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17 part time babysitters are listed in West Lafayette, IN
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 6 years
Part time babysitters in West Lafayette, IN
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since middle school, I began watching other children younger than me as a babysitter. Going into college, I have not had the opportunity to reconnect as a sitter, but as I go forward I would love to serve your family's needs!
Adeline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
* I am currently in the process of moving from Lafayette to Arcadia, IN
A little about me: I love cooking, hiking, and hanging with my dog. I adapt easily to new and different environments. I have a flexible schedule.
I worked as a nanny for 3 years for a family with 2 children newborn - 4 years old. I enjoyed playing a...
Jaydelin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care."
Missy K.
I am currently a student at Purdue University who is looking to babysit part time for the Fall semester. I would describe myself as reliable, friendly and outgoing. I have a lot of child care experience with all ages and babysat for three different families Spring 2023 semester. I enjoy caring for kids and find that I connect...
Hello. I have been a caregiver for several families for children ages 3-8 and have a younger sibling who is 9 years old who I do take care of a lot. I am currently about to finish my Bachelors degree at Capella University for Healthcare Administration and I work full time as a Pharmacy Technician. My hobbies include hiking,...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a Junior at Purdue University studying Brain and Behavioral Sciences. I have worked at a family owned restaurant for 8 years. I am currently 20 years old. After graduation I would love to find a job working with children.
Salma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Hello!! My name is Caybree, I'm 20 years old and have over 5 years of babysitting/nannying experience.
I currently work as a registered behavior therapist for elementary aged children with disabilities, but am wanting to work with children under the age of 6.
I nannied for one family for about 4 years, with all the kids being...
Caybree can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily S.
West Lafayette, IN
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist Looking For Temporary Part Or Full-Time Work
Hello families! My name is Emily, and I am a 26-year-old speech language pathologist by trade looking for occasional work as a sitter. I am available most consistently evenings and weekends, and looking ideally for a long term babysitting position to cover dates, etc. I am CPR certified and am experienced, both as a nanny and...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Bethany G.
West Lafayette, IN
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part/Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter, No Weekends, Fridays Are Fine
I've had nanny jobs and babysitting jobs for the last 13 years. I'm 27 and been happily married for 8 years. I'm looking for a part time nanny job that I can bring my 2month old son along with me. He is a wonderful baby. I love children an am excited to meet your family..
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have lots of previous experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool aged children and school aged children between the ages of 2 months and 8 years. Aside from typical one-on-one childcare, I have also had extensive experience caring for sibling groups, including multiple infants and toddlers at one time. I have also...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily N.
West Lafayette, IN
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.8
(18)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I have been working with kids for almost 10 years now and still enjoy every moment of it!! I have worked as a full time in the home nanny, part time nanny, in daycares, as a middle school girls soccer coach, and ran the kid's fun zone at a minor league baseball stadium. I am pretty much just big kid at heart with...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emily was a joy to work with. She was always punctual and was adored by our son. Unfortunately, we had to relocate shortly after hiring her. I highly recommend Emily to keep your children safe and happy when you are away."
Corey D.
Caitlin W.
West Lafayette, IN
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Caitlin, a sitter living in West Lafayette, Indiana. I'm available to go to your location, come to mine, and for occasional or part-time work. I'm knowledgeable and have a passion for providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for kids.
I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and homework. I'll make sure...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Lauren, a 20-year-old full-time interior design student at Purdue University, originally from Batesville Indiana. I have over seven years of experience as a nanny for various families, caring for children from newborns to 12-year-olds and beyond. My duties have included driving to and from school, preparing meals,...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of Purdue University. For the last 6-7 years I have served as a babysitter, part-time nanny, and volunteer in the Children's Ministry program at my church. I love to provide a fun, creative, and positive environment for kids to learn, grow, and play. Throughout the last few years I have had the...
Karlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karlie is wonderful. My 2 year old daughter loves her! She is creative, fun, and nurturing. She is good at asking questions and leaves my house looking clean and beautiful every time."
Kyla A.
My name is Breeah, but many people call me Bree. I am a 22-year-old Purdue student. Since I was in high school I have been passionate about working with children in many different capacities. I am looking for a part-time position, especially on weekends. I have a flexible evening/weekend schedule. I can help with any type of...
Breeah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren A.
West Lafayette, IN
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm from northwest IN and am currently studying speech, language, and hearing sciences, with a minor in child development at Purdue University. I am looking for a part time babysitting gig during my time at school! I have been a babysitter for over five years, and also have three plus years experience...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's in Elementary Education. I am currently obtaining my Masters from Purdue in Instructional Design. All of my work is completed online. I am looking to babysit for a family on a regular basis. My hours are flexible, but I am looking for something more part time.
I have...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 29 years old!
Throughout my summers, I watched the neighborhood kids which consisted of 3-4 children a day. We enjoyed lots of outdoor activities like bike rides, scavenger hunts, baseball games, kite flying, the list goes on and on. I have also watched many, many cousins, nephews, nieces and...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in West Lafayette, IN
Jaydelin G.
5.0
Jayde is incredibly responsible, flexible, sweet to my children, and a great role model. We have a busy home with changing schedules. She has jumped right in to help with any changes that come our way! My girls adore her and I feel they are safe in her care.
- Missy K.
Emily N.
5.0
What a wonderful nanny she has been for my little boy. He is always so happy to see her. You can truly tell Ms. Emily enjoys watching children. She is always so polite and friendly. Couldn’t have found a better choice.
- Care member
Karlie S.
5.0
Karlie is wonderful. My 2 year old daughter loves her! She is creative, fun, and nurturing. She is good at asking questions and leaves my house looking clean and beautiful every time.
- Kyla A.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in West Lafayette, IN
Are part-time babysitters near me in West Lafayette, IN safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in West Lafayette, IN. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in West Lafayette, IN?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in West Lafayette, IN, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in West Lafayette, IN?
How much babysitters are paid near you in West Lafayette, IN depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in West Lafayette, IN is $16.94.
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What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in West Lafayette, IN?
Part-time babysitters near you in West Lafayette, IN offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.
Ratings for West Lafayette, IN part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in West Lafayette, IN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 17 listed part time babysitters.