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Anna M.


Munster, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am 24 years old and have a 1-year-old daughter. I've been working at a daycare for 5+ years with kids infant-3 so I am good with any age I absolutely love kids and am looking for a long term nanny/babysitting job!
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids."

Matthew B.

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Jennifer E.


Cedar Lake, IN

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

"Hello! My name is Jen and I have over 20 years experience in caregiving. I specialize in infants, toddlers, and preschool age children because they require full-time care. I also take care of children up to the age of 16 during the summers. I am a pet friendly person as well and I'm happy to take care of any fur babies along...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We interviewed Jennifer for a full-time nanny position and were quite impressed. She presents herself with a sense of calm and poise. Her references described her as completely dependable and very patient. The only reason we didn't hire her full-time was because...

Brett G.

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Sara R.


Crown Point, IN

$20-21/hr4 yrs exp

OUTGOING SWEET NANNY

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sara! I am 23 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara does an awesome job watching our 4 year old E. She plays with her and takes great care of her. I highly recommend Sara for your childcare needs! "

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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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, 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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Kathryn C.


Dyer, IN

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Peace Of Mind?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"As a nanny, Kathryn cared for my child as her own, always showing concern for his well-being, health and happiness. Occasionally, a sick child (hers or mine) would make coordinating our schedules a challenge, but we worked through it. She cared for my son in our...

Lauren B.

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Nichole W.


Chicago Heights, IL

$20-31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Nichole. I'm new to the area and seeking my next babysitting opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the midwest. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age...
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very punctual and kind. My daughter is scared of new people but warmed up to her before the night was over. She was very determined to make me feel comfortable with the whole situation. I greatly appreciated everything she did. I would recommend her services 100%...

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Mary E.


Valparaiso, IN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a natural-born nurturer, caring for children comes second nature to me. With 15 years of childcare experience, I have had the privilege of supporting families with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children and create a safe, stimulating...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Mary is a very caring babysitter. She watched my daughter for several months and was amazing. My daughter loved her. Sadly we had to move but I would highly recommend Mary"

Dan S.

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Stephanie M.


Highland, IN

$18-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with two decades of experience, I am passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare solutions that foster children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I prioritize open and...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie has been our primary go-to for over a year now! She takes care of all three of my kids (ages 7, 4, and 1) and does a phenomenal job. She is ALWAYS interacting with them, teaching them, and supporting our family as we navigate life as entrepreneurs. I...

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Julie H.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kyli W.


South Holland, IL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Youthful And Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...
Kyli can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in caring for her younger brother, and cousins through the years. She volunteers with a few local organizations...

Ronda W.

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Abigail G.


Chesterton, IN

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Infant/Toddler Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Abby! I've been a career nanny for nearly 10 years. I specialize in the "early years" AKA, the 0-5 range (with a specific passion for newborns and toddlers). I am an active, positive, and patient nanny. My days are always guided by the children's needs and I aim to work with them respectfully while honoring and...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Catherine O.


Highland, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

"Integrity" is one word to best describe me. "Compassionate" is the second word. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and have vast experience with infants, preschool, grade school & high school age. I consider myself a nurturing, fun, smart, reliable caregiver, who is also a great listener. I enjoy making learning a game...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"A+ interview. She is very caring and charismatic. She is refreshing and down to earth. Thank you for putting a new face on what a nanny really is."

Maysoun G.

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Carla G.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am licensed by the State of Indiana as a Home Child Care Provider for infants and young toddlers, which of course, requires that I be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions. Background investigations, FBI fingerprinting and TB tests are performed annually. I am also SIDS trained and have obtained my...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service."

Aime D.

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Aviance W.


Chicago, IL

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Aviance W From Chicago, IL

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a child I was often referred to as the nurturer in my family. I always found myself eager to care for the women and children in my family, no matter the need. It brought me joy and fulfillment to know I was able to graciously lessen the load for a new mom and soothe an infant's cry with my touch. For the past 17 years I...
Aviance can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Avi was punctual, friendly and great with my son. "

Care member

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Lynn D.


Cedar Lake, IN

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-Sitter

Hi there, my name is Lynn! I've been in child care for over 15 years providing parents a safe environment for their children. I have experience in taking care of infants to teenage children. I'm local to the NWI and am willing to travel.
Lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience and reputation offer the highest level of care. You can rest assured that safety is always the first priority, as are development, structure, nutrition, creativity and having fun. My child care experience includes not only active toddlers but raising five children from infants. If you are looking for someone who:...
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Raness L.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

I am the go to babysitter of my family. I've taken care of infants as young as 1 weeks old, and children and old as 12. I'm great with kids even the take time to warm up to strangers. I have experience caring for disabled children.
Raness can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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April N.


Chesterton, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of three college age & adult children. I was a certified elementary teacher (k-9) for over 15+ years, and I love to work with children. I was a full time nanny to two young children (6 years old and 3-15 months) in St. Joseph, Michigan, and another infant 3-13 months in Valparaiso. . I can help with just...
April can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hello my name is Lilyanna. I am 26 years old and am a mother to a 6-year-old boy. My family and I are moving to the Valparaiso area and I'm looking to find a few families who have infants that are in need of childcare. I have been a mother for 6 years but I also have a little over 3 years of child care experience working for...
Lilyanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Elena P.


Chicago, IL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

I am a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, where I completed both my bachelor's and master's in Human Development and Family Sciences. During my time at NIU, I served as an intern, assistant teacher, and graduate assistant in the Infant, Toddler, Two's and Preschool age classrooms of Child Development Lab and Campus...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Lake Station, IN

Anna M.

5.0

She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids.

- Matthew B.

Jennifer E.

5.0

We interviewed Jennifer for a full-time nanny position and were quite impressed. She presents herself with a sense of calm and poise. Her references described her as completely dependable and very patient. The only reason we didn't hire her full-time was because she was only available part-time....

- Brett G.

Sara R.

5.0

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

- Jacob M.

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.

Kathryn C.

5.0

We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend.

- Edith W.

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