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Diana K.

Creative Attentive Caring Individual

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Diana and I would love to be your next nanny. A little bit about me is I love working with people, always have. I grew up babysitting and always loved working with kids of all ages. I have babysat from infant age and up. I am not CPR certified but before anything would start I would have that training done. I do...

Lisa B. says "Diana is a hardworking and honest person. She is also caring and very creative."

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Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Melissa. I have many years experience providing daycare for children. I have one son that is 29 years old. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. Growing up, I babysat for several neighborhood families. I have experience watching newborns to the teen years. I also have experience with children with...

Rocio A. says "Melissa is friendly, reliable and punctual. She has babysat for us three times. She followed all of my instructions. She kept the kitchen clean and kids...

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Child care

Saint John, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hi! I'm Mackenzie. I'm 23 years old and I am looking for a great family to nanny for! I have nannied for over 5 years and am currently a nanny for a 1-year-old who unfortunately is going to daycare soon! I am CPR certified and have cared for children age ranging from 3 months old-10 years old. I have a fun bubbly personality and...

Zack S. says "Mackenzie has watched our 8 month old daughter a few times for a full work day, and she has been a great help. Our daughter loves her, and we know she is in...

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Mom Of 7 & 9 Year Old Girls. Much Experience.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, I am Cristina :) I am a mom of 9 & 11-year-old girls and am available to care for your child in my home at all hours. If childcare is wanted in your home, I am available between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. I love kids, and would love to help take care of a child to help his/her parents find safe, fun, and reliable...

Beth M. says "Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina."

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Taylor T.'s Photo

Munster, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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,...

Jen S. says "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...

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Babies New BFF

Griffith, IN

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$22/hr
20 years experience
I'm a mom of 4 older kids and I love children of all ages! I have served with children of all ages at my church for over 20 years. I enjoy nurturing infants, playing with toddlers reading books singing rocking and going for walks.
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Fun Child Care And Pet Sitter

Saint John, IN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an extremely hard working, patient, and reliable college student that has come to appreciate and love providing care for children and pets!! Since I was about 13 I have had a lot of experience with children and for the past 2 years I have worked as an ABA therapist for children that have been diagnosed with Autism. As...
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Babysitter

Saint John, IN

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting families since the beginning of high school for friends, family, and friends of friends. I have 7 siblings and babysit them all the time as well. I am very good with kids and babies since I have had a lot of experience with them!
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Munster, IN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Corina - graduate from Indiana University Northwest with a Bachelors in Health Service Management. I have 10 years of experience caring for children from newborns, infants, toddlers and school-aged kids. My responsibilities have included everything from meal preparation and school drop-off/pick-up to homework help and...
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After School And Weekend Sitter!

Hobart, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I work full time, I am looking to provide care for after school and weekends. I am great with all ages!! I will provide care at my house, so if we need to work out transportation issues, I am flexible. I do have a dog and a cat both are very loving.
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Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
I raised and homeschooled our three children, all of whom are now college students. I'm fun, firm and loving. Baby sitter available.
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Lake Station, IN

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$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there! My name is Laura and I am 22 years old. I have tons of experience with kids whether it's taking care of my nieces and nephews growing up, babysitting on the side, volunteering to help with kids during church, or being a nanny for 3 years. I am reliable, hardworking, and am willing to do my best for the sake of your...
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Part Time Sitter

Munster, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Carey S and I am an experienced babysitter and English education student at the University of Indianapolis, who is home for the summer. I've taken many education courses and done a lot of field experience focused towards spending time with children. I've been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for quite a...
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Reliable And Fun Babysitter

Hobart, IN

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I'm a Purdue University sophomore studying elementary education! I've student taught from preschool through 2nd grade, and I've spent the last two years teaching swim lessons. I love being creative and leading interactive activities, both indoors and out. I'm also CPR certified, so you can rest assured your little ones are in...
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Katerina P.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have had great experiences tutoring and babysitting kids and have very much enjoyed and loved it!! It brings me so much joy to help others!!
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Alexus A.'s Photo

Hobart, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine, stemming from wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. As a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver with five years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to three children, ages newborn...
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Crown Point, IN

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Lindsey and I'm an energetic and creative 21-year-old! I currently work at an elementary school. With summer here, I am open to helping families out. I have been babysitting since 12 and have nannied for two families. I am CPR & First Aid certified, have a car, and taking online courses for elementary...
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Experienced Babysitter Available During The Work Week.

Highland, IN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I am the mother of a beautiful 1-year-old daughter and have experience in babysitting children of all ages. I am in the medical field and CPR certified. I recently became a stay at home mom and work one day a week.
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Elana O.'s Photo

Hobart, IN

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, I am Eliana and I am a 19-year-old college student. I would love to be your next babysitter!!
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Daniela V.'s Photo

Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I am Daniela. I am originally from Eastern Europe and have lived in Indiana for 24 years. I have raised three children of my own (23, 20, 14) and occasionally babysit my goddaughters (5, 1) and other children in my family. I am now looking for to help others and am willing to do light housekeeping as needed. Please let me...
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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.8

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Infant Babysitters in Merrillville, IN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Diana K.

Diana is a hardworking and honest person. She is also caring and very creative.

- Lisa B.

Melissa K.

Melissa is friendly, reliable and punctual. She has babysat for us three times. She followed all of my instructions. She kept the kitchen...

- Rocio A.

Mackenzie K.

Mackenzie has watched our 8 month old daughter a few times for a full work day, and she has been a great help. Our daughter loves her, and...

- Zack S.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Merrillville, IN

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Indiana, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Merrillville have rates starting at $18.00.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 21 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 21 infant babysitters near you in Merrillville, IN. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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