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Raven R.

Child Caregiver

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! My six years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, have been incredibly rewarding. I enjoy supporting families and providing reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I follow the parents' lead when enforcing...
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Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny Available Part Time Or Full Time

Highland, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
"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...

Lindsay K. says "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...

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Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Licensed K-6 teacher with a degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University. I currently teach 1st grade and love helping kids learn and grow! Experienced with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. As a single mom, I know the importance of safe, supportive care. Available for tutoring, light cleaning, and errands.

Holly H. says "She is just an amazing person with an awesome beautiful personality. She is so great with little ones. She is definitely my go to babysit and my son just...

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Experienced Outgoing Nanny

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mama of two toddlers 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 8 years. I am very outgoing and active, well-cultured,...

Susan L. says "Katie was a pleasure to have in our home. Never had to worry about pets or children."

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Caring Babysitter/Nanny

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Amy W. says "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...

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Hobart, IN

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a reliable and experienced nanny and childcare provider with a strong background in both home and daycare settings. I've cared for children of all ages-from infants to school-aged-and have supported children with disabilities and special needs, including developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, and behavioral...

Malachi T. says "Very reliable, good with last minute or date nights "

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Looking For Peace Of Mind?

Dyer, IN

4.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Edith W. says "We hired Katie as our nanny and she was great, very punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend."

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Creative Attentive Caring Individual

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Hobart, IN

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Elyssa and I'm so excited to provide my services for your family. I have over 10 years of childcare experience and have cared for lots of different children from ages 0-8 in daycare and home settings. I have been the lead teacher for ones, twos, threes and summer camp school age children. I have also worked in...
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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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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Gary, IN

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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 my degree in Montessori education, specializing in ages 18 months to 6 years old. 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...
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Youthful And Energetic Sitter

South Holland, IL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kyli. I am a spring 2024 graduate from the University of Missouri. While at the University of Missouri, I studied Journalism, minored in Spanish, and received a certificate in Multicultural Studies. I am a flexible and creative sitter with about 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to...

Ronda W. says "Kyli is my daughter, and I can vouch for her professionalism, dedication and drive to be the best at what she is looking to accomplish. She has helped in...

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Reliable Nanny Looking For A Part Time Family

Cedar Lake, IN

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My names Jillian. I live in Cedar Lake. I'm 22 and I've been nannying professionally for 5 years. I've always been the caregiver type and I've been nannying for friends, family, neighbors, and cousins since I was around 12 ish. I can cook (within reason, I'm not an amazing pro chef haha), clean, do laundry, school drop offs,...

Rylee Z. says "Jillian worked for our family for about 4.5 months- our baby was 4 months old when she started working for us. Jillian was great with our baby and very...

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Experienced Nanny Seeking Welcoming Family

Park Forest, IL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am 28 years old. Below is a few things about myself! - 9+ years experience in the ECE Field - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certified - Fully Vaccinated - Non Smoker - Clean Driving Record - Infant/Toddler CDA - Experience working with twins, children with special needs & sibling groups - In addition...

Care Member says "Michelle was an amazing nanny to my little girl. She was nurturing, educational, structured and also incorporated our preferences. She’s extremely...

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Homewood, IL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Maranda! I've been caring for children professionally since 2020 as a nanny, daycare teacher, and nursery helper. As the oldest of three siblings-and with plenty of cousins, nieces, and nephews to keep me busy-I naturally took on the role of helping with babysitting, cooking, and tidying up from a young age. While I've...

Gloria F. says "I hired Maranda to watch my 14 year old and 18 month old son for me while I traveled. She was responsible for pick up and drop offs, meals and overall...

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Experienced, Kind, And Fun Nanny

Cedar Lake, IN

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$16/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Errands. I have 5 years of nanny experience. I have experience with infants up to pre-teens as far as nannying goes. I also have 4 years of experience working in schools as a paraprofessional. I worked in an intense special needs room at high school level for...
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  • 41 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Infant Nannies in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 41 listed infant nannies

Raven R.

Raven is a great child care provider I highly recommend her.

- Cory D.

Catherine O.

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...

- Lindsay K.

Kaitlyn B.

She is just an amazing person with an awesome beautiful personality. She is so great with little ones. She is definitely my go to babysit...

- Holly H.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Merrillville, IN

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Merrillville, IN, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $22.50. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Merrillville, IN, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 2 infant nanny profiles near you in Merrillville, IN that you can check out. You can also read 4 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Merrillville, IN, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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