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60 nannies are listed in Columbia City, IN
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Columbia City, IN
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of quite a large family, so I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience being a sitter and a nanny outside of my own family. I have a degree in elementary education, with a specialization in special education. I can take care of sick children, children with special needs, twins and...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
4.0
Megan took care of our 3 kids one and half years ago. She is very punctual, polite & reliable. One day, she even showed up early (7 am) for work in the mist of a terrible blizzard with several inches of snow. She also interacts well with kids. I recommend her for...
Obioma O.
I have 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying. My mom had childcare in our home growing up and I loved helping her. Beginning at age 13, I have babysat and nannied for children of all ages. In May, I graduated with my bachelors degree in nursing and most recently, I worked as a labor and delivery and postpartum...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Meghann G.
Columbia City, IN
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Meghann! I have been working with kids for about 7 years now from occasional babysitting to working full time at a daycare with all age groups to being a full time nanny. I have experience with homeschooling elementary age children, traveling, working with children with feeding tubes etc. I would love to chat...
Meghann can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Justine L.
Fort Wayne, IN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Justine, I am 20 years old and have been nannying for 3 years :) I love working with kiddos and learning so much about these little humans!! I am currently an RBT(registered behavior technician) working with kids 10 and under with autism. I am in college for Special Education with child development. Planning on a masters...
Justine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Justine is a caring, considerate, reliable, and easy person to work with! She loved my son and took him on adventures and gave him awesome attention. You will not be disappointed in hiring her!
Care member
Danielle C.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name Is Danielle, I am currently in the process of re-locating to the Fort Wayne area and am currently looking for a new full or part time position, working with children. I currently hold a CDA Certificate in Early Childhood Education, and am pursuing my Degree in Education. I am CPR and First aid certified with TB...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Trustline Certified
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Danielle is incredibly sweet and you can tell she genuinely loves our kids. They love her too and look forward to seeing her! She is always on-time, creative with kids activities, and does well managing meals and schedules for two little ones. She has incorporated...
Carly G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I would LOVE to be your nanny! I am currently in college at the University of St. Francis as a Biology major and I am also getting an education minor, I want to be a teacher! I am set to graduate in May of 2025. I have 2 years of experience as a life guard and swim instructor, 2 years of experience...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Kaitlyn was very communicative and took great care of my dog who stayed with her.
Laura B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*DATE NIGHT SITTER* Hi I'm Aubree, I am looking to be a date night sitter in the Fort Wayne area! I am a special education teacher and 26 years old. I have been babysitting and nannying for quite some time. I love the outdoors and doing fun activities with kids. I am very adventurous and love being on the go, however on those...
Aubree can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We interviewed Aubree for a summer nanny position and she was obviously well qualified, easy to talk to, and had fantastic experience. In the end, we had to choose one person based largely on geography. I recommend contacting her and considering her as a great...
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaylee, I come from a large family, which is where I found my passion for working with kids. I have experience babysitting a family with three children: ages 5, 3, and new born. I have also previously nannied for a family with two boys ages 4 and 6. I am reliable and I am willing to work with your schedule and...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Carina O.
Winona Lake, IN
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Babysitter Who Is Kind, Energetic And Fun!
5.0
(3)
I love taking care of kids, learning about their interests, and seeing them grow! I'm currently working on my dual degree in Elementary Education and Mild Intervention at Grace College. I watch kids at my church on Sundays and I've been a nanny, a regular date night sitter, and a preschool aide. As a sitter, I value time...
Recent review:
5.0
Carina has been spoken of and highly sought after for childcare needs. I served at a church camp alongside her and witnessed her sweet and engaged demeanor. I would love Carina to babysit my kiddos anytime, they loved the experience!
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anabel, I am 19 and currently am a summer nanny for a family of 4yr twins, 6yr and 8yr, but I am searching for a long term position where I can grow with a family! I currently am a date night sitter for 9mo twins as well as a 4MO baby. I like to keep the kids entertained with crafts, outings to the zoo, pool,...
Anabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Anabel did a great job babysitting our 9 month old twins. She is very responsible and respectful, treated the babies with kindness, and did a great job. We plan on hiring Anabel again when we have a need!
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a college student who is working part time while also going to school full time. I choose nannying as my job because while I was volunteering in nurseries, I found that I liked working with kids of all ages. I am very fond of playing, cuddling and just being in the presence of kids. I have had 5 years of experience...
Than can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Recent review:
5.0
Than took care of our infant and toddler for about two months this winter. The kids were always happy when we got home, and our toddler looked forward to playing with her. Our infant was well cared for, clean, and well fed. Than has a calmness about her that is...
Lauren T.
4.9
(19)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced professional caregiver with over 23 years of providing exceptional care to children. Previous roles include working as a private nanny for 5 years and serving at a daycare in Lutheran Hospital for 18 years. Passionate about fostering children's growth and learning through interactive play, I am dedicated to creating...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
I have known Pat for over 40 years and can attest to her skills as a nanny. She is loving, patient and kind to all children, regardless of their age. She is hands on and very involved and interactive. Besides her love for children, she is dependable and...
Jeani T.
Hannah G.
Fort Wayne, IN
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hannah!
I have worked as a child caregiver for over four years, in my church, multiple elementary classrooms, as well as for tons of families. I have cared for children ranging from 3 mo. to 10 yo. I am also CPR and First Aid certified.
I am currently studying Elementary Education at Purdue University in hopes of...
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hannah is the perfect combo of flexibility and hard-working. She was always awesome with my three little kids, able to take care of all of them and be assertive with whatever needed done. She also helped me out with housework and was excellent in that area as well....
Kiersten B.
Afton D.
Fort Wayne, IN
$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I recently decided to leave my teaching career after four years in secondary education. During those four years I worked with grades 6-12. I graduated from Indiana University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education. During college summers, I worked at a daycare with kids of all ages. One summer I...
Afton can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Afton worked at our daycare on her summer breaks during college. She worked with multiple age groups. Very dependable. Always on time and on task. Was great with the kids and got along well with the parents and other staff members.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello! I enjoyed a 3 year nanny position after early-retirement from the corporate world, providing loving care for a micro-preemie. Now relocated from the Chicago suburbs to FW, I was happy to care for a newborn whose mom was on maternity leave this summer and needed part-time infant care. I also have experience with pre-school...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Nancy is a kind and loving person. She provided excellent childcare for the special needs client I was working with in-home. I had the privilege of working closely with her for several years. She is patient and hands on. Any family would be lucky to have her as...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with kids and have been in the child care business for 18 years. I have been married for 14 years and am a dog momma! I am from Indiana. We lived in Dallas for 9 years and then we moved to VA for 4 years and now we are back in Indiana. I am a non smoker, and have a reliable car. Family time is very important to...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Jasmine nannied for our family for three years. SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST and we love her and miss her. She cared for our four children, got them ready for school, bused them all around town and in the summers she kept them busy with lots of outings. She truly...
Jessica T.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of four grown, successful college graduate children. I've worked both outside the home and had the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom. I personally hired and trained my past nanny who was a part of our family for 10 years. I am a multi-tasker, very organized, and not afraid to take on a challenge. I have been a...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Recent review:
5.0
Lisa is my Mary Poppins. She is my unicorn nanny. She cared for my infant, two and three year old for the last year. We are moving and have asked her to come with us, but she is geographically bound to the Fort Wayne area. I could not recommend her more highly. She...
Sara C.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madalynn, and it's nice to meet you. I am a mother to two children, a boy who is 5 years old and a daughter who will soon turn 7 years old. This year marks the end of my career in the United States Navy. In addition to running my own company, I'm also a student at Purdue University, where I concentrate on behavior...
Madalynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
3.0
Our kids loved her- She was very conscientious and kind BUT she showed up 30-40 minutes late (ONCE) so my child got dropped off by the bus and no one was home. Background check also never completed.
Kayla C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with children has been a dream job. l use to work at Sonshine Christian Academy where I cared for seven toddlers. I use to babysit for my nephew who was diagnosed with autism. I am definitely hands on in difficult situations and am very flexible. I try my best to communicate with the families on how they would like me to...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
She is fantastic with my 2 little ones, very caring and attentive.
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, sensitive and understanding.
I like working with kids because I believe there is so much to learn from children. They are so intelligent and have so much to offer!
I started working with kids when I was about 15! I am currently a Purdue university student studying Elementary education!...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kelsey is great. When she arrives she immediately started playing with the kids. And if she can't make it then she finds a replacement. She watched our one in 3-year-old during the weekend.
Jonathan H.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia City, IN
Megan K.
4.0
Megan took care of our 3 kids one and half years ago. She is very punctual, polite & reliable. One day, she even showed up early (7 am) for work in the mist of a terrible blizzard with several inches of snow. She also interacts well with kids. I recommend her for your babysitting needs.
- Obioma O.
Justine L.
5.0
Justine is a caring, considerate, reliable, and easy person to work with! She loved my son and took him on adventures and gave him awesome attention. You will not be disappointed in hiring her!
- Care member
Danielle C.
5.0
Danielle is incredibly sweet and you can tell she genuinely loves our kids. They love her too and look forward to seeing her! She is always on-time, creative with kids activities, and does well managing meals and schedules for two little ones. She has incorporated music, art, science, and outdoors...
- Carly G.
Kaitlyn R.
5.0
Kaitlyn was very communicative and took great care of my dog who stayed with her.
- Laura B.
Aubree E.
5.0
We interviewed Aubree for a summer nanny position and she was obviously well qualified, easy to talk to, and had fantastic experience. In the end, we had to choose one person based largely on geography. I recommend contacting her and considering her as a great option to caring for your kids.
- Jennifer D.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Columbia City, IN
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Columbia City, IN?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Columbia City, IN is as of is $14.33 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Columbia City, IN?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 3 in Columbia City, IN. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Columbia City, IN?
You can find different nanny services in Columbia City through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Columbia City, IN with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.