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Alyssa M.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Kaitlyn C.

Mom Of 2 Looking To Help You!

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have plenty of experience caring for children. My daughter is 10 my son is 6. I love being around children and having fun with them. Caring for children is what I am truly good at and think I could be the perfect match for your family.

Jane W. says "Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up when the kids...

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Cristina M.

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

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$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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Elizabeth K.

English Daycare Provider

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Maggie G.

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Norma M.

House Keeper/ Cleaning/ Organizing/ Decluttering

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$19/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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Siena G.

Crown Point, IN

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Amanda Z.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Maddie D.

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
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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Ashley Y.

Get To Know Me!

Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as energetic, passionate and optimistic. I like working with kids because I have two nieces and a nephew and I've always just had a special bond with children. I love them like they are mine. I'm looking for a job that feels like it isn't a job, like I'm just simply a part of the family. I...

Care Member says "Ashley was so wonderful with my three children, 4 and under. She played with them and, when one needed extra attention, she provided it. She was so...

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Rosie K.

Part Time Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Mother of one teenage daughter. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have cared for children of all ages.

Debra P. says "I have known Rosie for about 15 years or so, we were once coworkers and then became friends. I have a son that is 7, and for the past 2 years Rosie has...

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Tajee C.

Lansing, IL

from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a patient and friendly caregiver with over 3 years of experience supporting families and providing reliable childcare. My previous babysitting roles have instilled in me a passion for nurturing and supporting children. With my formal and reserved demeanor, I ensure a safe and structured environment for the children in my...
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Amaya H.

Occasional Sitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Hobart, IN

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
Hi - My name is Amaya, I'm a recent college graduate from IUN with a psychology degree. I've been working with kids since I was 13 and love it. I started by watching my younger sisters and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last year, I've worked primarily with toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. If...
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Princess J.

Lansing, IL

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm Princess, 38yo from Philippines but I am currently living in Hammond. I formerly worked as a high school teacher and now a middle school teacher in Illinois. I have kids and I am the solo parent since they were newborn babies. I used to watch and take care of babies and kids. Being an on call babysitter is a side job for...
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Emily M.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Schererville, IN

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Experience nannying a 1, 3, and 5-year-old. I love educational entertainment and any kind of puzzles or coloring!
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.67/hr as of August 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

Alyssa M.

Amazing at what she does and can be counted on when it comes to important decisions and responsibilities. Alyssa does well with infants all...

- Dean R.

Kaitlyn C.

Kaitlyn was sweet and asked great questions to find out how my kids would be best entertained. She handled multi tasking well and cleaned up...

- Jane W.

Cristina M.

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

- Beth M.

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 12 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 $15.67 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 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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