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Jennifer B.
Merrillville, IN
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Many Years Of Experience With Being A Nanny And A Senior Caregiver.
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun and nurturing nanny with 20+ years of experience in watching children of all ages. I am punctual and very reliable. I have a Bachelor's degree, am a non-smoker, and love animals. I also have a 5-star safety rating SUV.
I have many years of experience in private home health care. I have experience in dementia...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kaitlyn H.
Merrillville, IN
$17-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn! I am 23 and live in Merrillville with my husband who is an elementary PE teacher and our sweet doggie Birdie! We love to workout, play games indoor and outdoor and spend time with friends and family.
I am an auntie to 8 and have babysat for the last 9 years from newborn on up!
For the last four years, I've...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University with a bachelors' of science in Health Services Management and I have relocated to Northwest Indiana. I have over eight years of care giving experience. My main objective while providing care is to develop, nurture and care for the child at the employer's residence; if needed they are...
Angelica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a proud mother of 2 kids and a grandmother to 2 kids as well! I have been working in child care and adult care for all of my adult life. My husband and I moved to IN 4 years ago so I am looking forward to finding job closer to our new home.
Firuta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been in the educational field for over a decade. I took time off to stay home with my daughter, she is now 3 years old. I taught primarily kindergarten. I have experience being a nanny for three kids for the past 1. 5 years. Their ages are 2, 4 & 5. With Covid, my employer's circumstances changed, and am no longer with...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience in childcare kickstarted in grade school, babysitting for family friends and neighbors. I began working in a daycare in 2006 and took classes for early childhood education. I worked with many different age groups until I became teacher certified and started my position as lead teacher in the toddler class. I...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Avril C.
Merrillville, IN
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop. I have three years of experience providing reliable, in-home childcare for families with up to two children. I'm patient, creative, and love making learning fun. I enjoy playing both educational and technology-based games with children, as well as outdoor games and physical...
Avril can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CNA
After my high school, I work in a daycare from Monday to Friday, 8am-4 p.m. for two years. I took care of 7 children at a time with age different. firstly, in the morning is to take their attendance, I feed them, change their diaper, change their cloth, taught them nursery rhyme. I also made sure that they take a nap when it is...
Halimot can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Merrillville, IN
How do I find in-home child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Merrillville, IN. There are 8 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 Merrillville, 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 $17.88 for in-home child care providers near you in Merrillville, IN.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Merrillville, IN?
You can compare 8 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.