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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised 3 children and have been in care-taking vocations all my life. I have been a CNA, a Cosmetologist, and for 7yrs. a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist at a cancer health treatment center. I have been employed as a nanny for the past 3 yrs. I have been working with children, newborn up to 5 yrs. old. The qualities...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Grace was very good with my 10 month old son, and he was comfortable with her (important when your child goes through a clingy stage). I would recommend her to help out another family."
Sarah J.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello.
I am looking for a part time job as a nanny in my neighborhood.
I have started my career as a nanny in 2011. I have an experience with kids from newborn to 6 years old. My duties were to feed them, take them for a walk, play time, read books. Take them to kindergarten, to preschool and pick them up.
I am honest,...
Laima can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laima is great with our son and completely dependable. Our son really likes her, she is very attentive to him and keeps him engaged in playing and reading, and takes him on walks around the neighborhood. She also always finds ways to help around the house. My wife...
Ryan F.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a positive and creative 28 yo woman. I have about 16 years experience caring for children of all ages. I am very energetic and attentive, which works out perfect for the little ones. I LOVE animals, so mark me down as pet friendly also. If needed I also do other tasks to make life easier for you per request. My car is...
Brittini can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was polite and was punctual. She really knew what she was doing. She did an amazing job."
Sangram K.
Kaylie T.
Griffith, IN
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
About myself & my philosophies for child care:
*Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
*Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny.
*Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics.
*Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at...
Katelyn T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids for a 9 years now. I love having playtime with kids. I am good at putting kids down for bedtime. I am also great at working with special needs children, have lots of experience and great references. I am 29 but I think that's what makes me a great nanny because I can connect with the kids on their...
Keairra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see...
Nicole B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Energetic babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I'm currently a college student (3. 8 GPA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for multiple families as I liked to keep busy aside from college. I am a certified medical assistant since (2020) and is CPR and First Aid certified.
Would...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Alisa K.
Whiting, IN
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 0-3 Montessori Guide with my own curriculum as well as sitter substitute options, training and referral services.
I have 25 years collective experience in:
Camp counseling
Teaching art
Art therapy
Nannying
Sitting
Chauffeuring
PTA
Room parent
Music courses
Sign language
Mindful Parent Coaching
ECD
And more
I...
Alisa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Alisa while in town for a wedding. We used her two evenings in a row! She was so easy to work with and a great communicator. We felt safe leaving our 15 month old with her and she was very happy with Alisa! She also brought extra books and toys since we...
Amanda W.
Andrea D.
Michigan City, IN
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Michigan City Area Schools teacher, teaching Special Education. Subject areas include: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills. I am compassionate, patient, and reliable. I live in Long Beach (Michigan City), Indiana, but also spend quite a bit of time in the Chicago area....
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea took care of our 6 month old for a few hours a week for several weeks. She was very impressive and the baby loved her. We will happily keep hiring her whenever her schedule and ours mesh. We have no reservations at all about recommending her (except that...
Dani F.
Lourdes T.
Munster, IN
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...
Lourdes can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after the kids went to bed which was so appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a mom of three kids ages 18, 15 and 10. Worked as an ELL paraprofessional for 2 years and worked with kids that had English as a second language. I have been a full time nanny for a family this past two years. I'm a reliable, responsible, patient and loving person.
Marisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Marisa was with our family for two years, and she has been amazing! She and her kids love our boys like they’re a part of their own family. Unfortunately, we had to make the tough decision what’s best for our oldest to socially prepare him for school, but we 100%...
Aerielle K.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mishanda, I have over 27 years of experience caring for newborns to 6-year-olds in licensed child care facilities. I also have 9 years of experience as a nanny caring for multiples and twins. I held the position as a Program Specialist for Learning Corporation for two years. I believe that children learn best in an...
Mishanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"What better peace of mind is there than knowing your children are being well taken care of? None. Mishanda is an angel. Truly. She is a teacher and was able to educate my daughter and taught her so much! Shanda was with our family from the time our daughter was six...
Bethany W.
Catherine O.
Highland, IN
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time
5.0
(6)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Allison and I would love to become apart of your family! I am 22 years old and have a significant amount of years with child care under my belt! Along side being a mother (my daughter is now two) I have been a nanny for a few different families, thus I am very respectful and obedient to every families...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Allison for a full time position, however the job did not work out. I used her for a date night sitter and hope to use her again. She was great with our boys and on time. Thank you Allison! We hope to see you again soon!"
Whitney M.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
I offer 10 years of experience and a true enthusiasm for caring for children. I love playing outdoors and reading to children. I am experienced in caring for premature newborns, newborns, twins, pets, doing light housework, meal preparation, bath time, and bedtime. I encourage and partake in imaginative play, physical...
Mallory can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mallory nannied for us full time for over 3 years. Mal became a part of our family and is still a part of our family even though she is no longer nannying for us. She is punctual, professional, reliable, honest, creative, FUN and absolutely has a gift in relating...
Katie J.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi My Name Is Maria, I'm Bi-lingual With Fluency In English and Spanish Languages. My Responsibilities As A Nanny Are Preparing And Feeding Meals To Children. Homework, Board Games & amp; Outside Activities Are Some of The Things I Help Out With. I Don't Mind Some Lighthouse Keeping Or Laundry... Very Energetic & Responsible!!!
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We love having Maria as our nanny. She has watched our toddler and baby for the last few months. She does a great job at communicating during the day & sends lots of picture & video updates. She is awesome at engaging our toddler & soothing our baby. Our toddler...
Sarah V.
Ji Wun E.
Michigan City, IN
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...
Ji Wun can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ji has been our nanny for the last year and it's been a wonderful experience. We are moving otherwise we would have kept her. Our daughters are 5 and 3 and she is amazing with them -she has tons of energy and great playtime ideas so they have fun and learn with her...
Ashley B.
5.0
(3)
I am a dependable, trustworthy babysitter looking for a job and I love kids. I can babysit kids of all ages. I love the outdoors and keeping the kids entertained. I have and can provide dependable transportation.
I was previously a nanny for a 5-year-old girl and also a live in nanny for four months with kids ranging from 3...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an...
Jayde U.
Colleen S.
Hammond, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Colleen and I've been a Nanny for 24 years, I prepared meals and healthy snacks, did light housekeeping , grocery shopping and ran errands! I also did the Kid's laundry! Driving the kids! I have
experience with newborns thru preteens, and with multiples and twins! I'm fun creative energetic caring and patient! I...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Very reliable, wonderful with kids and people and has a good heart."
Janet S.
Jackie E.
Merrillville, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent work ethic, she actually nannied for my younger brother a few years back! She's great with kids and is very dependable. You won't regret hiring! "
Madi G.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN
Grace L.
5.0
Grace has been with us for 2 years. We have loved having her as part of our family unit! She is always on time and follows through on all that she is assigned to do.
Hardworking, loving, organized, and detail oriented, are her main attributes. She is intelligent and competent. I would highly...
- Care member
Laima G.
5.0
Laima is great with our son and completely dependable. Our son really likes her, she is very attentive to him and keeps him engaged in playing and reading, and takes him on walks around the neighborhood. She also always finds ways to help around the house. My wife and I highly recommend Laima!
- Ryan F.
Brittini S.
5.0
She was polite and was punctual. She really knew what she was doing. She did an amazing job.
- Sangram K.
Kaylie T.
5.0
Kaylie was on time and very courteous. She was interested in our rules in regards to our children and wanted to follow our routines. The kids were safe and happy. She took our kids to the park. My husband and I had a nice outing because Kaylie did a great job at our home. Thank you!
- Katelyn T.
Keairra M.
5.0
We had a wonderful initial interview with her arriving on time and making an excellent first impression. She's easy going and so far the girls adore her. This is our first week with her but so far it's been a great experience for our family! We hope to see continual growth and progress in the...
- Nicole 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.