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Katherine K.

About Me

Osceola, IN

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Katherine (Kat for short) and I have just graduated high school. In the fall I'm planning to go to college to pursue a degree in teaching. I love working with kids and animals and have experience in a fourth and fifth grade class. I also have babysat before for family friends and what not. I'm looking for a bit...
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Macie A.

Elkhart, IN

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. With seven years of experience caring for children of different ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, stimulating, and enriching environment for your child. I have a patient, calm, and creative personality, and I love to...
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Margaret J.

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Elkhart, IN

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Howdy! I'm Maggie! I'm a fun spunky gal. I have my associates in Early Childhood education. I'm also a Registered Behavior Technician. 4 years of daycare experience at KinderCare, 1 year at Lighthouse autism center, and now I work for Elkhart Schools. Since I work for the schools I am looking to take in some kiddos during...
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Abigail L.

Elkhart, IN

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Abby I'm a current Ivy Tech student looking for some income. I am CPR certified and have access to Fire departments around the area!
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Chloe F.

Osceola, IN

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced and passionate childcare provider with a decade of hands-on experience nurturing children of various ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. With...

Care Member says "Chloe has been a wonderful caregiver for our family! Our infant son is always well taken care of and loved on by Chloe. We appreciate her dedication to...

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Brianna R.

Nanny

Mishawaka, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a devoted childcare worker with five years experience as a nanny and two and a half years experience in a childcare ministry prior to nannying. This May, I will be graduating with my degree in special education and am looking for date night jobs during student teaching. I am a new mom to a 4-month-old baby girl who I will...

Cassandre T. says "Brianna will always put the care of children before herself. She is very passionate about working with kids and is an amazing person inside and out!...

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Destinee J.

Part-Time Babysitter Or Nanny.

Elkhart, IN

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Destinee. I'm 30 years old and have two children. I have experience with children 2nd grade below, and some middle school. I have worked with elderly in a nursing home and have patient care experience from two hospitals. I've worked in special education, and have an active CPI license. I am hoping to obtain a CNA...
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Aisha F.

Osceola, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My goal is to provide a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which my client children thrive and develop and I have done this for the past 4 years I have been working as a nanny. Briefly, these are some of the things which I am very good at; preparing bottles for babies and care for feeding equipment changing...
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Jordyn M.

Nanny

Granger, IN

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there parents! I am Jordyn and I'm 22 years old. I have over 5 years of experience with babysitting. I have two years of experience with working in a daycare and three years of experience nannying. I absolutely adore kids and love watching/helping them grow in life. References available upon request. I am CPR certified. I...

Care Member says "Jordyn is the best! She’s a great communicator, my kids love her and she’s flexible! "

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Andrea N.

Andrea

Goshen, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Andrea and I'm 19 years old. I am currently enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College. I'm majoring in social work. I plan to further my skills hands on in child care! I took CPR Training in high school, as well as child development classes. I got the opportunity to be in a program where we worked with elementary...

Care Member says "Andrea is a very skilled young lady who is responsible patient and also bilingual. An excellent helper always ready for a challenge. She is also very...

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Ana K.

Fun And Adventurous

Goshen, IN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am available to babysit for the summer with any age of kids. I am a current college student that is studying nursing. I enjoy being with kids and helping out around the house with cleaning, cooking, or laundry. I also have experience with older patients as well because I worked in a nursing home. I also enjoy being...

Alissa W. says "My kids absolutely adored her, she was great if anything ever came up to where she couldn't be there she gave proper notice."

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Adriana S.

Babysitter

Notre Dame, IN

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have been a babysitter for about five years now. I have experience with mostly toddlers and pre-teens. I love working with children and am accustomed to being around them. I am hoping to find a job for our 10 week break coming up!

Patience S. says "Adriana was wonderful with my daughter and they really hit it off instantly. She communicated very well and was always on time. I would recommend...

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Rachapirom T.

Fun Sitter

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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.

Taylor C. says "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...

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Destiny C.

Caring And Patient Sitter Ready To Make Your Life Easier :)

Mishawaka, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring and outgoing. I love working with kids because it's amazing to be apart of helping and watching them grow into their best little selves. I started working with kids when I was in High school and then also during college. I worked a total of 8 plus years in a professional setting,...

Care Member says "We needed someone for a last minute night out, luckily Destiny responded very fast and helped us out."

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Tiffany C.

Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Elkhart, IN

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...

Care Member says "She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching."

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Christina H.

Experienced, Professional Nanny Seeking Date Night/occasional Babysitting Gigs

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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!

Adam R. says "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,...

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Jessica L.

Childcare Taker

Plymouth, IN

4.7(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 10+ years in childcare sitting from newborn to 12+ I have been babysitting since 9 years of age. I cook, clean, and do all it is to take care of a child.
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Adeline G.

Child Caregiver

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Laurie A. says "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...

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Katie B.

Responsible Caring Babysitter

South Bend, IN

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Care Member says "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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Lora H.

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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...

Christine C. says "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...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wakarusa, IN

Babysitters in Wakarusa, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Chloe F.

Chloe has been a wonderful caregiver for our family! Our infant son is always well taken care of and loved on by Chloe. We appreciate her...

- Care member

Brianna R.

Brianna will always put the care of children before herself. She is very passionate about working with kids and is an amazing person inside...

- Cassandre T.

Jordyn M.

Jordyn is the best! She’s a great communicator, my kids love her and she’s flexible!

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wakarusa, IN:

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 2 babysitters in Wakarusa, 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.

The average rate for Wakarusa, IN babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wakarusa, IN through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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