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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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Andrea D.


Michigan City, IN

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months

5.0

(3)

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Stephanie P.


Griffith, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny With 7 Years Experience!

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
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.

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Mallory S.


Schererville, IN

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Organized And Outgoing Nanny

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.

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Karin W.


Michigan City, IN

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi-my name is Karin and I have been a nanny and sitter for many years and I love children. I have raised many children over the years, including my own. I am comfortable taking care of all ages, including babies, toddlers and older children. I am experienced in early childhood development, including teaching, reading, learning,...
Karin can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Karin was punctual, hardworking and reliable. I would absolutely recommend her services. "

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Kaylie T.


Griffith, IN

$18/hr7 yrs exp

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Ashley M.


Michigan City, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Just A Single Mama Bear Raising Her Own And Others In A Gentle And Respectful Way

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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Sydney R.


Valparaiso, IN

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Morgan S.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Jami L.


Hammond, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Get Started!

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.

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Alisa K.


Whiting, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Supportive Caregiver, Crisis Counselor, Time Management Assistant And Art Teacher All In One

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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Jontue J.


Crown Point, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our children absolutely adored her! We occasionally use her for date nights or lunch dates. She’s the best!"

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Catherine O.


Highland, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cathy has been our nanny for about 1 month now. She is amazing with our 4 month old! She is very enthusiastic and engaging, and she knows the developmental levels very well. Our daughter bonded with her immediately. We have seen our daughter grow even more...

Samantha H.

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Lourdes T.


Munster, IN

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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! "

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Colleen S.


Hammond, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Very reliable, wonderful with kids and people and has a good heart."

Janet S.

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Allison V.


Michigan City, IN

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Summer Nanny Job-certified

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allison has been wonderful with our 2 little girls, age 5 and 10. She is always on time and prepared to start the day with a smile. The girls are always happy after spending the day with Allison. Both my girls get excited when they hear Allison is going to be...

Brendan R.

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Jennifer S.


Saint John, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Provide Great Care In My Home

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jennifer is great! Very nice. Will 100% hire her again! "

Lauren O.

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Marisa B.


Crown Point, IN

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Patient, Loving And Fun Person

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
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.

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Dallas Z.


Dyer, IN

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...

Lindsey T.

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Melissa K.


Crown Point, IN

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Melissa. I have many years experience providing daycare for children. I have one son that is 29 years old. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. Growing up, I babysat for several neighborhood families. I have experience watching newborns to the teen years. I also have experience with children with...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa is friendly, reliable and punctual. She has babysat for us three times. She followed all of my instructions. She kept the kitchen clean and kids play area. Kids were happy with her."

Rocio A.

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Maria S.


Hammond, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Maria watches our 6 month old and has been such a blessing to our family! She is so attentive to our boy and goes above and beyond! I feel completely at ease when she is watching him. She does extra things to help around the house when he is napping. She treats...

Jennifer L.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN

Andrea D.

5.0

Wonderful experience with Andrea!

- Care member

Stephanie P.

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, reading, "nature walks" to collect...

- Katie B.

Mallory S.

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 to children. Cannot say enough great...

- Katie J.

Karin W.

5.0

Karin was punctual, hardworking and reliable. I would absolutely recommend her services.

- Care member

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.

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