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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Felicity H.
Hobart, IN
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Work For A School And I Am Looking For Some Work After School Hours.
I have 6 years of experience. Most of my experience was babysitting my own family, as a teenager I had three younger siblings with both parents working. I have also babysat for my coworkers in the past becoming a nanny for 3 months with two kids aged between 4-6. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I...
Felicity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Hi! I work full time, I am looking to provide care for after school and weekends. I am great with all ages!! I will provide care at my house, so if we need to work out transportation issues, I am flexible. I do have a dog and a cat both are very loving.
I am a certified nursing assistant who has 2 years of experience in a hospital. I have over 7 year of experience in child care as well. I work at an after school program for 2 years and I also work in a kids center at a gym for 4 years. I also have babysat since I was 14 years old. I am Red-cross CPR certified as well.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Noemi M.
Griffith, IN
$14/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello my name is Noemi I have years of experience including babysitting my own younger cousins and nephew/nieces and family friends. I worked for Highland Elementary schools for 2 years and still currently. I'm willing to help with any tasks if requested such as cleaning, homework, cooking, school picks ups/drop offs, driving to...
Noemi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mattea O.
Highland, IN
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Mattea, I'm 20 years old and I love kids! I've been working for Highland elementary schools (after school care) for over a year now. I also have years of babysitting experience with newborns to pre-teens. I'm also open to help with chores around the house, running any errands you may need, and drop offs and/or...
My experience comes from having kids. I have 3. 19, 13 and 3. I've always been good with babies and kids. I'm the one at the party talking to and playing with the kids. I'm best with babies, but I am good with all ages. If you're looking for after school care or just a break from that baby routine I am your girl. I was certified...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Jordan. I have more than three years experience caring for children ages newborn-13. I assist with household chores, homework help, carpool to and from school as well as after school activities. I have also experienced overnight care.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Lauren G.
Saint John, IN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking To Babysit A Few Days Of The Week Over The Summer.
Hi! My name is Lauren. I just finished up my first year at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame Indiana. I am a intended nursing major. I am in Best Buddies with is an organization with people of all ages with special needs. This year my buddy I got paired with had down syndrome and we bonded so well. I attended Lake Central High...
My background includes two professional positions as a teacher's assistant in preschool as well as in a daycare setting. I have experience working with children with special needs. The range of ages I've worked with is 2 years through school-aged. I enjoy playing games and interacting with children. I am not one to sit on the...
Mary Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brenda B.
Hobart, IN
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I recently graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Human Development and Family Science and finished an Americorps Program in Indianapolis! I am back home saving up for graduate school and building community within Northwest Indiana again, and am excited to start my journey as a caretaker. Although I have had no prior...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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I have my own car, license with the ability to drive your kids to do fun activities as permitted! Minimum pay rate $18 or more.
A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding...
Ellie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
We immediately felt comfortable with Ellie & our kids adore her. We will definitely hire her again.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor! I graduated from Purdue with a B. A. in elementary education! I started teaching right away. I have experience with 6th, 4th, and 1st grade in CPS. I absolutely love it! I currently teach 1st grade and coach volleyball. Since I do work in a school, I have an updated background check that I have available....
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor was everything we needed as a part-time nanny for our newborn daughter- nurturing, energetic, careful, patient, and loving. And she was perfect for us as new parents- responsible, flexible, mature, punctual, great communicator, and reassuring. And she loved...
Jana C.
Liz E.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids! In high school I started babysitting and spent summers as a camp counselor. During and after college I started nannying and even spent 2 years as a live in nanny. I have done everything including getting kids up and ready for school, packing lunches, driving for school drop off and pick up, after school...
Liz can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi I'm Hannah. I'm the second oldest of 5 children! I also have a 3-year-old daughter. I have experience caring for each of my younger brothers throughout their lives growing up. I have nannied for 3 families in the past with children ranging from 1. 5-11 years old. I did before/after school care, overnight care, and day time...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Christy. I'm 23 years old. I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I used to work and a daycare now I work at an elementary school. I have worked with infants up to 4th grade. I am looking for a part time or full time nanny job for the summer and potentially after school hours.
Christy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I am a highschool student. I am really good with kids. I have a car and my drivers license. Looking for after school child care I can also drive to after school practices and pick children up from school
I started working with kids when I started watching my little brother and now my family and family friends hires me when they...
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I recently moved to Valparaiso from Demotte. I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, with a focus in special education. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Previously I have worked in an after school program (7 years), a daycare (2 years), and as a nanny (a year). I have a reliable...
Tabitha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for after school child care in Merrillville, IN
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Merrillville, IN?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Merrillville, IN through Care.com will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of April 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Merrillville, IN. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Merrillville, IN?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Merrillville, IN to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Merrillville, IN, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.