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Mary K.

Loving Caring Adult

Dyer, IN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there! My name is Mary, and I'm an experienced nanny and sitter based in Dyer, Indiana. I absolutely adore caring for children of all ages, from newborns to primary school kids. I have a passion for nurturing and supporting their growth and development. As a reliable and trustworthy sitter, I'm currently seeking a...
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Interactive Sitter

Valparaiso, IN

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Tabitha and I recently moved to Valparaiso from Demotte. I have my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, with a focus in special education. I am CPR and First Aid certified. My hours are flexible considering I am currently a stay at home mom. Let me know if you would like to hear more about me, my...
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Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Kat and I am a mom of two. I have a 4-year-old son, and a 2-year-old daughter. I graduated with my associates degree in business and hotel operations in May 2021. I am the General Manager of the Hampton Inn Valparaiso. As I've struggled myself to find last minute sitters or reliable child care, I figured I'd...
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Things About Me!

Dyer, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, cooking, meal prep and Errands. I have 3 children of my own that I have adopted one 14-year-old, one 12-year-old, and one 6-year-old. My hours are flexible. I can be very fun and outgoing. I am also fully vaccinated. I don't smoke I also have a reliable vehicle....
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Munster, IN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I like working with kids because they're very fun and actually teach me a lot. I aim to get a bachelor's in Elementary education to be a teacher, and so working with children in my journey has been an enjoyable experience, even on bad days because I've always learned something or met a new personality. One thing you should...
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Cedar Lake, IN

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am looking to babysit one or two children in your home. I have an almost four yr. Old daughter who would be with part of the day. She has AM preschool and would be there before/after. You must be okay with your child coming in the car with me for school drop off and pick up for my daughter and occasional errands/appointments...
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Highland, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi there, my name is Aubrie and I'm an energetic and creative 21-year-old! I started out in childcare 3 years ago and love it so much! My favorite age groups are infants and toddlers, but I have experience with all ages. I'm looking for a full time position and my rates start at $20/hour for one child. I'm CPR certified, Safe...
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CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED

Hammond, IN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Great Childcare

Hammond, IN

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Hi! I'm Cortina, a responsible, caring babysitter with a genuine love for children and a calm, dependable presence. I have experience with kids of all ages, from infants to school-aged children, and I focus on keeping them safe, engaged, and happy while you're away. I enjoy creating fun, age-appropriate activities whether it's...
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Experienced - Fun - Safety First

Beecher, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a reliable, organized, artistic mother of four happy, successful children. I was a police officer, soccer coach, manager of the school lunch program and PTA president. I enjoy cooking, playing outdoors and doing art projects with children. I am looking for a 20 - 24 hour position caring for children, pets and home.
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A Fun, Energetic Sitter For Your Little One

Valparaiso, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Haleigh, and for the past 10 years, I worked as a behavior therapist, specializing in ABA therapy. For the past 5 years, I have babysat for families throughout NWI. I charge per day instead of hourly; therefore, I tend to be cheaper than a typical babysitter. I have an app where I send constant updates (pictures and...
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  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding hourly child care near you in Gary, IN

If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Gary, IN, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Gary, IN is $10.00, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.

You can use Care.com to find hourly child care near you in Gary, IN. All you have to do is search through provider profiles in your area until you find a caregiver with the experience level you’re looking for and who can provide you with the hourly child care services you need.

If you are looking for hourly child care near you in Gary, IN, we strongly recommend you do your due diligence when hiring by running a background check and asking for references from former employers. We also ask every hourly child care provider listed on Care.com to complete a background check called a CareCheck. Any hourly child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run.

There are many different types of hourly child care services available near you in Gary, IN. You can use Care.com to find a caregiver who can meet your family’s needs by reviewing different caregiver profiles to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

While each individual hourly child care provider may have their own standards for how many hours they want to work in order to make working worth their time, there is no set standard for how many hours you need to book. When looking for hourly child care near you in Gary, IN, you can ask different caregivers if they have a minimum hour requirement for each engagement.

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