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Find infant babysitters in Merrillville, IN that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Merrillville, IN

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

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years

Infant babysitters in Merrillville, IN

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Dana W.


Merrillville, IN

$20-34/hr4 yrs exp

Young&Fun Sitt

4.4

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Non smoker I am a career nanny w/ 4+ years of experience babysitting & nannying all ages, I can provide exceptional references along with my résumé. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have a drivers license and clear record and am able to provide transportation in my own vehicle. Summary I love babies & kids they are...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My children love Dana! I appreciate her genuine care and attention to detail. I have 4 children that she has cared for several times. I would definitely recommend her services. And will scheduling her again in the near future."

Mechele B.

I'd describe my personally as very bubbly down to earth kind & trustworthy I like working with kids because I grew up with a big family caring for all my baby siblings and cousins it's always a joy letting my inner child vibe with the children as well as making sure they are well took care of I'm looking for a job that...
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Emily G.


Merrillville, IN

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a 27-year-old about to graduate from nursing school with experience taking care of infants to preteens. I read to and with the kids, help them with work, take them outside to blow off steam, make their meals or snacks, and help them to settle down after an exciting day. I participate in church services, extracurricular...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabella A.


Merrillville, IN

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! I am Bella it is very nice to meet you. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. If you need any additional help just let me know and I will do my best.
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

I've been caring for children for over three years, and I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. I have experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged children. I'm creative, imaginative, and outgoing, and I love playing games, reading stories, and going...
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Sadie K.


Merrillville, IN

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Safe, Fun, And Experienced Caregiver

I'm very experienced with childcare and safety. I have a HUGE family with lots of cousins that I always got to help with or babysit which provided me with my first experiences in childcare from a very young age. I was very involved with children's ministry in my church for about 7 years; this included leading small groups,...
Sadie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kieran N.


Merrillville, IN

$15-29/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caretaker

Hello! I bring 10 years of babysitting experience, caring for children from 2 months to 14 years. With a Bachelor's degree and CPR, AED, and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross, I'm well-equipped to handle any situation. I'm currently pursuing a teaching license, enhancing my ability to support children's...
Kieran can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun and inspirational! I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. I raised my niece and chose to go to college for Early Childhood . I now have a child of my own .
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Angelica D.


Merrillville, IN

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
Jackie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She loves children. She enjoys spending time with them, taking them to events and appointments. Jackie is reliable, dependable and respectful. She is very responsible and can be counted on know matter the task. I have called Jackie on short notice and she...

Dirk F.

I've always been passionate about nurturing children's growth and development, which leads me to strive to become a good childcare provider. As a patient and friendly individual, I hope to create a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive. With one year of experience in childcare, I'm comfortable caring for two...
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Maddie D.


Merrillville, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Maddie, I am from Michigan and just moved here with my husband to Indiana about July. I recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelors degree in elementary education. A student taught in a fourth grade and second grade classroom. I continued my teaching career as a fourth and third grade...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"

Samantha S.

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Mireya B.


Munster, IN

$13-22/hr7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Flexible Times* Hello! My names Mireya and I am excited to restart my journey on here. I have been babysitting for many years now and development strong bonds with children and their parents. I have my own car with car/booster seats. I am good with kids of all ages and love to do activities. I am also fully vaccinated and love...
Mireya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"We are super glad we are able to hire Mireya. She's very punctual , and kind. We can't wait to get to know her more!"

Taylor P.

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Ava T.


Schererville, IN

$22-23/hr8 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My names Ava and I have graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with minors in forensic science and criminal justice! I am now attending Butler University for my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently looking for part-time childcare jobs in Lake County! I have nine years of experience babysitting different...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We booked Ava to watch our one-year-old, but we had to cancel the booking at the last minute. She was very understanding and easy to work with. We look forward to working with her again soon!"

Matt R.

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Kelly D.


Hobart, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Babysitting Experience

I have been caring for children of all ages for well over 30 years. I am a mother and a grandmother. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local center for the last year, and I have been working in this center for almost 2 years. I have over 15 years of experience as a teacher or Nanny. I would really love to get back to...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Kelly pretty much her entire life. Kelly is a very caring young women who does extremely well with children of all ages. Kelly looked after my 3 children numerous times, and also my autistic son. I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a...

Kelly W.

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Kayley W.


Lake Station, IN

$36/hr5 yrs exp

Full And Part Time Nanny Available

Hello my name is Kayley I love children and have about 5years of experience I would love to meet up or chat over text to tell you more about myself I have the following skill that I've gained in my 5 years of experience Patience, Problem-solving. ... Communication, relationship building. ... Multitasking, Time management and...
Kayley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Very respectful and responsible always on time great with my kids love her"

Ginger C.

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Taylor T.


Munster, IN

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a young and fun kindergarten teacher that loves being around children. I am reliable, on time, energetic, and dependable! I have always loved being around children and decided very early on that I wanted to spend my life teaching and making an impact on future generations. I am able to care for kiddos, make meals,...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is the ideal sitter! She has so much energy! She is punctual, responds to texts fast, loves kids and spent an entire evening doing projects with my two toddlers. She is very professional, kind and she was able to relate to both of my kids right away!"

Jen S.

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Christina A.


Saint John, IN

$16-17/hr4 yrs exp

I'm an Education major at Purdue Northwest, love working with both children and pets, currently working on CPR re-certification :)
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Didn't hire because our availability didn't match, but we loved our interview with her. She seems dependable, respectful, responsible, and dedicated. Great interview and lovely person!"

Rose L.

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Dallas Z.


Dyer, IN

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dallas watched my 1 year old this Summer as I was back home in the area temporarily living with family and working remote. She was so amazing and welcomed my daughter with open arms and always sent me photos throughout the day with updates. She is so kind and...

Elizabeth D.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Dana W.

5.0

I recently had the pleasure of having [babysitter's name] watch over my children—ages 2, 8, and 11—along with our very energetic 1-year-old dog. I am incredibly pleased with how everything went.From the moment my 2-year-old started calling her "Auntie," I knew we were in good hands. The bond she...

- Joshua Y.

Jackie E.

5.0

Jackie is a kind and gentle young lady. She is very conscientious and hard working and will complete assigned tasks timely and with enthusiasm. Jackie will be a huge asset to any employer.

- Cheryl P.

Maddie D.

5.0

Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!

- Samantha S.

Mireya B.

5.0

We are super glad we are able to hire Mireya. She's very punctual , and kind. We can't wait to get to know her more!

- Taylor P.

Ava T.

5.0

Ava is incredible and anyone would be lucky to have her as a helping hand. We hired Ava as a part time nanny the entire summer for my two daughters. Ava showed up a few minutes early to every shift and was extremely dependable. She was able to juggle the needs of my 6-7 month old and my 8 year old...

- Rose L.

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Ratings for Merrillville, IN infant babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Infant Babysitters in Merrillville, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.