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880 babysitters are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI
4.7
(14)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I love kids! I have watched children of all ages - infants, toddlers, preschool age, elementary age, and middle school age. I have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's in early childhood education.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed.
She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe and in line."
Zachary P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sarah! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so I went on to study Early Childhood Education at Cornerstone University. Upon graduation, I worked as a lead teacher in a 12-18 month daycare classroom before becoming a professional nanny.
I have a decade of lifeguarding experience, so I take water...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and highly qualified to care for our infant. We absolutely recommend her!"
Peter B.
Nazek K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun-Loving And Responsible Babysitter: Caring For Your Little Ones With Joy And Safety
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nazek. I have over five years of dedicated experience as a nanny/babysitter, I bring a wealth of knowledge, love, and expertise to provide exceptional care for your precious little ones.
Throughout my journey as a nanny/babysitter, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, from infants...
Nazek can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Nazek was great with my kiddo. I came home to happy camper who wouldn’t stop raving about how much fun he had. They did lots of activities and stayed busy. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nikki and I love working with kids!! I go to Calvin University and I am majoring in social work with the hope to become a child therapist. I have 8 years of experience babysitting, 1 year of day care experience, and 2 summers of nanny experience. I have also helped out in a first grade class and did ABA therapy...
Nikki can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikki is all that you would want in a caretaker. She is responsible and punctual. She is friendly. She is creative in her play and since she watched my daughter as I worked from home it was great to hear my daughter laughing and having a good time. My daughter...
Kimberly V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kristin and I am looking to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or on the weekends. I work full time at Calvin University, and so I am not available on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Before working at Calvin, I was an elementary school teacher for 5 years and taught 3rd grade. I earned both my...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin is fantastic. She is very mature and always on time. Asks lots of questions to make sure she is doing exactly as you want. Her ability to keep our kiddos busy without the help of a screen is wonderful. She is always looking for new stuff to do with them...
Jenn K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie and I am an elementary teacher who is looking for some babysitting opportunities on weeknights and weekends. I graduated with my undergrad in Integrated Science Elementary Education and teach 2nd grade! Ever since I was 13 I have been babysitting and love being with kids! I also attended culinary school for...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has cared for our 3 kids since the very beginning. The kids love her. She plays creative and energetic games with them, gets them in bed without trouble, and always leaves the house cleaner than it was when she arrived!"
Jen V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had eight years of child experience. I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of five and have branched out to different families in my church and in the community around us. I recently had a job at a daycare where I was CPR certified and first aid certified. I have seven almost 8 siblings, me being the oldest at...
Annika can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My daughter absolutely adores her. My daughter loves the outdoors and Annika has been a trooper through the cold days as they spend...
Katie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Taylor! I love arts and crafts, reading, playing games, and outdoor activities! Working with children has always been my passion. I've cared for newborns to 11 years old. Currently looking for long term work and to be apart of wonderful family! Hope to hear from you.
5.0
"She was great with my 2 1/2 year old daughter. My daughter loved her and my house was picked up and cleaned when I got home!! Definitely having her back again! "
Vicky D.
Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...
Annie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Music. I have quite a bit of experience working with children and love taking care of them. I have cared for sets of triplets, sets of twins, infants, and elementary age kids. I love creatively engaging children and inspiring their learning and curiosity.
5.0
"Rachael was such a sweet nanny for our three girls! The oldest two still talk about all the adventures they had with her- collecting rocks, building forts, reading, playing in the yard, dancing. She is kind, gracious, and genuine and always brought lots of joy to...
Brianne K.
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have baby sat in the past for 2years. I love kids and enjoy getting them into arts and crafts, boardgames, and getting them outside! I am a Nurse Tech Full time currently but would love to take on babysitting full time, as I truly enjoy babysitting. I...
Phoenix can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Phoenix was everything and more for our experience. She was on time, reliable, honest and trustworthy, extremely kind, knowledgeable, excellent with children. Wasn't afraid to get dirty with the kids play at THEIR level and cleaned up leaving it better then...
Care member
Grace H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 10 Years Of Experience Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children of multiple ages ranging from 7 months to 12 years old. I was a teacher for four years and taught kindergarten-third grade. I love children and I am very good with them. They are definitely my passion.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Teacher Available For Part-Time Babysitting/Tutoring
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I currently teach elementary school full-time, but I am available for occasional babysitting and/or tutoring. I have 16 years of teaching experience and have excellent references that would speak on my behalf.
Please consider contacting me. Thank you!
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jen did a great job looking after my little boy. He was a little "pistol" while we were at dinner but she pushed through the challenging three hours calm and with a smile. Thanks! "
Jacquelyn L.
Mulualem F.
Grand Rapids, MI
$13-32/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
hello! my name is mulualem and I am a mother of two kids which I love very dearly and I enjoy being around kids also have 2 + years of experience with taking care of baby's. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping and I'm an expert daycare worker. I'm offering childcare, senior care, and house hold...
Mulualem can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She is on time, professional, and put people completely at ease. She gave updates via text, which was a nice way to keep people updated on their baby's activities. Highly recommend!"
Hana A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved to the area and am seeking part-time babysitting opportunities. If you are looking for a babysitter for a date night or a weekend trip, I would love to help you. I work full-time as a high school teacher, but I have 8+ years of experience and have worked with children of all ages in day camps and school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Patricia (Claire) was our full-time nanny this past summer. She cared for our three children (11, 11, and 8 years old) at home and outside (including transporting the children to various activities). Claire was extremely punctual; she arrived early every single...
Carolina T.
Ciana D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am a kind and friendly 22-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant I love being able to communicate and have fun with people . I have worked in multiple different settings skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care . I have experience in childcare and senior care . Would love to pursue my passion which is...
Ciana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ciana is very caring and sweet. She is great with the kids and they enjoy playing with her. She also has the house picked up the which is always nice!"
Ryanna H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver."
Les G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have recently expanded my Montessori education to Dementia Care for those living with Dementia. This approach is rather new in the U. S. but very much common practice in many other countries around the world. Working Montessori materials/ Montessori philosophy with those living with dementia opens up a world of...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, dementia
5.0
"Very professional and extremely knowledgeable about Montessori for Dementia , this works !"
Matthew P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in cleaning residential homes. I started working for my mother when I was a teenager and continued to clean on my own for the last 15 years. I provide one-time, weekly, biweekly, and monthly residential cleanings. Everything thing from regular up keeps to deep detailed cleanings. I really enjoy...
Samantha can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Is flexible with tasks from a day to day basis and takes feedback well. Does a great job. "
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
Montessori Inspired educator working with children as well as those living with Dementia. I have experience with all ages birth through 90 years.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Anna B.
5.0
Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed.
She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe and in line.
- Zachary P.
Sarah D.
5.0
We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and highly qualified to care for our infant. We absolutely recommend her!
- Peter B.
Nazek K.
5.0
Nazek was great with my kiddo. I came home to happy camper who wouldn’t stop raving about how much fun he had. They did lots of activities and stayed busy.
- Care member
Nikki S.
5.0
Nikki is all that you would want in a caretaker. She is responsible and punctual. She is friendly. She is creative in her play and since she watched my daughter as I worked from home it was great to hear my daughter laughing and having a good time. My daughter looked forward to having Nikki come to...
- Kimberly V.
Kristin Z.
5.0
Kristin is fantastic. She is very mature and always on time. Asks lots of questions to make sure she is doing exactly as you want. Her ability to keep our kiddos busy without the help of a screen is wonderful. She is always looking for new stuff to do with them and teaches them while doing so....
- Jenn K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI:
How can I find a Grand Rapids babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grand Rapids, 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 880 babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rate for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.06 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grand Rapids, 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.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 182 reviews of the 880 listed babysitters.