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386 nannies are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Grand Rapids, MI
Grace M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an energetic, easy-going person with 5 years of experience working with children of all ages and big groups of kids ranging from babysitting, swim lessons instructor, and kids summer camp event planning! I am also a certified lifeguard and love working and spending time with kids whether it be sitting at home doing crafts...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is a responsible and respectful individual. She strives to put smiles on everyone's face and works extremely well with all ages of kids, but definitely has a soft spot for younger kids. She is able to make small moments into learning moments."
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Annabella M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bella and i'm a working college student! I have two younger sisters who I grew up watching as well as plenty of pets! I worked as a daycare teacher for 1 1/2 years where my kids ranged from infants-5 yo. I've also been a nanny for a family of 5 and loved it! I look forward to working with you :)
Annabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bella was wonderful! She was punctual and kind. My daughters woke up gushing about her. We hired Bella while on vacation and I wish we lived closer to have her babysit again. "
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Chaylynn A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Being a mom myself to my 5-year-old daughter, I fully understand what it takes to care for littles!
I have over 13 years of experience caring and working with children from various ages as young as newborn up to teenager and 10 years of nannying professionally.
In the past I went on a mission trip where I was living and...
Chaylynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for her relocating to a different state. She has only worked for us for a short time but we know that she would...
Katrina B.
Aaliyah C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Experience And Love Of Children Is Only Part Of The Reason You Should Hire Me!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love kids. I have always been super good with kids. I have experience with kids of all backgrounds and mental/physical health levels. (I worked at Pine Rest Mental Hospital). I have a lot of practice with medication administration and cooking. I have nannied children from newborn through 14 years old.
I started working with...
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aaliyah was great! She was very communicative, friendly, and timely. Our baby slept most of the time, but we knew he was in good hands. We would definitely hire Aaliyah again! "
Lelia V.
5.0
(1)
I'm about to finish my 4th year teaching and am looking to stay a little busy during the summer! I started babysitting 13+ years ago and have spent many summers nannying, tutoring and working at a summer camp. I love spending time outdoors going for walks, riding bikes, swimming, etc. I can definitely help with any summer...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
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Emma is amazing! Being a teacher, she is knowledgeable about the growth and development of children. She loves the outdoors and will bring that love to your home. She finds ways to keep kids motivated and interested in activities. She is extremely reliable and...
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5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennifer but I go by Milo. I've been working with kids full time since 2017, in varying roles from private nanny to daycare teacher. I am comfortable working with all ages but am most experienced working with kids aged 12 months to 6 years. Childcare is my passion and I love to take kiddos on adventures to...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We met Jen when we used AppleTree Learning Center as our child care provider for our 3 kids. When Jen parted ways with the center, we started using her services for weekend date nights, and eventually we hired her as a "summer sitter" and then on to even a teacher...
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5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on...
Stephanie W.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Amore, 19, I've been nannying for about 6 years now! I love kids, kids have always been drawn to me. So I didn't necessarily choose it, but now I can't see myself doing anything that doesn't involve children. Im very interactive and responsive. I Love going to the library, park, zoo, walks, crafts, books, and...
Amore can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amore has been taking care of my 2 year old son for more than 8 months. She is very responsible, punctual, caring and has a lot of patience. She really likes kids. In addition my son is learning very fast English thanks to Amore, his mother language is Spanish,...
Alicia E.
Charity S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family that has Occasional Third shift hours and date nights needs.
January 2024 I will have Thursday afternoons available. Would love to fill this time helping a family with elderly care needs (companionship, cleaning, meal preparation) or a busy family needing an extra hand.
Let my 25+ years of experience...
Charity can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My 2yr old daughter took to Charity right away. We will definitely hire her again in the future for date nights! I felt comfortable having her watch my daughter and be in my home while I was out for a few hours."
Amy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Haven and I just finished my fourth year at CMU studying event management and child development! I start my internship in August, hopefully at a children's nonprofit! I have always loved kids and watched my sister and cousin growing up. I was also a nanny for two summers to two kiddos, a newborn and a toddler, so I...
Haven can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We were so grateful to find Haven in a pinch. She was great with our five month old. We would highly recommend her!"
Kyle M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Malorie. I graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with several courses in child development & education. I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of various ages. Over the past 2 years, I worked as a lead teacher & childcare coordinator at a local school. Prior to that, I...
Malorie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Malorie was kind enough to care for my 2 children (9 & 5 years old). She immediately connected with them and engaged in activities outside of screen time. They continue to ask "when will Malorie be back?" We would continue to welcome Malorie back into our home,...
Mike O.
Katie B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I taught elementary and music classes in a private school for seven years. I nannied in some capacity for several years, and have taught piano lessons on the side. I grew up in Michigan and moved back here from Oregon in 2020. I've also been cleaning houses part time for years. I am the third born in a family of nine children,...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has been a very important part of our family, caring for our little ones (2 years old and 8 months) the past four months as I transitioned back to work. She was punctual every day, energetic, and engaged. She provided age-appropriate learning activities for...
Kylie C.
5.0
(1)
Hello perspective family! I have a bachelors in hospitality management and business from the University of Alabama and just recently got married and moved to Grand Rapids:) I have had many experiences babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting and would be more than happy to provide references upon request for you! A little...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great! Very kind very friendly a great friend even years later!"
Alexis P.
Corrinne W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Corrinne! I'm a very outgoing and social college student at Calvin University. I have several years of babysitting experience and have been a full time nanny the past 3 summers. I'm great with kids of all ages but have mostly worked with 4 to 10-year-olds. I used to ride horses competitively, so I'm very familiar with...
Corrinne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am 21 yrs old. I am currently in nursing school so afternoons and nights work best with my class schedule! I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages 0-8 since I was 15. I have work with children who had been diagnosed with...
Jayme can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very polite and my kids loved her! "
Tyler F.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Kristi K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am a 2017 graduate of King's College. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have experience tutoring children at after school programs, teaching elementary students as a full time teacher in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade, and am now a new mom...
Skills:
Early Education
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) I'm Adelaide, a full-time Social Work student in the evenings with a special interest in psychology and early childhood development, as well as an engaging, creative, and patient babysitter/nanny with over 9 years of experience with caring for children with ages ranging from infants to elementary schoolers. I have...
Adelaide can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
4.0
"Miss Addy was a nanny for our family and watched our 2 children (ages 2 and 4) for about a year. My children loved her and waited for her every morning at the window. She helped our 2 year old with counting, shapes and colors. She encouraged the kids to use their...
Marrin D.
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 23 yr old kid lover. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class (includes CPR) and an early childhood education course, followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, nannying for 5 years, and watching/ loving on my nieces and nephews ages 2 months to 5 1/2 years. The past couple...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Alexa was the nanny to our 2 daughters ages 3 and 4 for one school year. We all (parents included) loved having Alexa as our nanny! Alexa always made sure our girls stayed on schedule, were fed, dressed, hair done, and teeth brushed faster than we could do it...
Mandy P.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Grace M.
5.0
Grace completed the Teacher Academy program, which is a yearlong program for 11th and 12th graders interested in careers related to education. As her instructor, I found Grace to be bright, reliable, creative, and incredibly focused on caring for the people around her. She really loves kids! Grace...
- Katie S.
Annabella M.
5.0
Bella was wonderful! She was punctual and kind. My daughters woke up gushing about her. We hired Bella while on vacation and I wish we lived closer to have her babysit again.
- Care member
Chaylynn A.
5.0
We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for her relocating to a different state. She has only worked for us for a short time but we know that she would have continued to be great with our...
- Katrina B.
Aaliyah C.
5.0
She is very friendly and seem to bond with my pets. She sent me pictures daily of each pet and mentioned how they were doing. The night I was to fly back they kept delaying my flight. She stayed extra late to make sure flight was going to go. I would hire her again.
- Sandra B.
Emma A.
5.0
Emma is amazing! Being a teacher, she is knowledgeable about the growth and development of children. She loves the outdoors and will bring that love to your home. She finds ways to keep kids motivated and interested in activities. She is extremely reliable and will give notice in advance if she is...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Grand Rapids, MI
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Grand Rapids, MI is as of is $17.45 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 386 in Grand Rapids, MI. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can find different nanny services in Grand Rapids through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Grand Rapids, MI with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 173 reviews of the 386 listed nannies.