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I am a 27-year-old about to graduate from nursing school with experience taking care of infants to preteens. I read to and with the kids, help them with work, take them outside to blow off steam, make their meals or snacks, and help them to settle down after an exciting day. I participate in church services, extracurricular...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello. I am creative, patient, and love to work with my imagination.
I am a college graduate holding a degree in Elementary Special Education and a minor in child psychology. I have my masters degree in adult education from Oregon state university.
I have worked at a daycare with infant thru school agers. And I worked in...
Callie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Natalie D.
Merrillville, IN
$32-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I have three special needs rescue kitties-Pickle, Egg, and Beans-and I love to create things and be outside. I love love love infant and toddler care, but really enjoy older kiddos who can do more activities with me, e. g. bake weekly treats for the family (though I'm very open to bake for you while littles naps if you...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gina S.
Highland, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm a married mom with a 21-year-old son studying at Indiana University Bloomington. I genuinely enjoy being a nanny. I'm comfortable with newborns and love all ages! Currently, I'm a full-time nanny for a 7-year-old, a 4-year-old, and 14-month-old twins for over two years. They're moving, so I'm available to start with...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gina was with our family for five years. She is someone who is extremely reliable, trustworthy, honest and sincere. She started off as the nanny and quickly became part of our family. She watched our daughter starting from 6 months to 5 years of age and our son...
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Catherine O.
Highland, IN
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
"Integrity" is one word to best describe me. "Compassionate" is the second word. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years and have vast experience with infants, preschool, grade school & high school age. I consider myself a nurturing, fun, smart, reliable caregiver, who is also a great listener. I enjoy making learning a game...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cathy has been our nanny for about 1 month now. She is amazing with our 4 month old! She is very enthusiastic and engaging, and she knows the developmental levels very well. Our daughter bonded with her immediately. We have seen our daughter grow even more...
Samantha H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily was fantastic. Our girls loved her. She played and did crafts with them , prepped dinner and got them off to bed . She even helped them to clean up their play room together. We felt safe and secure leaving our little ones with Emily."
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4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am have several years of childcare experience. I have experience from working with newborns to school age children. I have previously been a full time nanny, as well as worked in childcare facilities. I have many certifications: Sleep safe/ reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, CPR, First aid, Child Abuse and Neglect...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
4.0
"As a nanny, Kathryn cared for my child as her own, always showing concern for his well-being, health and happiness. Occasionally, a sick child (hers or mine) would make coordinating our schedules a challenge, but we worked through it. She cared for my son in our...
Lauren B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very caring, friendly, and outgoing babysitter. I've been babysitting all ages including infants since I was 16. I'm 30 years old and have a 2-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter. I'm also CPR certified. I recently made nannying a full time career and would like to find a family willing to let me watch their...
Krista can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible...
Amy W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
5.0
"Katie was a pleasure to have in our home. Never had to worry about pets or children."
Susan L.
I have worked with children of all ages. I worked for Sylvan Learning Center doing math and reading tutoring, I work at a day care where I am an infant teacher, and I have taught Sunday School at my church. In December I will have my Bachelor's in Family Studies and Human Development, with a focus in child and family services...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bridget S.
Munster, IN
$5-10/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver Available In My Loving, Smoke Free Home
I have been around children my whole life. I started caring for my infant nephew when I was 12 and have since cared for numerous other children including three of my own.
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Janel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Julee M.
Hammond, IN
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Mom with a 21-year-old and a 23-year-old. I have an associates degree in teacher aide/special education. I worked in a daycare for 2 years, I was a substitute teacher for 2 years, a reading interventionist for 2 years and babysat 3 little boys for 6 years. I love working with children and have always been told that...
Julee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Tiffany D.
Gary, IN
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Love kids Love Pets
I love dealing with kids . I have experience baby sitting infants , toddlers and pre teens. I'm very active when it comes to the kids. I love helping with homework or any extra activities. Im very passionate. I have helped raised 5 of my siblings and I have a four year is son . im a definitely a pet lover
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello!
I have a full time job with a sales position. I am 22 years old, and have a ton of baby, infant, toddler, & child experience. I began babysitting my sister alone at 11 years old which moved watching other family members at a young age. I have a 4-year-old nephew, who I have been keeping over night since he was a baby,...
Hilda R.
Saint John, IN
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a loving, reliable and creative person who has more than 15 years of experience, from infants to teenagers. I am a mother of three young men. I have worked with children in different settings from my own daycare to preschool and as nanny. personally, I am a longlife learner, an organizer and a teacher that likes to...
Hilda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tiffany E.
Crown Point, IN
$16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have both short and long term experience with watching children/infants from newborns to 7-year-olds; 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....
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Corina C.
Munster, IN
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Corina and I am currently a student at Indiana University Northwest majoring in Dental Hygiene and Health Services Management.
I have 7 years of experience caring for children from newborns, infants, toddlers and grade school on weekdays when I am not in school or even for occasional date nights. My...
Skills:
CPR
Relocating to Dyer Indiana April 1 2024
Looking to help families in need of care! Housekeeper, painter, caregiver, pet lover, cook, baker, transportation and more to offer. I have over 15 years of nanny/ cleaning experience and hospitality services. I am open to one time and long term runs!
CPR/AED and FIRST AIDE certified.
I...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Gianna, I'm a reliable care taker, I have about 5 years of experience with children. ranging from infant to teenager. I'm am a hard worker, responsible, and dependable. With me your children will receive appropriate care, and i'm willing to do additional extract tasks if needed. Personally I am a very organized and well...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Merrillville, IN
Gina S.
5.0
Gina was with our family for five years. She is someone who is extremely reliable, trustworthy, honest and sincere. She started off as the nanny and quickly became part of our family. She watched our daughter starting from 6 months to 5 years of age and our son since he was born to age 3. Gina...
- Care member
Catherine O.
5.0
Cathy has been taking care of our 2 & 1/2 year-old son for about the past 8 months over which time we have felt very pleased and confident in the quality of care he has received. After initially reviewing Cathy's online profile and credentials, we anticipated that she would be a good caretaker for...
- Lindsay K.
Emily R.
5.0
Emily was fantastic. Our girls loved her. She played and did crafts with them , prepped dinner and got them off to bed . She even helped them to clean up their play room together. We felt safe and secure leaving our little ones with Emily.
- Care member
Kathryn C.
5.0
We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend.
- Edith W.
Krista G.
5.0
Krista started watching our son at 3 months old and stated with us till he was 2. She was always on time, actually early! She was exceptional! I have no words to describe how comfortable my husband and I were with her caring for our son. She is very flexible with her schedule. She is gentle,...
- Amy W.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Merrillville, IN
How much is child care for an infant near me in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Merrillville, IN, is $21.33.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Merrillville, 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
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Merrillville, IN?
The infant child care services available near you in Merrillville, 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.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Merrillville, 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.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Merrillville, IN?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Merrillville, 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.