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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 April 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 7 years

Newborn nannies in Portage, IN

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Renee Z.


Valparaiso, IN

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

2.3

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Hired by 4 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We absolutely love Renee! She works with our two small children ages 1 and 2. They are both extremely excited when gets to the house each day and my 2 year old loves to tell me about the coloring and playtime activities they had each day. She also helps manage our...

Christina W.

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Josephine H.


Valparaiso, IN

$18/hr • 2 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Laura C.


Lake Station, IN

$22-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Laura and I am 21 years old. I have tons of experience with kids whether it's taking care of my nieces and nephews growing up, babysitting on the side, volunteering to help with kids during church, or being a nanny for 3 years. I am reliable, hardworking, and am willing to do my best for the sake of your...
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Elena S.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Child Care Credentials

Hello there, I am here to help you with any child care. As for child care I have done, I helped nanny for my neighbors 6-month-old. I would help with feeding, changing, and getting the baby up from naps and putting them down for naps. I also worked as a camp counselor last summer for 8 weeks at the Sunset Hill Camp in...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Stephanie V.


Hobart, IN

$20-24/hr • 4 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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Ana A.


Lake Station, IN

$15-34/hr • 10 yrs exp

Annie The Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katy P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Summer Babysitter

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Hannah C.


Chesterton, IN

$20-33/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mitzi B.


Chesterton, IN

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Child Care Provider

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alyssa D.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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 also and on the cross country and track and field team for my college so l love to be outside and active. I am very passionate about working with...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

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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 4-month-old baby boy, but I...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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:

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.

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Laima G.


Merrillville, IN

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available (Full Or Part Time)

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.

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Grace L.


Crown Point, IN

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Compassionate, Caretaker.

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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...

Care member

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Susan L.


Crown Point, IN

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Housekeeper/Family Caretaker Available

I previously nannied for a 7 yr. old boy whom I've cared for since he was 3 months old. He is still is a huge part of my life as I still spend a lot of time hanging out with him. Meeting his family 7 years ago through Care. Com was a blessing and they have become great family. Sadly, 2 years ago the joys of being his full-time...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Susie has been caring for my son since he was 3 months old, and he is now 5 years and ready to start kindergarten in the fall. She has been really flexible over the past 5 years with our changing work schedules and our evolving needs. She is great with my son, and...

Lisa A.

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Maddie D.


Merrillville, IN

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"

Samantha S.

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Keairra M.


Calumet City, IL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Mishanda S.


Hammond, IN

$27-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN

Renee Z.

5.0

We absolutely love Renee! She works with our two small children ages 1 and 2. They are both extremely excited when gets to the house each day and my 2 year old loves to tell me about the coloring and playtime activities they had each day. She also helps manage our two large dogs while we are gone,...

- Christina W.

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

Susan L.

5.0

Susie has been caring for my son since he was 3 months old, and he is now 5 years and ready to start kindergarten in the fall. She has been really flexible over the past 5 years with our changing work schedules and our evolving needs. She is great with my son, and we consider her a part of our...

- Lisa A.

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