Find babysitters in Portage, MI that you’ll love

76 babysitters are listed in Portage, MI

The average rate is $14/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Portage, MI

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!

Jordyn P.

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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...

Marlo C.

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$10-17/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Morgan C.


Portage, MI

$11-16/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dependable, hard-working, and caring individual. I have a love for children, and am passionate about working with them to help them grow and succeed. I have had many experiences babysitting, as I did that most of my middle and high school years, as well into college during any of my free time. I also worked at a daycare...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling

Recent review:

5.0
Morgan was great with my daughter, was able to help her with her virtual learning, and was able to keep her entertained, while finding fun activities for her to do, inside and out. I came home to multiple drawings from the her, and my daughter has been asking for...

Collette B.

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Alana B.


Portage, MI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Alana. I am one of 14 children in my family. I have grown up around children and I am very capable and knowledgeable in the care of babies and children. I am a currently enrolled college student trying to become a Physician Assistant. I have many nieces and nephews that I babysit from time to time who have...
Alana can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
The best babysitter hands down. My daughter loves her and she worked her schedule to accommodate me!

Brenae C.

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Des'taney M.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Entertaining Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...
Des'taney can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
We hired Destaney to watch our 10 month old for 3 weeks while our daycare was closed. She was punctual and flexible with our schedule. She was even willing to watch our baby when they were sick! My baby loved spending time with Destaney, and I was confident that...

Corinne H.

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Kelly F.


Portage, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Helping Hands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Completed CNA course March of 2016! CPR Certified Skilled compassionate caregiver with experience in dementia care. My passion and true desire to help others is what creates exceptional care for your loved one. I have always had the desire to help others both in the work place and through volunteering. My goal is always to...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Kelly is a wonderful caregiver. Conscientious and understanding, she will be an asset to you, her care-giver and your home. She cared selflessly for my 90+-year-old father for over 2 years. They became the best of friends and when Kelly was with him I never had...

David S.

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Alicia W.


Portage, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Care:)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love animals and gladly will sit any kind in any circumstance. My schedule is very flexible and ill willing to work around you!
Alicia can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Alicia is great with our animals and very accommodating to our schedules! She has previous dog training experience and is very dependable. I am relieved to know my animals are in good hands.

Jennifer R.

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Darien S.


Portage, MI

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Bilingual Certified Spanish, ESL, And English Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I apologize! I am currently teaching full-time and not looking for a position. I am an organized, compassionate, and energetic teacher looking to implement a family's desired curriculum or tutor subjects as needed in addition to students' regular curriculum. I am exploring new teaching opportunities as I enjoy working in small...

Recent review:

5.0
Darien is punctual, proactive and professional - traits I admired in her as a tutor for my kids. She has exceptional patience in working with young kids, strong positivity in dealing with tough situations and a great attitude to be flexible and amiable to changes...

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Sarah P.


Portage, MI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student at WMU studying behavior analysis. I have had lots of experience with children of all ages with disabilities. I have taught swim lessons, worked in a behavioral clinic, and shadowed a behavior analyst in a school. I believe all people have the capacity to learn and something beautiful and unique...

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah was fantastic and we highly recommend her she went above and beyond for what we needed, thank you Sarah!

Ryan C.

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Jessi S.


Portage, MI

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Excelling In Cleanliness

I have 4 years of experience in babysitting spanning from 2019 to 2023. I am familiar with taking care of newborns and children ranging to the age of six. I am CPR and First Aid trained and grew up always taking care of my 4 siblings whom I love. I enjoy growing with kids and helping them succeed in a wide range of ways. I...
Jessi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie P.


Portage, MI

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Gracie H.


Portage, MI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, And Educational Babysitter!(:

I have 10 years of experience with babysitting/nannying. I am currently a registered nurse, have CPR training, and have worked with children of all ages.
Gracie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda S.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Imagination Silly Nanny

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years of experience being a nanny for all ages of children. Kids would describe me as a happy-go-lucky, sweet , funny, and caring nanny/babysitter ! I've worked at many preschools, daycares, and Montessori schools. My experience with children has started since I was 17yrs old with some college/Montessori trainings....
Amanda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Adalyn L.


Portage, MI

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as courageous, smart, dedicated. I like working with kids because I think it so fun to spend time with them and get to know them. I started working with kids about 3 years ago. In my spare time, I like to run track and play softball. I love running because it allows me to clear my mind and I...
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Katlynn A.


Portage, MI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Katlynn. I am 25 years old and have been babysitting since I was 14. I started off babysitting for a couple with two children that quickly grew to five children. After a few years of babysitting I really learned to love watching children learn and grow. I have a passion for learning and child care. I was a nanny for a...
Katlynn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Mikayla S.


Portage, MI

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Mikayla and I am from Vicksburg, Mi. Currently I am a student at Saginaw Valley Stats University studying for an elementary education degree. I am home for the summer and would love to babysit your kiddos! Although I have 2 other jobs that I will be working during the week, my weekends are completely...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eileen S.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Eileen S. I grew up in Portage, MI my whole life and graduated last May from Portage Central. I am currently a freshman attending Grand Valley State University, and I am looking for a gig while I am home for the summer. I have loved working with kids my whole life and started babysitting in middle school for close...
Eileen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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Samantha A.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking To Provide An Extra Set Of Hands To A Family That Needs Part Time Care During The Week.

I like working with kids because their outlook on life is so refreshing! They live for the day and are a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. They are unapologetically themselves and filled with wonder! Their playfulness and positivity is therapeutic! I started babysitting around age 10. I continued working with...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning
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Abigail P.


Portage, MI

$19-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Abigail and I'm 22 years old. I have been working as a medical assistant the past year but would love to get back to working with kids full time. I love being a nanny and have been watching newborns, infants, toddlers, and kids since I was 14 years old. I have had many different roles when it comes to childcare like,...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portage, MI

Devyn P.

5.0

Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!

- Jordyn P.

Margaret M.

5.0

Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!

- Marlo C.

Tanner P.

5.0

Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN

- Jennifer N.

Morgan C.

5.0

Morgan was great with my daughter, was able to help her with her virtual learning, and was able to keep her entertained, while finding fun activities for her to do, inside and out. I came home to multiple drawings from the her, and my daughter has been asking for her to come back again soon.

- Collette B.

Alana B.

5.0

The best babysitter hands down. My daughter loves her and she worked her schedule to accommodate me!

- Brenae C.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 76 listed babysitters.