adore Ka her (KK) as they call her. Both my daughter and son felt that she was their very own friend due to the individual attentiveness that she provided. She always greeted them on arrival and departure. My favorite thing is that...

Sunny W.

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Courtney P.


Indianapolis, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for pay at 10 years old. I have experience in babysitting infants, children with behavioral issues, children with physical disabilities, and children with dietary restrictions. I have babysat and nannied twins along with their siblings. I was approved to babysit foster children in Idaho and I have a current...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney has been the BEST! The only reason we are letting her go is because we are moving out of state. We would keep Courtney for the next 5 years. I have a 3 year old who is mild-moderate special needs, and she has been AMAZING with her. She is consistent,...

Kelly P.

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Vanessa J.


Indianapolis, IN

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Safety And Fun Are #1!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Vanessa and I love working with people of all ages & pets too! I can walk dogs, pet sit all kinds of pets, drive older kiddos, run errands, you name it! I have availability day and night. My schedule is flexible, which allows me to accept last minute/short duration requests or stay longer when needed. I do have...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa is such a sweet woman. She cared for my 10 year old son with special needs who loves to talk constantly about many different subjects and without taking a breath in between ha-ha. She had no problem listening, engaging and interacting with his interests in...

Sarah G.

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Lindsay L.


Indianapolis, IN

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny specializing in multiples, newborns, infants and young toddlers. My additional qualifications include working with nursing mothers, creating nap routines, sleep training, nursery organization, infant milestone familiarity, infant led weaning, and potty training. I would cherish the opportunity to...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay has been a wonderful nanny and caregiver to our son from infancy to toddler-hood. Caring, reliable, friendly, gentle, patient, responsible, and proactive are just a few words to describe Lindsay, and I'm so grateful that she was our caregiver as I...

Elizabeth K.

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Veronica R.


Indianapolis, IN

$13-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Babysitter:)

My name is Veronica, I am a lover of animals and children, I am a very patient and organized person, I like to cook and have fun. Right now I have a full-time job but in my free time I take care of animals or babies to help families :)
Veronica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"She work with me almost a year and she was very friendly all the time and my kids love her, so kind with the kiddos and she all the time is trying to find a new or fun activity to do with them. She was is like other mother for my kids and I'm so grateful with her...

Islhey P.

Child care centers in Indianapolis, IN

Preparation of Life Child Care

Preparation of Life Child Care

2214 Tucker Dr, Indianapolis, IN


EDUCATION DEPOT OF WASHINGTON POINTE

EDUCATION DEPOT OF WASHINGTON POINTE

161 WASHINGTON POINTE DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Starting at $350/mo

Childcare center focused on safety. We have third party camera system that allows parents to see their kids in real audio and real video. We also use a state-of-the-art Biometric FIngerprint scanner to confirm attendance. Our classrooms are open and airy for easy viewing. We are currently a Level 3...

Prosperity Enrichment

Prosperity Enrichment

3045 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN

Our Enrichment Centers provide more than high quality early childhood education programs for your children. We also aim to service every member of the family with beneficial tools, resources and programs. Come experience all that we have to offer your family at a location nearest you. Prosperity...

Guidepost Montessori at Geist

Guidepost Montessori at Geist

9910 Geist Crossing Dr, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler—we provide individualized support,...

Calvary Christian Childcare

Calvary Christian Childcare

3639 South Keystone Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Starting at $1524/mo

Faith-based childcare offering personalized learning, caring teachers, and a safe, nurturing environment!

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Indianapolis, IN

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.

Kayla L.

5.0

Kayla was wonderful with our baby! She was punctual, friendly, and professional. She also did a wonderful giving our daughter time to warm up to her. We appreciated that! We will be using her again soon!

- Krista T.

Bailey P.

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.

Nelcy M.

5.0

Nelcy is a responsible and loving woman. She not only played with my son, but she also provided structure in a loving manner. My son knows that she is not wishy-washy, and listens to her directions. She is a careful driver; I completely trust her to take my son anywhere. When I give her a set of...

- Care member

Kamella W.

5.0

Kamella was our savior during the big Covid shutdown in March 2020. She was always bright and positive and very intuitive in her ways with dealing with our (challenging at times) son. Her creativity and competence delighted us time and time again. She also worked very hard to make herself available...

- Claire S.

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Ratings for Indianapolis, IN child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 370 reviews of the 1,365 listed child care providers.