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Kerstyn H.

Part-time Babysitter/Care-Giver/Tutor/Nanny

Camby, IN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello, I am currently a special education teacher looking to start nannying after this school year. I have a 2-year-old but I have worked with children from newborn-12 years old for over 15 years. Starting this summer, I am opening my home to nanny a few children. So you will bring them to my home and I will provide...
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Full Time Nanny Available

Beech Grove, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Childcare is where my heart has always found its home. I have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I am willing to help with taking them to classes during the summer and providing them a place to do homework and other necessary things at home, along with planning activities, going to the pool and more....

Leanne B. says "Christina is fantastic! She is very good with the kids, very patient and always smiling. She keeps the kids busy and doesn't just have them watch TV....

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Energetic And Fun Babysitter

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am current undergraduate Pre-Medicine student at the University of Dayton. I have been babysitting for about 8 years now, but have been a nanny for 2 different families for the past 4 summers. I have experience with any age range and also have caregiving skills, as I am a part time caregiver to elderly patients while at...

Kathryn K. says "Izzy is extremely responsible. I can always depend on her to take care of my children. She also is very flexible with whatever times I needed her for....

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Fun Part-Time Sitter For All Ages

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a teacher on the south side of Indy looking for more work doing what I love! I've been babysitting for 10 years now so I have experience with children of all ages, as well as sets of multiples and children who have special needs. I am available most evenings and any time on most weekends. I am kind and patient, and I...

Care Member says "Excellent! She was friendly, on time, and connected well with my child and pets. Highly recommend."

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Part-time Yearly/Full-time Summer Caregiver

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Macy! I have received a doctoral degree within occupational therapy. I would be delighted to care for your family for occasional date nights 1x a week or on an as needed basis! I am CPR certified biannually and feel very experienced with caring for large age group. If you are interested, let's connect and chat...

Courtney H. says "Macy was great with our kids, and our kids really enjoyed her. She showed up on time and was very accommodating to us being out a bit longer than...

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Teacher Looking For Part-time Summer Employment

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a former Reggio pre-k teacher and current nanny. I am looking to provide evening/weekend babysitting. I occasionally have Monday availability. I am CPR and First Aid certified, clean driving record for 20 years. I primarily taught ages 1-4. I have been a nanny for the same two private families for almost 1. 5 years. I...

Austin B. says "Sarah was great! We so enjoyed having her watch my 4 month old - kind and sweet with our baby, just the person you feel comfortable leaving your little...

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Active Nanny

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am Racquel, a recent graduate from IU McKinney School of Law and a Butler University (2020) alumni. I am preparing for the bar exam and looking for a part time nanny position to fill my time! I have been a law clerk for the last four years and nannied throughout my time; at Butler and at IU McKinney. I was involved in College...

Care Member says "We cannot recommend Rocky enough. We trust her completely with both of our children in every regard. She has even kept them for multiple days while we...

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Part-time Caregiver

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been nannying for 9+ years. I have experience with every age group. I am attending IUPUI with the intent to graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a dual license in special education. I love working with children and seeing them succeed!

Sarah M. says "Wonderful babysitter... Our kiddos love Breanna! Highly recommended."

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Experienced Teacher Seeking Summer Position

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
As an experienced teacher with 4 years in the classroom, I'm thrilled to bring my passion for education to a summer babysitting role. My engaging and fun-loving personality makes me a perfect fit for families seeking a caring and reliable babysitter. I enjoy crafting imaginative playtime activities, exploring nature, and...

Jill B. says "Carli is an experience sitter with multiple age range of children. I would feel comfortable leaving my child with her. "

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Brownsburg, IN

3.3(0)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, my name is Kara and I am 23 years old. I have a Master's degree in applied behavior analysis and work as a behavioral therapist for kids with autism in Brownsburg. I have experience with a variety of ages and severities of behaviors. I am also CPR, first aid, and CMT certified. I absolutely love what I do and amore...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Madison! I live in Indianapolis, IN. I've worked with children both professionally and non professionally since 2015. For the duration of the pandemic I nannied for multiple families through Care, providing assistance with virtual schooling as well as any daily living skills and assisting with light cooking and...

Ernest O. says "Madison cared for my children and dog for a date night. She is very knowledgeable and has a calm, caring manner. My kids took to her immediately! She was...

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Full Time Student, Part Time Babysitter

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Margaret, a current Certified Medical Assistant. I have been a babysitter since I was 10 years old and have worked with kids in many capacities. I volunteer my time at a church youth group with 6th- 12th grade kids. I was a life guard and swim teacher for 5 years before I want to school to get my degree in Medical...

Felisha D. says "Margaret is a very sweet person who is incapable of being mean. I have seen it with my children as well as others. Her kind and jolly attitude is...

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Nanny/Part-time Caregiver

Greenwood, IN

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi! I have been working with children for the past 10 years, and I absolutely love it. That has been my main occupation when I come home from school for the summer. I also volunteer at weekly summer camps when time allows. During the school year I worked part-time at the after school care for an organization.

Joe C. says "I had some ad-hoc unplanned dates where I needed help with my two children (7months and Toddler), and contacted Keegan for help. Both times she came over, I...

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Part Time Nanny And Occasional Babysitter-Could Lead Up To Full-time For An Amazing Family.

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I've been a nanny for over 12 years now, including recently in San Francisco for the last 7 years. We are now heading to Indianapolis for my husband to attend law school for the next 3 years. I grew up in Illinois about 2 hours away so I have been to Indianapolis multiple times before and have explored the city while...

Care Member says "I was lucky enough to find Theresa around the time we decided to transition to daycare. Although we weren’t able to hire her as our nanny, we stayed in...

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Fun With Kids, Positive Attitude, And Outgoing!

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 6 years of professional childcare experience and many years of babysitting. My current job is working with 1-2-year-olds at a daycare part time, but I am looking for a new job while I am at school in Indianapolis. I also am involved in children's ministry at my church with Sunday school teaching, and I have helped...

Kelsey G. says "Jenna is awesome! She's extremely well experienced with babies as well as pre-K and elementary-aged kids. She is punctual, asks good questions, has great...

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Part-Time Caregiver Available, Flexible Schedule

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am currently in Physical Therapy school and am looking for a part time position in child or senior care. I have experience nannying and babysitting for ages 1+, and have cared for nieces and nephews as infants. I have experience working in nursing home rehab and in physical therapy clinics with all ages. I am continuously...

Christine G. says "Hire her immediately. Hannah was incredible with our 1.5 year old. She was attentive, personable, and professional. She engaged with the little one and...

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College Student Part-time Caregiver

Greenwood, IN

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a third year teacher currently teaching 3rd grade. My first two years of teaching were in kindergarten. I have been working with children since I was 13 years old. My experience has been gained through babysitting throughout middle school, high school, and my first year of college, along with working in preschool Sunday...

Matthew C. says "Erika is an intelligent and caring sitter who my son LOVES to see. He asks about her while she's away at college all the time."

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Smile Creator

Beech Grove, IN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
I am a 24-year-old entrepreneur with Bachelor's degrees in Business and Science. I am available for date night sitting and part-time regular care. I am energetic, reliable, and have my own SUV to transport me and any children. I have a completely clean driving record. In the past, I have nannied for babies as young as 3 weeks...

Cristina P. says "I can't recommend Rebecca enough! She is professional, dependable, timely, trustworthy, and communicative - but most importantly, she was a sweet,...

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Evening And Weekend Sitter!

Indianapolis, IN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Jocelyn. Thank you for trusting me as a potential sitter for your family. I am fun, creative and full of energy! I've worked as an elementary school teacher for the past 10 years in the United States, Honduras and Dominican Republic. I'm married (my husband is a primary teacher as well) and have 3...

Betty M. says "When I was visiting Atlanta quite frequently for several years. Jocelyn was my go to sitter for my grandkids from birth to 3yrs old. She was a pro at...

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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.20/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 Plainfield, IN

Part Time Child Care in Plainfield, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Christina R.

Christina is fantastic! She is very good with the kids, very patient and always smiling. She keeps the kids busy and doesn't just have...

- Leanne B.

Isabelle F.

Izzy is extremely responsible. I can always depend on her to take care of my children. She also is very flexible with whatever times I...

- Kathryn K.

Haley K.

Excellent! She was friendly, on time, and connected well with my child and pets. Highly recommend.

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Plainfield, 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 $16.20.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 5 part time child care providers near you in Plainfield, IN who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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