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Kimberlee C.

Gary, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I left a successful business career to stay home and raise my 3 daughters, 2 of whom are twins. During the past 20 years I volunteered in numerous positions at their preschools all the way through their high school years. I absolutely love working with all ages... from infants to teens. My happiest times were having a houseful...

Care Member says "We hired Kimberlee to watch our pup for 5 days. She is a kind, reliable person who took fantastic care of our dog. Our pup was fed, had fresh water,...

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Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

Gary, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting/being a nanny for the past 10 years. I am CPR certified. I have worked in a day care which I have the experience to supervise a large group of toddlers and keep them busy with activities. I like to do many interactive activities with children when I babysit them like hide-and-seek, dancing, board games,...

Care Member says "She picked up my job posting on short notice. Was so good with littles. She did my dishes and kept my home tidy. Loved that she took my girls outside...

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Gary, IN

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child to thrive. My calm and approachable nature allows me to build strong relationships with both children and parents, ensuring open and...
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Gary, IN

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Blessings, my name is Shawnel. I have several years of experience in a daycare setting, working with infants and toddlers as a lead teacher. I have my CDA certification. I can help your child with milestones, potty training, meal time, as well as playtime and, if needed, a curriculum that will fit your child's needs. P....
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Gary, IN

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly individual who...
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Gary, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I've dedicated the past three years to the rewarding career of childcare because I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patient and calm nature, combined with my creativity and friendliness, allows me to connect with children on a personal level. I understand the...
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English Daycare Provider

Crown Point, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Elizabeth, and I was born in Birmingham, England, and have been in the United States for 30 plus years. As my old boss said, my niche in life is to take care of children! I worked for a daycare as a teachers assistant. I took care of infants, which I loved doing. I have taken care of numerous children throughout...

Care Member says "We would recommend Elizabeth to watch any children any age. She watched my two girls for 4 years. Ages 4 and 9. She would watch them at the house or...

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Creative Attentive Caring Individual

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Diana and I would love to be your next nanny. A little bit about me is I love working with people, always have. I grew up babysitting and always loved working with kids of all ages. I have babysat from infant age and up. I am not CPR certified but before anything would start I would have that training done. I do...

Lisa B. says "Diana is a hardworking and honest person. She is also caring and very creative."

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27 Years Babysitting Experience

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have been caring for children of all ages for well over 30 years. I am a mother and a grandmother. I am currently a lead infant teacher at a local center for the last year, and I have been working in this center for almost 2 years. I have over 15 years of experience as a teacher or Nanny. I would really love to get back to...

Kelly W. says "I've known Kelly pretty much her entire life. Kelly is a very caring young women who does extremely well with children of all ages. Kelly looked after my 3...

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Child Caregiver

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm a dedicated nanny with over 10 years of experience caring for infants and toddlers. My approach centers on child-led routines and play-based learning, encouraging creativity, independence, and joyful exploration. I love incorporating crafts, singing, dancing and lots of outdoor play into each day to keep little ones engaged...

Cory D. says "Raven is a great child care provider I highly recommend her."

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Play Expert And Oxytocin Maker

Crown Point, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 24 years of experience working with infant-11-year-old with and without special needs from 1992-2016 when I took a lactation job at Evanston hospital. I have worked in the TMH department working with special needs children from 3-10 yo ; infants, 3-5-year-olds; taught preschool, and was a site director for the YMCA from...
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Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey into childcare began with rewarding experiences as a babysitter. Realizing the positive impact I could have on young lives, I decided to pursue a career as a childcare provider. I'm known for my patience and calmness, which creates a serene...
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Merrillville, IN

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$8/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My three years of experience have taught me that patience and creativity are key. I'm adept at communicating with parents, whether through daily reports, text, or phone calls, and I always follow their lead when it comes to enforcing household rules. I'm...
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Saint John, IN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
As a certified teacher with three years of experience caring for children, I have a deep-rooted passion for fostering their growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and create a nurturing environment where they feel safe and encouraged to learn. I believe in open and...
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Lake Station, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered that my passion lies in supporting families and providing reliable care for their little ones. My patient and calm nature allows me to approach each day with creativity and imagination, making playtime both educational and enjoyable. I believe in open and...
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Experienced Outgoing Nanny

Hobart, IN

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mama of a 1-year-old with experience nannying full-time for an amazing family whom I am still very close with. I also have been nannying part-time for even longer and still have some great relationships with the families. I love children and have coached youth basketball for the last 8 years. I am very outgoing and active,...
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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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About Me!

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Kennedy I am 19 years old and I have been in childcare my whole life, as a daughter of a daycare owner. I have worked a little over a year at a children's academy as a preschool teacher (also worked in the infant room for about 4 months). Before that, in high school I've done internships at daycares working with...
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Crown Point, IN

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
Hi my name is Clarisa I am an 21 years old. I love working with children and have about 8 years of experience babysitting ages infant to young teens. With my most current experience nannying for a family with four children raged in ages 1 to 8. I consider myself a caring and adaptable young adult who is eager to explore working...
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Crown Point, IN

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your little ones. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Gary, IN

Infants Child Care in Gary, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Kimberlee C.

We hired Kimberlee to watch our pup for 5 days. She is a kind, reliable person who took fantastic care of our dog. Our pup was fed, had...

- Care member

Emily R.

She picked up my job posting on short notice. Was so good with littles. She did my dishes and kept my home tidy. Loved that she took my...

- Care member

Elizabeth K.

We would recommend Elizabeth to watch any children any age. She watched my two girls for 4 years. Ages 4 and 9. She would watch them at...

- Care member

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Gary, IN

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Gary, IN to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Gary, IN, is $18.67.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Gary, IN by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Gary, IN can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Gary, IN, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Gary, IN, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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