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60 nannies are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years
Nannies in Portage, IN
Reagan W.
Valparaiso, IN
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a senior in high school and have been a nanny for the past two summers. I can cook, clean, and drive the kids anywhere. I am good with all pets and will watch kids of any age. I also have experience with pet care over the past few years and enjoy caring for animals as well.
I'd describe my personality as light-hearted,...
Reagan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Felicity H.
Hobart, IN
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Work For A School And I Am Looking For Some Work After School Hours.
I have 6 years of experience. Most of my experience was babysitting my own family, as a teenager I had three younger siblings with both parents working. I have also babysat for my coworkers in the past becoming a nanny for 3 months with two kids aged between 4-6. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I...
Felicity can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
- 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
Hi I'm Jo! I am 21 and currently live with my partner in Valparaiso. I have about 2 years of baby sitting experience and 6 months of full time nannying experience with kids ages 3-9 but I am comfortable with kids of any age. My goal as a caretaker is to have parents come home to happy, tired kids which I achieve by keeping their...
Josephine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Brenda B.
Chesterton, IN
$12/hr • 20 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom With Elementary Education Degree/ Nanny Experience Looking For Part Time Work.
In the past I've taught 6th grade, kindergarten and preschool. I was a nanny for two families at a time with 4 girls who ranged from 2-5. I have had much experience with kids since I was in high school. After that, we were out state and I cared for a 5-year-old part time. Would love to find a good fit for our family and yours. I...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
I am warm, funny, and creative. I love to create a safe space for children to learn and grow.
I love to fill the day with learning through play, socialization, music, and story. Children have a natural curiosity, and I love to help them flourish by providing a nurturing and fun environment.
I'm looking for a regular long-term...
hello! my name is ana, I'm a daycare assistant . I love kids, I have 6+years of experience. I love the type of work that I do. I am bilingual I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. im also a huge animal person so I dont mind small or big dogs cats or whatever pet you might have!
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah K.
Valparaiso, IN
$10-15/hr • 2 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
Celia M.
Chesterton, IN
$15-18/hr • 1 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
Lindsay O.
Hobart, IN
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello everyone. My name is Lindsay and I currently work as a head start preschool teacher. I will be off for the summer so I'm looking for a family who needs a summer nanny. I live in Hobart and I'm 26 years old. I have 6 years of child care experience and a bachelors degree in childhood development. I absolutely love the career...
Lindsay can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
April N.
Chesterton, IN
$20-25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I feel like with my experience and knowledge I would be a great fit for your family! I have nannied for 4+ years and I have 10+ experience working with kids of all ages! I am CPR certified and certified in all lifesaving procedures. I have an extensive background in education as well, so helping with homework would not be...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Janiyah L.
Gary, IN
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...
Janiyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Alyssa D.
Valparaiso, IN
$14-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a 20-year-old college student at Purdue Northwest. I am studying to get my degree in Elementary Education while student teaching with a first grade class one day a week. I am very passionate about working with children. I'm known for my patient, calm, and friendly demeanor, which puts children at ease. I have several years...
Kelley K.
Valparaiso, IN
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Caregiver Seeking New Family To Work With In Northwest Indiana
Hello, my name is Kelley. I worked for Batavia IL public schools for 15 years with special needs children. I am also a mother of two girls ages 30 and 26. My husband and I moved to Valparaiso in October 2023. I have worked with children ages newborn thru 15 years of age over a period of 21 years and cant imagine doing anything...
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a 31-year-old teacher with a vibrant 8-year-old daughter and a large, loving family of eight siblings, six of whom are younger. My extensive experience with children spans from infancy to adolescence, thanks to my background as both a nanny and an educator. This summer, I'm seeking opportunities to enrich young minds,...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working as a Nanny since 2000. I have worked for several families over the years and many children of all ages. I have been happily married for 24 years! We have three amazing almost all adult children. I come with years of experience & take caring for children very serious. I am in contact with all of my past...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tisha is great with kids and very loving, she treats each child and family as though they were her own. You will never find anyone better than Tisha. She has been a Nanny for almost 20 years, as the children get older and she moves on to a new family she still...
Cricket B.
Maddie D.
Merrillville, IN
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"
Samantha S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Nanny with 7 years experience and have worked in the classroom with children of all ages. I love being able to provide an enriched and safe environment while parents are working. I love being able to implement learning in all areas depending on developmental needs, explore outside and watch them learn and grow! I want to...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is so good with kids! My boys adored her! She is very dependable and trustworthy. She is organized and loves doing fun arts and crafts with the kids. We really loved having her as our babysitter. Anyone would be so lucky to have her!"
Tara F.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN
Leticia G.
5.0
She is so patient and loving and dependable
- Kristina F.
Maddie D.
5.0
Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!
- Samantha S.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie was a nanny for my daughter from 5 months of age through 3 years. My daughter lit up the moment she saw Stephanie every day (and she still asks to video chat with her 2 years later!) A typical day in the life consisted of some form of craft, learning, reading, "nature walks" to collect...
- Katie B.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Portage, IN
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Portage, IN?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Portage, IN is as of is $16.43 per hour as of November, 2024. 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in Portage, IN?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 7 in Portage, IN. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Portage, IN?
You can find different nanny services in Portage through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Portage, IN with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.