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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I started working with children when I was 13 years old. My first babysitting job was to take care of two children, ages six and eight. My daily requirements were to feed the dog, two cats, provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have worked in a nursery since I was 15. I was a Special Education Paraprofessional and...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Caitlyn S.
Fair Haven, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi everyone!! I have many years of experience from working at a daycare to babysitting my own siblings all the time. I am currently going to school for early childhood education to become an elementary school teacher and currently substitute teach elementary school! I absolutely love children and caring for them is something...
Caitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Juliana! I am 19 years old and live in Ira Township. I come from a family of 14 kids, 10 girls and 4 boys. I am the fourth oldest child. I enjoy physical activities, puzzles, cooking, shopping and spending time with my family. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I enjoy being around kids, as it is quite natural to...
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, caring and responsible
I'm looking for a job that allows me to have fun and be fulfilled.
I started working with kids when I gave birth, twice- 2 sons 14 months apart, helped friends by babysitting their young children often and I now care for an infant and toddler once a week....
Darla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Our family loves Darla! She is so enthusiastic, funny and of course loves children. She took care of my boys from a young age and was always patient and caring.
My schedule called for her to be flexible which she always was!
She is very trustworthy, a true sweet...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brooke, I am looking for a summer job with a fantastic family! I'm an elementary teacher of 8 years and a babysitter for over 15 years. I have babysat children from infants to tween age during many summers and my college years. The first day I can start is June 20th. I have a bachelor's and master's degree in...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely loved having Brooke nanny for our four (active!) kids last summer. She was seriously the best, and we were very sad when she moved out of the area for work. Brooke was always engaging with the kids, fair in discipline, kept a fun and active schedule,...
Kami C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking to take on another family part time. My days with my current family differ but I'm very flexible and we can set a schedule! I've been nannying for the last 4 and a half years. I have experience nannying youngest 3 months oldest 8 so I have tons of experience. Before I became a nanny I worked at a daycare for a year with...
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Nina is an absolutely wonderful gem of a person, she became part of our family! She was the nanny for our 2 boys, one was an 2years old and the other was 3 years old non-verbal with autism. She is extremely patient, loving and kind. We would definitely recommend...
Jen S.
Elizabeth R.
Algonac, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting for family friends at 12, after taking a certification course. Since then I've nannied and babysat for multiple families, some jobs including multiple children at once, some including regularly scheduled days, and most including doing some work around the house as well. I have some experience with newborns,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Liz was awesome and my daughters love her. She kept the kids entertained, well-fed, and on track for bed-times which you would know was a serious accomplishment if you knew my kids. We love Liz and can't say enough positive things about her!"
Natalia P.
Sydney N.
East China, MI
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Sydney! I'm a mom to a newborn baby boy. I'm 25 and I have 14 years experience babysitting. I am looking to help a family in need of some part time care and cleaning. I would prefer a position I can care for kids in my own home- or bring my son with me to yours. I look forward to hearing from you! My account is pending...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sydney is wonderful with children of all ages. She is loving, fun, smart and hardworking. My child is very comfortable with her and loves when she's around. Thankful for her and the care she provides!"
Charlie R.
3.9
(7)
Hi! My name is Sam! I am 21 years old and I have about 10 years of experience babysitting. I've been watching my younger brother and cousins since I was 11, and I've watched many other babies, toddlers and children. I've watched up to 3 children at once. I have a reliable source of transportation and an amazing driving record so...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has a natural gift with children! Always helped around the house and made sure the children were always happy. Children were never bored with her. Always arrived on time and offered to do more than what was needed. Would definitely hire again :)"
Theresa P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have watched children for the past 15 years. I was a nanny for a school counselor for 6 years. I have also watched children in my home. I enjoy teaching children. I love doing arts and crafts, reading books and giving children the attention that they deserve. I want children to feel important and to know they are cared about....
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Debbie (or "Gigi", as my kids call her) was a gift from God, period. When I became a newly divorced Dad in January of 2017, I hired Debbie to help me parent my daughter and son as I tried to navigate the waters of life. My daughter is now seven, my son and future...
Tim M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I have been happily married for almost 23 years to my favorite person and have 3 awesome kids. I am a stay at home mom and began homeschooling my kids in 2015 and consider it an incredible blessing. I love being with kids, and most that know me well, would probably consider me a big kid myself! I...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is a very loving, compassionate, and capable caregiver. Added to these traits are her reliability, wisdom, and maturity. I have both hired Stephanie and worked alongside her at various times, and can say without hesitation that she would be a wonderful...
Patricia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a cat, dog, and reptile sitter for over 10 years! I am obsessed with animals and have helped take care of my families, friends, acquaintances, and neighbors pets since I was a child. I have experience with dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, aquatic animals, and rodents.
Brooke can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hello parents, nice to meet you! My name is Samantha, and I am a community college student. As someone with a passion for looking after children, I have been babysitting part-time for the last three years, and in the daycare business for a year, so I have lots of experience looking after young kids.
I enjoy childcare so much...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha has babysat our two year old and infant (not the easiest ages, in my opinion!), and has been a trustworthy and responsible sitter in every instance, managing the kids and home well and without issue. I'd absolutely recommend her."
Jessica P.
Brooke T.
New Baltimore, MI
$14-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Brooke. I'm going into my senior year at Liberty University majoring in pre-law. I have babysat for about 8 years with many different families. I have experience working as a teacher aid for preschool, preK, and third grade. I have worked with a couple families as their many with ages from 1-13. I also worked...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were very happy with the care Brooke provided our boys. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy cleaning and organizing. I love to make things look nice. I give great attention to detail. I will clean your home and make it look beautiful. If you would like organization, I will organize things for you too.
Deborah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
Jacklyn S.
Marine City, MI
$19-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an 22-year-old college student looking to help some parents out. I live In north street and I attend sc4 college. I am a nursing student that is studying to be a labor and delivery nurse. Go skippers!
I have several years of experience in child sitting. The age ranges I've sat for are as young as 7 months until 5...
Jacklyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacklyn was a great sitter for my daughter. Despite my daughter being difficult, Jacklyn did well with her and she comes highly recommended! she took the initiative to do things with her outside. went on walks, and cuddled her to sleep as if she was her own. Thank...
Kristi P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sasha! I'm a graduate student at Oakland University, and a CMU alumni. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a concentration in Mental Health, and have completed minors in Child Development, Family Studies, and Communication Sciences & Disorders. I'm looking forward to completing my Master's in...
Sasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sasha has been AMAZING for our family. She is so kind, patient and loving to our 14 month old son. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for care. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Katelyn! I am a 19-year-old local college student and I am looking for a family or two that I can regularly help with weekend, night out or after school sitting. I am very reliable, but also like to have fun with the kids, working on craft projects, games or just playing outside. I have been babysitting for 3 years and...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn is a very responsible and dependable young lady. She loves kids and is always spending time with the little ones during family gatherings. She is a very upbeat and happy person so your children would love having her as a babysitter and you would love...
Cristy K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nick! I am currently an elementary teacher with over 10+ years experience caring for children from ages 4 and up during summer vacation, mornings, weekends, evenings, over night and school breaks. I have obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Wayne State, Masters Degree in Education from Oakland...
Nick can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Worked at my child's SACC program. He is great with kids!!"
Kathleen C.
Samantha S.
New Baltimore, MI
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a student at Oakland Community College with a passion for kids! I'm looking to bring a positive spirit to a family looking for occasional babysitter.
Samantha can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fair Haven, MI
Darla C.
5.0
Darla has been such a blessing to our family, our boys love her and she takes such good care of them! She is very reliable, punctual & flexible with my crazy schedule- I highly recommend!!
- Care member
Brooke W.
5.0
My kids loved Brooke; they had a great time going on outings with her and just hanging out around the house. She kept them busy and handled discipline issues very well.
- Leslie C.
Nina J.
5.0
Nina is an absolutely wonderful gem of a person, she became part of our family! She was the nanny for our 2 boys, one was an 2years old and the other was 3 years old non-verbal with autism. She is extremely patient, loving and kind. We would definitely recommend Nina to any lucky family!
- Jen S.
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Liz was awesome and my daughters love her. She kept the kids entertained, well-fed, and on track for bed-times which you would know was a serious accomplishment if you knew my kids. We love Liz and can't say enough positive things about her!
- Natalia P.
Sydney N.
5.0
Sydney is wonderful with children of all ages. She is loving, fun, smart and hardworking. My child is very comfortable with her and loves when she's around. Thankful for her and the care she provides!
- Charlie R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fair Haven, MI:
How can I find a Fair Haven babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fair Haven, MI can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 3 babysitters in Fair Haven, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Fair Haven, MI?
The average rate for Fair Haven, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Fair Haven, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fair Haven, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.