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60 babysitters are listed in Wakarusa, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 10 years
Babysitters in Wakarusa, IN
Peyton G.
Wakarusa, IN
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Peyton! With an extensive 11 year background of babysitting - I have experience with ALL ages and stages of life :) I previously studded Elementary education at Taylor University and currently substitute teach + run a photography business (so, professional pictures of your kiddos!) I have worked the past 9 years as a...
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Peyton is amazing. She is a great balance of a fun yet responsible babysitter. I have always enjoyed hiring her as she is very flexible, organized, responsible, and kind. Not only is she all of these things and more, she sets a great example of what a good person...
Anna R.
Britta W.
Mishawaka, IN
$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 13+ years of experience caring for children newborn through early teen years in a variety of different settings including; babysitting, music classes, vacation bible school, nursery worker, Sunday school teacher, Pre-school teacher, infant daycare teacher, daycare owner, and a live-in and live-out nanny. I am...
Britta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Britta has such a calm demeanor amidst the chaos of little kids being kids. She always has an art project ready, and gets the kids out and about when weather permits! My 3 month old took to her immediately, and both of our kids (now 2 years and 9 mos) love her like...
Colleen B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Chloe. I am a 26-year-old that loves children and pets. I enjoy being outdoors, going on adventures, crafts, and baking. I have been a counselor at 2 different camps for school aged children. I worked at a family conference camp as a nursery supervisor for infants newborn-3years old. I also have babysat and...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Chloe is really good with kids and she loves them. She is scared of dogs but she can look past it if you do have a dog. She is a really good friend and a hard worker from what I know. "
Cheyenne W.
Gabrielle P.
Mishawaka, IN
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Gabrielle (everyone calls me Brie)! I have been a nanny for about 6 years and have babysat since I was in my pre-teenage years. I am a 4th year student in college studying at IUSB in my revised major of Psychology and minoring in counseling. I hope to further my education more to obtain my Master's degree in child...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Brie is AMAZING! She is dependable and was absolutely wonderful with our identical twin girls. She took initiative and cleaned without even being asked. She was patient with two 1 year olds and followed all directions. Would hire her again without question."
Ashlynn W.
Salinda M.
Osceola, IN
$12-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a student at Indiana University looking for summer jobs and I enjoy all the energy and imagination that young kids have, so nannying seemed like the perfect fit for me. I have six total years of childcare experience, I spent five years helping at a local Mothers of Toddlers program and last summer I nannied for...
Salinda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Salinda just started working for us one week ago but so far she has been great. She shows a lot of initiative and is very patient with our kids. I will update after we have known her longer."
Luke S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had my CNA for over 7 years. I worked for an at home care service for over 5 years while also working private duty for 2 families. After a year of doing dual care I went strictly to private care. I really love what I do, caring for and making the lives of our aging more pleasurable and meaningful is what I strive to do. I am...
Tonya can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tonya has a big heart and cares so much. Tonya is a great mom and friend. She goes way beyond what's expected of her. I have Cerebral Palsy and from the beginning of our friendship Tonya has treated me like anyone else which means a great deal to me."
Kathy M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a certified home health aide for 20 years. I have experience in Hospice, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS and elderly care. I am also certified in CPR. I will do personal care, appointments, cooking and cleaning. I enjoy my job and take good care of my client's. I strive to make them happy and come from a Amish Mennonite...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linda has been an amazing help with taking care of my grandma. She has helped with scheduling, cleaning, cooking, medicine, and so much more. I would definitely recommend her."
Kate S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to my page! :)
I enjoy working with children and partnering with parents to work as a unit. I feel its important to become an extension of the family to achieve positive results.
I consider myself trustworthy, reliable, and fun. Communication is very important to me and I feel its necessary when working...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney was a great fit for our family! She's very experienced and it shows. She encouraged learning, imagination, physical activity, etc - well-rounded for sure! She has wonderful communication skills with both the kids and us the parents. I recommend her without...
June B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone!
I have babysitting experience for all ages! I'm the oldest out of four siblings so I am very good at meal prep, housekeeping, and pick up/drop offs. I also have a year experience of taking care of the elderly, and I love animals! We have 1 cat(Cezal), and 1 dog(Mocha). In my spare time I love to read, go to Barnes...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We like Sabrina at the first time she come by, she showed her love to the children, our little
Bear like to be around her. "
Cathy P.
5.0
(2)
I started out working for a housekeeping company for a couple years where I learned how to professionally clean houses and have continued my practices in my own home for the past 25 years.
Jennifer can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Hired Jennifer to do a deep cleaning for me. I have had health issues and have not been able to do it. Love the fantastic job she did . Just love it . It feels good to have a clean house again."
Barbara B.
Gabrielle H.
Osceola, IN
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gabby and I have been babysitting/in-home nannying on and off since age 14. I have worked with children of all ages and was an in-home nanny to a newborn for 2 years, as well as a special-needs caregiver.
I am a new mama with a 5-month-old son. I'm looking for a family that will allow me to bring him into...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Riley K.
Mishawaka, IN
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love caring for children of all ages and hold a strong passion for helping others. Through opportunities as a nanny as well as during my time as a caregiver in a home daycare setting, I have 7 years of experience working with children. I am currently studying speech-language pathology with hopes to become a speech...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Riley is dependable. She helped with my daughter with autism on several occasions. She is patient."
Sarah G.
Hello! I'm a second grade teacher in Elkhart looking to babysit or nanny over my summer break. I've ran summer camps, worked with individuals with special needs, come up with tons of fun activities for a Boys and Girls Club in Indy. Now I'm finishing up my first year teaching and can't imagine a summer away from kiddos!
Aden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily S.
Mishawaka, IN
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello there! My name is Emily S and I am a college student seeking a summertime nannying position. I have multiple years of experience starting with babysitting since I was 15. I also gained a lot of experience working as a childcare attendant at one of my previous jobs. There I supervised multiple children at a time and helped...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abigail O.
Mishawaka, IN
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am very flexible with my availability and can negotiate with anything!
I'd describe my personality as caring, go-with-the-flow, & spontaneous.
I like working with kids because I just enjoy being around them. I like to do the crafts, coloring, games, outdoor activities, etc. with the kiddos.
I started working with kids...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Latasha Z.
Elkhart, IN
$8-15/hr
My background is Psychology because I love working with people. I have been in direct care almost my whole adult career, working with teenagers to adults with mental health issues. I also have experience caring for mild mentally handicap people, through working with my aunt most of my life. I'm outgoing and I love to cook.
Latasha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, respite care, meal prep & more
Rose M.
Mishawaka, IN
$24-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter, Available On Weekdays/weeknights/ Anytime After 12:30pm & Weekends With Notice.
Hello! I'm Rose! I am 23. My mom has had a daycare for 12 years that have helped with and been a part of. I have nannied for several of those families since I was probably 16! I nannied for a family in Indiana for 3 years and now since moving to Nashville, I have nannied for two others! I have CPR certificated, and have a...
Rose can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a responsible and dependable housekeeper who loves to clean. I hold my standards very high when it comes to cleaning. Some of my services include:-daily & deep cleaning -dusting/vacuuming -organizing -laundry -I LOVE to organize!
I am more than willing to complete any other cleaning tasks that aren't...
Maddie can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gina and I am looking for a part time nanny position. I graduated from Geneva College in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in both elementary and special education. I have over 10 years experience in childcare and five years of experience as a special education teacher. I love helping families by watching and...
I love working with kiddos! I have been babysitting for 15 years! I am a substitute teacher & would love to help out with kids as school is closed. I am friendly, responsible, and dependable! I can't wait to hear from you.
Cheyanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakarusa, IN
Peyton G.
5.0
Peyton watched my twins for the summer and went above and beyond to plan out activities for them to keep them busy outdoors as well as ensuring I was never late to where I needed to go. My house was always clean when I got home which allowed me to focus my evenings on being a mom rather than doing...
- Samantha S.
Britta W.
5.0
Britta is the absolute best, hands down! She took care of our daughter during the work days Monday-Thursday from the time she was 3mos to 10mos. Britta was always on time, willing to adjust to our and our daughters schedule/needs, and kept us informed throughout the day. She treated our daughter...
- Jessica H.
Chloe F.
5.0
Very polite, kind, compassionate. Took great care of my babies. Anytime I texted she was quick to respond and reassured me that everything was going okay. She cooked dinner, gave baths and even did the dishes. I'd have her babysit again.
- Heather D.
Gabrielle P.
5.0
Brie is AMAZING! She is dependable and was absolutely wonderful with our identical twin girls. She took initiative and cleaned without even being asked. She was patient with two 1 year olds and followed all directions. Would hire her again without question.
- Ashlynn W.
Salinda M.
5.0
Salinda just started working for us one week ago but so far she has been great. She shows a lot of initiative and is very patient with our kids. I will update after we have known her longer.
- Luke S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wakarusa, IN:
How can I find a Wakarusa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wakarusa, 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 1 babysitters in Wakarusa, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Wakarusa, IN?
The average rate for Wakarusa, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Wakarusa, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wakarusa, 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.