Find summer babysitters in Merrillville, IN that you’ll love

60 summer babysitters are listed in Merrillville, IN

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby summer babysitters is 4 years

Summer babysitters in Merrillville, IN

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Maddie D.


Merrillville, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Maddie, I am from Michigan and just moved here with my husband to Indiana about July. I recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelors degree in elementary education. A student taught in a fourth grade and second grade classroom. I continued my teaching career as a fourth and third grade...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!

Samantha S.

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Erika M.


Merrillville, IN

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full- Time Caregiver

Leader of church nursery Babysitter every Wednesday for children of the choir members watched family members for 3 years
Erika can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Halimot A.


Merrillville, IN

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

After my high school, I work in a daycare from Monday to Friday, 8am-4 p.m. for two years. I took care of 7 children at a time with age different. firstly, in the morning is to take their attendance, I feed them, change their diaper, change their cloth, taught them nursery rhyme. I also made sure that they take a nap when it is...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alisha H.


Griffith, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I am a Kindergarten teacher wanting work for the Summer. I have previously worked at Omni Health and Fitness Playroom, and the Griffith YMCA Preschool. I can help child safety and entertainment, light household chores, Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have passed background screenings, drug screening,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Like most first time parents, my husband and I were SO nervous about having someone we didn't know look after our 4.5 month old baby. But Alisha immediately put us at ease with her positively radiant attitude and calm demeanor. Our baby immediately took to her and...

Jelena T.

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Alyssa W.


Dyer, IN

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job

I am a dependable, trustworthy babysitter looking for a job and I love kids. I can babysit kids of all ages. I love the outdoors and keeping the kids entertained. I have and can provide dependable transportation. I was previously a nanny for a 5-year-old girl and also a live in nanny in Spain for four months with kids ranging...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an...

Jayde U.

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Chyan R.


Schererville, IN

$20-21/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With A Love For Caring For Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Caring for children has always come naturally to me. I have about 8 years experience babysitting children from newborn to 13 years old. I have babysat for over 10 families, worked as a summer camp counselor, and also worked as a medical assistant at a pediatrics office, so I am comfortable with children sick and healthy! I am...
Chyan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Excellent with the kids and reliable!

Kimberly G.

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Mireya F.


Highland, IN

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Baby Sitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a little over 2 years experience with being a nanny. I feel comfortable working with up to 4 kids at a time. I have experience with a wide range of age groups, ranging from 10 months to 10 years old, and have been hired by 4 different families from this site. When accepting roles I like to become a part of the...
Mireya can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Mireya is SO kind and caring to our kids!!! She goes out of her way to find educational games to do with them, she sits and plays pretend with them, and she just goes above and beyond in so many ways!

Janel R.

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Malinda H.


Dyer, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny And Babysitter, A Grandmother Of 2

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and family whenever I get the opportunity. Family is the most important thing. I know you treasure yours and I would like to help you take care of them. I have been a Caregiver of one type or another for my whole life. I took care of my sister growing up while my mom worked. I started...
Malinda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Malinda is a great nanny! She did everything we asked and we felt she took great care of our boy. My dogs also love Malinda :)

Fatima S.

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Anna M.


Munster, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am 24 years old and have a 1-year-old daughter. I've been working at a daycare for 5+ years with kids infant-3 so I am good with any age I absolutely love kids and am looking for a long term nanny/babysitting job!
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She's a very hard worker and knows exactly what to do with kids.

Matthew B.

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Abbey G.


Saint John, IN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday, Weeknight, And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I love children and have a passion for helping others. Currently, I am a nursing student at Purdue University, and I plan to pursue a career in pediatric nursing. In my free time, I volunteer for my local church at school in the children's ministry, spend lots of time outdoors, craft, and bake. I have 7+ years of...
Abbey can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Being a high school teacher and coach, I have the luxury of being able to hand pick my sitters from a pool of great candidates. Abbey has been our preferred babysitter (and our children's) for 5 years. She's been there for us during the diaper and formula era...

Dan G.

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Leah R.


Crown Point, IN

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Leah was great. From the minute me n my wife had the interview we knew that second that we wanted to hire Leah. She is dependable and great with the boys especially the 6yr old which bonded to her very quickly. They had a lot of fun playing in and around the house...

Care member

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Jennifer S.


Saint John, IN

$10/hr10 yrs exp

I Will Provide Great Care In My Home

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of three who has cared for children for almost 15 years. I am extremely passionate about the little ones and I am CPR certified, American Red Cross Babysitting certified, and I have my Master's Degree in Education. During my schooling, I have taken courses in Early Childhood Development, adolescent addictions,...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Jennifer is great! Very nice. Will 100% hire her again!

Lauren O.

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Maggie G.


Dyer, IN

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Maggie I am 20 and a sophomore at Grand Valley State University. I am looking to babysit this summer! I am available Monday through Friday, and occasionally on weekends. I am CPR and first aid certified. I also have a car and am willing to drive if needed. I love kids of all ages and have experience caring for...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maggie is very responsible and friendly. Kids love her. I trust her taking care of both my daughter and my dog. Plus, they both like her. She’s dependable and follows my specific instructions. I would recommend her to anyone.

Care member

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Lourdes T.


Munster, IN

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I have 8 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. I can also help with Housekeeping, Cooking and Meal Prep, Laundry, and Swimming Supervision. I love being around kids and have many younger cousins I am used to taking care of and being around! I'd love to help out anyone who needs it! One thing to note: I...
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Lourdes was great! She arrived a little early and my kids took to her right away. She was friendly, open, and communicative. She also picked up after the kids went to bed which was so appreciated. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again!

Care member

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Morgan S.


Crown Point, IN

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since 2010 for various age groups. I am CPR certified and spent the past summer working as a camp counselor at my local YMCA.
Morgan can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Morgan is fabulous! We love having her with us to watch our 8 month old son three days a week. She gives our son the energy and attention he needs during these early stages of development. She is reliable, considerate and attentive to details. Grateful to have...

Megan M.

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Dallas Z.


Dyer, IN

$12-25/hr6 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! A little bit about me--I am a preschool teacher turned stay at home mom. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting and was a nanny in the summer. I then went on to get my degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught preschool before becoming a stay at home mom...
Dallas can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Dallas watched my 2 girls for a year and a half and was nothing short of amazing. With her preschool background, she really knows how to teach, play, and care for children. She has a very cozy and clean home and a heart of gold. It takes a special person to be able...

Lindsey T.

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Emily R.


Gary, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Long Term/Full-Time Family To Work With

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
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

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

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Ryli L.


Highland, IN

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Sitter :)

Hi! My name is Ryli and I'm a student attending IU for Elementary Education. During the school year I work at a Daycare and I am looking to continue working with kids for the summer!
Ryli can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kayli C.


Dyer, IN

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available; Part-time Tutor Available; Part-time Pet-sitter Available

I have previously babysat two children, a 6-year-old boy and a 10-year-old boy, for about a year and a half.
Kayli can also help with: Carpooling, travel
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Carey S.


Munster, IN

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter

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...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent summer babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrillville, IN

Maddie D.

5.0

Maddie nannied our boys this summer and she was great with them!

- Samantha S.

Alisha H.

5.0

Like most first time parents, my husband and I were SO nervous about having someone we didn't know look after our 4.5 month old baby. But Alisha immediately put us at ease with her positively radiant attitude and calm demeanor. Our baby immediately took to her and was all smiles! We had her meet our...

- Jelena T.

Alyssa W.

5.0

Alyssa is such a lovely, respectful, dependable young lady. Alyssa has always been a high achiever, taking honors classes at her high school and excelling in them. She is also enrolled in the career center to help set herself up for future endeavors. Alyssa is an all around good person.

- Jayde U.

Chyan R.

5.0

Excellent with the kids and reliable!

- Kimberly G.

Mireya F.

5.0

Mireya is SO kind and caring to our kids!!! She goes out of her way to find educational games to do with them, she sits and plays pretend with them, and she just goes above and beyond in so many ways!

- Janel R.

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