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Hi, I'm Samantha, Sami for short, I'm 20 years old and currently have a job babysitting 2 toddlers and an infant. I'm looking to help somebody out on weekends, date nights, family emergencies, etc. I'm available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights or anytime after 5 p.m. on week nights! I have been SafeSitter certified which also...
Raegan K.
Frankton, IN
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Would Love To Be A Sitter For Your Family, You Can Get Ahold Of Me Via Text I Respond Fast!
Hi! I am looking for families to babysit for! I work at an elementary for aftercare and I'm hired on at my church for children ministry!
I'd describe my personality as
Responsible
Caring
Involved
I like working with kids because it's something I enjoy doing.
I'm looking for a job that has a caring family, cares about me...
Raegan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Anna H.
Cicero, IN
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
hi! my name is Anna! I am currently a freshman at the university of cincinnati! I will be coming home for summers and am looking for a family to nanny for! i'll be home from the start of may until august. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and about a year of nannying experience. I can cook, do laundry, help with chores,...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is an exceptional caregiver for our 4 year old and 2 year old! We cannot wait to have her take care of our boys again!"
Laurie N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janis. During my professional career, I worked with infants and toddlers for 17 years as a child care provider at the YMCA of Hillsborough (NJ) and at the Park City Municipal Center (UT). Additionally I spent nearly three years working with senior citizens as Activities Assistant for Stonebridge at Montgomery...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janis is great! My daughters love her and say she is so much fun! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a childcare provider with experience. Nothing against the teenagers and young adults out here, because I know many of them are really good, but Janis...
Karen W.
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley. I have been a pet sitter/boarder for 4 years. I love animals! They can really brighten up your day. I am very energetic and consistent. I would treat your pet as my own.
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, boarding
Amanda J.
Anderson, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in the classroom & home environment throughout my life, children have always been my passion. I went to Purdue University and graduated in education, I have my level 1 fingerprint card & CPR/first aid certificate is current. My husband and I have been married for +6 years, have had two foster girls...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda and her family have been involved with our family (and pets) for years. I trust her 100% with my family, children, and dogs. When we leave town, we always come home to a happy home!"
Ashley S.
5.0
(3)
I am a Nanny with a big heart and great experience. Through the the years I have raised five children of our own, who are adults now. My paid experience has been full time to teen girls, then a fabulous 2-year-old, and most recently to twin infants. I have been a full time nanny for 5 years. I have a fun and relational style...
Katrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katrina was our nanny for the last three years. She is super flexible and very dependable. She helped me "raise" my two girls who are now 17/13. Unfortunately we "grew out" of our need for a nanny!! She was always thinking of what the needs for my girls...
Stephen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Calla and I just finished my sophomore year at Indiana University and am looking to nanny over the summer! I have 7 years of babysitting experience and can also help with other household duties! I love all pets and also have my own car! If you are looking for a fun active sitter feel free to reach out! I can start...
Calla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Calla was an amazing nanny for us! Our daughter loved her and was so happy to see her every day. Calla is kind, caring, and was very flexible with her schedule. We also have 4 animals that she took excellent care of as well. I highly recommend her nannying and...
Crystle B.
Allie B.
Anderson, IN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Allie !! I am a Junior at Indiana University this year. While at school I work at a daycare with the ages 1-5. I also spent time nannying for a family in my hometown of Anderson, IN. I have a background in CPR training and First Aid. I have been babysitting for almost 6 years now and love spending time with kids. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's wonderful and is very attentive to my 3yr twins."
Courtney M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good evening! I am very new to Care. I moved here from Fort Wayne and started babysitting for families that I met here in Anderson. I do have 3 kids of my own, a boy who is 14, girl who is 12 and my youngest girl who is turning 10. I love being with my kids and volunteering on my free time! I am currently working for Papa Pal,...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great communication, very friendly. Also very good at doing the job and all the tasks we discussed. Very courteous and consciouncious. Will continue to hire Tiffany moving forward. "
Adam K.
Lexi B.
Anderson, IN
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lexi and I'm 21. I'm a college student, studying psychology, and looking for work before I go back to school. I have taught dance, as well as watched them. I have 2 younger siblings and pets. I love working with kids and their parents.
5.0
"Lexi is very mature for her age. She did well handling conflict and spending her time with both kids. She was very reliable and she drove my kids occasionally. They loved her because she had fun & played with them. It was always a joy to have her at house. We had...
Bonnie B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) and Home Health Aid certification (HHA) in Indiana. I have always enjoyed my time working & volunteering in nursing homes or the veteran home.
I believe myself to be, kind, patient and compassionate. I would love the opportunity to help your family.
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Amanda checked in and cared for my mother and 2 dogs over the weekend. My mother said that Amanda was in every 3-4 hours throughout the day made sure she was comfortable and didn't need anything and was absolutely pleasant. Amanda taking care of the dogs was a...
Brian G.
Sarah H.
Noblesville, IN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter + Pet/House Sitter Looking For Part-time Work!
3.0
(2)
I am 32 years old and recently graduated with a degree in Interior Design. I have been working at a custom home-building company for the past year but am ready to take a break from design for the next few months.
I have been watching kids since I was a kid (helping my single Mom with my three younger siblings) and have been...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am the obsessive mom who checks in every 30 minutes. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my 4 year old and newborn! Sarah has even been able to do last minute nannying, too. I highly recommend her!"
Brittany W.
5.0
(4)
I have spent my life working with animals of many kinds. I've worked in a dog kennel and a (Boxer) Rescue. I have taken our personal dogs through training & believe myself to be good with animals.
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Amanda is amazing with our dogs. We have used her service multiple times, and plan to keep using her for our pet sitting! Would absolutely recommend."
Jon M.
Elizabeth S.
Anderson, IN
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 13 yo or less. My family always knew that I liked kids and slowly I became in the family nanny, always taking care of my little cousins. I loved it! I was in summer camps several times helping with the kids as well.
When I was 22 I decided to become an Au Pair (exchange nanny) and that's...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth has watched my little brother and sister for almost 2 years. They are 6 year old twins now, and my brother is diabetic. She has always went above and beyond with taking care of both of them and making sure their needs are met. She has become so close with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Miss Pipp, your go-to babysitter who's fun, reliable, and deeply passionate about children's growth and happiness. Certified in CPR and armed with a wealth of knowledge from my early childhood education coursework, I employ a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for your little ones. Over the past decade, I've...
Dcora can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great with our kids. It was a good experience."
Lori N.
Robin J.
Anderson, IN
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am leaving a full time position in pediatric healthcare at a major hospital. I love the work I do and love working in healthcare but ready to help families in a different capacity outside the hospital setting.
I have been working in healthcare for over 20 years. I know how handle all kinds of emergencies big and small. I am...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Robin is great. Very professional and caring towards kids. She watched our 2 boys (4 & 1) and we will still use her when we have needs.
She would always make sure to get plenty of play time in and any other tasks that we requested.
Honesty she was like having...
Kirstyn K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janis. I moved to Indiana in 2013 to help care for my mother and since then, I have been blessed with a beautiful granddaughter, who is now 3 years old. During my professional career, I worked for two years as an aide and activities assistant in the Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home in Folsom, Pennsylvania....
Janis can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"God bless Janis! She is trustworthy, caring dependable and experienced. The first person I hired stole my mother's jewelry, and I was scared to hire another caregiver. But then my friend recommended Janis to me. She is patient with my mother, who has Alzheimer's,...
Jane H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I was 8 years old as a mother's helper. I have four nieces and one nephew so I spend a lot of time watching them and playing games with them. I also worked as an aid and watched a boy with down syndrome. We played basketball, made puzzles, and had dance parties. I also worked at two...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is a sweet person. She loves kids and takes time to get to know them. Highly recommended."
Melissa S.
Lyndsey O.
Swayzee, IN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Lyndsey. I live in Swayzee but I am willing to travel about an hour! I graduated from Oak Hill in 2019 cum laude. I'm a Senior at Indiana Wesleyan University majoring in psychology. I am CPR certified. I've been babysitting my whole life and I'm very trustworthy. I don't mind light housekeeping, cooking, or pets....
Lyndsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elwood, IN
Anna H.
5.0
Anna is a very sweet, soft spoken young lady who has babysat for our three children, 4 and under. She is competent, reliable and patient. Without any instructions, she took the initiative to put our youngest down for a nap, who can be difficult to do that for and she did it exceptionally! I am...
- Care member
Janis P.
5.0
Janis is great with my daughters and if I weren't working from home these days and only needing very occasional help, she would be off the market! I was so lucky to have her and very sad when our circumstances changed and we couldn't continue to employ her. My youngest still asks when she will get...
- Karen W.
Amanda J.
5.0
Amanda and her family have been involved with our family (and pets) for years. I trust her 100% with my family, children, and dogs. When we leave town, we always come home to a happy home!
- Ashley S.
Katrina V.
5.0
Katrina has a beautiful heart to serve and use her gifts of hospitality to come along side families. She is understanding of the needs of children and able to connect with a diverse group of people. She has used her talents of creating beauty and organization to sell craft items as well as start her...
- Joy H.
Calla W.
5.0
Calla was an amazing nanny for us! Our daughter loved her and was so happy to see her every day. Calla is kind, caring, and was very flexible with her schedule. We also have 4 animals that she took excellent care of as well. I highly recommend her nannying and childcare services!
- Crystle B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elwood, IN:
How can I find a Elwood babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Elwood, IN?
The average rate for Elwood, IN babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 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 Elwood, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Elwood, 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.