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Alyssa M A.

Babysitter

Portage, IN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Alyssa and I'm always excited to meet new people and take on new opportunities. I have 7 years of experience babysitting, as well as experience with special needs children. I really enjoy playing with and getting to know different children! I have no allergies for households that may have different pets and am more than...
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Sydney R.

Fun Sitter

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Energetic babysitter/nanny with several years of experience! I'm currently a college student (3. 8 GPA, Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for multiple families as I liked to keep busy aside from college. I am a certified medical assistant since (2020) and is CPR and First Aid certified. Would...
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Jordan B.

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Katie H. says "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...

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Alyssa K.

Babysitter

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa. I have quite a bit of experience supervising kids. I have loads of cousins, family friends and coworkers kids that I have watched. All of which you can contact if need be. I also previously worked at a daycare which the ages range anywhere from 6 weeks to elementary age kids. I am CPR certified and First Aid....

Rain N. says "Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!"

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Ashley M.

Just A Single Mama Bear Raising Her Own And Others In A Gentle And Respectful Way

Michigan City, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I started working with kids when I was still a kid myself. In high-school I volunteered in our daycare and have been nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home daycare and running a before and after school program since. In my spare time, I like to get outside for a hike with a cool view and some berries along the way,...

Care Member says "Ashley is the baby whisperer. Best nanny ever. I can go to work and feel confident that my infant son is in excellent hands. "

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Shelley G.

La Porte, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been a nanny/babysitter for 40+ years. In that time, I have worked for musicians, college professors, business executives, and physicians. I take great pride in caring for children of all ages. I enjoy cooking/baking, walking, reading to children, crafts, gardening and sewing. I am more than happy to help out with...

Andrew L. says "Shelley has been with our family for almost 3 years. It was initially supposed to be just a 3-4 month temporary job, but she did such an amazing job that...

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Tiffany P.

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello I have over 10 years of experience and over all just love being around kids. I have 4 kids, 3boys 1 girl, age 12, 11 and 9 and the baby is a 20 months old. My 11-year-old has special needs so I'm experienced in that area as well. I know how important it is to find someone you can trust and rely on. I have cared for my...

Care Member says "She walked our 11 month old yellow lab puppy for 1 hr a few days per week, feed and played with Stella and we would highly remind her to care for your...

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Janiyah L.

Gary, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Mhejhana W.

Part-time Or Full-time (potentially)

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello everyone, I have been around children my entire life. I am the oldest of 5. The ages range from 24-9.

Care Member says "Mhejhana did an amazing job with my kids! I highly recommend her, she was prompt to reply and on time. She kept my kids engaged in activities and they...

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Kelly D.

27 Years Babysitting Experience

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages for well over 30 years. I am a mother and a grandmother. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local center for the last year, and I have been working in this center for almost 2 years. I have over 15 years of experience as a teacher or Nanny. I would really love to get back to...

Kelly W. says "I've known Kelly pretty much her entire life. Kelly is a very caring young women who does extremely well with children of all ages. Kelly looked after my 3...

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Maddie D.

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Samantha S. says "Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!"

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Andrea D.

Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months

Michigan City, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Michigan City Area Schools teacher, teaching Special Education. Subject areas include: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills. I am compassionate, patient, and reliable. I live in Long Beach (Michigan City), Indiana, but also spend quite a bit of time in the Chicago area....

Care Member says "Wonderful experience with Andrea!"

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Domenek W.

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello everyone! I am a 6 year army vet! I love children. Volunteered at churches, children s hospitals, schools, and daycares. I am a criminal justice major who has completed grad school and looking to pursue my doctoral degree in the near future. I was a correctional office and a juvenile detention officer. I also am a verified...

Care Member says "Very patient and understanding when it comes to kids. I trust her with my kids, and she is very reliable."

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Mia P.

Part-Time Caregiver

La Porte, IN

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$10/hr
Craft assistance
I have cared for many families with children ranging in age from 2 months to 7 years. I am very patient and get along well with children. I babysit for my cousin regularly, who has three boys under the age of 5, so there isn't much that I cannot handle! I am great at following instructions left by parents and almost always have...
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Krisdeana R.

Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I am Krisdeana. I am 19 years old and I adore working with children. I currently am attending Ivy Tech with a dual major in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I have great experience with children and have references also. If you have any question, please contact me.
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Alyssa L.

Story Telling Sitter

Michigan City, IN

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I currently work part time as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with children with ASD. I love working with kids and have experience with various age groups however most of my experience is with those 10 and younger. I have taken a handful of child development and education related college courses to help further...
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Ashley M.

Quality Care

La Porte, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
Hi my name is Ashley. I have 10 years of experience, and enjoy being around children. I have been babysitting and caring for children since I was in High School and now with all of my nieces and nephews! I semi recently moved to the area and found myself having lots of spare time outside of work. I figured instead of just...
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Hannah T.

La Porte, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as adventurous, creative, laidback I like working with kids because they keep me active In my spare time, I like to cook/bake One thing you should know about me is I love arts and crafts
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Olivia F.

Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
3 years experience
I've been caring for children for years, in the church through high school and now I frequently watch a couple kiddos on and off, but I'm open to recurring as well. I love to bring a calm but sweet energy when I watch kids, but I love having some FUN with them too!! I'd describe my personality as Silly, Calm, Attentive
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Valencia R.

La Porte, IN

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey in childcare began with my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of caring for little ones and the positive impact I could make in their lives. My goal is to provide families with reliable and high-quality...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.91/hr as of July 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chesterton, IN

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

Jordan B.

Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely...

- Katie H.

Alyssa K.

Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!

- Rain N.

Ashley M.

Ashley is the baby whisperer. Best nanny ever. I can go to work and feel confident that my infant son is in excellent hands.

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chesterton, IN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chesterton, 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 11 babysitters in Chesterton, 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 Chesterton, IN babysitters on Care.com is $16.91 per hour as of July 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 Chesterton, 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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