Cara L.
Looking for work as a babysitter.
- 16 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Indianapolis, IN 46205
Meet Cara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi! I am a person who finds caring for children enriching and rewarding. Since my children are now 23 and 21, I have more free time on weekends and eveings and I miss having the energy and spirit of young children in my life. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have a college degree in Psychology and Social Work with a Spanish minor. I am one of those people who genuinely enjoys interacting with young children. It uplifts my spirit and makes me smile. Their vivacity and curiosity energizes me and brings out my playful, silly side. I am also skilled at directing children, guiding them towards making good choices, and being a stern authority figure when needed. I have a professional 8am-5pm job so I am available nights and weekends. I know that most professional adults do not babysit on the side, but I enjoy children Read more so much that I would happily spend my free time doing something that I find rewarding and that helps another family. My office job is not too taxing and I still have plenty of energy in the evening. Plus I look forward to getting to interact and play with kids and it's often one of the highlights of my week, so that is a boost! I have a lot of skill and experience working with kids. I babysat regularly from the age of 12 through my college years. I raised 2 wonderful children. I've taught weekly classes for preschoolers and homeschoolers ages 5-12. I've led girl scout troops, coached soccer, volunteered in classrooms, led children's parties and events, volunteered as a tutor in homeless centers, served as PTO president and room parent, cofounded and led a homeschool group, and cared for children in the foster care system. I also babysat and nannied part-time when I was a stay at home mom. My friends knew I was great with kids and my children were very well behaved so some of my days were spent caring for friends' children in addition to my own. Besides enjoying kids I am also looking for more income to contribute to my kids' college tuitions and my daily expenses. I'm willing to consider babysitting overnight or unusual hours. I have background check results available upon request. (Sittercity only displays the badge if you pay to run a new check every 3 months.) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 07/06/2021
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
Jared M.
4/16/2023
Cara was great. She is on time, a hard worker, and super with children. Our oldest son asks for Cara all the time.
Emma S.
9/29/2022
Heather D.
9/10/2022
Cara is everything you could hope for in a babysitter! Friendly, punctual, and most importantly a safe, trustworthy and upbeat caretaker for our child. We are so happy we found her!
Elizabeth H.
6/2/2022
Cara was wonderful with our 1 year old! We would love to have her help again. Thank you!
Molly W.
10/3/2021
Cara watched our son and they clicked right away. I felt completely safe and comfortable going out on date night while he was in her care. Will absolutely hire again for date nights in the future.
Philip O.
5/20/2018
Cara really helped us out, on Mother’s Day, no less! My toddler boy was so busy playing and running that he didn’t want to leave. He slept beautifully that night. She also watched my 6 month old, who was miraculously well-rested at the end of the night. She walked them to the park and they had a wonderful time. I’d definitely hire her again!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Overnight care
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology and Social Work
Graduated 1996
References
- Family Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies