The Best Babysitters in Portage, IN

Wyndy has 7 background-checked babysitters near Portage, IN, including students and grads of Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana Wesleyan University.

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Lydia H.

Ivy Tech · Portage, IN Hello! I am interested in nannying/babysitting while I am off work for the summer! I have 7 years experience with children 6weeks to 8years old. I have my associate degree in early childhood education as well as CPR and…

Mattson O.

Ivy Tech · Portage, IN I was daycare teacher and have had experience babysitting all ages. I was a gymnastics coach ages 2-14 and have experience with special needs and delayed learning. I love kids and especially love babies and toddlers! I a…

Mackenzie Z.

Indwes · Portage, IN

Alicia M.

RCI · Portage, IN Hello everyone, I am very excited to be here and I hope to meet you all very soon. Well a little about me, I have been in the healthcare industry for over ten years now. I have been working as a CNA and also worked with…

Lailah A.

CSPP · Portage, IN Hi! I’m a fun, patient, and caring person who genuinely loves working with kids! I’m currently a doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology, so understanding children, supporting their development, and helping them gr…

Demetria W.

UMAT · Portage, IN Hi! My name is Demetria! A little about me, I just moved to the NorthWest Indy area, from DuQuoin , IL (4.5 hours from here) I’m 29 I have a 10 year old daughter, a mini Australian Shepherd by the name of Loki and we liv…

Jibria H.

Ivy Tech · Portage, IN Hi, I’m Jibria, an experienced, reliable, and energetic babysitter based in NWI. Caregiving has been a natural part of my life since I was 13 years old, when I first started out as the dedicated family babysitter looking…

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Questions Portage parents ask

How much does a babysitter cost in Portage?

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 Portage babysitters?

College students, recent grads and experienced caregivers who live near Portage, including students and grads of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana Wesleyan University and Rasmussen College-Illinois. Each profile shows their school, experience and reviews from other parents.

Can I find a babysitter in Portage 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 Portage?

Yes. The sitters on this page live within about 25 miles of Portage, including Valparaiso, Merrillville and Hobart.