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82 babysitters are listed in Portage, MI
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Portage, MI
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Prompt and on time, sweet, warm heart and caring, interactive with both of my kids. I will definitely be asking her again on a regular basis as our babysitter! Great experience overall "
Craig L.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Morgan C.
Portage, MI
$11-16/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
4.0
(3)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"If there are angels on Earth, Kelly is one of them. The way she relates and cares for people isn't something that is learned, it's something that drives her whole being. She was fantastic with understanding things going on with my grandma as well as how our...
Katie K.
5.0
(1)
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 sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
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.
5.0
(3)
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...
5.0
"Darien is an excellent teacher. She comes prepared, has the ability to help students with work that they have, or to create work that accomplishes specific learning targets. She is dependable in every way. She is easily able to navigate individual needs, and...
Sonya S.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
"Sarah was fantastic and we highly recommend her she went above and beyond for what we needed, thank you Sarah!"
Ryan C.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey! My name is Jessi! I am 19 years old and I have 4 years of experience in babysitting spanning from 2019 to 2023. I am familiar with taking care of babies and children ranging to the age of six but am open to caring for ages older. I also am CPR and First Aid trained. I am the middle child of 4 siblings and grew up closest...
Jessi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 years of experience being a nanny for children of all ages. Kids describe me as a happy-go-lucky, sweet, funny, and caring nanny/babysitter! I've worked at many preschools, day cares, and Montessori schools. My professional experience with children began at 17 years old with some college/Montessori trainings. Over the...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 17 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
Aleithea L.
Portage, MI
$18-50/hr
Hi there! My name is Aleithea. I have a lot of housecleaning experience, and not just from cleaning my own house. My family and I have flipped two houses and done a ton of renovations, and that requires a lot of cleanup. Pretty much any normal housecleaning task I'm up for!
Aleithea can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hello, my name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-thee-uh), and I’m a freshman in college looking for work while I’m home for the summer! I tutored a 9-year-old girl in English, which wasn’t her first language. I also tutored/did homework help with a 7th grade girl in math! I’m a straight-A student that cares not only about doing things right...
Katlynn A.
Portage, MI
$15-50/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Eileen S.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Abigail P.
Portage, MI
$19-30/hr • 3 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha A.
Portage, MI
$15-20/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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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.
Des'taney M.
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 they were well taken care of. I would...
- Corinne H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portage, MI:
How can I find a Portage babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Portage, 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 82 babysitters in Portage, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Portage, MI?
The average rate for Portage, MI babysitters on Care.com is $14.57 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 Portage, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portage, 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 Portage, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 82 listed babysitters.