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Willa H.


Thornton, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time Care

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Willa. I have many years of experience w/ children. I am a retired LPN, and CPR certified through the Red Cross. As a nurse, I worked as a home health care nurse working with mentally and physically challenged children. Previous to this, I worked w/in the Speed School dist. in different locations as a...
Willa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She was lovely from the moment she came in. My son loved her, and Willa was engaged and active during the entire time she was with him. 100% recommend."

Anastasia R.

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Krista G.


Dyer, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...

Amy W.

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Blanca C.


Chicago Heights, IL

$27-38/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Owner Of Home Day Care Seeking A Nanny Position

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Blanca, I ran my own day care at home for 15 years starting 1998. I am a licensed child care provider; CPR, AED, BLS and FIRST AID certified. Due to the slow business in 2013, I took the toughest decision to close my Home Daycare and continue with child care as a Family Nanny. I am experienced with all ages, newborns...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We were privileged to have Blanca as our nanny for our daughter from the age of 4 months to 2.6 years old. We recently decided to move our daughter to day care. Anyone would be foolish to miss an opportunity to have her work for your family. She taught our daughter...

Joshua D.

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Kelly C.


Chesterton, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom For Hire!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I love taking care of people! I have raised (am raising) 5 children. 4 sons (26, 24, 22 and 19) and 1 daughter (15). I have been a stay at home mom for 26 years, actively involved in my children's schools and activities. I have a BS from Michigan State University, chose to stay home raising my children and it was the best...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Can't say enough, WE LOVE KELLY! My kids ADORE her, I thoroughly enjoy her and would now consider her a dear friend and mentor. She helped me with my 4 small children, light housework, and even potty training! A wonderful cook, super energetic with the kids, always...

Maria W.

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Sara R.


Valparaiso, IN

$19-21/hr4 yrs exp

OUTGOING SWEET NANNY

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sara! I am 24 years old. I have experience working with young children ages 5 weeks to 13 years old. I am currently searching for a long term position as an infant/toddler nanny. I am always continuing my education in newborn care. In fact, I am currently working on getting my Newborn Care Specialist...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sara was very professional and perfectly qualified for infant care. She was on-time, caring, and actively engaged in our child's well-being at all times. She is a hard worker, well organized, and nurturing. We are thrilled that she could be a part of our newborn...

Aaron M.

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Sydney R.


Valparaiso, IN

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jami L.


Hammond, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Get Started!

3.8

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a Mom of a super cool 6yo and love every minute of that! I have been in childcare and working with families for over 20 years! I worked with this site for many of those years and decided to give it another try. I am also a pro house cleaner and have recently branched out on my own. I work with contractors and new...
Jami can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family is so grateful for Jami. She is dependable and flexible with our busy schedules. Jami is great with our boys and always finds new ways to be helpful."

Rayna J.

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Rebecca C.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-24/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny Available To Start Anytime Between November 2024- January 2025

I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and adventurous I'm looking for occasional date night families. I am available all day most weekends and some week days after 5. I have experience with ages 3 weeks- 9 years old. My rates are negotiable. I started working with kids when I was probably around 8, I would go to...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah K.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Hannah K. and I am a current junior at Purdue University in West Lafayette, studying speech language and hearing sciences. I am also on the Purdue Golduster Dance Team. I love working with kids and spent last summer as a camp counselor for a summer camp for kids with disabilities. I have taught dance to kids...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Breeana C.


Dyer, IN

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Breeana and I would love to be your care provider! I have always have had a love for children and have been in childcare from a young age. I began helping my mom at the in home daycare center she worked at from middle school onto highschool, once I was in highschool I began babysitting/ nannying for the children...
Breeana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Celia M.


Chesterton, IN

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've gotten my experience with kids from nannying and with previously working at the Ymca. I enjoy my time by helping others as I used to work at nursing home. My schedule is very flexible so whatever time or day works for you i'm able to accommodate to.
Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katherine T.


Hebron, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child's Mom Away From Home!

Hi my name is Katie and I'm a stay at home mom of 3 children! I have been a nanny since 2012 and have been watching children out of my home since 2019. I have many years of experience with all ages! I have a medical degree as well as all life saving certifications. I thrive in creating activities to help young minds grow and...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Bridget S.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis S.


South Holland, IL

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

I am a nanny with over 8 years of childcare/nanny experience looking for a full time (40+hrs) nanny position. I have experience working with multiples and nanny sharing. I strive to create an atmosphere at home where your child is safe, happy and engaged in meaningful activities. I'm passionate about developing strong...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Arielle S.


Lansing, IL

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! My name is Arielle. Most of my experience is in hotel management/ front office operations. However I was a nanny for three years and I absolutely loved my families and kids. I had to take a break for a while to start my own family with my husband and now I'm ready to get back to you guys! Currently looking for a family...
Arielle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Jordan M.


Lansing, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Have experience with: -newborns in a nursery -teaching preschoolers Sunday school -coaching high school athletes and everything in between. After 5 years of working in the corporate world and commuting, I am looking to care for a family close to home. I am looking for something steady and reliable. Please message me if you...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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April S.


Lowell, IN

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Well Educated And Experienced Nanny

I have 7 years of professional experience working with children who are neurotypical and neurodivergent. I obtained my bachelors degree from Purdue University in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience and my Masters degree from Ball state University in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am First Aide, CPR and AED trained for...
April can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Natalie P.


Chesterton, IN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Enthusiastic Caregiver.

- As a nanny, I can provide personalized care and attention to each child, understanding their unique needs, preferences, and personality. - I offer flexible hours and schedules, accommodating the needs of working parents with irregular work hours or the need for occasional evening or weekend childcare. - Working in the child's...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jennifer B.


Cedar Lake, IN

$22-25/hr10 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Melissa R.


Crete, IL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter

Hello my name is Melissa. I'm 32 years old with 15+ years of experience, newborn-16. I am very comfortable with all the experiences which come with taking care of children, including special needs. I have spent several years working in Childcare with 3 families in particular long term. I realized once I had my own kids, the...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Gary, IN

Willa H.

5.0

Willa watches our infant, toddler (two under 2!), and our bulldog on weekends. She’s more than capable, prompt, and fun. We are so grateful we found her!

- Jane S.

Krista G.

5.0

Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible with her schedule. She is gentle,...

- Amy W.

Blanca C.

5.0

We were privileged to have Blanca as our nanny for our daughter from the age of 4 months to 2.6 years old. We recently decided to move our daughter to day care. Anyone would be foolish to miss an opportunity to have her work for your family. She taught our daughter Spanish, helped on short notice,...

- Joshua D.

Kelly C.

5.0

Can't say enough, WE LOVE KELLY! My kids ADORE her, I thoroughly enjoy her and would now consider her a dear friend and mentor. She helped me with my 4 small children, light housework, and even potty training! A wonderful cook, super energetic with the kids, always found something helpful to do,...

- Maria W.

Sara R.

5.0

Sara is very friendly and professional. Our child warmed up to her almost right away!

- Jacob M.

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