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66 babysitters are listed in South Bend, IN

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

What others are saying about babysitters in South Bend, IN

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

Review for Katie B. by Care member

Christina has been a wonderful weekend babysitter to my daughter. She has been with us for just under a year. She prepares meals, plays

Review for Christina H. by Adam R.

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

Review for Lora H. by Christine C.

Babysitters in South Bend, IN

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Katie B.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Caring Babysitter

4.6

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Hired by 6 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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

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Christina H.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional Nanny Seeking Date Night/occasional Babysitting Gigs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Christina, and I have been a professional nanny since 2010. I worked in a daycare field for many years before that. I am currently employed FT during the day, but am looking for a consistent PT position for evenings after 5 p.m. and/or Saturdays. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have!
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Christina has been a wonderful weekend babysitter to my daughter. She has been with us for just under a year. She prepares meals, plays throughout the day, and takes her to the park during warmer weather. She is also responsible for light animal care while she is...

Adam R.

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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, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lori is attentive, caring, respectful, responsible and dedicated. The family she has cared for recently had three children. She treated them like they were her own and carried them through the pandemic/remote learning. She is motivated and always puts the kids and...

Kristen P.

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Taylor N.


South Bend, IN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Taylor , and I am currently a high school teacher in South Bend. I graduated from Indiana University South Bend with my bachelor's in Science in Education in May of 2022 and graduated with my Master's degree in December of 2023. I am looking for a summer nannying and/or tutoring position to make a little extra...
5.0
"Taylor is an amazing person and babysitter! She is always responsible and on time. I never worry when she is taking care of my son. She has watched him since he was 3 and he is now 9. Taylor is loving, caring, smart, responsible, and my son loves having "Taylor...

Collese M.

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Unique B.


South Bend, IN

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Private Caregiver

Hired by 11 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Unique way great. She was able to babysit my 2-year old at last minutes notice. She also kept me updates with my son. Would highly recommend Unique."

Care member

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Jane H.


South Bend, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Attentive Sitter

Hi there! My name is Jane and I think I would be a great fit for the nanny position you posted. I'm a fun-loving and experienced nanny who has more than 10 years babysitting combined with years of professional nannying. I have cared for infants and babies many times and have a lot of experience with feeding, changing, tummy...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jane has experience with caring for autistic children. She is very patient and good at redirecting them when they fixate on things. Kids really love her."

Jennie W.

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Meg S.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Fun-loving, responsible, and experienced nanny and babysitter looking for a part-time position until late July near South Bend. I have 7+ years of experience caring for children: I have worked as a nanny to infants and toddlers ages 0-3, a babysitter to children ages 10 and under, and a speech therapist (SLPA) to over 175...
Meg can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meg is such a joy to be around and jumped right in to help us with our little one. She documents the day and shares the happenings and pictures so we know how things went. She is teaching our daughter new things everyday. I'm happy we found each other!"

Heather S.

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Rachapirom T.


South Bend, IN

$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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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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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...
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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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: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Brandi F.


South Bend, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello :) I bond well with the children as well as the parents. I specialize in Notre Dame weekends for families that come from out of town! I try to follow the parents guidelines for how they like their children to be watched to the best of my ability. I am more than willing to help clean up the house while the child is napping...
Brandi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kind and compassionate about caretaking and education for younger children. Educated in calm down techniques for all kids. Clean home. We love Brandi! "

Care member

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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.
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! "

Care member

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Blaine M.


South Bend, IN

$12-15/hr8 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I have 8 years of childcare experience. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing all sorts of games with kids. I'm also comfortable enforcing household rules and following the parents' lead. l'm happy to assist with cooking, meal preparation, carpooling,...
Blaine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Blaine used to babysit for my sister all the time and was always super flexible and easy-going!"

Care member

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Kelis L.


South Bend, IN

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kelis. I am 24 years old but very mature for my age. Very Reliable and flexible to the families needs. I mostly go by Ari thats what everyone calls me and what I prefer. I am a student at ND. As well as working with children who do online schooling, etc. I've been nannying since 2019. Im comfortable with the...
Kelis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kelis has been taking care of my son (15mo) for a bit over 4 months. He loved her instantly. We are a Spanish speaking home and she incorporates the bit she knows with my son. She takes him on walks to the park and sends tons of pictures! I work from home so she...

Jennifer V.

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Samantha U.


South Bend, IN

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! I am Samantha, a recent graduate of Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. I have been surrounded by children all my life! My grandma had a daycare out of her home for the first 20 years of my life before her retirement two years ago. Along with that, I worked as a Teacher Assistant at the Early Childhood Development...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda M.


South Bend, IN

$20-25/hr

Part Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Brenda M and I am originally from Orange County California. I am a retired mother of 3 beautiful adult children. I have lots of experience working in the nursery at our church every Sunday and was a volunteer at bible camp every summer. My mother also ran a home day care center so I have been surrounded by...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bailey B.


South Bend, IN

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a patient, calm, and friendly nanny with over a year of childcare experience. I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. With my background in childhood education and having a child myself, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. My...
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Patricia K.


South Bend, IN

$13-50/hr3 yrs exp

Child care

I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I'm proficient in fostering a safe and stimulating environment for kids of all ages. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily and make their time with me enjoyable. I believe in open communication...
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Caitlyn H.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hi! I have had 10 years of experience babysitting children. I also have 2 years of experience with assistant teaching and one and a half years with an after school daycare. My main job is being an EA for a local school corporation. I have worked with children with special needs now for 8 years. I did go to college to pursue a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren E.


South Bend, IN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Lauren

I have about 7 years of experience, I've been babysitting all ages since I was 12 years old. I worked as a camp counselor and kids club for about 4 months. I also helped run a kids camp in Michigan when I was 15. I was a cadet teacher my junior and senior year of high school where I worked with K-5th graders. I am now a...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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Ratings for South Bend, IN babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in South Bend, IN are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 66 listed babysitters.