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The Small Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Small Family

West Lafayette, IN
$18/hr
Full-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Hello,

I am looking for a full time nanny for my 2 year old. I need someone that’s available for travel as needed. I am open to a live in nanny.

Help would be needed from 8 am - 12 pm then again from 2 pm - 6 pm.

Primary responsibilities would be caring for my 2 year old son while I work from home. Light house work related to the children as needed (children’s dishes, folding children’s clothes)

My 8 year old daughter is in school full time but would be home in afternoons / weekends.

Must be comfortable with dogs. We have a 2 year old golden doodle.
The Kauffman Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Kauffman Family

West Lafayette, IN
$12/hr
Full-time
3 kids

A little bit about us

Going on a cruise December 30th through January 3rd. Need childcare during the trip.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Williams Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Williams Family

West Lafayette, IN
$12/hr
Full-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Our first born is 13 months old and is the most easy going sweetest little guy. He loves being stimulated and does well playing and going for walks.

Baby #2 is due October 2022 and we can't wait for our son to have a brother.

Need full time nanny Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:15 pm. Need to also be ok with 2 cats. We need someone who is comfortable around infants and will follow safe sleep procedures.

Certification requirement

CPR

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The OConnor Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The OConnor Family

West Lafayette, IN
$14/hr
Part-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Hi! My two kids are both in school currently and I am just needing help with before and after school care. I would need someone from 730am-930am and 330pm-530pm(430pm on Fridays) I would need my daughter taken to the autism center by 830am daily.
The G Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The G Family

West Lafayette, IN
$13/hr
Part-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

I have a 5 year old needing dropped off at school. She would need picked up at 8:00–8:15. She has to be at school 8:30 every morning. M-F

Certification requirement

CPR
The Ha Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Ha Family

West Lafayette, IN
$30/hr
Part-time
1 kid
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

University Professor, flexible hours

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid

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The Simonton Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Simonton Family

West Lafayette, IN
$12/hr
Part-time
1 kid

A little bit about us

I just someone who is looking for a babysitting job.

Certification requirements

CPR
First Aid
The Black Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Black Family

West Lafayette, IN
$15/hr
Full-time
2 kids
Interested in nanny share

A little bit about us

I work at home doing digital marketing. My husband works outside the house in food production. We have one daughter Maeve, who is two, and a son on the way. We are looking for care starting in October. We would need help M-F 9-6, and some evenings (possibly weekend evenings).
The Logan Family - Hiring in West Lafayette

The Logan Family

West Lafayette, IN
$20/hr
Full-time
2 kids

A little bit about us

Starting the search early for care for my 2 boys, 3 months and 3 years (in Jan 2026).

The primary duties will be caring for my infant full time. This includes feeding, supporting development (talking/ singing to baby, reading, tummy time, etc.) and helping to establish a schedule.

My 3 year old attends preschool in the morning, comes home to eat lunch, and then naps from 1-3pm. He is a typical toddler that loves to play outside and with his toys, read books, and listen to music.

The library and many parks are walking distance (we live near Purdue's campus).

We don't use screen-time, and we have a dog. I work from home, but mainly stay in my office (the dog mainly wants to hang out with me in the office all day).

Overall, we need someone to play, keep our boys safe, and nurture interests in learning through small activities (sensory activities, arts & crafts, etc.) . Food is prepared most of the time, but you should be comfortable prepping and serving lunch for the 3 year old as needed, and putting him down for a nap.

If you are available for only some of the days (class schedule etc.) - I'd love to chat to see if we can piece together full time coverage between a couple of people!

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Types of Nanny Jobs and Nanny Responsibilities in West Lafayette, IN

Before you start looking for a nanny job, it's essential to learn about the different types of nannies and how they compare to each other so that you make sure you’re looking for the right opportunities.

The different types of nanny jobs have different nanny responsibilities. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. However, in general, a nanny is responsible for making sure the children's needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to make sure your expectations are aligned with the family.

There are temporary nanny jobs, even seasonal nanny jobs like summer nanny jobs. Beyond seasonal and temporary nanny positions, there are differences between full-time and part-time nanny jobs. The primary difference being the number of hours you spend at your nanny job every week. For full-time nannies, there are options for live in nanny positions and live-out positions in West Lafayette. Live-out positions are more common, but each family has their own set of needs that require different types of care, and live in nanny positions can be exactly what some families want. If you're looking to explore live in nanny positions , it's even more important to create a shared set of expectations around hours, responsibilities, and what is expected of you when you're not on the clock.

How to Interview for a Nanny Job in West Lafayette, IN

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  • What do you think children like best about you?
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  • How do you handle problems that arise behaviorally and emotionally with kids this age?

Beyond answering questions, families will want you to have your nanny references ready and ask any questions to show initiative. The nanny job interview is an excellent opportunity to get aligned on the nanny job expectations. By doing this, you can get off on the right foot with your future employer.

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