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Connie C.


Portage, IN

$24-39/hr6 yrs exp

Care Taker With Teaching Credential

I am a loving care taker with CPR and First Aid certification (including infant CPR). My experience ranges from carrying for infants as young as 6 weeks to pre-teens that I have tutored, taught and given horseback riding lessons to. I started working with babies when I was in middle school as a nursery assistant at my church. I...
Connie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, and happy. I like working with kids because I've loved kids as long as I can remember and they bring me joy. I'm looking for a job that is flexible around my son. Preferably a own in my own home. I started working with kids when I was 16! In my spare time, I like to hangout...
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Kimberlee C.


Portage, IN

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

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...
Kimberlee can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kimberlee has taken care of our dogs and our kids. She is a "dog whisperer" and somehow calms our crazy dogs with just her presence. They listen to her better than they listen to me. She has also been a fantastic caregiver for our kids when needed. I trust her...

Lynn W.

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Sarah H.


Portage, IN

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Friendly And Fun Personality.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Sarah, a 27-year-old mama to a 5-year-old special needs kiddo. I have experience caring for infants to teenagers since 2007. I have coached gymnastics (recreational to competitive and private lessons for special needs children who needed 1:1 ratio to participate in gymnastics) on and off for almost 11 years. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Julie H.


Valparaiso, IN

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, caring and reliable babysitter/tutor with over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a B. A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Purdue University Northwest. A couple years ago, I worked as a Site Leader for the Hobart Family YMCA after school program where I was responsible...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carla G.


Valparaiso, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am licensed by the State of Indiana as a Home Child Care Provider for infants and young toddlers, which of course, requires that I be trained and certified in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions. Background investigations, FBI fingerprinting and TB tests are performed annually. I am also SIDS trained and have obtained my...
Carla can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service."

Aime D.

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Emily R.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Travel, swimming supervision
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."

Care member

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Diana M.


Valparaiso, IN

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Diana, and I am currently a substitute teacher for pre-k - Highschool and I am offering child and pet care. I am the second oldest of 5 children. I have plenty of experience watching infants, toddlers, and teens. Throughout high school, I volunteered at camps, tutored (1st-6th graders) and assisted with...
Diana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Renee Z.


Valparaiso, IN

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am mom to one son who is 29 and a Paramedic/FF. Pets are fine. I currently have 2 cats. In the past I have had large dogs. All German Shepherds. My main work experience has been in the medical field as a medical secretary to a Family Practice Physician. Later, I became a Phlebotomy Tech and worked for an OB/GYNE and in...
Renee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely love Renee! She works with our two small children ages 1 and 2. They are both extremely excited when gets to the house each day and my 2 year old loves to tell me about the coloring and playtime activities they had each day. She also helps manage our...

Christina W.

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Amanda B.


Valparaiso, IN

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Serena P.


Chesterton, IN

$18/hr2 yrs exp

It Takes A Village

I am a loving Mother of three. I am a certified Preschool teacher in the state of Indiana and have certifications to care for infants-school age children. I love to teach and guide children in life. I have great patience with children. I also have experience with tutoring, cooking, and cleaning.
Serena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Allison B.


Hobart, IN

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Nanny, ALL Things

Hi! I am a licensed educator in my seventh year teaching. I absolutely love working with children and have a variety of experience caring for infants, toddlers, young children, and teens. I also have many years of experience working with individuals with exceptional needs. I am free most evenings, weekends, school breaks, and...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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April N.


Chesterton, IN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a wife and mother of three college age & adult children. I was a certified elementary teacher (k-9) for over 15+ years, and I love to work with children. I was a full time nanny to two young children (6 years old and 3-15 months) in St. Joseph, Michigan, and another infant 3-13 months in Valparaiso. . I can help with just...
April can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Sandra C.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Grandma for hire! I will take care of your child/children as if they are my own grandkids! Best job in the world! I have 12 years of experience. My experience is with newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I have taken care of twins as well as siblings close in age. Allergic to cats but loves dogs!
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

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Katie H.


Hobart, IN

$22-34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Outgoing Nanny

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,...
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Abigail G.


Chesterton, IN

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Infant/Toddler Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Abby! I've been a career nanny for nearly 10 years. I specialize in the "early years" AKA, the 0-5 range (with a specific passion for newborns and toddlers). I am an active, positive, and patient nanny. My days are always guided by the children's needs and I aim to work with them respectfully while honoring and...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Noelle C.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking To Serve A Great Family!

Hello Prospective Client, My name is Noelle. I am 28 years old and have been working in childcare since I was 18. I am comfortable with all ages- infant to teenagers. I am CPR/Infant CPR certified. I love children and aspire to be a social worker once I graduate from IUN in two years. I have several references available and I...
Noelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anna M.


Munster, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am 24 years old and have a 1-year-old daughter. I've been working at a daycare for 5+ years with kids infant-3 so I am good with any age I absolutely love kids and am looking for a long term nanny/babysitting job!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids."

Matthew B.

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Krista G.


Dyer, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter/Nanny

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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

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Kathryn C.


Dyer, IN

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Peace Of Mind?

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is very attentive and engaged as a Nanny. Always cheerful and adjusted to every need."

Jim S.

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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portage, IN

Kimberlee C.

5.0

Kimberlee has taken care of our dogs and our kids. She is a "dog whisperer" and somehow calms our crazy dogs with just her presence. They listen to her better than they listen to me. She has also been a fantastic caregiver for our kids when needed. I trust her completely. Over the years she's gone...

- Lynn W.

Carla G.

5.0

We hired Carla and are still utilizing her services. She provided great comprehensive care. in addition she provides a personal and professional service.

- Aime D.

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

Renee Z.

5.0

We absolutely love Renee! She works with our two small children ages 1 and 2. They are both extremely excited when gets to the house each day and my 2 year old loves to tell me about the coloring and playtime activities they had each day. She also helps manage our two large dogs while we are gone,...

- Christina W.

Anna M.

5.0

She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids.

- Matthew B.

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