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Monitte E.

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience working with children aged newborn to 11, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for your little ones. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives while supporting families with reliable care. I am patient, creative, and...

Care Member says "Monitte continues to be the very best caregiver my son has ever had. She really cares about the children. "

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Maddy C.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(0)
from
$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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Jenna R.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Alyssa W.

Child care

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Rebecca M.

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

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Casandra F.

Fun, Energetic, And Loving Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
My name is Casandra, I have over 6+ yrs of experience in the Care taking of children. I am experienced with an array of ages from infancy to teens. I am very energetic, fun, responsible and outgoing. I am very creative and love to play games. I have a resume with my detailed skills and references available upon request. I can...

Care Member says "This was my first time using CARE.COM to book a caregiver for my 2 little ones. I must say that I am glad that Casandra was able to care for my little...

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Regan R.

A Little About Me :)

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a going into my senior year 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...

Care Member says "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...

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Norma M.

House Keeper/ Cleaning/ Organizing/ Decluttering

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Alyssa M.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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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
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Mhejhana W.

Part-time Or Full-time (potentially)

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Jennifer A.

Hammond, IN

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$11/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I am a wife and mother of two. I have about 9+ years experience in child care/babysitting. I'm also currently working in head start as a teacher's assistant. I have my associates degree in early childhood education. I like to do age appropriate learning activities with children like fun with ABCs, numbers, shapes and colors.
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Samantha B.

Merrillville, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sammy B., 25. I love kids of all ages, especially little ones! I have 4 years of babysitting experience and can provide part-time assistance. I work full-time (9-5, M-F) and am looking to fill my evenings. I'm comfortable with children of all ages and can also help with transportation, tutoring, meal prep, and light...
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Hannah B.

Dyer, IN

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Hannah I am 23 years old and currently in college to become a Special education teacher. I currently nanny one child in the morning, I get him on the bus at 7:30 a.m. and then I am free the rest of the day. I also have prior experience of babysitting 3 children ages 4, 1, and 6 months. I cared for them for about 3...
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Kayli C.

Part-time Babysitter Available; Part-time Tutor Available; Part-time Pet-sitter Available

Dyer, IN

from
$11/hr
1 year experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have previously babysat two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy, for about a year and a half.
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Emily G.

Babysitter

Merrillville, IN

from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 27-year-old about to graduate from nursing school with experience taking care of infants to preteens. I read to and with the kids, help them with work, take them outside to blow off steam, make their meals or snacks, and help them to settle down after an exciting day. I participate in church services, extracurricular...
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Shannon M.

Experienced Teacher And Babysitter

Crown Point, IN

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages since the age of 14. I have 12 years of elementary teaching experience. I enjoy teaching through play and engaging children in new experiences. I am flexible in my availability. I would be happy to answer any questions you have and look forward to hearing from you! I did not submit a...
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Tara C.

Full-Time Home Based Babysitter!

Hammond, IN

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Tara, I am a 33-year-old loving mother of 2. I myself, had struggled to find a Babysitter/ Care provider that made my kiddos top priority! I understand the need of having a stable, structured yet home like environment for our little ones. I am a Home-Based Babysitter that is here for your babysitting needs!
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Caitlyn S.

Crown Point, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Worked with children that have special needs at the Special Education Learning Facility of Porter County as a paraprofessional since January 2024. My room I was in specialized in kids grades kindergarten to third grade with autism that are nonverbal.
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Layla H.

Lansing, IL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Layla , and I've always had a natural care and connection with children. From a young age, I've been the go-to babysitter for family and friends, giving me years of experience with kids of all ages. I love creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Whether it's helping with...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.45/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Griffith, IN

Babysitters in Griffith, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Monitte E.

Monitte continues to be the very best caregiver my son has ever had. She really cares about the children.

- Care member

Jenna R.

We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.

- Maria W.

Alyssa W.

Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school...

- Jayde U.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Griffith, IN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Griffith, 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 Griffith, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Griffith, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.45 per hour as of October 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 Griffith, 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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