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Tiffany C.

Loving, Stay-at-home-Mom Looking To Provide Care

Elkhart, IN

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a married, 38-yr old, homeschooling mother, and small business owner. Thanks to the support of my loving husband, I finally went back to school where I earned my BA in Business Administration. I'm an easy going, christian woman, with 20+ years of paid child care experience. I have my own vehicle(s) and have...

Care Member says "She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching."

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Stephanie W.

Nanny

Elkhart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello I'm a 38-year-old married mother of 3. I have In-home daycare & nanny experience. I currently work as a Childcare paraprofessional for Elkhart community schools and I have an Associate's degree in medical assisting. I am CPR certified. I love kids and I'm very reliable!!

Linda O. says "Stephanie is a wonderful caregiver & a wonderful person. You could not leave your child or adult in better hands. I know this because I've observed her...

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Sue H.

Experienced Child Care Giver

Elkhart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Besides raising and home schooling my three children, I have been a nanny, run a preschool in my home, tutored elementary and high school students, and taught tennis and piano lessons. I love to teach, care for and play with children of all ages! They are such a joy, and now that mine have grown up, I would love to continue to...

Care Member says "Sue started working for our family 6 years ago, when our sons were in 1st and 3rd grades. We have been truly blessed to have her help with watching the...

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Othny C.

Elkhart, IN

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, and caring. I like working with kids because I've grown up around a lot of kids because my mother has a at home day care and I've helped her with the kids. I've always have had a big heart for kids. I started working with kids as long as I can remember really. In my spare time, I...
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Nikki K.

Elkhart, IN

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I'm Nikki, wife of 14 years and mother of a 8 and 7-year-old. We love spending time on new adventures and meeting new people. For as long as I can remember I've always helped with cleaning and caring for little ones. I currently have 6 clients that I help with completing tasks needed weekly, biweekly and as needed. I've worked...
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Laura B.

Elkhart, IN

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently a stay at home mom of a 5-month-old boy, looking to make some extra income without returning to my corporate position. I come from a large family where I grew up babysitting lots of cousins and friends. Having my own baby I understand sleep schedules, feeding schedules, and the importance of nurturing and developing...
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Lorraine Y.

Elkhart, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For over 10 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a real difference in their lives. I find immense joy in supporting families by providing dependable care. I am patient, friendly, and very comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to...
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Sabrina R.

Elkhart, IN

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience in working with intellectual disabilities ages 5-75 and a licensed special education teacher for preschool-12th grade with 4 years of classroom experience. I was the lead staff for camp for children with disabilities as well. I have been a live-in nanny for a child with autism. I am taking a step...
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Debbie P.

Babysitter

Elkhart, IN

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a mom of 8 and grandma of 20 I love kids and would love to watch your child or children in my home. I am 50 and my daughter helps me also and she has 3 children of her own.
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Elizabeth P.

Elkhart, IN

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and am currently looking for a new nanny position I have lots of experience with child care, starting with paid babysitting all through my teenage years and have nannied for a wonderful family with 3 children for 6 years or so. I took care of their set of twins from birth / infancy while caring for...
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Hannah S.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Elkhart, IN

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$11/hr
2 years experience
I love kids, I love being around them and playing with them. I started working with kids when I was in high school. My older sister and brother have kids and I would help them out whenever i'm around. I would also help my moms friend babysit her grandson and I had a lot of fun with them. In my spare time i'm usually at home...
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  • 11 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.91/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.6

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IN

In Home Child Care in Elkhart, IN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 11 listed in home child care

Tiffany C.

She was wonderful,timley , Left me with no worries.I will use her again for dog watching.

- Care member

Stephanie W.

Stephanie is a wonderful caregiver & a wonderful person. You could not leave your child or adult in better hands. I know this because I've...

- Linda O.

Sue H.

Sue started working for our family 6 years ago, when our sons were in 1st and 3rd grades. We have been truly blessed to have her help with...

- Care member

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Elkhart, IN

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Elkhart, IN. There are 11 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $14.91 for in-home child care providers near you in Elkhart, IN.

You can compare 11 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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