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79 infant babysitters are listed in West Lafayette, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years
Infant babysitters in West Lafayette, IN
I'd describe my personality as loving, charismatic, and fun.
I like working with kids because I love taking care of others and helping them have enriching experiences that can carry them out through life. Because of their young age, I know that I can imprint on them and help them grow.
I'm looking for a job that has a warm,...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Zoee H.
West Lafayette, IN
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
As the oldest of three kids, I've been taking care of kids my entire life! From caring for children at summer camps to babysitting for family members and friends, I have worked with children of all age levels and know how to engage with kids in a mature, nurturing, and educational way.
I'd describe my personality as...
Zoee can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"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 forward to her coming and had a lot of fun with her. "
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving sitter who has over 6 years of experience. I love caring for children, and I have grown up watching babies and hound children since the age of 8. I have always loved children, and aspire to work with children in my future career. I am very responsible and committed, as well as fun, upbeat and very active. I...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mary C.
West Lafayette, IN
$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Mary, and I've been looking after and caring for kids my whole life! I am currently a senior at Purdue working on my education degree, and hope to stay in West Lafayette over the summer. I've worked as a baby-sitter, nanny, and was a camp counselor-- planning ecological based fun curriculum for kids of all ages. I'm...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Adrian J.
West Lafayette, IN
$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby sitting since I was just 12 years old. Many people in my community trust me to take care of their little ones! I am very reliable and trustworthy. I am really good with kids of all ages and I will be home from college starting May 9 and I am looking for something more full-time during then so if you need a...
Adrian can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello!! My name is Caybree, I'm 20 years old and have over 5 years of babysitting/nannying experience.
I currently work as a registered behavior therapist for elementary aged children with disabilities, but am wanting to work with children under the age of 6.
I nannied for one family for about 4 years, with all the kids being...
Caybree can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bethany G.
West Lafayette, IN
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part/Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter, No Weekends, Fridays Are Fine
I've had nanny jobs and babysitting jobs for the last 13 years. I'm 27 and been happily married for 8 years. I'm looking for a part time nanny job that I can bring my 2month old son along with me. He is a wonderful baby. I love children an am excited to meet your family..
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
- The last children I looked after begged their mother to leave the house more so I could come over and "play with them"
- I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies and a minor in International Studies
- The goal I am working towards is moving to Spain to be an Au Pair for a family and become...
Leah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Logan and I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I have experience with babies as well as preteens and teens. I also work at a day camp, that will hopefully start in July, for kids from Pre-K to 8th grade. I have had real experience in the classroom as well and several of my professors have...
Logan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver with a mission to bring smiles to your children's faces! I have 5+ years of babysitting and nannying experience and 4 years of experience as a fitness center childcare associate. I have worked with children of all ages (from infant to teen), and I am confident that I can create a...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Litzi. I live in West Lafayette with my family. My husband, myself, & my 1-year-old! (first time mama and very happy) I am 23 yrs old, I'll be 24 in a couple months. I'm bilingual I read & speak in both English & Spanish. I graduated HHS in 2019. I have my license and own transportation. I'm fully vaccinated. I...
Litzi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions."
David A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of children for 8 years from ages starting of 3 months up to 15 years old with a specially in infants.
I have had the pleasure of meeting over 30+ families by working with a local babysitting whether it was for date nights, overnight care or regularly scheduled hours and receiving over 20+ recommendations.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie was amazing!!! My husband and I traveled from out of state to go to the Purdue game. Stephanie watched and cared for our 4yo and did all things excellently! Our little guy LOVED Stephanie and talked about her for days. Some of her duties were: feeding,...
Amanda A.
Hi there! I have been taking care of children for 10 years, from newborns to teenagers, as a babysitter and nanny. I am CPR and First Aid certified, of which I obtained from nursing school. Currently, I am working towards my Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. I switched my college major because I love children and want to...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have lots of previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool aged children and school aged children between the ages of 2 months and 8 years. Aside from typical one-on-one childcare, I have also had extensive experience caring for sibling groups, including multiple infants and toddlers at one time. I have also...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
* I am currently in the process of moving from Lafayette to Arcadia, IN
A little about me: I love cooking, hiking, and hanging with my dog. I adapt easily to new and different environments. I have a flexible schedule.
I worked as a nanny for 3 years for a family with 2 children newborn - 4 years old. I enjoyed playing a...
Jaydelin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care."
Missy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lauren, a 20-year-old full-time interior design student at Purdue University, originally from Batesville Indiana. I have over seven years of experience as a nanny for various families, caring for children from newborns to 12-year-olds and beyond. My duties have included driving to and from school, preparing meals,...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Rachel B.
West Lafayette, IN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Rachel and I'm a speech-language pathologist with my own private telepractice. For as long as I can remember, I've always been around young children. After taking a certification class and getting CPR training at the age of 14, I started babysitting the little ones around the neighborhood, from infants to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel is amazing! I hired her over a year ago to care for my two year old while my husband and I have date nights and on other occasions. We added another baby boy to our family in May and she was right there along side us, willing to stay with my oldest while we...
Amanda V.
Hello! My name is Jordan and I have been babysitting children for around six years! While I also babysit during the school year, I have spent the last two summers nannying for two children, one having special needs. Now that I am back at school, I am looking to care for children in the West Lafayette area! I would love to work...
Jordan E can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Emily S.
West Lafayette, IN
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist Looking For Temporary Part Or Full-Time Work
Hello families! My name is Emily, and I am a 26-year-old speech language pathologist by trade looking for occasional work as a sitter. I am available most consistently evenings and weekends, and looking ideally for a long term babysitting position to cover dates, etc. I am CPR certified and am experienced, both as a nanny and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in West Lafayette, IN
Lynn S.
5.0
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 forward to her coming and had a lot of fun with her.
- Care member
Litzi V.
5.0
My daughter loves playing with Litzi and Litzi has been very attentive and careful with Covid precautions.
- David A.
Stephanie M.
5.0
Stephanie was great with my little girl. This was the first time we have ever had to use a babysitter and it went so well. They played games together, did some crafting and watched some of my child favorite shows, ending with my child taking a nap. A great day overall, she arrived on time even with...
- Jennifer B.
Jaydelin G.
5.0
Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care.
- Missy K.
Rachel B.
5.0
Rachel is amazing! I hired her over a year ago to care for my two year old while my husband and I have date nights and on other occasions. We added another baby boy to our family in May and she was right there along side us, willing to stay with my oldest while we were in the hospital. Rachel is...
- Amanda V.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in West Lafayette, IN
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in West Lafayette, IN in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Indiana, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in West Lafayette have rates starting at $15.09.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in West Lafayette, IN?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 79 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in West Lafayette, IN?
There are 79 infant babysitters near you in West Lafayette, IN. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for West Lafayette, IN infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Infant Babysitters in West Lafayette, IN are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews of the 79 listed infant babysitters.