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Tiffany C.

Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Elkhart, IN

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...

Care Member says "She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching."

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Kerita T.

Babysitter That Loves To Have Fun!

Elkhart, IN

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kerita! I am a very reliable sitter. I have a few years of experience babysitting. I am also a full-time college student. My schedule is super flexible, so I am available to babysit at almost anytime. I will be more than happy to help with other errands if needed. I can assure you I will provide a safe, and...
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Madeline P.

Fun Babysitter Whiling To Help

Elkhart, IN

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Madeline "Molly" and I am a recent graduate of Penn High School. I am currently attending Saint Mary's College. I love working with children and pets, and am super willing to help out around the house.
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Elizabeth P.

Elkhart, IN

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$15/hr
12 years experience
I've been caring for children for over a decade because I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. My previous babysitting roles gave me invaluable experience in providing reliable care for families. Patient, calm, and creative, I can engage children with both imaginative play and educational activities. I...
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Laura B.

Elkhart, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Currently a stay at home mom of a 5-month-old boy, looking to make some extra income without returning to my corporate position. I come from a large family where I grew up babysitting lots of cousins and friends. Having my own baby I understand sleep schedules, feeding schedules, and the importance of nurturing and developing...
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Crystal K.

Experienced Sitter & Nanny Available

Elkhart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Crystal and I'm a looking to help families in my area with their child care needs. I've raised two kids with very little assistance from friends, family, and even social services. I have an Associates degree in Psychology. I am a Senior at Indiana University studying Social Work. My availability will...

Samantha L. says "I hired Chrystal to babysit my 6-month old two days per week for about 5 months or so. I was thrilled with her service. She showed up each shift and...

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Abigail L.

Elkhart, IN

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Abby I'm a current Ivy Tech student looking for some income. I am CPR certified and have access to Fire departments around the area!
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Victoria A.

Elkhart, IN

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has been my passion for over seven years. My positive experiences babysitting inspired me to support families by offering reliable childcare. I am creative, friendly, and comfortable caring for up to three children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I enjoy playing outdoor sports,...
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Emily R.

Making Kids Laugh Is My Specialty. I Love To Play Games And Do Crafts. I Love Making Kids Have Fun

Elkhart, IN

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have taken a safe-sitter class and have experience being a babysitter since I was 15 and I have worked in a daycare. I love playing games and messing around. Making kids smile is one of my favorite things.
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Debbie P.

Babysitter

Elkhart, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a mom of 8 and grandma of 20 I love kids and would love to watch your child or children in my home. I am 50 and my daughter helps me also and she has 3 children of her own.
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Ricky M.

Funny And Responsible Babysitter! The Best Caregiver For Your Family!

Elkhart, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I am a responsible person, with enthusiasm and very good ethical and educational values. I like working with children because I have a lot of confidence in my medical knowledge and I also have experience since I work as a doctor in Nicaragua I am looking for a job where I can demonstrate that I am a trusted person. I...
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Natilee M.

Fun Sitter Who Loves Hugs

Elkhart, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as shy until you get to know me, sweet and caring I like working with kids because I like knowing that I'm helping serve the kiddos but most importantly the parents I'm looking for a job that is fun and rewarding I started working with kids when I was 10 years old and babysat for my neighbors...
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Sammy S.

Elkhart, IN

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting kids of all ages since I was 15. I've been with the same families for over 10 years. I'm looking for after school care mainly. I do watch 1 kid in granger after school so looking to see if I could add a kid or 2 to make some extra money. I have a 5-year-old daughter that I will have with me too. She gets...
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Peyton B.

Babysitter Or Dog Sitter

Elkhart, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Also good with animals! I've had many years of experience with sitting animals from lizards to dogs.
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Gabriella M.

Mishawaka, IN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, my name is Gabriella and I'm currently a full-time student. I have three younger sisters ages 13, 17, and 18. I also have a little brother who will be turning 3 in August. I have plenty of experience with children ages ranging from newborn-18. I love to read and do crafty activities!

Casey M. says "Gabby helped our family with after-school pick up and care for our preschool daughter and elementary son. She is bubbly and up for whatever the day had in...

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Cecilia M.

Full-Time Nanny

Mishawaka, IN

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Hi, I'm Cia! I've been working with children for over 10 years, since I was practically a kiddo myself. I started as a volunteer when I was 16 working with preschool/pre-k teens, before working as an assistant teacher for the same age group when I turned 18. After two years, I moved to Indiana, and became a toddler teacher,...
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Anika K.

Babysitting!

Edwardsburg, MI

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I love kids and want to become an Elementary school teacher! I have babysat for many members of my family but I want to pursue babysitting more!
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Jordan K.

Hi My Name Is Jordan, I Am 19 Years Old.

Granger, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
While I was in high school I took classes at IUSB that allowed me to be a Student Teacher an elementary school. Along with that I have been a babysitter for years, a swim lesson instructor since I was 15, and a peer leader intern in high school (worked with kids with special needs.)
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Tylee G.

Bristol, IN

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$20/hr
Nurturing young minds is a passion of mine, sparked by positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. I am motivated to make a positive impact on children's lives, and I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable care. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I am comfortable caring for 1-3 children, ages 0-11. I...
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Arianna C.

Mom Of 2!

Bristol, IN

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a mom of 2 boys, 4 and an infant! I unfortunately don't have a babysitter myself so I would have to bring them along with me or if dropping them off at my residence works better that is totally fine as well! Please message me if this isn't a concern to you & we can arrange for a meet and greet!
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.57/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.5

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IN

After School Babysitters in Elkhart, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Tiffany C.

She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching.

- Care member

Crystal K.

I hired Chrystal to babysit my 6-month old two days per week for about 5 months or so. I was thrilled with her service. She showed up each...

- Samantha L.

Gabriella M.

Gabby helped our family with after-school pick up and care for our preschool daughter and elementary son. She is bubbly and up for whatever...

- Casey M.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Elkhart, IN

You can review 14 after school babysitter profiles near you in Elkhart, IN to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Elkhart, IN is $13.57. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Elkhart, IN on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Elkhart, IN can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Elkhart, IN.

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