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Melissa K.

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Melissa. I have many years experience providing daycare for children. I have one son that is 29 years old. I have been babysitting since the age of 12. Growing up, I babysat for several neighborhood families. I have experience watching newborns to the teen years. I also have experience with children with...

Rocio A. says "Melissa is friendly, reliable and punctual. She has babysat for us three times. She followed all of my instructions. She kept the kitchen clean and kids...

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Hammond, IN

3.8(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I am a Mom of a super cool kiddo and love every minute of that! I have been in childcare and working with families for over 20 years! I worked with this site for many of those years and decided to give it another try. I am also a pro house cleaner and have branched out to take on my own clients. I work with contractors...

Rayna J. says "Our family is so grateful for Jami. She is dependable and flexible with our busy schedules. Jami is great with our boys and always finds new ways to be...

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Nanny Ashley

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a loving Mama of two amazing boys (19 & 16.) They are all grown up now and I miss the baby/toddler days. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I have always been around kids. I have always wanted to be a Mom. I've been a very involved stay at home Mom primarily since my babies were born. I was a Nanny to a...
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Babysitter Nanny Teacher Home Manager Choose To Bring A Joyful Spirit Wherever You Go!

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love working with kids because I truly enjoy investing in them and watching them grow. I have been working with kids for almost 10 years now through babysitting, nannying, teaching, and tutoring. When I work with kids, it is so much more than a job to me or just way to earn money, it is an investment in the future of our...
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Nanny Available Starting August 2012

Crown Point, IN

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a military wife moving in August 2012. I have been a nanny in the past and I am looking for a family (potentially military) who needs a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. type of nanny during the week. I would love to get to know you and see if your family would be a good fit. The following is a summary of my experience: * Over nine years...
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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Just A Single Mama Bear Raising Her Own And Others In A Gentle And Respectful Way

Michigan City, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I started working with kids when I was still a kid myself. In high-school I volunteered in our daycare and have been nannying, teaching preschool, running an in home daycare and running a before and after school program since. In my spare time, I like to get outside for a hike with a cool view and some berries along the way,...
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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Hannah. I'm 22 years old and recently moved to the Chicagoland area; specifically Crown Point. I bring nearly three years of professional childcare experience, from caring for infants as a nanny to working in group settings at the YMCA. I've also completed several college courses focused on child development and...
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Child care

Munster, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With five years of nanny experience and being a stay-at-home mom with my own children(20&15), I strive to be a reliable support for families, providing a safe and nurturing environment for their little ones. My patient,...
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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I have both short and long term experience with watching children/infants from newborns to teenagers. As an older sister I've also learned to be far more responsible, empathetic, and a pro at multitasking! I love working and playing with children; I make it a priority to respect them, their feelings, and their boundaries....
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Child care

Saint John, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! Let me introduce myself. I have well over 30 years of experience with children. I've always been involved for the last 30 years. We have two adult sons and I've always volunteered for everything I possibly could. From being a room mother, helping with LC swim teams, hockey teams and working within the school system...
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Experienced Teacher & Child Care Provider

Merrillville, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
I started being a nanny when I was 19 years old. I took care of 1 girl and 1 boy. I would help mom taking kids to activities and we went to the park alot. But then I became a mom when I was 21 and I was blessed to only have 1 child. So I ended up staying home with my son. Then one day I became a single mom and I raised my son by...
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Trustworthy Loving Experienced Nanny

Dyer, IN

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a loving mother of one teenage boy who has outgrown his mother and has blessed me with a granddaughter. For quite a while now it is been just him and I. I am ready to open up my heart and my time to a new family. I have had lots of experience raising five children all under the age of 5 for over 7 years. I have CPR training...
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Crown Point, IN

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$12/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I am the mother of three kids, ages 8 and 10. When my babies were little I had a 3-year-old and twin babies. I can handle a lot and provide excellent infant care. Babywear for extra cuddle time and core development (or tummy time, whichever you call it) I'm happy to prioritize feeding the thawed breast milk over formula,...
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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Sophie and I'm so passionate about carrying for children and their home. I have lots of babysitting/nannying experience with newborns- 9-year-olds and I teach Sunday school at my church as well! In addition to carrying for the littles I love to stay busy and have no problem doing daily chores like meal prep,...
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Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Erin and I am prepared to provide the best nanny care for your family. It is a privilege to assist in the growth and betterment of children. My background includes a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies; Early Childhood Development and experience in educational and home care settings. I was a private...

Lindsay D. says "Erin watched my two boys this past summer and was outstanding! She kept them on their schedule, made sure they had educational time, kept them active,...

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  • 37 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, IN

In Home Nannies in Portage, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 37 listed in home nannies

Melissa K.

Melissa is friendly, reliable and punctual. She has babysat for us three times. She followed all of my instructions. She kept the kitchen...

- Rocio A.

Jami L.

Our family is so grateful for Jami. She is dependable and flexible with our busy schedules. Jami is great with our boys and always finds new...

- Rayna J.

Erin C.

Erin watched my two boys this past summer and was outstanding! She kept them on their schedule, made sure they had educational time, kept...

- Lindsay D.

FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in Portage, IN

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Portage, IN is $17.50 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? It’s easy to find an in-home nanny with Care.com. There are currently 2 in Portage, IN in-home nannies you can review on Care.com. To find an in-home nanny, you can search for nannies and compare their profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You can also read in-home nanny reviews from other families.

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