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Stephanie M.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am looking to babysit one or two children in your home. I have an almost four yr. Old daughter who would be with part of the day. She has AM preschool and would be there before/after. You must be okay with your child coming in the car with me for school drop off and pick up for my daughter and occasional errands/appointments...
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Ashley D.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello :) My name is Ashley and I'm an enthusiastic and creative 26-year-old. I started out helping take care of my nieces, and went on to babysit 2 kids (3 months and 2 years) and their 2 pets for about 7 years. Ive also nannied for a few other families over the years including a family of 6, most recently, assisting with drop...
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Diane J.

Mature Sitter

Cedar Lake, IN

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm a retired occupational therapy assistant looking for part time work. I've been caring for seniors for the past 7 years in their homes performing light househould tasks including cooking, cleaning as well as self care assistance. I also offer companion care and transportation if needed. I have experience caring for those...
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Melissa J.

Part-Time Nanny Available

Cedar Lake, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience with children. Working with kids is a passion of mine. I love doing arts and crafts and seeing children Iearn and grow. I currently work in the school district, I am only available June-August.
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Gail W.

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver For Children Of All Ages.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mom/grandmother of 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren. My 2 daughters were adopted when their mother passed away unexpectedly. My sons were 1 and 3 years old and the girls were 10 and 14 at the time of the adoption. Toddlers and teenagers.... WOW... talk about multi-tasking! I am including this personal information as a...
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Jocelyn F.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Night & Summer Jobs.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who is seeking supplemental income to balance my full time work as a therapist. I have over 6 years of experience in childcare prior to dedicating time to my education and professional development. As I am now fully settled as a clinician, working in private practice, I...
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Abby M.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
I'm a nurturing and responsible caregiver with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with children stems from my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, and I strive to provide a...
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Laissa D.

Cedar Lake, IN

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$10/hr
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have always had a natural affinity for caring for young minds, and I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. I am a patient and calm individual, and I have a friendly and approachable...
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Rebecca M.

College Student Enrolled In Elementary Education With A Certification In Special Education

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
I'll been babysitting for family and friends for the past 6-7 years on and off. I have always been passionate about caring for children and I want to have more practice for my future career being a teacher. I am working on my bachelors in Elementary Education and a license in Special education. As well as working at a daycare!

Tracy D. says "We hired Becca as an after school helper for my special needs son and she has been excellent. She picks him up from school, helps him take a brain break...

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Amanda Z.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I am a mother of 2. A 14-year-old girl and a 8-year-old boy. My kids are the absolute loves of my life. Although I don't get the luxury to see my kids every day due to joint custody. Let me be the one to play, teach and make your little one/s laugh and have fun!

Care Member says "I don't have to worry about my childrens saftey and wellbeing while Amanda is caring for them. She has fantastic communication skills and is always here...

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Siena G.

Crown Point, IN

4.2(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an experienced, patient, and compassionate babysitter with 5+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 11 years old! I started out babysitting for kids in my neighborhood around the age of 14 and have enjoyed every minute of it. I enjoy everything from mealtime to playtime and story time. I am...

Care Member says "Siena is a natural at taking care of kiddos! I was nervous about how my youngest would feel meeting her and being babysat for the first time and he did...

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Alyssa W.

Child care

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, have solidified my commitment to supporting families. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant at a children's hospital with CPR Training, so you can rest assured your children are in safe...

Jayde U. says "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...

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Norma M.

House Keeper/ Cleaning/ Organizing/ Decluttering

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I'm an experienced house keeper, I do cleaning. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Decluttering service, organizing service. Tidy up. I am currently looking for part time/ work or full time.

Tricia S. says "Norma is passionate, kind, respectful and thoughtful. I believe she would be a benefit to you or your loved one."

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Cristina M.

Mom Of 7 & 9 Year Old Girls. Much Experience.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, I am Cristina :) I am a mom of 9 & 11-year-old girls and am available to care for your child in my home at all hours. If childcare is wanted in your home, I am available between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the week. I love kids, and would love to help take care of a child to help his/her parents find safe, fun, and reliable...

Beth M. says "Cristina treated my son like her own child. If it wasn't for preschool we would still be with Cristina."

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Maddy C.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Maddy and I am a student at Indiana University Northwest. I have been babysitting for kids for about six years. Recently I became an aunt to triplets and spent 4 months caring for them full-time. I love being outdoors, and I can help with homework! I am also comfortable with pets and have my transportation.
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Maggie G.

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Looking for a fun, energetic, and responsible sitter? Look no further! My name is Maggie, I am 21 years old attending college in Michigan. I adore children of all ages and love watching them learn and grow. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages. I love spending time with kids and always have fun, creative, and new...

Care Member says "Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s...

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Elizabeth K.

English Daycare Provider

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I was born in Birmingham, England, and have been in the United States for 30 plus years. As my old boss said, my niche in life is to take care of children! I worked for a daycare as a teachers assistant. I took care of infants, which I loved doing. I have taken care of numerous children throughout...

Care Member says "We would recommend Elizabeth to watch any children any age. She watched my two girls for 4 years. Ages 4 and 9. She would watch them at the house or...

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Kathryn C.

Looking For Peace Of Mind?

Dyer, IN

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...

Edith W. says "We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend."

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Alyssa M.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I have over 5 years of experience with children from newborn and up, I work really well with families and can be accommodating to anybody's schedule, I adore being a nanny and it's something I'm extremely passionate about, I look forward to meeting you and your families. I'd describe my personality as loving and giving...

Dean R. says "Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all the way to...

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Samantha R.

The Sitter You Can Count On

Crete, IL

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi parents! My name is Samantha and I attend Howard University as a nursing major. I have had the best experiences babysitting for nearly 5 years now. I am available to babysit after pick up's from school, or whenever parents may need to step out. With my last family I was able to use my knowledge to help and guide my children...
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  • The average post rate is $15.12/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cedar Lake, IN

Babysitters in Cedar Lake, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Rebecca M.

We hired Becca as an after school helper for my special needs son and she has been excellent. She picks him up from school, helps him take a...

- Tracy D.

Amanda Z.

I don't have to worry about my childrens saftey and wellbeing while Amanda is caring for them. She has fantastic communication skills and is...

- Care member

Siena G.

Siena is a natural at taking care of kiddos! I was nervous about how my youngest would feel meeting her and being babysat for the first time...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cedar Lake, IN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cedar Lake, IN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 8 babysitters in Cedar Lake, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Cedar Lake, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.12 per hour as of August 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cedar Lake, IN through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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