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Jaci M.
Ossian, IN
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With ECED Degree Looking For Permanent Part Time Job
Hi! My name is Jaci , and I am currently looking to watch a young child part-time in my own home. I am a wife of 16 years and a mother to 3 kids whom my husband and I love dearly. We have a 14-year-old boy, an 8-year-old boy, and an almost 2-year-old girl. I am looking to watch a little one during the time that my two older boys...
Jaci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a part time, short term nannying position! I am graduation nursing school in May of 2025, and need a summer job for June-July while I wait to take my boards & start work as a nurse. I am CPR & water safety certified, I have 9 years of professional nannying experience, I have a degree in criminal justice,...
Maddi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There are not adequate words for how wonderful Maddi is. I was really nervous about hiring someone from the internet to watch my infant son when I returned to work but Maddi quickly became a member of our family. She is gentle and creative. She pays attention to...
Ami I.
Emily H.
Fort Wayne, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Educator & Montessori Expert Offering Tutoring, Consulting, And Childcare
As a dedicated educator and mother of four, I bring extensive experience in child development and care. I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Montessori Education, and am a licensed teacher. My qualifications include an intensive year-long study in Primary Montessori Education,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Kelsey W.
Markle, IN
$15-23/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been a nanny for 9 years. I worked for one family for 5 years, and the family I currently am with(until 8/9/24) I have been with for 4 years. I have been babysitting since middle school, and am very involved in the preschool ministry and youth ministry at my church. I have a passion for working with children, and would...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Taylor R.
Fort Wayne, IN
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a passionate educator with a degree in elementary education. I have 5 years of experience working with English-language learners. Before graduating college, I worked as a full-time nanny of 4 children under 10. My duties included cooking meals with dietary restrictions, providing transportation to extracurriculars, light...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alanna N.
Fort Wayne, IN
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Alanna - I'm 25 years old. I currently work as a full time Nanny for a family with 3-year-old twins and have been with them since they were nine months! I have experience with all ages! I worked as a child swim instructor at the YMCA, worked at a daycare center, and have been babysitting since I was 11. I am...
Alanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sidney J.
Zanesville, IN
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a caring and experienced nanny with over 5 years in childcare, including time as an infant and toddler teacher at a daycare. I've worked with children of all ages, but infants hold a special place in my heart! I love being part of those first milestones.
I focus on creating a warm and playful environment where kids feel...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.4
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Alyssa. I absolutely love working and bonding with children of all ages. I am a mama to a 4. 5-year-old, so I know times aren't always easy. My son is in school in and I am looking for a job that I can love another child like my own! My ideal job would be a recurring nanny. I have made nannying for...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After hiring Alyssa I am not too sure what that bad review was for. She explained to our family that that bad review came from a family who did not treat her or her son well nor did they pay well. BUT, I will say Alyssa is amazing. She truthfully does an...
Dylan S.
5.0
(1)
Hello!! and thank you so much for reading my bio:-}
Seems like I've been around kiddos my whole life, and started helping with them at about 10 years old, when I gained some younger siblings.
Next came occasional babysitting when I was a teenager. Before graduating high school I also took a child development class which was...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids (ages 1 through 7) love her. She is great with multiple kids and is always looking for ways to help. My children can be a handful, but I can trust Jennifer to handle every situation. "
Care member
Katharine S.
Fort Wayne, IN
$11-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Kat! I am new to Fort Wayne but I have a lot of experience being a babysitter/nanny. I've been sitting since I was a teenager and it has always been the job I've been happiest with. I know that every kid is special and wonderful and I will always encourage them and help them grow and of course, make sure they...
Katharine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kat is Awesome! My three babes absolutely adore her. She is very involved with the kids and always does something really fun with them!! I highly recommend Kat!"
Meghan S.
Afton D.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I recently decided to leave my teaching career after four years in secondary education. During those four years I worked with grades 6-12. I graduated from Indiana University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education. During college summers, I worked at a daycare with kids of all ages. One summer I...
Afton can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Afton worked at our daycare on her summer breaks during college. She worked with multiple age groups. Very dependable. Always on time and on task. Was great with the kids and got along well with the parents and other staff members. "
Care member
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
Madalynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have had a few caretakers but she is the best hands down! She can cook, clean, help with homework and best of all she is so loving and caring and attentive towards kids. I could give her 10 stars!!! "
Kristyn L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 23 years old and have a 25-month-old little boy. He will be with me for any and all jobs I accept (aside from cleaning only positions). For the past year I have cared for my son, nannied, taught as a lead teacher in a 2-year-old classroom and expanded my photography and cleaning businesses. I have 5+ years of...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is hands down the best sitter you could hire for your family. She was our full time sitter for our two toddlers for roughly five months, until we made the decision to move out of state. She's attentive, caring, and makes sure she's "parenting" the same way...
Care member
4.5
(6)
I am actively looking for employment right now.
Motivated, dependable, and caring nanny with a strong background in early childhood development and childcare. I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, swim instructor, and daycare instructor.
Capable of managing the children's daily schedules, including meals, school, classes, and...
Fern can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fern took great care of our children and made sure everyone was happy and safe. They were punctual, communicative, and kept us updated throughout the evening. Our kids instantly felt comfortable with them, and they had so much fun playing games and doing creative...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently preparing to have my first child at the beginning of June 2025 and will be taking a leave from working for around 2 months and hoping to return doing part time jobs in August. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I have 5 years of tutoring experience. 15 years babysitting...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angela was really great for our family. We communicated with ease."
Jerrica G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my name is Maia and I am 30 years old. I have my bachelors degree in ECE and have been a nanny/babysitter for many years. I have worked with ages 2 months-5 years old primarily.
Recent new member of the US Nanny Association, and a PNCP certificate holder (Professional Nanny and Childcare Provider)
I am fully...
Maia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maia was great! Very caring and understanding with our children. She was always on time and overall great to work with. "
Care member
Katie T.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10 Years Of Experience Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Job
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 27 years old and have had much experience in child care and education over the past 10 years. I started working in a daycare center when I was 17. Since then I've worked in 3 different daycare centers, and as well nannied for 2 different families. In 2010-2011, I taught kindergarten, and then from...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie does a great job with child care! She is very dependable and has a great work ethic. My kids love her to pieces!"
Julia S.
Justine L.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Justine, I am 20 years old and have been nannying for 3 years :) I love working with kiddos and learning so much about these little humans!! I am currently an RBT(registered behavior technician) working with kids 10 and under with autism. I am in college for Special Education with child development. Planning on a masters...
Justine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Justine is a caring, considerate, reliable, and easy person to work with! She loved my son and took him on adventures and gave him awesome attention. You will not be disappointed in hiring her! "
Care member
Kaylee G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a stay at home foster mom and my little girl is in school full time. I am looking to nanny, pet sit, odd jobs, really anything during the day once in awhile.
I have a degree in Speech Pathology and I have worked in the behavioral therapy field for 3 years. Recently, my husband and I decided that it was...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wow! Just wow! Kaylee is extremely careful attentive. The kids absolutely love her! She is my go to sitter every time! "
Joe G.
Madison G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison but I go by Madi! I am 22 years old and would describe myself as outgoing, kind, empathetic, and patient. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, with kids ranging from infants to 13-year-olds. I used to babysit for the adults at my church during their bible study (which included 5+ kids). I...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Madison has always done a great job babysitting our 3 kids."
Rebecca J.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Ossian, IN
Maddi D.
5.0
We loved having Maddi as a nanny! She was a patient, kind, and creative caregiver. Our son loved her and clearly felt comfortable with her. She has a very calming presence and we are forever grateful for the time she spent loving our kid!
- Anna H.
Alyssa S.
5.0
After hiring Alyssa I am not too sure what that bad review was for. She explained to our family that that bad review came from a family who did not treat her or her son well nor did they pay well. BUT, I will say Alyssa is amazing. She truthfully does an outstanding job. Her way with kids is like no...
- Dylan S.
Jennifer W.
5.0
My kids (ages 1 through 7) love her. She is great with multiple kids and is always looking for ways to help. My children can be a handful, but I can trust Jennifer to handle every situation.
- Care member
Katharine S.
5.0
Kat is Awesome! My three babes absolutely adore her. She is very involved with the kids and always does something really fun with them!! I highly recommend Kat!
- Meghan S.
Afton D.
5.0
Afton worked at our daycare on her summer breaks during college. She worked with multiple age groups. Very dependable. Always on time and on task. Was great with the kids and got along well with the parents and other staff members.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Ossian, IN
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Ossian, IN?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Ossian, IN is as of is $10.00 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
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