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60 newborn nannies are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 8 years
Newborn nannies in Portage, IN
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:
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Katy and I'm a 20-year-old, currently in college looking for a job!! I've been babysitting for about 7 years, age ranging from 1-year-old to 11. I recently just had a job watching 5 kids as you can tell I love being around kids!! I'm able to drive your kids wherever they need to go, play with them, and have some...
Katy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Peyton H.
Chesterton, IN
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Peyton and I am 22 years old. I am an early childhood education major with a goal of becoming a child life specialist. I work part time as an assistant toddler teacher and have over 5 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I am willing to help with light house work, school work, errands, etc.
Peyton can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have raised three of my own children (now aged 24, 25, 27), and was a preschool teacher for children under the age of 5. I have a 3 grandsons who I love to actively play with indoors and out, using our imaginations. We make play dough/slime, do crafts, science experiments, build forts, find new parks to play on, read books,...
Mitzi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Kayla H.
Chesterton, IN
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Kayla! Kids One Of The Most Amazing Parts Of Life, And I Promise To Treat Your Kids As Such! :)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, enthusiastic, and engaging!
Kids are one of the best parts of life. They are fun, loving, creative, and sweet. I've always loved being around kids and taking care of them. My skills include being fun, creative, and attentive to children's needs.
I have a 2-month-old baby boy, but I...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Teah R.
Lake Station, IN
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
My prior childcare experience consists of working at two different daycare's, as well as nannying for the past four years as an independent contractor out of my home, I love working with children because as a child I grew up in a home where children didn't really get heard or recognized for they truly are. I enjoy being a fun...
Teah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laima has been an ideal addition to our family, helping care for our son starting at 5 months. She is warm, caring and engaging with him, helping him learn and play with patience and joy. He always gives a big smile when we sees her, which warms my heart! I love...
Kathleen S.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"
Samantha S.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Andrea did a great job and we would highly recommend her. She went above and beyond our expectations, was very easy to communicate with, and felt very comfortable working with her. "
Joseph W.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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
(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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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,...
Katie B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Mishanda, I have over 28 years of experience caring for newborns to 6-year-olds in licensed child care facilities. I also have 11 years of experience as a nanny caring for multiples and twins. I have experience with caring for children in nanny shares as well. My daughter and I cared for six children in a nanny...
Mishanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mishanda is absolutely fabulous with babies and children. Our son was walking at 9 1/2 weeks, using a potty at one year old, and attempting words like "butterfly" at fifteen months - and doing pretty good at it! He can sign please, water, eat, diaper and other...
Matt G.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Ashley M.
Michigan City, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Just A Single Mama Bear Raising Her Own And Others In A Gentle And Respectful Way
5.0
(2)
I started working with kids when I was still a kid myself. In high-school I volunteered in our daycare and have been nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home daycare and running a before and after school program since.
In my spare time, I like to get outside for a hike with a cool view and some berries along the way,...
5.0
"Ashley is wonderful. She watched our daughter for close to two years on a daily, 4 times a week basis, and also as a babysitter. Ashley did a wonderful job caring for our child and trust me, I am picky! Ashley has high standards she sets for herself with childcare...
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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN
Leticia G.
5.0
She is so patient and loving and dependable
- Kristina F.
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.
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
Maddie D.
5.0
Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!
- Samantha S.
Andrea D.
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 she might be less available for us...
- Dani F.
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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Portage, IN
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Portage, IN?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Portage, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $16.33 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 Portage, IN?
There are 6 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Portage, IN on Care.com. You can also read 3 for newborn nannies near you.
How do I find a newborn nanny service near me in Portage, IN?
It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Portage, IN. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.