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Jennifer B.

I Have Many Years Of Experience Being A Nanny And A Senior Caregiver.

Merrillville, IN

4.3(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love providing a stimulating environment and helping children thrive. I am committed to building strong relationships with families. I also love to take walks with the little ones and explore outside. I have many years of experience in private home health care. I have experience in dementia especially Alzheimer's and...

Julie H. says "We interviewed with Jennifer and my girls liked meeting her as well. Although it didn't work out for our schedules, we hope that we can use her in the...

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Full-time Caregiver Available

Merrillville, IN

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University with a bachelors' of science in Health Services Management and I have relocated to Northwest Indiana. I have over eight years of care giving experience. My main objective while providing care is to develop, nurture and care for the child at the employer's residence; if needed they are...
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Experienced Teacher & Child Care Provider

Merrillville, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been in the educational field for over a decade. I took time off to stay home with my daughter, she is now 3 years old. I taught primarily kindergarten. I have experience being a nanny for three kids for the past 1. 5 years. Their ages are 2, 4 & 5. With Covid, my employer's circumstances changed, and am no longer with...
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Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny Available

Merrillville, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a proud mother of 2 kids and a grandmother to 2 kids as well! I have been working in child care and adult care for all of my adult life. My husband and I moved to IN 4 years ago so I am looking forward to finding job closer to our new home.
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Merrillville, IN

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn! I am 23 and live in Merrillville with my husband who is an elementary PE teacher and our sweet doggie Birdie! We love to workout, play games indoor and outdoor and spend time with friends and family. I am an auntie to 8 and have babysat for the last 9 years from newborn on up! For the last four years, I've...
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Merrillville, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I'm a dependable and caring person who truly enjoys helping families with their everyday needs. I have hands-on experience caring for young children in my family and understand the importance of patience, safety, and fun. I also love animals and am happy to help with pet care, whether it's feeding, walking, or giving...
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Merrillville, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Dayton. Caring for children and watching them grow is my passion. I have three years of experience babysitting for family and friends, caring for children from newborns to teens. These experiences have made me confident in my ability to provide safe, fun, and supportive care. I'm patient, friendly, and...
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Merrillville, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Brenda, I have worked in health care for over 30 years, in Illinois as a CNA, in Indiana as a home care aide both with an agency and private duty. Looking for part time over night, willing to work 8 or 12 hour shifts, no heavy lifting, also available for live-in
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  • 8 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.88/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.0

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

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Merrillville, IN. There are 8 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 January, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.88 for in-home child care providers near you in Merrillville, IN.

You can compare 8 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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