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118 in home child care are listed in Indianapolis, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Indianapolis, IN
Elleigh H.
Indianapolis, IN
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!! I'm Elleigh! I am 24 years old and just moved back to Indy! I have multiple years of experience here and where I lived for a few years in Connecticut. I'm up for anything!! I grew up with 4 brothers and have always been around so many kids that nothing is new to me anymore (hahaha).
I'm so excited to meet new...
Elleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sweet girl, great with the kids. Willing to help out last minute and stay late. Provides educational entertainment instead of screen time and motivates the older kids to clean up after themselves while keeping up with the baby!"
Emily K.
Zanna D.
Indianapolis, IN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI! My name is Zanna! I live in Indy and I love babies! I'm a mother myself to an awesome 17-year-old boy, who is the light of my life!
Since June 2019, I've been the nanny to a baby girl, from new born until just recently. Then the Covid-19 pandemic happened! Mom is not working now and is home with baby. I'm looking for 2-3...
Zanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I trust Zanna with my children's lives. We are thankful for her love, and care of our two boys. Without hesitation I would highly recommend!
Sincerely,
Julianna P."
Julianna P.
Cindy E.
Indianapolis, IN
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cindy. I have been married for 40 years. I have two adult children . I am a grandmother also. I started working with children in 1982 as a nanny. I worked for two different families and my duties included care of the children and light housekeeping. While raising my children to school-age, I ran a home daycare. I then...
Cindy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cindy has been with our family for almost six years, since we brought our first son home. Since that time we have added another child and Cindy transitioned wonderfully into caring for our two children. However, as children do, ours have grown and will be moving...
Ruth Ann S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I currently stay home with my 17mo daughter, prior to having my sweet girl I was an elementary school teacher for 5 years.
I also have experience in private tutoring, for children ages 4-10. As well as babysitting experience from the age of 15-current.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"As a parent who has had the pleasure of working with Kendra, I cannot recommend her enough as a childcare provider. Kendra was an amazing caregiver for my 18-month-old daughter, providing a safe, clean, and inviting environment for her to learn and play.
From...
Megan S.
5.0
(4)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Kennedy and I am 22 years old! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have experience caring for children as young as 2 months old. I have taken classes that have taught me how to work with and care for children with special needs. I graduated from Ivy Tech Bloomington with an Honors degree in...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kennedy was really great, with both my 3 kids and 2 dogs. My kids are 3, 5 and 8 and all three adore her. Anytime we need a babysitter or dog sitter Kennedy is our first choice!"
Sydney M.
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I am an energetic, fun-loving Nationally-Registered-EMT whose favorite hobbies include playing instruments while I make up silly songs, cooking, painting, & absolutely anything nature related! My experience in childcare began well over a decade ago as the neighborhood babysitter. Through my various jobs I have worked...
Hudson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hudson worked for us for a year. They supervised our third graders doing home e-learning- an extremely challenging job. Hudson was patient and kind and helped the kids thrive during a really difficult year. Hudson is very dependable and punctual. They also took on...
Hannah L.
Nicole R.
Indianapolis, IN
$20-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Nicole! I'm 26 years old and have at least 8 years of childcare experience. I have 6 years experience in a preschool/daycare setting. 2-3 years being a nanny and a few months of internships and substitute teaching in elementary classrooms. I'm a mother of a 2-year-old girl willing to bring or leave her at home. I am...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is the sweetest! She is attentive, punctual and has the biggest heart. She cares for my child as he was her own. We're very grateful for her!"
Gianna B.
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:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
Penny K.
Indianapolis, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been given in-home care to clients ranging from newborn to seniors. A service that I've enjoyed for over 25 years. I have traveled with families, worked in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Alzheimer's Unit, Private Duty Nursing, Hospice. Special Needs of all ages, Geriatrics, showering and light duty housekeeping I also have a...
Penny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Penny smile alone light up a room to keep you company .and will go above and be on what you need her for . Someone I would highly recommend love you true spirit ❤️ "
Care member
Nicole R.
Indianapolis, IN
$8-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver, Having Four Children Of My Own And Teaching Special Needs Students And Providing In Home Care For The Elderly. It Is Not Work To Me, I Love What I Do!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am raising four children of my own. Their ages range from 17 to 6 yrs old. I have also cared for my 3 yr old niece until she attended preschool. I have vast experience with special needs children and also provide care for elderly patients who prefer to stay in their home rather than reside in an assisted living situation. I...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sarah V.
Indianapolis, IN
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced House Manager & Home Organizer Specializing In Creative Solutions For Your Home & Life
- Seeking House and Family Manager/Personal Assistant/Home Organizer position --
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am currently seeking a position as a House and Family Manager/Personal Assistant/Home Organizer
I am currently seeking a Full Time Position, 35 to 40 hrs a week.
I have 10+ years of experience in the following areas,...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Shemeka J.
Indianapolis, IN
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Previous Home Daycare Owner. With 20+ Years With Childcare Experience. Fun, Structured & Resil
. I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. Culinary Hospitality Graduate
Shemeka can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Fadesola K.
Indianapolis, IN
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Hi My Names Is Fadesola I'm Looking Forward For A Stay At Home Job And To Teach And Care!
I'd describe my personality as kind caring, passionate
I like working with kids because as a mother I love helping kids learn and grow
I'm looking for a job that can let me work from home so I prefer the kids come to my home
I started working with kids when I got out of my job
In my spare time, I like to read the Bible...
Cindi G.
Indianapolis, IN
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Plus Had Been Stay At Home Parent Of Out 4
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am more than happy and grateful to talk by phone or meet up to see how are our energies click together!
I have written about myself a bit more in the other Care categories if you wish to view more about my background and credentials. I can provide references also. Please reach out to me and let's chit chat a bit and I can...
Cindi can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a researcher at Indiana University School of Medicine. Looking for small, part time baby sitting jobs, as a work remote and want to have something outside of the house to do. My work day is very flexible and I can work whatever times I want. I have extensive experience and am BLS certified. I completed the first two years...
Moriah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was a 5 year student athlete at Ball State University and graduated in December of 2018. I've been caring for children of all ages (3 months - 15 years) for nearly 10 years. During my college experience I gained over 400 combined hours caring for children from my practicum, internship and various volunteering opportunities.
Meg can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Cassandra E.
Indianapolis, IN
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Empathetic, And Educated Sitter Of Nanny In Indianapolis
I am a childcare provider with experience caring for children aged newborn-teenagers. I have over 6 years of experience providing compassionate, engaging, and skilled care to children as a sitter, nanny, coach, and medical professional. I have experience with children with special needs and trauma backgrounds.
I have my...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I have participating in some sort of caregiving throughout my life, including youth basketball camps, babysitting, and working with younger kids at schools. I have a quiet and calm personality with the ability to set boundaries when needed. I like this type of care because it is rewarding to help out families and children. I am...
Aden can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Doris J.
Indianapolis, IN
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
About Me
I would describe myself as loving, attentive, and respectful. I have over 30 years of teaching experience in Africa. I have worked extensively with babies and toddlers. I migrated to the U. S. to take care of my granddaughter.
Currently, I also work as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and am licensed as a home...
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Indianapolis, IN
Elleigh H.
5.0
Sweet girl, great with the kids. Willing to help out last minute and stay late. Provides educational entertainment instead of screen time and motivates the older kids to clean up after themselves while keeping up with the baby!
- Emily K.
Zanna D.
5.0
I trust Zanna with my children's lives. We are thankful for her love, and care of our two boys. Without hesitation I would highly recommend!
Sincerely,
Julianna P.
- Julianna P.
Cindy E.
5.0
Cindy has been with our family for almost six years, since we brought our first son home. Since that time we have added another child and Cindy transitioned wonderfully into caring for our two children. However, as children do, ours have grown and will be moving onto school full time. Cindy has...
- Ruth Ann S.
Kendra M.
5.0
Kendra has been watching our little guy weekly for a couple months now and has been doing a fantastic job! He has a motor delay and she has been so accommodating and works really well with him. She prioritizes getting outside which we love and he always seems happy to see her and her daughter when...
- Care member
Maria M.
5.0
Words cannot express what Maria means to our family. We originally hired Maria in August 2016 to care for our then 8-mo child and had another child the following year, who will be in her care for another week before he starts preschool. Thus, we've had the pleasure of Maria caring for our two...
- Shellye S.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Indianapolis, IN
How do I find in-home child care near me in Indianapolis, IN?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Indianapolis, IN. There are 118 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 Indianapolis, 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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.85 for in-home child care providers near you in Indianapolis, IN.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Indianapolis, IN?
You can compare 118 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 Indianapolis, IN in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
In Home Child Care in Indianapolis, IN are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 118 listed in home child care.