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60 nannies are listed in Valparaiso, IN
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Valparaiso, IN
Jackie E.
Merrillville, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jackie and I absolutely love kids. I have a bachelor's degree in special education as well as elementary education through western governors university. I have been babysitting since about age 14 and have loved it ever since. I've had 5 years experience with special needs and also 6 years experience overall. I...
Jackie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Excellent work ethic, she actually nannied for my younger brother a few years back! She's great with kids and is very dependable. You won't regret hiring! "
Madi G.
Cabralin H.
La Porte, IN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Summer Babysitter/Nanny, Part Time Night And Weekend Babysitter/Nanny
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children since the age of 14. My experience caring for children ranges from the ages of 6 months to 12-year-old. I have experience caring for a family of four with the ages of 6 months, 3 years, 5 years and 7-year-old, a family of whom I still babysit for on weekends and when needed. I also have...
Cabralin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I met Cabralin several years ago. She has always been a very responsible young lady who has thrived in academics, and as being a good person. When I heard that she was looking for jobs, I didn't hesitate to hire her. She comes from an outstanding family who have...
Andrew M.
Kaylie T.
Griffith, IN
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
About myself & my philosophies for child care:
*Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
*Past experiences include: one on one pre-K teacher, daycare Pre-K teacher, mothers helper, nanny.
*Home is the first and most important classroom. I focus on emotional learning and problem solving along with the basics.
*Learning...
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Andrea D.
Michigan City, IN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient, And Reliable Teacher Available During Weekends And Summer Months
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Michigan City Area Schools teacher, teaching Special Education. Subject areas include: ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Social Skills. I am compassionate, patient, and reliable. I live in Long Beach (Michigan City), Indiana, but also spend quite a bit of time in the Chicago area....
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea took care of our 6 month old for a few hours a week for several weeks. She was very impressive and the baby loved her. We will happily keep hiring her whenever her schedule and ours mesh. We have no reservations at all about recommending her (except that...
Dani F.
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: 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."
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Jordan B.
Hobart, IN
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jordan. I'm a young adult looking for a job as a nanny, tutor, or babysitter. I am outgoing, flexible, and hard working. I have my Bachelor's Degree in English Secondary Education. I recently taught middle school English. I have also taught English As a second language abroad in South Korea and Tanzania. I am...
5.0
"Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching."
Katie H.
Leah R.
Crown Point, IN
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 years old. I currently live in Crown point, IN. also work through a pet care app taking care of fur babies. I have been watching children since I was 14. I have always been drawn to helping, teaching, and watching children. Between dance summer camps, to babysitting side jobs during my high school years, I have always...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leah babysat my two daughters when they were younger. My oldest is now 15 so she watches over her sister. Otherwise we would have kept Leah with us. She is the sweetest thing! Always played with my youngest and like a big sister to my oldest. "
Michelle C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My rate is 13 - 17.
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...
Marilyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maryland has been our live in nanny for the past year for our identical twin daughters. She loves them as her own and is constantly nurturing and loving. She sings to them, plays with them while teaching them.
She's a part of the family and I don't hesitate at...
Veronika K.
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 great tutor for my 6 year old daughter."
Susan S.
Shelley G.
La Porte, IN
$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a nanny/babysitter for 40+ years. In that time, I have worked for musicians, college professors, business executives, and physicians. I take great pride in caring for children of all ages. I enjoy cooking/baking, walking, reading to children, crafts, gardening and sewing. I am more than happy to help out with...
Shelley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shelley has been with our family for almost 3 years. It was initially supposed to be just a 3-4 month temporary job, but she did such an amazing job that we asked her to stay on.
She was amazing with our newborn and was engaging and nurturing with him. As he...
Andrew L.
Dayna C.
Crown Point, IN
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working professionally with children for over 15 years. I have an associates degree in child development and worked at a daycare/preschool for over 10 years. I enjoy art projects, outside activities, and reading to children. I am currently a nanny for an amazing family and have been for almost 8yrs, but unfortunately...
Dayna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Dayna has worked for our family since 2016. She started with us when my son was less than a year old and he is about to turn 8. We joke that she's been with our family longer than our daughter who is nearly 6. :-)
Dayna is kind and caring and she has always taken...
Care member
3.0
(1)
I come from a family of 12 children, so I've had a lot of experience helping with my younger siblings. I started babysitting at the age of 13 and have not stopped loving the opportunity to care for children, they are a delight to be with. I have held a nanny position for the last 3 years, until the child was old enough to care...
3.0
"We kept trying to interview her but she kept moving the interview time. We kept trying to make accommodations to fit her last minute schedule needs but got to a point where we thought how dependable could she be if we can't even have an interview she'll keep!?...
Rose L.
Cathryn H.
Chesterton, IN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Cathryn. My husband and I have two amazing boys(1+3. 5 years old). I am a licensed teacher, having obtained my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I have one year of experience in teaching special needs and am a trained Assessment Associate. I have taught/cared for children with various behaviors,...
Cathryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cathryn was simply amazing. Plain and simple do not even think twice about. Being a mom of two you can tell she loves what she does and loves the kids. After the initial days of leaving your kids with a stranger Cat was amazing. She read, engaged, and played. She...
Alan E.
Alecia G.
Chesterton, IN
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
What brings you here? No, really what brings you here? Is it looking for a qualified professional Nanny that your kids will love? That would be the easy answer? But what would your kids want in a Nanny? Someone who would be there as there best friend! And also make sure they follow your rules because they are good kids! As a...
Alecia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alicia has been our sitter for the last 4 years. She is like family and has watched and help our youngest grow up. She is hands on with the kids and will do projects and fun things with them. She is strict but in a way that teaches my kids to be more independent...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Alyssia. I am 24 years old. I recently graduated with an associates in Social Work. I plan to further my education in this field. I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with special needs and all ages. I am a nonsmoker, have my own transportation , and can provide references.
5.0
"The kids love her! I can trust her to always have my kids best interest in mind."
Nicole J.
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Kayley I love children and have about 5years of experience I would love to meet up or chat over text to tell you more about myself I have the following skill that I've gained in my 5 years of experience Patience, Problem-solving. ...
Communication, relationship building. ...
Multitasking, Time management and...
Kayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"We love Kayley but most of my children love Kayley. They are teenagers now and no longer need a sitter but they still stay in contact with her. She was very playful and caring and I felt safe leaving my kids with her. Kayley is awesome and we miss her!! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a positive and creative 28 yo woman. I have about 16 years experience caring for children of all ages. I am very energetic and attentive, which works out perfect for the little ones. I LOVE animals, so mark me down as pet friendly also. If needed I also do other tasks to make life easier for you per request. My car is...
Brittini can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was polite and was punctual. She really knew what she was doing. She did an amazing job."
Sangram K.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Regan, and I'm a freshmen at Hyles-Anderson College. In high school, I played volleyball, basketball, ran XC, and had a 4. 0 gpa. Working with kids, whether in my churches nursery or as a nanny, is one of my favorite things to do! I've worked as a babysitter, nanny, teachers aid, and junior church worker for a...
5.0
"I would highly recommend Regan for any childcare needs! She was absolutely amazing with our kids this summer and for some after school care. We have an 8y/o son and 5y/o daughter. She was always on time, reliable, and very flexible. I was at complete ease knowing...
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Ji Wun E.
Michigan City, IN
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...
Ji Wun can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ji has been great, caring for our 6 month old. Her English is excellent and she is a delightful bundle of energy, constantly entertaining and interacting with the baby. She would be great for older kids too. When our child's 9 month old, crawling cousin visited,...
Dani F.
Rosanne A.
Crown Point, IN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hi! I have a lot of nanny experience from newborn through late childhood. As a nanny I like to spend quality time with them as they grow. As your little one/s I would focus on age appropriate activities. Tummy time, reading books, going for walks, arts and crafts, holiday parties, board games etc.... I am very attentive as I...
Rosanne can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosanne was a great sitter for our busy 2.5 yr old girl! She would come each day with educational activities and crafts they would make together, plan parties for holidays together and sent us many pictures during the day of our daughter too! Our daughter had a lot...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Valparaiso, IN
Jackie E.
5.0
Jackie is a kind and gentle young lady. She is very conscientious and hard working and will complete assigned tasks timely and with enthusiasm. Jackie will be a huge asset to any employer.
- Cheryl P.
Cabralin H.
5.0
Cabralin made this summer so special and fun for my 2 and 4 year old. Every day was an adventure. She is mature beyond her years, dependable, communicates well, funny and most of all kept her cool after many a long day with our kiddos. She is even offering to help transition our new childcare...
- Casey M.
Andrea D.
5.0
Andrea took care of our 6 month old for a few hours a week for several weeks. She was very impressive and the baby loved her. We will happily keep hiring her whenever her schedule and ours mesh. We have no reservations at all about recommending her (except that she might be less available for us...
- Dani F.
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
Jordan B.
5.0
Jordan was an amazing addition to our family and went above and beyond as our nanny. Not only dependable and committed, Jordan was extremely tidy, prepped amazing meals, and planned a lot of educational activities as she has her degree in teaching.
- Katie H.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Valparaiso, IN
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Valparaiso, IN?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Valparaiso, IN is as of is $16.81 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Valparaiso, IN?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Valparaiso, IN?
You can find different nanny services in Valparaiso through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Valparaiso, IN with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Valparaiso, IN nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Valparaiso, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.