Find babysitters in South Bend, IN that you’ll love

183 babysitters are listed in South Bend, IN

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in South Bend, IN

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Devynn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

(NOT VACCINATED) Hello! My name is Devynn and my family. I have a job interest in child care and housekeeping, and can help with both! I have been watching kids since I was 12, starting with my younger brother. Since then I have helped plenty of loving families, and my longest job was being a live in nanny for 3 years! A little...
Devynn can also help with: Light cleaning
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Katie B.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Caring Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion to work with kids, I recently worked in Pediatrics and Labor and Delivery in a hospital. I am a very outdoorsy, fun, love to learn type nanny. Love to read to kids, play pretend, arts and crafts and explore outside. I have experience with all different types of specialties medically and experience with...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Katie lives close by and was super welcoming and great with our kids! So many activities to do at her house also!

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Kayla B.


South Bend, IN

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Respectful Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello all parents from new to ones with eyes in the back of their heads!!! My name is Kayla and I am a parent to 2 children. I also have my certification as a CNA, blood bourn pathology, CPR (adult and newborn/children), and first aid. I have over 10+ years of experience caring for newborns all the way to teenage as well as...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kayla is absolutely fantastic and was definitely a blessing and an angel in disguise to me and my family. I hired her originally to care for my mother not knowing how much she would have a positive impact with my family and I. She worked for me from 2005-2015 when...

Gabriela B.

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Diana S.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Personality

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids (especially babies) and am seeking occasional babysitting opportunities (date nights, weekday evenings, weekends). I work full time Monday through Friday but am looking to supplement my income. I would love to meet you and your family.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning
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Lillian B.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience babysitting my nieces and nephews. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am currently in college for my nursing degree.
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
My son is thrilled when Lilly comes to watch him!

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Krystyna S.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Your Kiddo's New Bestie!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hiya! My name's Krystyna. Between watching my amazing nephews, so my sister could go to work, babysitting for old teachers I had in school, and helping to watch other kids in my community, I have roughly 8 years of experience babysitting. I absolutely adore children and enjoy seeing them learn new things and grow into super cool...
Krystyna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel

Recent review:

5.0
Krystyna is a wonderful, helpful, nurturing caretaker. She cared for our preschooler regularly over the spring and summer. She always had great ideas for projects and activities, helped cleaned up, and was very prompt and dependable. She was/and still is very loved...

Alicia G.

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Mary B.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Engaging, Silly, Caring Childcarer Looking To Connect With Your Family!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mary, and I'm a 32-year-old St. Louis native who moved to South Bend a couple of years ago to pursue writing my historical fiction novel and to (keep trying) to get into Notre Dame's MFA in Creative Writing program until they let me in. I'm the oldest of six kids, so I pretty much grew up babysitting lots of...

Recent review:

3.0
We hired Mary to care for our 6 month old and 2.5 year old daughters (technically just the 2.5 year old since she would be the only one awake) for our 7 year anniversary. We were so impressed with how she interacted with our little ones during the interview and how...

Katie N.

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Unique B.


South Bend, IN

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is U'Nique and I am a 25-year-old South Bend, IN resident. I was born in Fort Wayne, but grew up in South Bend and was blessed with the opportunity to start babysitting at a very young age for my neighbors and friends of my parents. My particular experience with "babysitting" turned into a long-term position...
Unique can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Unique was wonderful. She was very kind to our children!

Austin P.

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Caitlin S.


South Bend, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caitlin, I am 29 years old and I have been babysitting/pet sitting since I was 12 years old. I am a certified babysitter from the Red Cross. I am CPR certified and First Aid certified. I have experience working with kids of all ages including infants. I consider myself responsible and kind, patient and...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Caitlin really helped my family out! A different babysitter backed out last minute, and Caitlin was able to fill in for us with very short notice. She was timely, polite, and a great communicator. We definitely recommend her!

Kallie K.

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Katlyn S.


South Bend, IN

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Katlyn! Ever since I was little, I have been drawn to children. They have a way of making my life happy. Since the age of 13, I have been a mommy's helper, babysitter, and nanny for children ages newborn-12 years. I now teach GSRP preschool and am loving every minute of it! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I...
Katlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

4.0
Very caring and dependable. She was great when things came up and my baby had to stay longer or extra days unexpectedly!

Chealsy S.

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Alisha B.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Carefiver, Live-in Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work at a daycare, I have also been babysitting for family, friends, even teachers for about 8 years. I also have done many classes on child development and I am working on getting my CDA (child development associate certification)
Alisha can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Alisha worked with us and our son N. She was a lifesaver for us taking great care of our little guy during the day while we worked. Alisha was dependable, hard working and patient, keeping N. entertained and content throughout the day. Noah was always happy to see...

Spenser D.

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Gemma V.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**I currently hold a schedule that is less predictable. I am mostly available for once a week, occasional, or one time jobs. Background: I've been working as a caregiver for over 14 years. During that time, I have worked with children ages 10 months to 15 years, including twins and neuro-divergent children (who may just need a...
Gemma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Gemma is caring, genuine, and good at relating to children. My children are both girls with very different personalities, and she established strong, mutually respectful relationships with both of them during a year of after-school care, learning their unique...

Jennifer S.

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Sandra L.


South Bend, IN

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sandra! I have worked at a pre school for 3 years with children 3-5 years old. I also nannied a pair of 3-year-old twins for 5 months. I'm currently a high school Spanish teacher. I'm eager to work during the summer as a part time nanny or babysitter. I could also work as a Spanish tutor for your kids! I am CPR &...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Sandra watched my then 4 year old (and sometimes 5 year old) last summer. She was always so nice and positive. She played with my kids and really got involved. You can absolutely tell she loves kids and loves what she does. She gave me frequent updates and was...

Caitlin D.

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Ayanna M.


South Bend, IN

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience at being an lead infant toddler teacher and still currently teaching as a sub to certain daycares. I have an 8yr old son who's super energetic so he keeps me on my toes. I got my bachelors in recreational therapy, I chose that major for my son who was diagnosed with autism and I wanted to understand...

Recent review:

5.0
Ayanna is an asset to our household and we are sad to see her go. Under her care our children have loved every moment with her. They look forward to the days she came in, and enjoyed going on adventures and learning more with her. She will be greatly missed and we...

Heather M.

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Lora H.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a mom of 3 grown children and I have many years of childcare experience under my belt. I started caring for children when my kids were young and I was a stay at home mom and provided daycare out of my home. I've also worked in the school system as a substitute Teacher and Instructional Aide. I've been a nanny for 2...
Lora can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Lori is amazing!! She is flexible, incredibly patient and took the time to learn each of my 3 children's personality. She loves our children like her own - and they love her like a second mother! She has become part of our family. I could not have survived the past...

Christine C.

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Gabriella M.


South Bend, IN

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Gabriella and I'm currently a full-time student. I have three younger sisters ages 13, 17, and 18. I also have a little brother who will be turning 3 in August. I have plenty of experience with children ages ranging from newborn-18. I love to read and do crafty activities!

Recent review:

5.0
Gabby helped our family with after-school pick up and care for our preschool daughter and elementary son. She is bubbly and up for whatever the day had in store. Very reliable and comfortable with our kids in a quick amount of time. She is comfortable watching kids...

Casey M.

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Arianna G.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Compassionate, Dependable Caregiver

Hello, my name is Arianna. I have been working in the medical field for 15 years. My first experience in this field was very personal; I took care of my grandfather. After he passed away, I got my Certified Nurses Assistant license and began working in a nursing home. Since then I have been working in home care (agency and...
Arianna can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Adeline G.


South Bend, IN

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Addy, I'm 26 and graduated from Michigan State University in 2020. So far I have nannied for 2 different families. My first family I was watching a little boy starting at 3 months up until he was 7 months, and my second family I watched a 2-year-old boy for 6 months. I also have a 3. 5-year-old niece who I watch...
Adeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Addy watched my infant from about 3-6 months old. She moved out of the area so we had to say goodbye to her. Addy was so incredibly helpful. She is truly amazing as a nanny!! I have an infant and 3 crazy dogs and she handled it all so well. She’s super engaging...

Laurie A.

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Rachapirom T.


South Bend, IN

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I have worked as an Aupair in America for 2 years. I took care of twin girls (new born to 2 years old). I have worked as a teacher in Thailand. I can prepare food and clean the house. I love to play with the kids.
Rachapirom can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Gam is in one word - incredible! I would give her 10 stars if possible. From day one she has been reliable, dependable, flexible and loving with caring for our baby. She started when he was 4 months old and has really become part of the family. She is always...

Taylor C.

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Kasey R.


South Bend, IN

$18/hr2 yrs exp

I have great experience with toddlers as well as older children, I was a nanny for 2 years with a family of 2 children as well as taking care of my own nieces and nephews! I'd describe my personality as humorous, motivated, and well communicated.

Recent review:

5.0
LOVED working with Kasey. You can count on her to show up everyday and was an overall joy to be around. She works very well with kids which was great! Mine love her so much. Highly recommend Kasey!

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Bend, IN

Katie B.

5.0

Katie lives close by and was super welcoming and great with our kids! So many activities to do at her house also!

- Care member

Kayla B.

5.0

Kayla is absolutely fantastic and was definitely a blessing and an angel in disguise to me and my family. I hired her originally to care for my mother not knowing how much she would have a positive impact with my family and I. She worked for me from 2005-2015 when my mother passed away. For all the...

- Gabriela B.

Lillian B.

5.0

My son is thrilled when Lilly comes to watch him!

- Care member

Krystyna S.

5.0

Krystyna is a wonderful, helpful, nurturing caretaker. She cared for our preschooler regularly over the spring and summer. She always had great ideas for projects and activities, helped cleaned up, and was very prompt and dependable. She was/and still is very loved by our daughter.

- Alicia G.

Mary B.

3.0

We hired Mary to care for our 6 month old and 2.5 year old daughters (technically just the 2.5 year old since she would be the only one awake) for our 7 year anniversary. We were so impressed with how she interacted with our little ones during the interview and how nurturing and caring she was. I...

- Katie N.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in South Bend, IN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 183 listed babysitters.