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Hannah K.

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a graduate student at the University of Minnesota to obtain my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology! I am looking for a part time nanny position during the school year! For the past three summers, I've been a camp counselor, leading activities and creating a positive summer experience for...
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Anne W.

Baby Sitter

Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
My name is Annie and I am a senior studying Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. I am a responsible, energetic, and personable young adult looking for to work as a nanny or babysitter from now until December of 2020. With three younger sisters, I have been helping care for children most of my life. I was a babysitter and...
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Jessica S.

FUN Sitter

Hammond, IN

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm a grad student studying Speech Language Pathology and I'd love to help out with your child. Their safety will always be my top priority, but I also want to make sure they're having fun while we're together. Whether it's playing games, coloring, or just following their lead, I'm all in! I get how important it is for kids...
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Molly S.

CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Hammond, IN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Molly and I'm ready to love and care for your kiddos! I graduated from Ball State University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in General Studies and a concentration in Psychology of Human Development. After graduating, I worked as a Lead Pre-K teacher at Kindercare before moving up to the Region. Since moving up...
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Jacquelyn R.

Nanny/Babysitter

Harvey, IL

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$15/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jacquelyn. I currently work as CNA. I have been an actively working healthcare worker for three years now. Although I have no professional child care experience I do assist in helping take care of my younger siblings. I love to throw dance parties, do arts and crafts, and read. I am currently in college on my way...
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Ariana R.

Full Time Nanny With 5+ Years Experience

Cedar Lake, IN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ariana. I am currently a preschool teacher. I graduated from IU in 2019 with a B. S. in Early Childhood Education, and have been teaching in infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten classrooms since graduating. I also have experience babysitting for a few local families. I love process-based art activities,...
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Olivia S.

Valparaiso, IN

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Recent graduate of The University of Mississippi, Looking for a full time nanny position while I study to get into Physical Therapy school! During high school in the summers I was a nanny for a group of about 8 kids ranging from 3 to about 10. I would keep them busy/play with them, take them on bike rides and fun activities...
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Grace H.

Afterschool Nanny/ Afterschool Tutor (kindergarten - 5th Grade. All Subjects)

Lowell, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Grace! I have been working as a Teacher's Assistant at a local school for 3 years, and will be graduating with my BA in Elementary Ed this April! Because of my experience and education, I am very equipped to care for and teach elementary aged children. I am a very fun and outgoing individual who is always trying to...
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Courtnee S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Lowell, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have many years of experience with child care, ages 0-13! I love working with children and I am currently pursuing a degree in education.
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Tatyana E.

Nanny

Chicago Heights, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I've been caring for children for over five years and have a passion for supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. My experience includes babysitting children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual who loves playing with children and helping them learn and grow....
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Melanie L.

Part-Time Babysitter

Park Forest, IL

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
On of my passions is working with children (of all ages), which is why I've worked in a formal childcare setting for over 2 years. Most of my time there was spent working with infants and toddlers. I have also worked as an aid in elementary schools and done tutoring after hours in all subjects. I am currently only available to...
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Jayme G.

Nanny

Park Forest, IL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
looking for a position as a nanny. I have worked with kids of many different ages and backgrounds. I am a friendly and energetic person with a love for children, an expert in successfully managing parental expectations, and am punctual and prompt with flexibility to provide quality childcare to busy parents. !
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Merrillville, IN

How much college nannies charge near you in Merrillville, IN can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $20.00.

To find college nannies near you in Merrillville, IN, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.

There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Merrillville, IN on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.

Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Merrillville, IN, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.

When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Merrillville, IN, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.

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