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61 in home child care are listed in Fort Wayne, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Fort Wayne, IN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in the caregiving field since I was 15 years old. I have experience in elder care all the way to infant care. My experience ranges from working at Parkview in the post surgery rehab unit, nursing home and primarily in home care for the elderly. I have several references and provide a wide range of care needs.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She took him on walks, worked with him on his therapy exercises, ran him to and from his appointments, helped him with bathing, made sure he was taking his medication on time and pushing those fluids so he didn’t get...
Care member
4.4
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Alyssa. I absolutely love working and bonding with children of all ages. I am a mama to a 4. 5-year-old, so I know times aren't always easy. My son is in school in and I am looking for a job that I can love another child like my own! My ideal job would be a recurring nanny. I have made nannying for...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"This girl ROCKS! Watched my boys for a couple date nights with my wife. She managed 2 elementary aged boys, our newborn boy, and her son. Glad we went with her and her son was no issue at all. 5 Stars!"
Julie J.
Kasey A.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old retired professional ballet dancer and have just enrolled at Purdue University as a full time student. I have been caring and playing with children most of my life. When I was younger, my mom had a family day care home and I was often employed to help over the summers. I worked (and played!) with children...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Kasey has babysat for my family for the last couple years. My kids love Kasey! Kasey watches my kids overnight while my husband and I work. She had to get them up and ready for school in the morning and did a great job! In the evenings she would play games with...
Jennifer A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Rachelle! I am 29 years old and have over 10 years of childcare experience. I have worked for multiple different families, different ages, and up to three children at a time. I am a non-smoker with a clean background record and my own car. I am also a huge animal lover and don't mind looking after your pets...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Rachelle babysits for my 3 yr old daughter a few times a month. She is an excellent caregiver and I highly recommend her!"
Noel O.
Katie T.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10 Years Of Experience Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Job
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 27 years old and have had much experience in child care and education over the past 10 years. I started working in a daycare center when I was 17. Since then I've worked in 3 different daycare centers, and as well nannied for 2 different families. In 2010-2011, I taught kindergarten, and then from...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is very kind and thoughtful. She is a Christian and will be an excellent role model for your children. She is very experienced and trustworthy."
Jode J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am retired from the medical field. I raised two children that are now grown. I saved my nephews life when I was babysitting for him as an infant. He had an allergic reaction to his formula. Because of my medical knowledge I recognized the problem sooner rather than later. I have a flexible schedule. I have had experience being...
Nan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My kiddos and I loved Nan! She was fun and patient with the kiddos, kept them active and was always looking out for their well-being. It really felt like she treated them like her own grand kids. We would definitely recommend her and work with her again in the...
Glory S.
Kaylee G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile.
I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Wow! Just wow! Kaylee is extremely careful attentive. The kids absolutely love her! She is my go to sitter every time! "
Joe G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for occasional recurring care opportunities up to about 10 hours per week but am flexible. I have more than 7 years experience working professionally with children in a variety of settings including clinical, school, swim lessons, in-home babysitting, and nannying. In addition, I have 3 years experience...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah is great with children. She is responsible and fun-loving. The children always enjoy spending time with her. She varies activities and stays engaged. She is awesome!"
Julianne G.
Stephanie O.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have years of experience working with kids from 0-17 years old. I have experience with in-home care, I have worked as a preschool teacher and as a youth director. I have experience working with kids with disabilities I am looking for a family to work with long term. I have 2 kids and I am interested in working with a family...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie has a super caring kind heart. She is great with children and trustworthy. I highly recommend her."
Carolyn T.
5.0
(1)
I'm the second of seven kids, and the third of 27 grandkids. Childcare is second nature! I've worked professionally in daycares and preschool, in addition to the thousands of hours of in-home childcare under my belt. I'm very comfortable with infants (including newborns!). Professionally, I've worked with ages 1 week through 8...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Corinne is very caring and interactive with our little one. When she first started with us our baby girl had a feeding tube and she was willing to learn how to use this and care for her specific needs. We always felt like our girl was safe. If she ever had any...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and God bless us all my name is wanda but children for years have called me Nani. I have foster cared for many children of all races. I am a mother of four grown successful children. I have opened my home to neighborhood kids from broken homes and help with the raising and caring for them. Children are gifts from God and I...
Wanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Wanda is a life saver. I was going crazy trying to figure out who would help me take care of my 50 year old father who had lost all movement abilities. He needed 8-16 hour care depending on the days I worked. She came into my cluttered home as I left for work and...
Daisy J.
I have experience with a variety of ages, as well as varying levels of needs. I have extensive experience with special needs kiddos. I also do light housekeeping on my shifts, so you can come home and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sydney S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Sydney, I Am A College Student Home For The Summer!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! have 6 years of experience in babysitting. I would love to help with groceries, errands, cooking, cleaning, school, and whatever would be helpful! I think it is such a joy to babysit kids and would absolutely love to create a relationship with a family and work for them this summer on afternoons and weekends.
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I've been a mom for over 30 years to 3 biological children, 3 stepchildren, and 2 foster children. I'm a Gigi to an amazing little girl who is full of joy. I have a 28+ year career in corrections with a very flexible schedule. I'm a reliable, experienced, parent, home manager, multitasker, who enjoys caring for others.
Vicki can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, I'm Abigail, but I do go by Abbie, I currently just built a home SW Fort Wayne, we're located in a neighborhood with a lot of back yard space against some woods, currently waiting to get a fence built in the Spring so the kiddos can play outside with lots of things to do! we are currently a family of 4, Me, my fiancé & 2...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Brook D.
Fort Wayne, IN
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I am a strong independent woman who is driven, smart, hard working, and a great communicator. I'm also very nurturing and love helping people in any way I can. I do great with infants, children, and elders.
I have experience raising my God-daughter from newborn until 2 years old, while her and her mom lived with me. I have...
Brook can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaycie D.
Fort Wayne, IN
$14-23/hr
Experienced caregiver balancing the joys and responsibilities of raising kids and caring for pets. Skilled in creating routines, teaching responsibility, and fostering gentle interactions between children and animals to ensure a happy, safe home for all.
Jaycie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Jennifer J.
Fort Wayne, IN
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a Registered Nurse with over 10 years of diverse clinical experience, I provide compassionate in-home nursing care tailored to each patient's needs. My background includes critical care, hospice, and behavioral health, allowing me to deliver personalized and comprehensive support.
I specialize in chronic disease management,...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Carolann B.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Have Plenty Of Experience With Younger Kids Especially The Ages Between 3-6!
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, helpful, and compassionate.
I like working with kids because growing up my mom worked alongside children she had an in home childcare facility and was a preschool teacher. Along with her training she had an early childhood degree. Over the years I have picked up on some of her techniques...
I have been in the teaching field for more than 10 years. I graduated from Manchester University (College) in 2011 with a BS in General Education. My teaching license is Preschool- Intermediate, but I have also taught various high school classes including being an English teacher in the Mild/Moderate Applied Skills program at...
Cayla can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Fort Wayne, IN
Ashley C.
5.0
Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She took him on walks, worked with him on his therapy exercises, ran him to and from his appointments, helped him with bathing, made sure he was taking his medication on time and pushing those fluids so he didn’t get dehydrated. She even came and sat with him...
- Care member
Alyssa S.
5.0
After hiring Alyssa I am not too sure what that bad review was for. She explained to our family that that bad review came from a family who did not treat her or her son well nor did they pay well. BUT, I will say Alyssa is amazing. She truthfully does an outstanding job. Her way with kids is like no...
- Dylan S.
Kasey A.
5.0
Kasey has babysat for my family for the last couple years. My kids love Kasey! Kasey watches my kids overnight while my husband and I work. She had to get them up and ready for school in the morning and did a great job! In the evenings she would play games with them, read books and do crafts with...
- Jennifer A.
Rachelle R.
5.0
Rachelle babysits for my 3 yr old daughter a few times a month. She is an excellent caregiver and I highly recommend her!
- Noel O.
Katie T.
5.0
Katie does a great job with child care! She is very dependable and has a great work ethic. My kids love her to pieces!
- Julia S.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Fort Wayne, IN
How do I find in-home child care near me in Fort Wayne, IN?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Fort Wayne, IN. There are 61 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Fort Wayne, IN?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.70 for in-home child care providers near you in Fort Wayne, IN.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Fort Wayne, IN?
You can compare 61 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Fort Wayne, IN in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
In Home Child Care in Fort Wayne, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 61 listed in home child care.