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173 babysitters are listed in South Bend, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in South Bend, IN
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is a very organized and clean person . Which flows into her household . She is always doing something that is educational and fun with the kids ! I normally only let family keep my child but she has been the only exception !"
Kristen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(NOT VACCINATED)
Hello! My name is Devynn and my family. I have a job interest in child care and housekeeping, and can help with both! I have been watching kids since I was 12, starting with my younger brother. Since then I have helped plenty of loving families, and my longest job was being a live in nanny for 3 years! A little...
Devynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello all parents from new to ones with eyes in the back of their heads!!! My name is Kayla and I am a parent to 2 children. I also have my certification as a CNA, blood bourn pathology, CPR (adult and newborn/children), and first aid. I have over 10+ years of experience caring for newborns all the way to teenage as well as...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is absolutely fantastic and was definitely a blessing and an angel in disguise to me and my family. I hired her originally to care for my mother not knowing how much she would have a positive impact with my family and I. She worked for me from 2005-2015 when...
Gabriela B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids (especially babies) and am seeking occasional babysitting opportunities (date nights, weekday evenings, weekends). I work full time Monday through Friday but am looking to supplement my income. I would love to meet you and your family.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Mary B.
South Bend, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Engaging, Silly, Caring Childcarer Looking To Connect With Your Family!
4.5
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mary, and I'm a 32-year-old St. Louis native who moved to South Bend a couple of years ago to pursue writing my historical fiction novel and to (keep trying) to get into Notre Dame's MFA in Creative Writing program until they let me in. I'm the oldest of six kids, so I pretty much grew up babysitting lots of...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
3.0
"We hired Mary to care for our 6 month old and 2.5 year old daughters (technically just the 2.5 year old since she would be the only one awake) for our 7 year anniversary. We were so impressed with how she interacted with our little ones during the interview and how...
Katie N.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is U'Nique and I am a 25-year-old South Bend, IN resident. I was born in Fort Wayne, but grew up in South Bend and was blessed with the opportunity to start babysitting at a very young age for my neighbors and friends of my parents.
My particular experience with "babysitting" turned into a long-term position...
Unique can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Unique was great at communicating and I felt like my children were in very safe hands! She went above and beyond and even helped with laundry while I was away. We look forward to having her back in our home to babysit again!"
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Samantha E.
South Bend, IN
$17-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
College Student Majoring In Early Childhood Development With Plans To Become A Teacher!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha from Mishawaka IN. I am a 22 year high spirited individual looking to find a family to nanny for. I have spent the last year nannying for a nanny share of two different families who are best friends and are now heading off to preschool. I have also been babysitting for different families for the past 5...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Samantha watched my three children for the summer and I felt good knowing they were well-cared for. Samantha is reliable, thoughtful, caring and kind; she also plans enriching and fun activities like crafts and outings. My kids are all very different in temperament...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hiya! My name's Krystyna. Between watching my amazing nephews, so my sister could go to work, babysitting for old teachers I had in school, and helping to watch other kids in my community, I have roughly 8 years of experience babysitting. I absolutely adore children and enjoy seeing them learn new things and grow into super cool...
Krystyna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Krystyna has been wonderful to work with so far. She's babysat for me a few times now and I will continue to hire her. She's on time, communicates well and is very interactive with the children. I highly recommend her."
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlin, I am 29 years old and I have been babysitting/pet sitting since I was 12 years old. I am a certified babysitter from the Red Cross. I am CPR certified and First Aid certified. I have experience working with kids of all ages including infants. I consider myself responsible and kind, patient and...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlin really helped my family out! A different babysitter backed out last minute, and Caitlin was able to fill in for us with very short notice. She was timely, polite, and a great communicator. We definitely recommend her!"
Kallie K.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Katlyn!
Ever since I was little, I have been drawn to children. They have a way of making my life happy. Since the age of 13, I have been a mommy's helper, babysitter, and nanny for children ages newborn-12 years. I now teach GSRP preschool and am loving every minute of it! I am CPR and First Aid certified. I...
Katlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Very caring and dependable. She was great when things came up and my baby had to stay longer or extra days unexpectedly!"
Chealsy S.
Miera W.
South Bend, IN
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Miera. I have always had a passion for working with kids, and I would love to be able to help families by providing childcare when needed. I love playing with kids and experiencing new things with them. I would be glad to help with other household chores or grocery shopping as well. Most of all I'd love to be able to...
Miera can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miera showed up on time and worked hard to keep my kids out of my hair, which was much appreciated. She had no problem doing some cleaning and did so really well."
Tyler E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work at a daycare, I have also been babysitting for family, friends, even teachers for about 8 years. I also have done many classes on child development and I am working on getting my CDA (child development associate certification)
Alisha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alisha worked with us and our son N. She was a lifesaver for us taking great care of our little guy during the day while we worked. Alisha was dependable, hard working and patient, keeping N. entertained and content throughout the day. Noah was always happy to see...
Spenser D.
Sandra L.
South Bend, IN
$12-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sandra! I have worked at a pre school for 3 years with children 3-5 years old. I also nannied a pair of 3-year-old twins for 5 months. I'm currently a high school Spanish teacher. I'm eager to work during the summer as a part time nanny or babysitter. I could also work as a Spanish tutor for your kids!
I am CPR &...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra watched my then 4 year old (and sometimes 5 year old) last summer. She was always so nice and positive. She played with my kids and really got involved. You can absolutely tell she loves kids and loves what she does. She gave me frequent updates and was...
Caitlin D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience babysitting my nieces and nephews. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am currently in college for my nursing degree.
Lillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lilly was wonderful, my daughter had a great time with her when she babysat for us. She was on time and flexible when we asked if she could stay a little later than planned. I would definitely have her babysit again, she was great! I would highly recommend Lilly! "
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Lora H.
South Bend, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lora can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lori is attentive, caring, respectful, responsible and dedicated. The family she has cared for recently had three children. She treated them like they were her own and carried them through the pandemic/remote learning. She is motivated and always puts the kids and...
Kristen P.
Ayanna M.
South Bend, IN
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience at being an lead infant toddler teacher and still currently teaching as a sub to certain daycares. I have an 8yr old son who's super energetic so he keeps me on my toes. I got my bachelors in recreational therapy, I chose that major for my son who was diagnosed with autism and I wanted to understand...
5.0
"Ayanna is an asset to our household and we are sad to see her go. Under her care our children have loved every moment with her. They look forward to the days she came in, and enjoyed going on adventures and learning more with her.
She will be greatly missed and we...
Heather M.
Gabriella M.
South Bend, IN
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gabriella and I'm currently a full-time student. I have three younger sisters ages 13, 17, and 18. I also have a little brother who will be turning 3 in August. I have plenty of experience with children ages ranging from newborn-18. I love to read and do crafty activities!
5.0
"Gabby is very responsible, mature, and dependable. She is easy to be with and encourages open communication. Gabby is patient with the kids and quickly developed trust and respect."
Micki K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Adeline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 amazing as a nanny!! I have an infant and 3 crazy dogs and she handled it all so well. She’s super engaging...
Laurie A.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Arianna. I have been working in the medical field for 15 years. My first experience in this field was very personal; I took care of my grandfather. After he passed away, I got my Certified Nurses Assistant license and began working in a nursing home. Since then I have been working in home care (agency and...
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
Rachapirom can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 for our baby. She started when he was 4 months old and has really become part of the family. She is always...
Taylor C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Bend, IN
Katie B.
5.0
Katie lives close by and was super welcoming and great with our kids! So many activities to do at her house also!
- Care member
Kayla B.
5.0
Kayla is absolutely fantastic and was definitely a blessing and an angel in disguise to me and my family. I hired her originally to care for my mother not knowing how much she would have a positive impact with my family and I. She worked for me from 2005-2015 when my mother passed away. For all the...
- Gabriela B.
Mary B.
3.0
We hired Mary to care for our 6 month old and 2.5 year old daughters (technically just the 2.5 year old since she would be the only one awake) for our 7 year anniversary. We were so impressed with how she interacted with our little ones during the interview and how nurturing and caring she was. I...
- Katie N.
Unique B.
5.0
Unique was wonderful. She was very kind to our children!
- Austin P.
Samantha E.
5.0
We couldn't recommend Samantha more highly. She's watched our two year-old boy (along with our friends' two year-old girl) since September with utmost kindness, patience, and attentiveness. She is positive, hard-working, and reliable. Our kids are both moving on to day care, otherwise we wouldn't be...
- Abra B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Bend, IN:
How can I find a South Bend babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South Bend, 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 173 babysitters in South Bend, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 South Bend, IN?
The average rate for South Bend, IN babysitters on Care.com is $15.49 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 South Bend, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South Bend, 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.
Ratings for South Bend, IN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in South Bend, IN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 173 listed babysitters.