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5.0
(1)
Ive been cleaning houses for years now. I stared cleaning with my mom when I was 8 years old. We opened and cleaned summer homes on the coast of Maine for years as well as rentals and weekly cleanings. I was a housekeeper for a hotel for 7+ years. Currently I clean a few homes now on a weekly, biweekly basis and am looking to...
Katlin can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Katlin did an awesome job doing a detailed cleaning of my home. She went over and above doing extra tasks as window sashes, without being asked. I highly recommend her as a housekeeper!"
Care member
Karlie S.
West Lafayette, IN
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting, nannying, housekeeping, and routine house cleaning. I have 4-5 years of experience in these fields.
Karlie can also help with: Organization
Neile W.
West Lafayette, IN
$18-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love kids I have four siblings that I take care of and I'm the oldest cousin so I always babysit!!
Neile can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Maddie H.
Lafayette, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Maddie! I'm currently a special education teacher in Lafayette, and I teach dance classes locally in the evenings. I'm going back to school for my masters degree, and I'm looking for a summer position to find my tuition and home renovation projects. I have 13 years of experience working with children's all ages, and love...
Maddie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie is incredible. She immediately connected with our 6 month old, focused on developmental play, and was phenomenal at getting him down for naps. When he was napping, she would do the dishes and was willing to help around the house. She is responsible, kind,...
Yaroslav R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Litzi. I live in West Lafayette with my family. My husband, myself, & my 1-year-old! (first time mama and very happy) I am 23 yrs old, I'll be 24 in a couple months. I'm bilingual I read & speak in both English & Spanish. I graduated HHS in 2019. I have my license and own transportation. I'm fully vaccinated. I...
Litzi can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions."
David A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
* I am currently in the process of moving from Lafayette to Arcadia, IN
A little about me: I love cooking, hiking, and hanging with my dog. I adapt easily to new and different environments. I have a flexible schedule.
I worked as a nanny for 3 years for a family with 2 children newborn - 4 years old. I enjoyed playing a...
Jaydelin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jayde is a wonderful nanny to our nine month old baby. She has worked to build a bond with our daughter, provides a safe and loving environment, and does a good job following our instructions and feedback. Jayde is a positive presence in our home and has been great...
Kirsen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Skylar and I am currently a sophomore in the nursing program at University. I am a nursing student looking to fulfill a lifelong dream of working with children during their illness and hope to be that nurse who brings a smile to them every day. I have 5 years of experience being a babysitter and summertime...
Skylar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Skylar was so positive, bubbly and nice! She was punctual and I would absolutely hire her again!!! Thank you, Skylar!"
Mallory P.
Greta C.
Lafayette, IN
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Greta ! I am 20 years old and I will be going into my junior year of college at Purdue University. I am really wanting to nanny or babysit some kiddos over the summer! I have a little bit of experiencing nannying but I do have a good amount of experience with babysitting with ages ranging from 11 months-9 years...
Greta can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Greta this summer for my 2 grandsons and she has done a great job. She is dependable, available and fun. I would rehire her in a heartbeat."
Lisa P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hannah I am currently a student at Indiana University studying elementary education. I am 1 of 7 kids and I am also the second oldest. I have grown up practically raising my younger siblings. To give you some perspective, my youngest brother just turned 6. I have lots of experience babysitting kids of all ages....
5.0
"Hannah took care of two of our kids over the summer, including a baby. She was great --- the kids loved spending time with her and she could make everybody laugh. She was also dependable and always on time. "
Maria M.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I've watched children a good part of my life. I babysat my brother as well as other children my family was caring for. We always had meetings and such that needed childcare and as young as 10 I was watching 6-month-olds up to 8 years old. I've taught Sunday school as well as children's club. I've been a nanny for 6 years...
Katlin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with our grandkids. We’d definitely hire her again! She does so much with them. Parks, hiking, beach, swimming, learning, activities. We just love her! We’d use her again anytime!!!! "
Care member
Emily N.
West Lafayette, IN
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.8
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I have been working with kids for almost 10 years now and still enjoy every moment of it!! I have worked as a full time in the home nanny, part time nanny, in daycares, as a middle school girls soccer coach, and ran the kid's fun zone at a minor league baseball stadium. I am pretty much just big kid at heart with...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Hands down the best sitter we have ever had for our three children (4, 2 and 8 months). Emily is so fun and engaging. The kids never want her to leave. She makes sure the kids are enjoying themselves and doesn't just watch, but gets on the ground and plays with...
Abby B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of Purdue University. For the last 6-7 years I have served as a babysitter, part-time nanny, and volunteer in the Children's Ministry program at my church. I love to provide a fun, creative, and positive environment for kids to learn, grow, and play. Throughout the last few years I have had the...
Karlie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karlie is wonderful. My 2 year old daughter loves her! She is creative, fun, and nurturing. She is good at asking questions and leaves my house looking clean and beautiful every time."
Kyla A.
Emily R.
Lafayette, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids, and aim to give them respect and attention. I love to keep things fun, I never want a child to dread spending time with the babysitter!
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is probably one of the most detail oriented people I know. You can count on her to bring her A-game no matter what the task is. Every child I've seen with her is always smiling and having the time of his/her life. You can trust her to be honest and...
Jessie K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan. I am a RBT full time meaning I work with children with Autism. I have grown up taking care of my special needs sister which has created a passion to work with differently abled kids, teens, and young adults. I'm comfortable working with all ages and abilities! I am more than willing to provide...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan was wonderful with the kids! She was always prompt and punctual daily. Needed her to stay later a few times and she accepted willingly and with a smile. I'd recommend her anytime and would still use her services if I had younger children! Never complained and...
Drew D.
Taylor D.
Lafayette, IN
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
I am an experienced nanny and also a mother to a beautiful 2-year-old boy, plus one more on the way (due mid April). I have several years of experience when it comes to helping families through Care, working as a nanny throughout college and again during my pregnancy with my first child.
I would love to extend my...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Taylor helped my family out with before school and after school care for two of our former foster daughters. She was absolutely fabulous with the girls, and they loved spending time with her. Taylor was always on time and made sure the girls were cared for and...
Amber L.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently attending Purdue University, where I am majoring in Elementary Education. I thoroughly enjoy being around kids. I have 3 Elementary age brothers that have given me plenty of experience with children!
Kylen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I studied at Purdue and throughout my four years there I got the opportunity to work at a childcare center with kids ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old as a fun side gig! I love the experience and learned a lot, but I just recently graduated and am working full-time pursing a career in event management. I'd be available to...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I have lots of previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool aged children and school aged children between the ages of 2 months and 8 years. Aside from typical one-on-one childcare, I have also had extensive experience caring for sibling groups, including multiple infants and toddlers at one time. I have also...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace M.
West Lafayette, IN
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi all! I've pet/house sat on a few different occasions! I also have grown up with 4 dogs and a cat! So I've always been used to help taking care of animals. I love being around them as well!
Grace can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I have been a certified and licensed speech-language therapist for the past 3 years. I have my own private speech therapy telepractice where I serve children and adults with language/speech/communication difficulties. I have had diverse experiences working with individuals across the lifespan within different settings, including...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Otterbein, IN
Katlin S.
5.0
Katlin did an awesome job doing a detailed cleaning of my home. She went over and above doing extra tasks as window sashes, without being asked. I highly recommend her as a housekeeper!
- Care member
Maddie H.
5.0
Maddie is incredible. She immediately connected with our 6 month old, focused on developmental play, and was phenomenal at getting him down for naps. When he was napping, she would do the dishes and was willing to help around the house. She is responsible, kind, and easy to get along with. I would...
- Yaroslav R.
Litzi V.
5.0
My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions.
- David A.
Jaydelin G.
5.0
Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care.
- Missy K.
Skylar H.
5.0
Skylar was so positive, bubbly and nice! She was punctual and I would absolutely hire her again!!! Thank you, Skylar!
- Mallory P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Otterbein, IN:
How can I find a Otterbein babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Otterbein, 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 5 babysitters in Otterbein, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Otterbein, IN?
The average rate for Otterbein, IN babysitters on Care.com is $12.40 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Otterbein, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Otterbein, IN through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.