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Lauren S.

Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello :) I'm Lauren and I have 23 years experience babysitting and 16 years experience as a nanny. I love children (including fur babies) and enjoy doing arts, crafts, and sensory activities with them as well as playing pretend, reading with them, playing outside, and taking them to the park. I'm more than happy to help with...

Nancy R. says "Lauren watched my son who has special needs while visiting our other son at Purdue . She was great with him. Very kind, punctual & accommodating. I would...

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Ashley R.

Nanny/Child Care Provider Available For Day Shift

Lafayette, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! As a mom of two of my own babies, there is probably not ENOUGH information one can give to make a parent feel 100% comfortable leaving their most precious gift with someone they barely know. I have a son who is 15 and a daughter who is turning 12 soon. I am also a local photographer here in Lafayette. Working with kids...
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Lacey C.

Nanny Looking for a Loving Family

Lafayette, IN

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have had several years of childcare experience with children ranging in age from birth to 12 years. I have done volunteer work in a few church nurseries, worked at 2 in-home day cares, babysat for several families, nannied for 2 families, one with 3 children and one with 5 children, I have also worked in 3 different childcare...
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Alexandria J.

Punctual/Dependable Babysitter With A Flexible Schedule

Lafayette, IN

4.6(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember and have always been the motherly type. I'm very caring and patient with kids of all ages. The youngest that I have watched was a newborn boy, and the oldest was a 32-year-old man. The most I've cared for at a time was for a family with children ages 2, 3, 5, 7 and 9. I am very...

Care Member says "Alex has been a wonderful nanny to our two children. She is patient, loving and kind. She also did a great job with tasks around the house. I can...

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Lilly P.

Lafayette, IN

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lilly , and I'll be moving to Mt. Pleasant this July after graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Public Health. I'm currently looking for a nannying position in the area and would love to connect with a family seeking dependable, compassionate care. With 9 years of experience working with...
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Megan H.

Kind, Caring College Student Looking To Sit Or Nanny

Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hello. My name is Megan. I am a 25-year-old mom that just finished taking and passing state boards for nursing. I love kids! I have 5 years of experience babysitting with ages ranging from newborn to 12 years. At this time, I am currently looking for a babysitting job as I am wanting to spend some time with my own son before...

Laura C. says "Met with Megan for an interview, she was very nice, arrived on time, and established a bond with my three year old right off the bat. She spoke to him...

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Greta C.

Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi there! My name is Greta, and I'm 21 years old. I'll be entering my senior year at Purdue University this fall, and I'm looking for a nannying or babysitting opportunity over the summer! I have experience babysitting children ranging from infants to 14 years old. Additionally, I currently work at a preschool/daycare, which has...

Lisa P. says "We hired Greta this summer for my 2 grandsons and she has done a great job. She is dependable, available and fun. I would rehire her in a heartbeat."

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Izzy P.

Reliable Nanny

Lafayette, IN

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Izzy, and I'm a passionate caregiver and licensed teacher with a strong background in education and hands-on family support. I graduated from The Ohio State University in 2024 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and just completed my first year teaching 1st grade in Champaign, IL. I'll be relocating to the...
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Shelby M.

Nanny

Lafayette, IN

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I am located near the Indianapolis area, and I would love to help you with childcare this summer! I am currently a teacher looking for a fun, energetic family to nanny this summer while I'm on break! I have experience with infants up to teenagers. I enjoy being outside and going on fun adventures! I love taking kiddos to...
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Melissa W.

Lafayette, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
I myself have a 4-year-old. I love caring for children. I have often watched children for friends and family. I have worked with children as a photographer as well. I took care of seniors for 13 years and I am ready for a change. I am looking to get a degree in early childhood education and work toward having my own daycare.
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Jourdan T.

Lafayette, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Jourdan. I love spending time with kids and family!! I have worked at a childcare for 13 years, from ages new born to 5 years old. I babysit for family and friends with children that are also older. I have a lot of experience and just love being around kids. I graduated at Harrison high school and worked in the...
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Carrie G.

Caring Nanny

Lafayette, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I graduated with a Master's in Social Work this past August, and I'm currently working full-time in a role that allows me to apply my degree. I'm now looking for a part-time opportunity to earn extra income. I have experience working with children in many different settings. I enjoy coming up with fun and educational activities...
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Ashley G.

Hello! I'm A Sophomore In Nursing School At Purdue. Just Looking For A Good Job!

Lafayette, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 1 year of experience. While babysitting, I can help with light housekeeping and I am very good at entertaining children. I also have always loved kids, which is why I want to work with them when I am older. I am a nanny Monday-Friday, but free on the weekends if you need a sitter then.
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Olivia J.

Nanny/Babysitter

Lafayette, IN

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Olivia! I am 18 years old and have several years of childcare and babysitting experience. The majority of my experience is with infants to early school age children. I also have some experience with special needs children. In addition to this, I have my lifeguarding certification, which includes CPR and first aid....
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Morgan S.

Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Morgan, and I have over 5 years of professional nanny experience, along with a lifetime of childcare experience starting from age 11 as a trusted babysitter for date nights. I have worked with children from newborns to 12 years old, including kids with special needs, and I truly love helping children learn, grow,...

Krista M. says "Morgan is wonderful! She has been watching our two kids (2 yr & 5 mo) this summer and has done a terrific job with them. Couldn't have asked for a better...

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Alexandria H.

Lafayette, IN

1.0(0)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have experience within a multitude of different classroom and home settings, age groups ranging from 3m-13 years. I choose to adhere to the Positive Discipline approach to discipline. My nannying approach involves actively engaging with your children in parks, playing board games, coloring, working on homework if necessary,...
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Hannah K.

A Little Bit About Me!

West Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Hannah I am currently a student at Indiana University studying elementary education. I am 1 of 7 kids and I am also the second oldest. I have grown up practically raising my younger siblings. To give you some perspective, my youngest brother just turned 6. I have lots of experience babysitting kids of all ages....

Maria M. says "Hannah took care of two of our kids over the summer, including a baby. She was great --- the kids loved spending time with her and she could make everybody...

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Lisa H.

Energetic, Fun, Experienced

West Lafayette, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
I've been working with children of all ages for over 30 years. I was a professional nanny for 10 years before I obtained my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in School Counseling. I have extensive experience with newborn-elementary aged children but enjoy working with all ages. Since the pandemic...

Laura I. says "Lisa has been working with me for 10+ months. She and her daughters have been amazing and reliable. Lisa picks them up from school and helps with the...

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Kortney W.

Part-Time Caregiver

West Lafayette, IN

3.8(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I am a stay at home mom currently for my 3-year-old daughter and my 8-month-old daughter! Before becoming a stay at home mom I was a preschool teacher for two years while in high school I worked through a local School Corporation as a paraprofessional. I graduated from Purdue university with my general education diploma in...

Alishia F. says "Kortney was immediately attentive upon arriving at our home. The kids enjoyed playing and she even got them to sleep! She did light cleaning, which is...

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Abbie G.

Experienced Nanny

West Lafayette, IN

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am looking for a babysitter/nanny position this august. I have my bachelors in psychology and developmental and family science with a concentration in child development from Purdue University. Starting August of 2024, I am beginning my masters in school counseling, so I am looking for a part time nannying position. I have...
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  • 56 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.31/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 4.1

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Lafayette, IN

Newborn Nannies in Lafayette, IN are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 56 listed newborn nannies

Lauren S.

Lauren watched my son who has special needs while visiting our other son at Purdue . She was great with him. Very kind, punctual &...

- Nancy R.

Alexandria J.

Alex has been a wonderful nanny to our two children. She is patient, loving and kind. She also did a great job with tasks around the house....

- Care member

Megan H.

Met with Megan for an interview, she was very nice, arrived on time, and established a bond with my three year old right off the bat. She...

- Laura C.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Lafayette, IN

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Lafayette, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $16.31 per hour as of November, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 16 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Lafayette, IN on Care.com. You can also read 17 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Lafayette, IN. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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