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Dawn P.

Merrillville, IN

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My two years of childcare/nanny experience has allowed me to support families by providing reliable and excellent care for their children. You will find me to be patient, calm, reliable, trustworthy and kind. I am experienced, professional and college educated. I am comfortable caring for children ages 1-10 with a maximum of two...
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Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Schererville, IN

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Thank you for viewing my profile. I bring over 10 years of hands-on childcare experience-raising my two children, helping with nieces/nephews, and working the past 8 years as a professional nanny. I'm nurturing, dependable, and adapt to each family's unique needs. I'm a non-smoker with reliable transportation and a valid Indiana...

Care Member says "Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They both adore her...

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Experienced Babysitter Available For Full Time Nanny Position!

Munster, IN

4.5(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 years years old for children ages birth to 13 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and ADHD also. I have worked with children through sports camps and have taught Sunday School for years too. I am passionate about caring for children and love being a part...

Maria W. says "We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids. "

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Nanny/Babysitter

Crown Point, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I have 2 years of experience as a nanny for a family with two young children. I also have 10 years of experience as a paraprofessional for Lake Central School Corporation and currently work for Peifer Elementary. My husband and I live in Crown Point. I am an organizer, animal lover, planner, and love to work with...
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Crown Point, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Allana. I have over 10 years of experience working with children, in school, live-in nanny, and daycare/preschool settings, & I'm passionate about creating a safe space for kiddos to learn and grow. I have 3 years of schooling completed, but am currently working on finishing my degree in social work and hope to...
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Nanny Available Starting August 2012

Crown Point, IN

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I am a military wife moving in August 2012. I have been a nanny in the past and I am looking for a family (potentially military) who needs a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. type of nanny during the week. I would love to get to know you and see if your family would be a good fit. The following is a summary of my experience: * Over nine years...
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Loving Caring Adult

Dyer, IN

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello there! My name is Mary, and I'm an experienced nanny and sitter based in Dyer, Indiana. I absolutely adore caring for children of all ages, from newborns to primary school kids. I have a passion for nurturing and supporting their growth and development. As a reliable and trustworthy sitter, I'm currently seeking a...
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Child care

Munster, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and positively impacting their lives. With five years of nanny experience and being a stay-at-home mom with my own children(20&15), I strive to be a reliable support for families, providing a safe and nurturing environment for their little ones. My patient,...
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Munster, IN

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$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
About me: Brazilian, 30 years old. Education: bachelor degree in psychology and certification in behavioral therapy. Languages I speak: Portuguese is my native language, English is my second language and I studied Spanish for 3 years. It's difficult for me to speak Spanish, however, I can understand and follow instructions....
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Homeschooling/Nanny/Mothers Helper

Schererville, IN

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a mom of 2 ages 15 and 8 and over the years I have worked with families as a nanny, homeschooling teacher and childcare provider. I enjoy crafts and getting kids comfortable in the kitchen. I believe in letting children explore the world in which they live and if they make a mess it's ok all you have to do is clean up which...
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Crown Point, IN

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Kira. I am 23yrs old. I took care of my younger siblings for over a decade and was doing all of the tasks a mom would do. When I was 16, I was a nanny for my niece who was a toddler at the time for 2 months during the summer. I'm a very protective & loyal person, very unbiased & willing to care for any child or...
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Reliable Nanny With 7 Years Experience!

Griffith, IN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a Nanny with 7 years experience and have worked in the classroom with children of all ages. I love being able to provide an enriched and safe environment while parents are working. I love being able to implement learning in all areas depending on developmental needs, explore outside and watch them learn and grow! My job is...

Katie B. says "Stephanie was a nanny for my daughter from 5 months of age through 3 years. My daughter lit up the moment she saw Stephanie every day (and she still asks...

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Nanny

Portage, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a retired Navy Hospital Corpsman and from the federal government. My passion is serving and helping others. I've returned to what I enjoy and that is being a nanny, supporting family needs and providing support to the elderly. I've been working as a nanny and providing elderly care for 5 years. I was a live in nanny for...

Care Member says "We consider ourselves very lucky to have Marilyn. She is kind, compassionate, soft when she needs to be and firm when it’s appropriate. She takes great...

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Chicago Heights, IL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
4+ years of nanny experience. Education in Psychology and Early Childhood Development. I loveeeeee my career to the point where it's so much more than a job. And I truly appreciate being able to give a helping hand to families desiring some extra assistance and being a positive influence, role model, and caregiver in the...

Phillon A. says "Kelsea was very sweet. She was very transparent and kept me updated with my kids while we were out. I will be asking her to babysit again. ANY TIME!"

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Reliable Nanny Looking For A Part Time Family

Cedar Lake, IN

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Homewood, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, my name is Ana and I live in Homewood, IL. I have 12 years of experience as a Nanny and caregiver. I love children & enjoy engaging with them in outdoor and indoor activities. I can provide flexibility in my schedule, I have my own car, I cook, do light cleaning & laundry. I speak and write in Spanish, but my English is...
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Nanny

Chesterton, IN

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$24/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I feel like with my experience and knowledge I would be a great fit for your family! I have nannied for 4+ years and I have 10+ experience working with kids of all ages! I am CPR certified and certified in all lifesaving procedures. I have an extensive background in education as well, so helping with homework would not be...
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Child Care Available

Flossmoor, IL

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Tatyana, I have been a nanny for 8 years. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am very responsible, reliable and caring person. I am passionate about furthering my time in the nanny field so I can continue doing what I love.
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Compassionate, Fun College Girl With Lots Of Experience!

Valparaiso, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey there!! My name is Madison. I am 23 years old and live in Downtown Indianapolis. I recently graduated from Purdue University (Boiler Up!) and work at Riley Hospital for Children. I have always had a passion for kids, and have missed my nannying days from college since starting my "big girl job"! I am the oldest of four...
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  • 27 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

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

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Live-in Nannies in Merrillville, IN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 27 listed live-in nannies

Nancy G.

Ms. Nancy is kind, patient, dependable and extremely helpful. At one point or another, she took care of my 2 daughters (2.5 and 1). They...

- Care member

Jenna R.

We love Jenna! She is a great fit for our family. Jenna is always on time, very knowledgeable, and takes care great care of our kids.

- Maria W.

Stephanie P.

Stephanie was a nanny for my daughter from 5 months of age through 3 years. My daughter lit up the moment she saw Stephanie every day (and...

- Katie B.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Merrillville, IN

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Merrillville, IN is $22.50 per hour.

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