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136 babysitters are listed in Valparaiso, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Valparaiso, IN
Hi, my name is Kylee and I have had babysitting experience for the past 7 years, have worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years and have finally received my degree in Elementary education. I have also grown up with dogs and other pets, so I know how to keep them well fed, exercised and loved.
Some background with my experience...
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 2 big dogs a cane corso and a bulldog. I love all dogs and have experience dog sitting lots of different breeds. Im comfortable boarding, sitting, and dog walking. Let me know if you think we would be a good fit! :)
Ava can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Ava K.
Valparaiso, IN
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, and hardworking.
I like working with kids because they give me a feeling of what it's like to have my own kids one day.
One thing you should know about me is I used to work at Chesterton Montessori for 3 years.
I am currently a nursing student at Indiana University. I know plenty of life saving skills, including first aid and CPR. I've had experience with kids of all ages and grew up babysitting my little brother and family friends.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Addie J.
Valparaiso, IN
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am very tidy and like to keep a clean house! I have no trouble with cleaning and helping keep the house nice as I babysit!
Addie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning & more
Addie J.
Valparaiso, IN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am 20 years old and currently enrolled online to become an elementary educator! I have worked full time as a para at a middle school and am currently looking for a job til I finish my degree! I have a lot of experience with children through babysitting, childcare, and substituting from grades K-8! I am CPR and first aid...
Addie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My names Olivia, I'm going to be a senior in college and I'm looking for full time work! Im taking a semester off of school and looking to work full time! I have many years of experience babysitting younger cousins and children in my neighborhood. I also spent last summer working at an animal shelter helping with the dogs so...
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Olyvia L.
Valparaiso, IN
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had plenty of babysitting experience. Babysitting ages from around 18 months, to 12 years. I am also attending college full tim
Olyvia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Lilian M.
Valparaiso, IN
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lily! I've grown up in a big family so I have always been around little ones. For as long as I can remember I have always loved helping my mom take care of the other kids and that love for children is just continuing to grow as I grow! I have been babysitting since I was 14 with all different age groups. I am a...
Lilian can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hailee S.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hailee and I am looking for a nanny position! With that being said, I have 2 years of daycare experience and 10 years+ of nannying/babysitting experience. I have experience with children ranging from newborn and above. I am CPR and First Aid certified. As well as, Safe Sleep trained. I have tons of references to...
Hailee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My whole life I've been the oldest sibling. So, that came with the responsibility to mature very fast and care for all of my younger siblings. I've watched them since I was young and that always stuck around considering I still have younger siblings aging from 10-14 that I still care for at times. Also, my mom and her friend...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I currently babysitter pets and I want to expand my searches :) . Me and my 1-year-old son loves dogs and will give great loving care to your pet
Sinead can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
I'd describe my personality as positive, compassionate, hard-working.
I like working with kids because I love getting to interact with them and I believe we can learn a lot from children. They always create a fun environment and I like having an impact on them.
I started working with kids when I was about 12. I would often...
Emmaleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hannah K.
Valparaiso, IN
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hannah K. and I am a current junior at Purdue University in West Lafayette, studying speech language and hearing sciences. I am also on the Purdue Golduster Dance Team. I love working with kids and spent last summer as a camp counselor for a summer camp for kids with disabilities. I have taught dance to kids...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Princess D.
Valparaiso, IN
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I am a recent graduate and just finished my Masters in Biology. I also hold a bachelors from Purdue University where I studied Health Sciences. I have played the violin for 13 years and played at Purdue's Symphony Orchestra for 4 years. I have experience with children 0-16 along with college level. Currently teaching...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Neva, and I am 23 years old. I am a full-time student working to become a pediatric focused RN. Previously, I have worked as a preschool teacher with Enchanted Care educating children ages 3-4. Prior to that, I worked as an at-home early childhood educator with Balanced Family...
Neva can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
I have been working with kids since I was about 15, when I started teaching swim lessons! I have also occasionally babysat for family friends over the years. I love kids and pets, and I am very open to the outdoors, games, and crafts!! I have become very patient and understanding with children, and enjoy working with them. :) I...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Hailey R.
Valparaiso, IN
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am very reliable and patient. I have 4 years of tutoring, after school care, and teaching children. I have my Child Development Associates Credentials and am First Aid certified. I took Band in middle and high school and am able to play piano and clarinet, I can also help tutor someone in these instruments at that level or...
Hailey R.
Valparaiso, IN
$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have my Child Development Associates credential and also have experience working with children who are special needs , I have also taken several courses in teaching and helping children and adolescence with special needs. I am most familiar working and tutoring children and adolescents with ADHD , Autism, and Down Syndrome. I...
My name is Jennifer and I love helping people and animals. I am 45 years old and I live here in Valparaiso with my Husband and our three dogs Oliver, Owen, and Oakley. They are our children as we have no human ones. I currently specialize in Senior Healthcare, I deal a lot with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I completed my LPN in...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, respite care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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How can I find a Valparaiso babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Valparaiso, IN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 136 babysitters in Valparaiso, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Valparaiso, IN?
The average rate for Valparaiso, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.31 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Valparaiso, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Valparaiso, IN through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Valparaiso, IN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Valparaiso, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 136 listed babysitters.