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Find newborn nannies in Portage, IN that you’ll love

60 newborn nannies are listed in Portage, IN

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years

Newborn nannies in Portage, IN

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Marilyn W.


Portage, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a retired Navy Hospital Corpsman and from the federal government. My passion is serving and helping others. I've returned to what I enjoy and that is being a nanny, supporting family needs and providing support to the elderly. I've been working as a nanny and providing elderly care for 5 years. I was a live in nanny for...
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We consider ourselves very lucky to have Marilyn. She is kind, compassionate, soft when she needs to be and firm when it’s appropriate. She takes great care of our kids and helps us out around the house a lot as well. She has a keen eye for organization and keeps...

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Briana M.


Portage, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Briana and I am a professional nanny! I have been working with kids of all ages in many different capacities all throughout the last 13 years. Babies and children have so much to learn and explore and it is a joy and a privilege to be able to aid and be a part of that process! I am a firm believer of...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Juliett R.


Portage, IN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Five Years Of Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have great experience with watching multiple children at a time, ranging from babies to 12-year-olds. Staying organized/sticking to a routine is easy for me. Laundry as well as meal prep and pets are no problem! If needed, I am licensed and very comfortable traveling with children. I am extremely active and energetic! I enjoy...
Juliett can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Sarah H.


Portage, IN

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Friendly And Fun Personality.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Sarah, a 28-year-old mama to a 6-year-old special needs kiddo. I have experience caring for infants to teenagers (& more recently, the elderly) since 2007. I have coached gymnastics (recreational to competitive and private lessons for special needs children who needed 1:1 ratio to participate in gymnastics) on and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle A.


Portage, IN

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

OPTIMISTIC EXPLORER

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Konnichiwa! My name is Michelle and I love learning new languages and cultures. I am certified to teach Japanese at the N 5 level and also speak Spanish. I was formerly a medical assistant at advanced pain care, but missed being my silly energetic self with kids. I worked at La Petite Academy but wanted the freedom to explore...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Looking for someone who is bubbly and always seems to be smiling, look no further. Michelle, is super energetic and loves to have fun, but it also wise beyond her years. In addition, to her nurturing and lovable personality, Michelle is a magnificent tutor. She has...

Carissa H.

I am a local elementary teacher (IN licensed K-6) who is currently available for occasional babysitting and tutoring. I have experience teaching K-3rd grade, and am a cross country coach. My availability is a bit limited during the school year but I will have more freedom beginning June 1st for a more full-time basis. I have two...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashleigh F.


Chesterton, IN

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

3.7

(3)

Hi! My name is Ashleigh! I'm a 38-year-old mother of 2 (19 & 8). I am a non smoker, CNA & CPR certified and dog friendly. I have 8 years experience with newborn to school aged children. I enjoy going to the park, playing outside and doing fun projects with my kids and would love to have that same fun with your child! I am...
Ashleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Ashleigh was the perfect fit for our family. Not only did our whole family adore her, we had noticeable leaps in our daughters speech and social development while Ashleigh was caring for her. I would highly recommend Ashleigh to anyone looking for a childcare...

Chazz H.

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Sara R.


Valparaiso, IN

$19-21/hr4 yrs exp

OUTGOING SWEET NANNY

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sara. I am a creative, compassionate, highly dependable nanny who has 5 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. I am dedicated to helping shape children into confident, intelligent and happy people who will carry those traits into adulthood. I am able to provide my...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara was very professional and perfectly qualified for infant care. She was on-time, caring, and actively engaged in our child's well-being at all times. She is a hard worker, well organized, and nurturing. We are thrilled that she could be a part of our newborn...

Aaron M.

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Alecia G.


Chesterton, IN

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

What brings you here? No, really what brings you here? Is it looking for a qualified professional Nanny that your kids will love? That would be the easy answer? But what would your kids want in a Nanny? Someone who would be there as there best friend! And also make sure they follow your rules because they are good kids! As a...
Alecia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very interactive with kids, friendly and energetic"

Kylie M.

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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Enthusiastic And Flexible.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with several families from Care. com at different times over the past 18 years in llinois and Indiana for the past 4. I love encouraging children to participate in their life and grow in understanding of many new things in their environment. Love to play inside and outside activities year round. Crafts and forts...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kay watched our son from when he was 12 weeks old until he was 2. He absolutely loves her! She gives him her full attention. We felt very safe with her and she was very punctual. She never called off. My schedule changes for work sometimes and she was very flexible...

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Suellen F.


Chesterton, IN

$33/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Suellen, I'm 33 yo. I'm from Brazil. I've been in Us since 2014. I was a nanny in Brazil and when I since when I moved here I worked with kids. With the pandemic last year I gave up my job and start working at UPS, I'm part time there. I'm looking for another part time job. I have my own kids (1year old...
Suellen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"In short, Sue is nothing short of AMAZING! Hiring her, first as a nanny for my son and later as a house cleaner is one of the best decisions I have made. I am so lucky to have had her to help me out for the past (almost) 5 years. She is hardworking, honest,...

Julie P.

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Abigail G.


Chesterton, IN

$26-36/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 10 years. I specialize in the "early years", with a passion for newborns and toddlers. My days are always guided by the children's needs and I aim to work with them respectfully while honoring and encouraging their autonomy.
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jessica B.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With More Than 10 Years Experience with children aging from six weeks to six years in a day care setting. Babysitting experience for more than 10 years up to age 12. I am currently a full-time nanny but I am looking for side babysitting jobs. I am qualified to do anything from feeding and changing to keeping the children...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Paige R.


Chesterton, IN

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Artistic Nanny With Teaching Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old from Chesterton, IN and I love working with children. I started babysitting when I was 14 and then began working at Montessori Academy of Valparaiso at 15. I worked in the toddler room as a directress, I did nap, and after school care for five years. After I left Montessori, I started nannying and have loved it...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Anne W.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

My name is Annie and I am a senior studying Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. I am a responsible, energetic, and personable young adult looking for to work as a nanny or babysitter from now until December of 2020. With three younger sisters, I have been helping care for children most of my life. I was a babysitter and...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney G.


Valparaiso, IN

$5-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Full Time Nanny

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in providing exceptional childcare, I am passionate about nurturing and guiding children through their early developmental stages. As a full-time childcare provider, my goal is to create a safe, stimulating, and loving environment where children can thrive and parents can feel confident...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I have 7+ years of caring for all ages and children with many different disabilities. I've worked in daycares and now prefer to do in home private nanny/ babysitting. I also clean, cook, help with family functions, and organize. Im going to school to be a special education teacher, and I have my CDA and am CPR/first aide...
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Renee Z.


Valparaiso, IN

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am mom to one son who is 31 and a Paramedic/FF. Pets are fine. I currently have 2 cats. In the past I have had large dogs. All German Shepherds. My main work experience has been in the medical field as a medical secretary to a Family Practice Physician. Later, I became a Phlebotomy Tech and worked for an OB/GYNE and in...
Renee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Josephine H.


Valparaiso, IN

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Down To Earth & Active Sitter!

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Stephanie V.


Hobart, IN

$20-24/hr4 yrs exp

Teach With Compassion, And Have Fun Too!

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...

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN

Marilyn W.

5.0

We consider ourselves very lucky to have Marilyn. She is kind, compassionate, soft when she needs to be and firm when it’s appropriate. She takes great care of our kids and helps us out around the house a lot as well. She has a keen eye for organization and keeps on top of the daily house tasks. She...

- Care member

Michelle A.

5.0

Michelle is a mature human being with a great grounded and joyful personality. She's was great with my two very active boys (8 and 5). She's firm yet fun and within a short amount of time was navigating the boys and boundaries smoothly. They're hard to please but really liked Michelle. We used for...

- Beth K.

Ashleigh F.

4.0

The interview went well. Honestly I think Ashleigh seems like a good candidate. I'm leaving 4 stars because she was suppose to get back to me with a decision because she had other interviews and I never actually heard back from her.

- Crystal F.

Sara R.

5.0

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

- Jacob M.

Alecia G.

5.0

Alicia has been our sitter for the last 4 years. She is like family and has watched and help our youngest grow up. She is hands on with the kids and will do projects and fun things with them. She is strict but in a way that teaches my kids to be more independent and learns how to do things for...

- Care member

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Ratings for Portage, IN newborn nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Newborn Nannies in Portage, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.