Lauren V.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 15 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Michigan City, IN 46360
Meet Lauren
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Lauren, and I am a warm, energetic, compassionate, and dedicated caregiver with a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Sciences and a minor in Dance and Liberal Arts. I am also pursuing graduate studies in Occupational Therapy. Professionally, I have worked as both a Specialized Paraprofessional and a Behavioral Therapist specializing in working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through these roles, I have gained valuable experience supporting children with diverse developmental, behavioral, emotional, and educational needs. My work has strengthened my ability to provide individualized care, encourage positive behaviors, support communication and social development, and create structured, nurturing environments where children feel safe, understood, and empowered. I am deeply committed to protecting each child’s physical and emotional well-being, recognizing their unique strengths, affirming their Read more abilities, and promoting dignity, independence, and confidence in every interaction. I have extensive babysitting and nannying experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers, including children with special needs. Outside of childcare, dance has been a lifelong passion of mine since the age of three. My background as a professional dancer has taught me creativity, discipline, dedication, patience, and perseverance—qualities I love incorporating into my work with children through movement, play, and creative expression. I pride myself on being dependable, attentive, patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable. Whether assisting with daily routines, encouraging developmental milestones, providing behavioral and emotional support, or creating fun and meaningful learning experiences, I strive to make every child feel supported, celebrated, and capable. Above all, I believe caring for children is more than a responsibility—it is a privilege. Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, respected, and encouraged to embrace what makes them unique. My goal is not simply to provide exceptional childcare, but to build meaningful, trusting relationships with both children and their families. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my experience, enthusiasm, and genuine love for children into your home and become a positive, dependable part of your family’s life!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Completed 08/24/2026. Contact the caregiver directly to see the report.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 12/06/2017
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Motor Vehicle Records
Expired on 09/27/2016
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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
Babysitter
- Generally available mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Nanny
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/8/16
- Willing to consider working as a live in care provider
- Willing to consider either a part time or full time position
- Seeking Summer Position, Short-term (1 to 3 months), Temporary (4 to 12 months), Permanent (1 to 2 years), Permanent (2 or more years) employment
- Start date is flexible
- My availability is valid through 12/8/16
Michelle B.
5/9/2011
I had to reschedule an interview with Lauren and contacted her the morning of. She was completely understanding and very accommodating. Her communication has been very prompt and I am looking forward to interviewing her.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$20-$35/hr for the first child, $0 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- 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
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Tourette Syndrome
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Repositioning
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Health and Human Sciences: emphasis Occupational Therapy
Graduated Loyola Marymount University 2015
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Travel with Family
- 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