Find babysitters in Valparaiso, IN that you’ll love

137 babysitters are listed in Valparaiso, IN

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Valparaiso, IN

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Hannah W.


Valparaiso, IN

$16-17/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, I am 38 and have 3 beautiful children ages 19, 16, 8 yrs old. I currently live in Valparaiso, Indiana and I'm looking for part time-full time childcare, care giving/companionship for the elderly and pet sitting/walking. If you are interested in meeting with me please send me a message. I am available to start...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Hired her for the summer for both my kids. She was great with them. She worked with my changing weekly schedule too which was awesome and appreciated.

Tyler S.

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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

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....
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!

Rain N.

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Julie H.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alexandria S.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny With Open Availability

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexandria or Alex for short. I studied Early Childhood Education at Purdue Northwest so my passion truly is caring for children and helping them discover the world around them! I added elementary education to my teaching license and have taught 4th grade for four years now. I enjoy watching my students learn...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Alex is super friendly, easy to talk to, and I felt very comfortable with her right away. My 7 yr old son enjoyed spending the day with her-they did a variety of activities and she kept him safe and entertained. She was punctual and professional. I would definitely...

Jennifer T.

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Ellie P.


Valparaiso, IN

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Ellie

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have my own car, license with the ability to drive your kids to do fun activities as permitted! Minimum pay rate $18 or more. A little bit about my experience: I am a sister to three brothers and seven sisters. Five of them which are younger so ive had all the experience you can imagine with kids and an overall understanding...
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
We immediately felt comfortable with Ellie & our kids adore her. We will definitely hire her again.

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Ashlyn M.


Valparaiso, IN

$14/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse that works in the hospital. I enjoy keeping busy outside of work and helping people with things they need an extra hand with- cleaning, babysitting, pet sitting/walking, general errands, health care, etc. Outside of work, I love traveling and reading!
Ashlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Ashlyn was fantastic with our girls! We hired her for a date night sitter, and she was punctual and caring. The girls have already asked when she was going to come back! They had so much fun watching movies, playing, and coloring. We will be reaching out again...

Sara B.

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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
Alyssa can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Housekeeper

I've been cleaning up messes for the past year while working customer service and it is probably one of my best skills.
Alyssa can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Tutor

Helping kids at my school along with my younger sister.

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa helped me with so many hardships academically and I am so glad I was able to hire her!! Amazing tutor, extremely friendly and patient. I highly recommend her if you're struggling, or need a bit of extra help! She's amazing!!

monica P.

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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time, Pet Care Provider

Growing up, I have always had animals. There was always a dog or some other type of animal. As an adult, I have two dogs, a lizard and fish. Although I also have experience with most amphibians, rodents, reptiles, and cats.
Alyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is a very trustworthy and dependable employee. There has many times where I've had to leave on work trips last minute and she would always take on the job at the bat of an eye. When I'm away I never have a worry in the world about my home or my pets. I will...

Austin M.

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Domenek W.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-31/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am a 6 year army vet! I love children. Volunteered at churches, children s hospitals, schools, and daycares. I am a criminal justice major who has completed grad school and looking to pursue my doctoral degree in the near future. I was a correctional office and a juvenile detention officer. I also am a verified...
Domenek can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Very patient and understanding when it comes to kids. I trust her with my kids, and she is very reliable.

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Eden R.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I Am Eden!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Eden and I am 21 years old. I have an abundance of experience in childcare and babysitting. I have 10 younger cousins, ranging from newborn to age 9, and I have cared for them their whole lives. I have worked as a lifeguard at a waterpark and a country club, and have taught swim lessons as well. I used to do...
Eden can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Eden is amazing. She was my nanny this summer for my daughters. She would take them to the beach and even went with us to Great America so my oldest could ride the roller coasters. Always punctual and asking if she can help around the home if the girls were doing...

Anna H.

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Carla G.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service.

Aime D.

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Tiffany P.


Valparaiso, IN

$5-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals. I have taken care of many animals over the years. I also worked in a home which had over 30 cats. please provide all details when booking a request. I can't message with questions. times and dates and what care your expecting me to provide. Thank You
Tiffany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Tiffany is incredibly helpful and accommodating! She has been a great help with my dog River. She doesn’t have to but she always leaves his water bowl completely filled. I would recommend her for any job/family help needed.

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Jade L.


Valparaiso, IN

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Helper

I'm a college student at IU Bloomington and will be home for the summer. I'm interested in babysitting or helping a busy mom with errands. I have 3 years of experience in babysitting and I have my own car.
Skills:

CPR

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Morgan W.


Valparaiso, IN

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job

I am an experienced childcare professional who can provide a fun and caring environment for your children. I have worked with children of all ages. I would love to help out with your childcare needs.
Morgan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kelsey C.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-25/hr

2 In 1 Babysitter/petsitter!

Through out my years of nannying I have also been of service to pet sitting! While the families I've cared for have gone on vacation, I have pet sat for dogs, cats, and even fish & crabs!
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Hannah M.


Valparaiso, IN

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Experienced Babysitter

Hi I'm Hannah. I'm the second oldest of 5 children! I also have a 3-year-old daughter. I have experience caring for each of my younger brothers throughout their lives growing up. I have nannied for 3 families in the past with children ranging from 1. 5-11 years old. I did before/after school care, overnight care, and day time...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kalie S.


Valparaiso, IN

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter

Hi! I am 25 years old and live in Valparaiso, IN. I am currently a private caregiver for seniors. I also worked at a daycare for about 5 years and have babysat/nannied for even longer. I have experience with some curriculum, meal preparation, cleaning, transportation, medication management and more. I am comfortable with pets...
Kalie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katy P.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Summer Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name is Katy and I'm a 20-year-old, currently in college looking for a job!! I've been babysitting for about 7 years, age ranging from 1-year-old to 11. I recently just had a job watching 5 kids as you can tell I love being around kids!! I'm able to drive your kids wherever they need to go, play with them, and have some...
Katy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Valparaiso, IN

Hannah W.

5.0

Hired her for the summer for both my kids. She was great with them. She worked with my changing weekly schedule too which was awesome and appreciated.

- Tyler S.

Alyssa K.

5.0

Alyssa is very punctual, gets the job done right, wonderful with kids and pets, super dependable and smart. Hire her definitely!

- Rain N.

Alexandria S.

5.0

Alex is super friendly, easy to talk to, and I felt very comfortable with her right away. My 7 yr old son enjoyed spending the day with her-they did a variety of activities and she kept him safe and entertained. She was punctual and professional. I would definitely hire her again!

- Jennifer T.

Ellie P.

5.0

We immediately felt comfortable with Ellie & our kids adore her. We will definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Ashlyn M.

5.0

Ashlyn was fantastic with our girls! We hired her for a date night sitter, and she was punctual and caring. The girls have already asked when she was going to come back! They had so much fun watching movies, playing, and coloring. We will be reaching out again soon!

- Sara B.

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Average Rating4.9 / 5

Babysitters in Valparaiso, IN are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 137 listed babysitters.