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Laima G.

Experienced Nanny Available (Full Or Part Time)

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello. I am looking for a part time job as a nanny in my neighborhood. I have started my career as a nanny in 2011. I have an experience with kids from newborn to 6 years old. My duties were to feed them, take them for a walk, play time, read books. Take them to kindergarten, to preschool and pick them up. I am honest,...

Ryan F. says "Laima is great with our son and completely dependable. Our son really likes her, she is very attentive to him and keeps him engaged in playing and reading,...

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Mother Of 2 Looking For Part Time Job

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am mother of 10 and 14 years old. I have full time job 7 :00 to 3:30 Monday to Friday , and I also work as Real Estate agent part time. I am available evenings and weekends I love playing with kids , doing arts and crafts , many other fun things. I am an outdoor person, I have taken my kids to any park I have heard about ,...

Care Member says "I hired Gordana to help with errands around my house, and she was absolutely fantastic! She is professional, reliable, and an excellent multitasker—able...

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Child Caregiver

Merrillville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Full-Time Or Part-Time Nanny Available

Merrillville, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a proud mother of 2 kids and a grandmother to 2 kids as well! I have been working in child care and adult care for all of my adult life. My husband and I moved to IN 4 years ago so I am looking forward to finding job closer to our new home.
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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
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Part-time Or Full-time (potentially)

Hobart, IN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello everyone, I have been around children my entire life. I am the oldest of 5. The ages range from 24-9.

Care Member says "Mhejhana did an amazing job with my kids! I highly recommend her, she was prompt to reply and on time. She kept my kids engaged in activities and they...

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child care

Schererville, IN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My names Ava and I have graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology with minors in forensic science and criminal justice! I am now attending Butler University for my masters in Mental Health Counseling. I'm currently looking for part-time childcare jobs in Lake County! I have nine years of experience babysitting different...

Rose L. says "Ava is incredible and anyone would be lucky to have her as a helping hand. We hired Ava as a part time nanny the entire summer for my two daughters. Ava...

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House Keeper/ Cleaning/ Organizing/ Decluttering

Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm an experienced house keeper, I do cleaning. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. Decluttering service, organizing service. Tidy up. I am currently looking for part time/ work or full time.

Tricia S. says "Norma is passionate, kind, respectful and thoughtful. I believe she would be a benefit to you or your loved one."

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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Crown Point, IN

3.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have had a lot of babysitting experience in my background both within my family and outside sources. I have three much younger brothers so I assisted in raising them. I have also assisted a family friend by caring for her premature twins. I am extremely reliable and great with children. I love entertaining children and having...
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Gary, IN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Janiyah, and I am the owner of Crafty Kids Care Childcare Services. I am a 20-year-old live-out nanny with over three years of experience in babysitting and nannying, as well as a part-time preschool daycare teacher. I am also a student in early childhood education My background includes working with families,...

Care Member says "She was so kind, My girls loved her! they still ask about her until this day!"

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Part Time Sitter

Hammond, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Mother of one teenage daughter. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have cared for children of all ages.

Debra P. says "I have known Rosie for about 15 years or so, we were once coworkers and then became friends. I have a son that is 7, and for the past 2 years Rosie has...

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Summer Sunshine Sitter

Schererville, IN

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I recently changed careers. I work in a Middle School as a Paraprofessional. I also work part time in a Daycare/ Learning Center. I love being in the company of children! They are energizing and give me my sunshine! I enjoy helping with Math! Looking forward to finding a good fit!
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Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Schererville, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Experience nannying a 1, 3, and 5-year-old. I love educational entertainment and any kind of puzzles or coloring!
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Kids Paradise And Their Safe Haven

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
**READ THE BOTTOM PLEASE** Hey guys my name is Eliana but people call me Lily! I am 23 years old! I've been a full time nanny and a part-time nanny for 11 years working with children ages of 5 months old to school age and I have 2 years experience nannying a children who are autistic! I'm going to school for my education degree...
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Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

Lake Station, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a college student who is going into a Nursing Degree at Emporia State University. I have previous experience with caring for children ages newborn-teenager. I have a niece who is currently years old, but I have been caring for her since she was a new born. In addition, I used to aid camp counselors while I attended summer...
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Munster, IN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I like working with kids because they're very fun and actually teach me a lot. I aim to get a bachelor's in Elementary education to be a teacher, and so working with children in my journey has been an enjoyable experience, even on bad days because I've always learned something or met a new personality. One thing you should...
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Part-time Student

Highland, IN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a younger sibling who I take care of on a daily basis. I babysit for many people that I work with including infants and adolescents.
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Part-Time Nanny-Bachelor's Degree In Psychology And Studio Art

Crown Point, IN

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$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Olivia, and I am a graduating student of Studio Art and Psychology, with a capstone in Human Development, at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. As a soon-to-be graduate, I am looking for a part-time job that will support my pursuit of a career in art and my husband's education; he will be in school for...
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Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I am a stay-at-home mom to two little ones offering in-home childcare service to local families in or around the Crown Point area. I have past experience working at a childcare center caring for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and babysitting for family and relatives. Currently, I am able to care for children ages...
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Part Time Sitter

Munster, IN

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Carey S and I am an experienced babysitter and English education student at the University of Indianapolis, who is home for the summer. I've taken many education courses and done a lot of field experience focused towards spending time with children. I've been a summer camp counselor and babysitter for quite a...
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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Part Time Child Care in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Laima G.

Laima is great with our son and completely dependable. Our son really likes her, she is very attentive to him and keeps him engaged in...

- Ryan F.

Gordana R.

I hired Gordana to help with errands around my house, and she was absolutely fantastic! She is professional, reliable, and an excellent...

- Care member

Raven R.

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

- Cory D.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Merrillville, IN

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in IN is $22.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Merrillville, IN, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Merrillville, IN who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Merrillville, IN, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 4 part time child care providers near you in Merrillville, IN who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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