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Melissa T.

Stay At Home Mom Looking To Watch 1-2 Kids.

West Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I've been watching other kids for over 12 years now, they were 18 months and 8 weeks old when I started. I have 5 kids of my own, (ages 5-18) so I have plenty of experience with all ages. I enjoy treating your kids as if they are my own (taking them to the park, store, etc.).

Kourtney R. says "Melissa is great! I've used her several times, and my daughter loves going over to her house!"

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Kortney W.

Part-Time Caregiver

West Lafayette, IN

3.8(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a stay at home mom currently for my 3-year-old daughter and my 8-month-old daughter! Before becoming a stay at home mom I was a preschool teacher for two years while in high school I worked through a local School Corporation as a paraprofessional. I graduated from Purdue university with my general education diploma in...

Alishia F. says "Kortney was immediately attentive upon arriving at our home. The kids enjoyed playing and she even got them to sleep! She did light cleaning, which is...

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Litzi V.

West Lafayette, IN

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Litzi. I am 24 years old. I am currently located in West Lafayette and live with my husband and son. I have a toddler at home! He will be 2 in April. I'm bilingual I read, speak & write in both English & Spanish. I graduated HHS in 2019. I have my license and own transportation. I'm fully vaccinated. I used to...

David A. says "My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions."

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Lynn S.

Fun Sitter With A Smile

West Lafayette, IN

4.0(1)
from
$19/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
I have 3 years of experience, pls look below. I helped the parents out with Laundry, dishes and picking up after the kids. I was making their meals as well. I can also help with light housekeeping, and laundry if needed. -Jan 2022/January 2023: I was looking after two toddlers, and their dog. We played, and I fed them their...

Care Member says "I hired Lynn to watch my kids on Sunday mornings and she was great. She always showed up on time and was very friendly and professional. My kids looked...

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Lisa H.

Energetic, Fun, Experienced

West Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
I've been working with children of all ages for over 30 years. I was a professional nanny for 10 years before I obtained my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in School Counseling. I have extensive experience with newborn-elementary aged children but enjoy working with all ages. Since the pandemic...

Laura I. says "Lisa has been working with me for 10+ months. She and her daughters have been amazing and reliable. Lisa picks them up from school and helps with the...

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Karen B.

West Lafayette, IN

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have worked as a preschool teacher, for Lafayette school corporation and had a licensed home day care for 10 years when my own children were young. I'm mother to three sons, two in college, and the youngest in high school.
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Ella G.

College Student Looking For Child Care Opportunities

West Lafayette, IN

from
$12/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have a lot of experience working with kids of all different ages. I teach dance at my neighborhood dance studio when I am home from break and work with children varying from ages 3-17. I also interact frquentlymwith the parents as well and I am very comfortable talking and working with adults. I am familiar with allergies and...
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Alyssa C.

Pediatric Psych RN Turns Nanny For The Summer!

West Lafayette, IN

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I'm looking to nanny during the summer. I am a peds psych travel RN who is taking a break from traveling to be home for the summer. I have been a nurse for 2 years. I graduated from Purdue; Boilermaker Up! I have two dogs of my own and I am open to help with your animals as well. I'd describe my...
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Presley H.

West Lafayette, IN

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I've always had a passion for caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. With five years of experience as a childcare provider, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. I am a creative and imaginative individual who loves to play games,...
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Madison B.

West Lafayette, IN

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Madison! I have an Associates Degree in Psychology, where I focused on Child Psychology. I have done childcare on and off for the past 5 years for families in my neighborhood. In my free time, I love spending time with my three dogs and exploring different parts of Indiana! I also love to clean, I find it...
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Stephanie S.

West Lafayette, IN

from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I recently moved back to Indiana after living in Arizona and New Mexico for a few years. I went to Benton Central for high school and graduated from Purdue University with a bachelors degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I worked for a restaurant company for over two years after graduating...
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Lauren S.

Part-Time Caregiver And Pet Caregiver

West Lafayette, IN

from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a Purdue University graduate currently working towards my Masters for Elementary Education. I have experience working in the day care setting and working in homes. I have worked with children from infancy through the age of 10. I have a great driving record, ability to help with tutoring, cooking meals, and more!
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Peiwen H.

West Lafayette, IN

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
2kids, 4 grand children, and few years of paid childcare experience at home. Mainly speaks Chinese. Can communicate in English as well.
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Kenzie F.

West Lafayette, IN

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Kenzie!!! I am 19 years old and I am a junior at Purdue university West Lafayette. I am double majoring and unmanned aerial system systems in aviation management. I am currently home for the summer and looking to help out anyone in need of a babysitter. I enjoy, crafts, music, board games, anything active, being...
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Katlyn J.

Fun Sitter For All Ages.

West Lafayette, IN

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$12/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Katlyn! I'm 24, I'm a stay at home mom to my 6-month-old son named J. Friends and family would describe me as reliable, loving, and trustworthy. I am looking to find ways to help provide for my family and save so I can purchase a safe car without going into debt to drive around with my child. My schedule is...
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  • 15 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.93/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in West Lafayette, IN

In Home Child Care in West Lafayette, IN are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 15 listed in home child care

Melissa T.

Melissa is great! I've used her several times, and my daughter loves going over to her house!

- Kourtney R.

Kortney W.

Kortney was immediately attentive upon arriving at our home. The kids enjoyed playing and she even got them to sleep! She did light...

- Alishia F.

Litzi V.

My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions.

- David A.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in West Lafayette, IN

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in West Lafayette, IN. There are 15 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 $15.93 for in-home child care providers near you in West Lafayette, IN.

You can compare 15 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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