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Nan B.

Part Time Child Care

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am retired from the medical field. I raised two children that are now grown. I saved my nephews life when I was babysitting for him as an infant. He had an allergic reaction to his formula. Because of my medical knowledge I recognized the problem sooner rather than later. I have a flexible schedule. I have had experience being...

Sydney S. says "Nan started watching my daughter in January 2022 while on wait-lists to get into daycare full time. My daughter is starting daycare in August so I won't...

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Fun And Caring Sitter

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Abby and I have been nannying/babysitting for roughly 8 years. I love hanging out with kids and seeing their imaginations run wild. I have experience with kids with special needs and various medical problems like severe allergies. I love doing arts and crafts with children along with playing kids. I am a psychology...

Care Member says "Abby was so wonderful with our three year old daughter. My daughter is super shy at first and Abby was so patient with her. Abby has excellent...

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Fun And Caring Nanny

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a reliable, patient, and kind person. I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow in their own special ways. I work with children almost every day, and I love it. Children are alot smarter than most people give them credit for. I am very consistent, and try my best to do everything I say I will to the best...

Rebekah L. says "Alexis has been a God send for our family and little girl. She is loving, caring and extremely reliable. Our little girl absolutely loved spending time...

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Searching For A Full-time Nanny Position

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi everyone, my name is Maia and I am 30 years old. I have my bachelors degree in ECE and have been a nanny/babysitter for many years. I have worked with ages 2 months-5 years old primarily. Recent new member of the US Nanny Association, and a PNCP certificate holder (Professional Nanny and Childcare Provider) I am fully...

Care Member says "Maia was great! Very caring and understanding with our children. She was always on time and overall great to work with. "

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Fun Loving Nanny/sitter!

Fort Wayne, IN

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Working with children has been a dream job. l use to work at Sonshine Christian Academy where I cared for seven toddlers. I use to babysit for my nephew who was diagnosed with autism. I am definitely hands on in difficult situations and am very flexible. I try my best to communicate with the families on how they would like me to...

Care Member says "Highly recommend! My 3 kids loved their time with Miss Mel, they had so much fun playing and she took great care of them when had date night! Definitely...

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Fort Wayne, IN

4.4(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Alyssa. I absolutely love working and bonding with children of all ages. I am a mama to a 4. 5-year-old, so I know times aren't always easy. My son is in school in and I am looking for a job that I can love another child like my own! My ideal job would be a recurring nanny. I have made nannying for...

Dylan S. says "After hiring Alyssa I am not too sure what that bad review was for. She explained to our family that that bad review came from a family who did not treat...

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Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a 23-year-old retired professional ballet dancer and have just enrolled at Purdue University as a full time student. I have been caring and playing with children most of my life. When I was younger, my mom had a family day care home and I was often employed to help over the summers. I worked (and played!) with children...

Jennifer A. says "Kasey has babysat for my family for the last couple years. My kids love Kasey! Kasey watches my kids overnight while my husband and I work. She had to...

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Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Samantha. I'm an elementary teacher. This means I get days off for winter, spring break, and summer. So I would be available during those breaks as well!

Elizabeth Z. says "We love Samantha. My daughter always look forward to see her. We are very fortunate to have found her. Very punctual, reliable and professional too....

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Mom Looking To Babysit In Her Home

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been in the caregiving field since I was 15 years old. I have experience in elder care all the way to infant care. My experience ranges from working at Parkview in the post surgery rehab unit, nursing home and primarily in home care for the elderly. I have several references and provide a wide range of care needs.

Care Member says "Ashley was a great caregiver for my dad. She took him on walks, worked with him on his therapy exercises, ran him to and from his appointments, helped...

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College Student Looking For A Part-time Babysitting Job.

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Ryan and I recently moved to Chicago. I graduated from Indiana University in May and I'm seeking a part-time babysitting job. I have cared for children of all ages and have years of experience as a babysitter. I would be more than happy to help with light housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, homework help, or...

Care Member says "Ryan is great! My kids loved her and we could always trust her. She’s reliable and exceeded our expectations. I could count on her to be there on time...

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Nanny With 10 Years Of Experience Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Job

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 27 years old and have had much experience in child care and education over the past 10 years. I started working in a daycare center when I was 17. Since then I've worked in 3 different daycare centers, and as well nannied for 2 different families. In 2010-2011, I taught kindergarten, and then from...

Julia S. says "Katie does a great job with child care! She is very dependable and has a great work ethic. My kids love her to pieces!"

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Former Elementary Teacher Available To Babysit

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
If you need a girls night, or a night out with your spouse, I'll watch your kiddos in my SW home. I'm also a foster parent so I've been extensively background checked and happy to give you character references at well.

Amy H. says "Tiffany is so good with my 4 boys ranging ages 1 to 11. She is always on time, a good communicator, flexible and works with us with our crazy schedule. The...

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Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
"Hey, this is Rachel. I'm 25 years old and recently relocated to Bend, OR, with my husband. My previous job was as a Personal Care Tech in a large hospital, where I worked as a caregiver for people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, for seven years. I'm seeking a change from the hospital environment. Rest assured, I am a...

Vanessa T. says "Rachel did a fantastic job taking care of my 5 month old daughter while I was working. She arrived on time and demonstrated a deep understanding of...

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Fort Wayne, IN

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Justine, I am 20 years old and have been nannying for 3 years :) I love working with kiddos and learning so much about these little humans!! I am currently an RBT(registered behavior technician) working with kids 10 and under with autism. I am in college for Special Education with child development. Planning on a masters...

Care Member says "Justine is a caring, considerate, reliable, and easy person to work with! She loved my son and took him on adventures and gave him awesome attention....

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Katharine S.'s Photo

Fort Wayne, IN

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there! I'm Kat! I am new to Fort Wayne but I have a lot of experience being a babysitter/nanny. I've been sitting since I was a teenager and it has always been the job I've been happiest with. I know that every kid is special and wonderful and I will always encourage them and help them grow and of course, make sure they...

Meghan S. says "Kat is Awesome! My three babes absolutely adore her. She is very involved with the kids and always does something really fun with them!! I highly...

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Child care centers in Fort Wayne, IN

Mount Calvary Child Care and Preschool

1819 Reservation Dr Fort Wayne, IN

4.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Faith based
+ 2 more
We are located in the Waynedale area. We have openings for infants and up. We are a faith based childcare inside the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. Our staff do monthly trainings to ensure they are kept up on how to best care for your child. They are up to date on CPR and First Aide. We use an app so you can see in real time...

Kendall L says "My children have been attending for 5 years. I have always felt safe and welcome in dropping them off every time. I know it is a good place when my...

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7020 - La Petite Academy of Fort Wayne

7219 ENGLE RD FORT WAYNE, IN

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...
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Kiddie Academy of Fort Wayne

11627 COLDWATER RD FORT WAYNE, IN

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Kiddie Academy of Southwest Fort Wayne

9336 ILLINOIS RD FORT WAYNE, IN

State license verified

Preschool
Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...
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Kristin's In-home Childcare

1723 Sinclair St Fort Wayne, IN

Our home is in the Spring/Runnion area. I have worked with children for 15 years between working at centers, running my own in home daycare, and being a legal guardian. I am looking for younger children to care for from home. It will be a very loving home and caring for them like they are my own, not so much a focused...
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  • 425 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.06/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Fort Wayne, IN

Child Care Providers in Fort Wayne, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 114 reviews of the 425 listed child care providers

Nan B.

Nan started watching my daughter in January 2022 while on wait-lists to get into daycare full time. My daughter is starting daycare in...

- Sydney S.

Abby C.

Abby was so wonderful with our three year old daughter. My daughter is super shy at first and Abby was so patient with her. Abby has...

- Care member

Alexis J.

Alexis has been a God send for our family and little girl. She is loving, caring and extremely reliable. Our little girl absolutely loved...

- Rebekah L.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Fort Wayne, IN

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.06 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 354 child care providers near you in Fort Wayne, IN. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Fort Wayne, IN and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Fort Wayne, IN that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Fort Wayne, IN, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Fort Wayne, IN and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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