Find babysitters in Merrillville, IN that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Merrillville, IN

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Merrillville, IN

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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
Jackie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Jackie is a kind and gentle young lady. She is very conscientious and hard working and will complete assigned tasks timely and with enthusiasm. Jackie will be a huge asset to any employer.

Cheryl P.

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Maddie D.


Merrillville, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

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

Samantha S.

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Anandi D.


Merrillville, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Caregiver

Hi I'm Anandi. I'm 18 years old. For years I had the practice of taking care of children by taking care of my little cousins who were of the ages of two and five. I am fun, caring and patient. I am available on the weekends and sometimes weekdays. In my free time I am working to become a dancer/dance teacher for kids and adults.
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Callie W.


Merrillville, IN

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

Hello. I am creative, patient, and love to work with my imagination. I am a college graduate holding a degree in Elementary Special Education and a minor in child psychology. I have my masters degree in adult education from Oregon state university. I have worked at a daycare with infant thru school agers. And I worked in...
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Erika M.


Merrillville, IN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full- Time Caregiver

Leader of church nursery Babysitter every Wednesday for children of the choir members watched family members for 3 years
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Jackie E.


Merrillville, IN

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

College Educated Nanny

Hello! My name is Jackie and I'm very passionate about what I do. I just graduated this month with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and special education through Western Governor's University. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14. I have nannied for multiple families over the years and have excellent...
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Octavia A.


Merrillville, IN

$40-58/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Octavia, I am 20 years of age. I love working with kids because there's never a dull moment and I remember how much I loved my babysitter growing up.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Twyla M.


Merrillville, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Tutor Available After 5p.m.

I am a Social Worker. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. I am currently a Family Case Manager at the Indiana Department of Child Services. In my spare time I enjoy reading and writing. Although I am a Social Worker, I have a passion for teaching. I am a wife and a mother of a 4-year-old son.
My name is Octavia, I'm 22 years old. Will gladly help you !
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Kalayah H.


Merrillville, IN

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun and inspirational! I started working with kids when I was 15 years old. I raised my niece and chose to go to college for Early Childhood . I now have a child of my own .
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Angelica D.


Merrillville, IN

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University with a bachelors' of science in Health Services Management and I have relocated to Northwest Indiana. I have over eight years of care giving experience. My main objective while providing care is to develop, nurture and care for the child at the employer's residence; if needed they are...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Leyani R.


Merrillville, IN

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

My name is Leyani. I am 19 years old originally from East Chicago, IN. I enjoy painting, being outdoors, and trying new things. I am currently working on obtaining my real estate license. I'm also in the military (Army Reserves). Parent often can't find a reliable and trustworthy person to watch their children. I feel I can...
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Callie W.


Merrillville, IN

$10-40/hr10 yrs exp

All About Me

I have owned various pets my whole life. I have worked on multiple farms and have assisted in training puppies and even horses. In my free time, I enjoy being outside and active or creating some kind of art. In addition, I have a lot of experience working with children. I am a recent college graduate of Northern Michigan...
Callie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Callie W.


Merrillville, IN

$8-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hello. I am a certified teacher and graduated with an elementary education degree and minor in psychology.
Hi , I'm Octavia I'm 22 years old. Have my own transportation can even help with house errands and can start as soon as possible
Octavia can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning & more

Halimot A.


Merrillville, IN

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

After my high school, I work in a daycare from Monday to Friday, 8am-4 p.m. for two years. I took care of 7 children at a time with age different. firstly, in the morning is to take their attendance, I feed them, change their diaper, change their cloth, taught them nursery rhyme. I also made sure that they take a nap when it is...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jordan B.


Hobart, IN

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a young adult looking for a job as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter. I am outgoing, flexible, and hard working. I have my Bachelor's Degree in English Secondary Education. I recently taught middle school English. I have also taught English As a second language abroad in South Korea and Tanzania. I am...

Recent review:

5.0
Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching.

Katie H.

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Alyssa W.


Dyer, IN

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job

5.0

(3)

I am a dependable, trustworthy babysitter looking for a job and I love kids. I can babysit kids of all ages. I love the outdoors and keeping the kids entertained. I have and can provide dependable transportation. I was previously a nanny for a 5-year-old girl and also a live in nanny in Spain for four months with kids ranging...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an...

Jayde U.

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Regan R.


Crown Point, IN

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me :)

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a freshmen at Hyles-Anderson College. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, ran XC, and had a 4. 0 gpa. Working with kids, whether in my churches nursery or as a nanny, is one of my favorite things to do! I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, teachers aid, and junior church worker for a...

Recent review:

5.0
I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing...

Care member

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Rosie K.


Hammond, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

4.8

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Recent review:

5.0
Rosie is a caring and compassionate person. She went above and beyond for all of the residents in her care. She was dedicated and loyal to her position. You won't get a better caretaker than Rosie!

Linda B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Jackie E.

5.0

Jackie is a kind and gentle young lady. She is very conscientious and hard working and will complete assigned tasks timely and with enthusiasm. Jackie will be a huge asset to any employer.

- Cheryl P.

Maddie D.

5.0

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

- Samantha S.

Jordan B.

5.0

Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching.

- Katie H.

Alyssa W.

5.0

Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an all around good person.

- Jayde U.

Regan R.

5.0

I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing that the kids were in good hands...

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.