The Best Babysitters in Gary, IN
Wyndy has 8 background-checked babysitters near Gary, IN, including students and grads of Ivy Tech Community College and University of Illinois at Chicago.
Amara R.
Alexis M.
Deja M.
Barbara G.
Aniah C.
Aja H.
Kaylan E.
Jalyn J.
Gary babysitters at a glance
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8
Babysitters nearby
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$23/hr
What parents pay (US average)
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123
Colleges, most from Ivy Tech Community College
How Wyndy works
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Browse and save sitters
Look through Gary babysitters’ profiles and reviews, and save the ones you like.
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Offer them jobs
Send your date and time to the sitters you saved, right from the app.
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Book and pay
Confirm your sitter, then pay in the app after the job.
Questions Gary parents ask
How much does a babysitter cost in Gary?
Parents pay about $23 an hour on Wyndy across the US. Your rate depends on how many kids you have, the day and time, and how much notice you give.
Are Wyndy babysitters background checked?
Yes. Before a sitter can take jobs on Wyndy, they pass a background check that covers an identity and Social Security number trace, criminal records and the national sex offender registry. We also verify their phone number and any college they list.
Who are Wyndy’s Gary babysitters?
College students, recent grads and experienced caregivers who live near Gary, including students and grads of Ivy Tech Community College, University of Illinois at Chicago and Purdue University. Each profile shows their school, experience and reviews from other parents.
Can I find a babysitter in Gary at the last minute?
Yes. Post a last-minute job in the Wyndy app and sitters near you are notified right away, so you can often book the same day.
How does booking a Wyndy babysitter work?
Save the sitters you like, then offer them your job with the date and time. You can also post it so nearby sitters apply. Book the one you want, and after the job, pay in the app once the sitter submits their hours.
Can I book the same babysitter again?
Yes. Save sitters you like to your favorites, and send your next job to them first.
Do Wyndy babysitters cover areas near Gary?
Yes. The sitters on this page live within about 25 miles of Gary, including Hobart, Hammond and Merrillville.
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- Ivy Tech Community College18 babysitters
- University of Illinois at Chicago13 babysitters
- Purdue University11 babysitters
- City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College11 babysitters
- Illinois State University10 babysitters
- Saint Xavier University10 babysitters
- Prairie State College 9 babysitters
- City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College9 babysitters
- Purdue University Calumet9 babysitters
- Northern Illinois University8 babysitters
- South Suburban College 6 babysitters
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How sitter verification works
Sitters pass comprehensive background checks and must complete Wyndy's application process.
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Application reviewOur team reviews childcare experience, written responses and references.
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Identity & SSN traceIdentity confirmed through Sterling, using a Social Security Number and data from 10,000+ sources.
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Criminal records checkNational, state and county databases, with any match verified against court records.
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Sex offender registrySearched in the Family Watchdog national database.
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Phone numberConfirmed with a one-time code, like every Wyndy account.
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College enrollmentAny college a sitter lists is verified via Wyndy's college verification system.
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When you see this on a profile, they've passed every check above.
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