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Dawn E.

Pet Care/ House Sitting/Child Care

Kouts, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Homemaker and mother of 4 children, a dog and a cat. Love them all :) I have references and am very reliable, kind and trustworthy. Childcare available. I was a head start teacher in Minnesota and had my own child care. Services for pets provided may include walks, feeding, playing and cleaning up after pets. Bringing in the...

Care Member says "Dawn is amazing! She is very thorough with cleaning, punctual, and a great communicator. 5 stars!"

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Erin C.

Kouts, IN

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! I am a married, Christian mom of two children in their twenties. I am available part time to care for your child in my Kouts home or yours (20 minutes from Kouts only). I can care for infants through school age children and help with pick up/drop offs from/to school. I love crafts, playing board games, baking and cooking...
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Nicole D.

Wheatfield, IN

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$17/hr
15 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. With 15 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I bring patience and creativity to every interaction. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. I enjoy playing board games,...
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Tiffany P.

Experienced, College Educated In Early Childhood

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Ania G.

Early Childhood Educator

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Ania! I'm a dependable and empathetic educator with 10 years of experience caring for and teaching children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. I graduated in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and have experience working as a preschool teacher, children's museum educator, camp counselor,...

Care Member says "Ania has babysat for our family many times over the past year. She is reliable and engaged with the kids. Our kids (ages 6, 9 and 12) always request her...

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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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Carla G.

Licensed Child Care Provider

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
from
$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
I am licensed by the State of Indiana as a Home Child Care Provider for infants and young toddlers, which of course, requires that I be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions. Background investigations, FBI fingerprinting and TB tests are performed annually. I am also SIDS trained and have obtained my...

Aime D. says "We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service."

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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
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Mary E.

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a natural-born nurturer, caring for children comes second nature to me. With 10 years of childcare experience, I have had the privilege of supporting families with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with children and create a safe, stimulating...

Care Member says "Mary is fantastic! I can't say enough positive things about Mary. She is giving, caring, and kids love her. She has a way with all the kiddos that...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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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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Alyssa K.

Babysitter

Valparaiso, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Siena G.

Crown Point, IN

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 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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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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Cristina M.

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

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/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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Lindsey A.

Crown Point, IN

from
$14/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, my name is Lindsey and I'm an energetic and creative 21-year-old! I currently work at an elementary school. With summer here, I am open to helping families out. I have been babysitting since 12 and have nannied for two families. I am CPR & First Aid certified, have a car, and taking online courses for elementary...
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Jane G.

Hobart, IN

from
$8/hr
5 years experience
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have only solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I bring five years of experience to the table and am comfortable caring for up to four children, ranging...
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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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Ashlyn R.

Reliable And Fun Babysitter

Hobart, IN

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
I'm a Purdue University sophomore studying elementary education! I've student taught from preschool through 2nd grade, and I've spent the last two years teaching swim lessons. I love being creative and leading interactive activities, both indoors and out. I'm also CPR certified, so you can rest assured your little ones are in...
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Brigitte M.

Crown Point, IN

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's development. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my aptitude and love for caring for children. My desire to make a positive impact on young lives led me to pursue a career as a childcare...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kouts, IN

Babysitters in Kouts, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Dawn E.

Dawn is amazing! She is very thorough with cleaning, punctual, and a great communicator. 5 stars!

- Care member

Tiffany P.

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 member

Ania G.

Ania has babysat for our family many times over the past year. She is reliable and engaged with the kids. Our kids (ages 6, 9 and 12) always...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kouts, IN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kouts, 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 2 babysitters in Kouts, 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 Kouts, IN babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 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 Kouts, 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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