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Lora H.

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Christine C. says "Lori is amazing!! She is flexible, incredibly patient and took the time to learn each of my 3 children's personality. She loves our children like her...

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Responsible Caring Babysitter

South Bend, IN

4.6(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Katie lives close by and was super welcoming and great with our kids! So many activities to do at her house also!"

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Love And Care Like Never Before!

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, generous and patient. I like working with kids because I have 4 of my own kids. I was also a two time surrogate mom. I have also coached girls and boys soccer and basketball. I'm looking for a job that allows flexibility for a work/life balance. I started working with kids...

Lynne F. says "We hired Stacey to take care of our toddler and that was the BEST decision. She is always on time, a great communicator, energetic, and amazing with our...

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Nanny/Child Care Provider

South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of child care experience. I have taken care of children of all ages, as well as siblings, from ages infant to young adult. I have excellent references, and letters of recommendation to provide. In my latest position, I was a nanny for a family with four children. In previous child care jobs, I have done...

Kimberly B. says "Janice became part of our family when our baby girl was 8 weeks old. She was patient, nurturing and very attentive. Throughout our baby's many...

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South Bend, IN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Kelis. I am 24 years old but very mature for my age. Very Reliable and flexible to the families needs. I mostly go by Ari thats what everyone calls me and what I prefer. I am a student at ND. As well as working with children who do online schooling, etc. I've been nannying since 2019. Im comfortable with the...

Jennifer V. says "Kelis has been taking care of my son (15mo) for a bit over 4 months. He loved her instantly. We are a Spanish speaking home and she incorporates the bit...

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Childcare Provider With Over 30 Years Of Experience...

South Bend, IN

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am married for 23 years to my husband and we have one son and one fur baby. I love spending time watching our son play baseball for his college team. I started my career path in early childcare where I started working at a home daycare, for over 25 year's while having patience, teaching and loving each child that attended the...
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South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! My two years of babysitting experience have instilled in me a deep passion for caregiving. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I am comfortable caring for one child, ages 0-11. I have completed...
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Creative And Trustworthy Nanny/Sitter

South Bend, IN

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm an independent 30-year-old woman living in South Bend with my dog, Winnie. I own my home and have reliable transportation. I have been helping with childcare on and off since I was a teen, and while I have no kids of my own, I have 7 nieces and nephews. I enjoy engaging with kids in creative ways, especially through art,...
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South Bend, IN

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Haley. I am a college student and am home for the summer time! I am about to be 21 years old and I study elementary education so I adore kids! However with me being in school I would only be able to watch your kiddos up until end of July. However if you are interested I'd love to hear from you! Some of my...
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South Bend, IN

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$12/hr
3 years experience
I'm a babysitter who believes that children are like little sponges absorbing and learning from their surroundings. That's why I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive. With patience and creativity, I engage children in fun activities that stimulate their minds and bodies. My passion...
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Babysitter

South Bend, IN

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am Samantha, a recent graduate of Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. I have been surrounded by children all my life! My grandma had a daycare out of her home for the first 20 years of my life before her retirement two years ago. Along with that, I worked as a Teacher Assistant at the Early Childhood Development...
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Experienced, Maternal Caretaker

South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hola! My name is Evarista (people call me Eva) and I have been in the housekeeping and childcare profession for all of my life. I raised my own three children and often care for my grandchildren. For many years I detailed (cleaned) RV's and helped in many areas of the company. For the last 8 years I have cleaned houses and...
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Trusting And Fun!

South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I worked in early child care settings for about 9 years, but have babysat since I was 12. For about 6 years I was a preschool teacher working with 4 and 5-year-olds, but have also worked with ages 0-7. I really enjoy what I do, and love working with children of all ages. I also have taken some college courses in Early Childhood...
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South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
Meal prep
As a former homeschooling mom of nine, I have been caring for children of all ages for over two decades. Now that all but one of my children are in school, I have the time and energy to devote to another family. I am looking to provide childcare for an infant in my own home. I am patient, calm and confident in my childcare...
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South Bend, IN

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello , I'm Ms Kela. I have years of experience providing childcare. I currently own and operated a small home based child care program. I also provide transportation for children to and from school, daycare, and therapy.
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Child care

South Bend, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Trinity, I am 21 years old . I became a young mother at the early age of 14 and it taught me a lot about myself and gave me loads of time to think about my baby that I brought into the world , I now have two boys ages seven and two. In 2020 my sister and I came up with the idea to start a low income babysitting...
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Part Time Babysitter Available

South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
Hello. My name is Brenda M and I am originally from Orange County California. I am a retired mother of 3 beautiful adult children. I have lots of experience working in the nursery at our church every Sunday and was a volunteer at bible camp every summer. My mother also ran a home day care center so I have been surrounded by...
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South Bend, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Tasharra. I have been babysitting for about 10 years but with being the oldest sibling of six, I've been taking care of children for most of my life. I also now have a little one of my own. My first sitting job was when I was about 13 years old I cared for a police officer's three children all between the ages...
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Fun And Responsible Babysistter

South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Solange, I am 33 years old and I have 6 years of experience caring for children, I am the mother of a 7-year-old girl, I was born in a Christian home, granddaughter of Pastors, I am Christian and I go to church, I have instilled good values, I like to take care of boys and girls, have them well cared for, bathed,...
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Aubrie M.'s Photo

South Bend, IN

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Aubrie, I am 28 years old, a homeschooled graduate, I grew up and a christian home with my four other siblings, all of us were homeschool. Lol my mom is one strong woman. My mother is a aquatic manager, so since I was born I was taught about water safety. Once I was 16 I got certified to be a lifeguard and a...
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  • 24 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.8

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in South Bend, IN

In Home Child Care in South Bend, IN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 24 listed in home child care

Lora H.

Lori is amazing!! She is flexible, incredibly patient and took the time to learn each of my 3 children's personality. She loves our children...

- Christine C.

Katie B.

Katie lives close by and was super welcoming and great with our kids! So many activities to do at her house also!

- Care member

Stacey S.

We hired Stacey to take care of our toddler and that was the BEST decision. She is always on time, a great communicator, energetic, and...

- Lynne F.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in South Bend, IN

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in South Bend, IN. There are 24 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 June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.67 for in-home child care providers near you in South Bend, IN.

You can compare 24 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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