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60 newborn nannies are listed in Merrillville, IN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 8 years
Newborn nannies in Merrillville, IN
Dayna C.
Crown Point, IN
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working professionally with children for over 15 years. I have an associates degree in child development and worked at a daycare/preschool for over 10 years. I enjoy art projects, outside activities, and reading to children. I am currently a nanny for an amazing family and have been for almost 8yrs, but unfortunately...
Dayna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Dayna has worked for our family since 2016. She started with us when my son was less than a year old and he is about to turn 8. We joke that she's been with our family longer than our daughter who is nearly 6. :-)
Dayna is kind and caring and she has always taken...
Care member
3.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a Mom of a super cool 6yo and love every minute of that! I have been in childcare and working with families for over 20 years! I worked with this site for many of those years and decided to give it another try.
I am also a pro house cleaner and have recently branched out on my own. I work with contractors and new...
Jami can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jami is an awesome caregiver and my boys loved her! She provided day/evening/overnight/multiple days of care due to work/travel schedule. She interacts amazingly well with families and makes sure that all needs are met. I highly recommend her for your family!"
Traci L.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
3.0
(2)
I have had a lot of babysitting experience in my background both within my family and outside sources. I have three much younger brothers so I assisted in raising them. I have also assisted a family friend by caring for her premature twins. I am extremely reliable and great with children. I love entertaining children and having...
Tracie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Morgan S.
Crown Point, IN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since 2010 for various age groups. I am CPR certified and spent the past summer working as a camp counselor at my local YMCA.
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan is fabulous! We love having her with us to watch our 8 month old son three days a week. She gives our son the energy and attention he needs during these early stages of development. She is reliable, considerate and attentive to details. Grateful to have...
Megan M.
Alyssa M.
Crown Point, IN
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have over 5 years of experience with children from newborn and up, I work really well with families and can be accommodating to anybody's schedule, I adore being a nanny and it's something I'm extremely passionate about, I look forward to meeting you and your families.
I'd describe my personality as loving and giving...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to teenager’s. Has a sweet and out going personality. "
Dean R.
4.7
(3)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
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:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was very loving and caring to our children. She was always early and we were very happy with her."
Ally M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of three who has cared for children for almost 15 years. I am extremely passionate about the little ones and I am CPR certified, American Red Cross Babysitting certified, and I have my Master's Degree in Education.
During my schooling, I have taken courses in Early Childhood Development, adolescent addictions,...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer is great! Very nice. Will 100% hire her again! "
Lauren O.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a freshmen at Hyles-Anderson College. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, ran XC, and had a 4. 0 gpa. Working with kids, whether in my churches nursery or as a nanny, is one of my favorite things to do! I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, teachers aid, and junior church worker for a...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing...
Care member
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, travel, craft assistance
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.
Anna M.
Munster, IN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
4.5
(7)
Thank you for stopping by to read my profile. I'd like to start with a little bit about me. I have raised two children of my and my late husbands own. I am compassionate, loving, caring and nurturing. I have a natural mother's instinct.
I have worked in many fields, however; positions that I have held, in reference to the...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Nancy is a wonderful nanny- she works with the kids and understood my needs and wants when it comes to rules and restrictions for my kids."
Jackie B.
Jontue J.
Crown Point, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Jontue, feel free to call me Jai! I'm a Mother of two, boy and girl. I'm currently looking to work either Part/Full-Time depending on the hours. I have over 25 years experience babysitting + 15 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. I've worked with ages 0-70 people with disabilities as...
Jontue can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She’s been amazing! Jontue has worked with us on and off for the last 2 years. She’s very loving and helpful. The only reason she’s not currently full-time anymore with us is because I’m a SAHM. She’s the perfect choice and your littles will love her! We’ve also...
Care member
I am a military wife moving in August 2012. I have been a nanny in the past and I am looking for a family (potentially military) who needs a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. type of nanny during the week. I would love to get to know you and see if your family would be a good fit.
The following is a summary of my experience:
* Over nine years...
Kirsten can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Chloe! I have been around children my whole life from my brother and sister to multiply babysitting jobs. I have worked with children from 0-12 years old. I can also help with homework and transportation. I am a very happy and caring person and the children will always be first and I will provide the best care! I...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sarah and I am 20 years old. I have always had a love for caring for children. I grew up in a family of 5 but I have a very large extended family. I have 6 years of experience ranging from ages of newborn to 13 years old, and I have worked with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I feel...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hi!
I've been working with kids for a couple years now.
From newborns to 11yrs old.
Definitely have learned a lot on how to deal with problems when you're taking care of multiple kids at once. I'm very good with kids and easy going but definitely know how to handle any type of breakdown.
I was a nanny and a date night...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
I am an experience Nanny providing childcare for over 9 years. I am an honest, responsible, reliable and cheerful individual with excellent childcare skills and extensive experience.
Olvalee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN
Dayna C.
5.0
Dayna has worked for our family since 2016. She started with us when my son was less than a year old and he is about to turn 8. We joke that she's been with our family longer than our daughter who is nearly 6. :-)
Dayna is kind and caring and she has always taken the very best care of our kids (and...
- Care member
Jami L.
5.0
Our family is so grateful for Jami. She is dependable and flexible with our busy schedules. Jami is great with our boys and always finds new ways to be helpful.
- Rayna J.
Lourdes T.
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
Morgan S.
5.0
Morgan is fabulous! We love having her with us to watch our 8 month old son three days a week. She gives our son the energy and attention he needs during these early stages of development. She is reliable, considerate and attentive to details. Grateful to have found such a great sitter!
- Megan M.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to teenager’s. Has a sweet and out going personality.
- Dean R.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Merrillville, IN
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Merrillville, IN?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Merrillville, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $17.50 per hour as of February, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Merrillville, IN?
There are 10 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Merrillville, IN on Care.com. You can also read 15 for newborn nannies near you.
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Ratings for Merrillville, IN newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.