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158 babysitters are listed in West Lafayette, IN
The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in West Lafayette, IN
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
* I am currently in the process of moving from Lafayette to Arcadia, IN
A little about me: I love cooking, hiking, and hanging with my dog. I adapt easily to new and different environments. I have a flexible schedule.
I worked as a nanny for 3 years for a family with 2 children newborn - 4 years old. I enjoyed playing a...
Jaydelin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I liked Jaydelin right away upon meeting her. She has a bright, positive, and sweet disposition. Jaydelin is wonderful with children. She has cared for my newborn son on more than one occasion and is very good with him. She also has spent time with my nine year old...
Bre S.
Hannah S.
West Lafayette, IN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caring Babysitter Who Loves To Get Out Of The House And Do Fun Activities
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in this area and am used to caring for children of all ages. I am currently a college student at Purdue studying Kinesiology.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Hannah arrived early and went right to the kids! She was very approachable and the kids connected right away. They were so happy she came!"
Marci J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of children for 8 years from ages starting of 3 months up to 15 years old with a specially in infants.
I have had the pleasure of meeting over 30+ families by working with a local babysitting whether it was for date nights, overnight care or regularly scheduled hours and receiving over 20+ recommendations.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie was great with my little girl. This was the first time we have ever had to use a babysitter and it went so well. They played games together, did some crafting and watched some of my child favorite shows, ending with my child taking a nap. A great day...
Jennifer B.
Emily N.
West Lafayette, IN
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.8
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I have been working with kids for almost 10 years now and still enjoy every moment of it!! I have worked as a full time in the home nanny, part time nanny, in daycares, as a middle school girls soccer coach, and ran the kid's fun zone at a minor league baseball stadium. I am pretty much just big kid at heart with...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"What a wonderful nanny she has been for my little boy. He is always so happy to see her. You can truly tell Ms. Emily enjoys watching children. She is always so polite and friendly. Couldn’t have found a better choice. "
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Rachel B.
West Lafayette, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Rachel and I'm a speech-language pathologist with my own private telepractice. For as long as I can remember, I've always been around young children. After taking a certification class and getting CPR training at the age of 14, I started babysitting the little ones around the neighborhood, from infants to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is amazing! I hired her over a year ago to care for my two year old while my husband and I have date nights and on other occasions. We added another baby boy to our family in May and she was right there along side us, willing to stay with my oldest while we...
Amanda V.
Bailey T.
West Lafayette, IN
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a current Purdue student with 6+ years of babysitting experience. I am comfortable with all ages, and have significant experience with infants and toddlers because of volunteering at my church and watching my young cousin. I am very detail-oriented, organized, and reliable. I enjoy opportunities to create fun activities...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Bailey is amazing with all ages of children. She is the first person I contact when in need of child care. She is responsible, compassionate, and is great at communicating with me. The kids love being around her, too, and I can always breathe a sigh of relief if I...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hannah I am currently a student at Indiana University studying elementary education. I am 1 of 7 kids and I am also the second oldest. I have grown up practically raising my younger siblings. To give you some perspective, my youngest brother just turned 6. I have lots of experience babysitting kids of all ages....
5.0
"Hannah took care of two of our kids over the summer, including a baby. She was great --- the kids loved spending time with her and she could make everybody laugh. She was also dependable and always on time. "
Maria M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lauren, a 20-year-old full-time interior design student at Purdue University, originally from Batesville Indiana. I have over seven years of experience as a nanny for various families, caring for children from newborns to 12-year-olds and beyond. My duties have included driving to and from school, preparing meals,...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Remmington and I'm a third year Purdue student planning to get my Masters in Social Work. I will be home from school early December through early January and am looking for babysitting or nannying opportunities.
I've been a full-time, summer nanny for the same family for two years. There are two boys, ages 1....
Remmington can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very quick to respond and true to hours and needs listed. Unfortunately was not able to hire but appreciated her responses and true nature. "
Courtney P.
Karlie S.
West Lafayette, IN
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting, nannying, housekeeping, and routine house cleaning. I have 4-5 years of experience in these fields.
Karlie can also help with: Organization
3.0
(2)
Hello, I'm Jasmine. I am a 30yo mother of a 3yo girl. I was a paraprofessional for 7 years and enjoy working with children of all ages. My teaching style is positive and promotes independence and creativity. I enjoy doing crafts, process art, reading, dancing and building with kids! I currently run my childcare services out of...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is great for taking care of toddlers. She had my child for 6 months and she was always very responsible and caring. She is sending a lot of pictures so I can see how my child is doing during the day. She is also a great teacher so my child learned a lot during...
Soyoung P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
**CURRENTLY BOOKED**
I believe there is nothing more rewarding than caring for children. As an experienced babysitter/nanny and tutor I am not only able to look after your children but to provide them with a knowledge rich environment in which to grow. I have cared for children as young as 2 months and as old as 14 years. I am...
Selena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Selena was professional, easy to schedule, and more than qualified to care for my 8 year old based on her extensive previous experience. She seems smart and sensible and like a good influence on my daughter. "
Care member
Neile W.
West Lafayette, IN
$18-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love kids I have four siblings that I take care of and I'm the oldest cousin so I always babysit!!
Neile can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of Purdue University. For the last 6-7 years I have served as a babysitter, part-time nanny, and volunteer in the Children's Ministry program at my church. I love to provide a fun, creative, and positive environment for kids to learn, grow, and play. Throughout the last few years I have had the...
Karlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karlie is wonderful. My 2 year old daughter loves her! She is creative, fun, and nurturing. She is good at asking questions and leaves my house looking clean and beautiful every time."
Kyla A.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have several years of experience working with a wide range of ages. I often babysit for my nieces and nephews, but have a lot of experience with other families as well. I worked at Soccer Shots last year teaching groups of kids from 3-10 years old how to play soccer. I also have worked in the kids ministry at my current church...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Bethany G.
West Lafayette, IN
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part/Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter, No Weekends, Fridays Are Fine
I've had nanny jobs and babysitting jobs for the last 13 years. I'm 27 and been happily married for 8 years. I'm looking for a part time nanny job that I can bring my 2month old son along with me. He is a wonderful baby. I love children an am excited to meet your family..
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I started babysitting at age 12. My senior year of high school I participated in a peer tutoring program which allowed me to work with students with special needs as well as students struggling with math and reading. For two summers in college I worked at day camp as a counselor with children ranging from ages 3 to 13. I am the...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently attending Purdue University, where I am majoring in Elementary Education. I thoroughly enjoy being around kids. I have 3 Elementary age brothers that have given me plenty of experience with children!
Kylen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hello!! I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I am great with younger children and I am happy to help with cleaning around the house and cooking. I love all animals and I'm more than happy to help with them also! CPR Certified
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am a Junior at Purdue University studying Brain and Behavioral Sciences. I have worked at a family owned restaurant for 8 years. I am currently 20 years old. After graduation I would love to find a job working with children.
Salma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Lafayette, IN
Jaydelin G.
5.0
Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care.
- Missy K.
Hannah S.
5.0
Hannah is fantastic! She is always punctual, very responsible and super kind. I feel comfortable leaving my baby with her because I know he will be safe and have a great time! I would highly recommend her!
- Gabriela M.
Stephanie M.
5.0
Stephanie was great with my little girl. This was the first time we have ever had to use a babysitter and it went so well. They played games together, did some crafting and watched some of my child favorite shows, ending with my child taking a nap. A great day overall, she arrived on time even with...
- Jennifer B.
Emily N.
5.0
What a wonderful nanny she has been for my little boy. He is always so happy to see her. You can truly tell Ms. Emily enjoys watching children. She is always so polite and friendly. Couldn’t have found a better choice.
- Care member
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is amazing! I hired her over a year ago to care for my two year old while my husband and I have date nights and on other occasions. We added another baby boy to our family in May and she was right there along side us, willing to stay with my oldest while we were in the hospital. Rachel is...
- Amanda V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Lafayette, IN:
How can I find a West Lafayette babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Lafayette, 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 158 babysitters in West Lafayette, IN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 West Lafayette, IN?
The average rate for West Lafayette, IN babysitters on Care.com is $14.52 per hour as of April 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 West Lafayette, IN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Lafayette, 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 West Lafayette, IN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in West Lafayette, IN are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 158 listed babysitters.