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153 babysitters are listed in Royal Oak, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Royal Oak, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emily and caring for children is my passion! I graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and now work full time in admin for a center that offers various therapies for children in Ferndale, MI. I'm looking to use my extra time at nights or weekends to spend even more time with the kiddos! I have been a...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company."
Xin Z.
5.0
(1)
I have worked extensively with children, with over 14 years of experience: as a nanny for both preteens and elementary age children, as a day camp counselor, as a nursery caretaker, and as an overnight camp counselor. I am available for regular slots during the week, with potentially occasional weekend/night availability. I...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"We interviewed Emily this evening and hired her for some temporary work before she heads back to school. We are looking forward to working with her. She was extremely professional, organized, and warm. We are looking forward to using her to date nights as well!"
Jasmin B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Tabatha and I live in Royal oak. I am a speech pathologist and have worked with kids for over 14 years.
Tabatha can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is amazingly kind, talented, and dependable! I've know Tabatha for approximately 15 years. I can attest to the fact that she is always there for anyone in need, can successfully work with children from a range of developmental levels, and will dependably show...
kelly V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Courtney! I graduated with my masters degree in social work from Spring Arbor University in 2020. I am currently working as an Adoption Case Manager full-time. I am looking to babysit part time as a side job. I have about 4. 5 years experience working with kids. I was a full-time nanny during the summers in...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney has been a wonderful nanny to our son, he was always excited to see her and the two of they were great friends. Courtney is very attentive to our son and would keep him engaged throughout their time together. She could be relied to be prompt and also...
Jason G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have grown up with Golden Retrievers in the house my entire life. With the help of my family, I have raised four puppies total, including a Leader Dog for the Blind. I have a true love for animals and would be dedicated to the welfare of your pups! Thank you for your consideration!
Melany can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
5.0
"Melany let our two golden retrievers out daily while we were at work. She was very good with the dogs and very responsible. "
Sara R.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Erica. I have been working with children for over 20 years as a nanny, babysitter, and camp counselor/supervisor. I am caring, energetic and fun. I love to bring education into play and help create wonderful memories for children. Working with children brings me joy and helps me see the brighter side of every day! When...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You and your children will love her!"
Linda F.
Jessica S.
Royal Oak, MI
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jessica, and I have about three years of babysitting experience. I love kids, and I am able and happy to play, do chores, cook, and run errands needed for the family. I have worked with kids aged 2-11, and I am open to any ages. I also love animals so I am ready to take care of your furry friends as well.
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"My kids absolutely loved her. They spent the day outside playing and I came home to my kids (4 year old twins and a two year old) on the couch with her just buried in books. We will definitely be calling back!"
Tracy S.
Devon D.
Royal Oak, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Devy
I have a strong passion for working with children of all ages. I have worked in many classrooms, summer camps and summer schools. I am CPR certified and I have been nannying/babysitting for 7 years. A couple of my hobbies are musical theatre and arts and crafts. I have previously worked in children's entertainment...
Devon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Devy was an excellent nanny to get us through virtual school. My son learned so much with her and was happy to have her around. She was always on time"
Jenn H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved kids since I was young. I had no other siblings, so I was always offering myself up for babysitting my parents friends children and loved every minute of it. I started babysitting when I was 12-13 years old and have been a non-stop babysitter ever since. I was a camp counselor at 14. I started babysitting...
Nikki can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My kids liked Nikki from the day they met her. Fun and active sitter. "
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Allison and I am 24 years old and looking for some babysitting jobs while I am home for the next 5 months. willing to travel.
My experience:
- I have been babysitting/nannying since for 10 years from ages 4 months - 13 years
- I spend my summers in Montana working in the children's program of a dude ranch with...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie was absolutely wonderful and our daughter ADORED her. We miss her greatly and would recommend her to anyone!"
Jackie C.
5.0
(5)
Since I took a babysitting class at 12, I have loved watching children. I am always the adult at the kids table.
Previously , I have cared for many families as a professional nanny.
Examples:
-Family of four children: 1, 3, 5 and 7-year-old as well as a dog.
-Family of two had a newborn and 6-year-old.
-I spent one summer...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah has worked for our family nannying and dog sitting for two years. She loves our children and they absolutely adore her. Leah is fun, creative, responsible, loving yet is able to set boundaries for the children. You would be lucky to hire Leah!!"
Anna P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a college graduate living in the Royal Oak-Clawson area. I am available to babysit any random days where you may need help or for date nights!
**Not able for pickups or dropoffs**
I have met so many great families in the area and if you need references I am happy to provide...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth took care of our 9month baby. She is professional and was able to adapt to our needs very quickly especially with both of us parents working full time and needing care immediately. Due to us moving to a different state we had to part ways. We wish her all...
Care member
5.0
(1)
hi there. I am an empty Nester of three wonderful adults who live across the country.
I have been a nanny for over 20 years during the summer months. I also do Latchkey after school with a family of four. I have been working in a school district with special needs children for 11 years. I am looking for summer work, preferably...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Angela is great with kids. She is very caring, fun, responsible, and dependable. My kids love her like a family member."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, outgoing, organized, and loving person. I graduated from a Bachelors in Kinesiology program where I gained more knowledge on child development. I love crafts and play that focuses on enhancing children's development. I am also very active. I enjoy taking the children out to places such as the park, library,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was great! Very professional, experienced, great communicator, asked great questions and was amazing with my kids. Highly recommend."
Carla A.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years nanny experience. I also have worked in two day cares for over a year at both before I had my own family. I worked in the infant to toddler room and planned daily activities and made out weekly lesson plans.
I currently am a stay-at-home mom, I have 3 tiny humans...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katie was wonderful with my son and was warm, kind and understanding from the start. She watched him for several months until March 2020 and I highly recommend her."
Jennifer C.
Elle F.
Royal Oak, MI
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
FULLY VACCINATED! Hi! I'm Elle; I'm 20 and from Michigan. I come from a big family with 2 sisters and lots of cousins; I love kids. Over the past three years, I've worked as a nanny for a family in Huntington Woods, the following two summers for a family in Bloomfield Hills, and 6 months here in East Lansing. I've attended MSU...
Elle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Zoe! I am looking to find a nannying position with a family while I save up to return to college in the future! ! I have lots of experience working with kids from ages 18-months to 10 years old. I was a babysitter for my neighbor's son from ages 2-4 before I went to college. I nannied for a family in summer 2018 with...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is AMAZING!!! Our 3-year-old is a very "slow-to-warm-up" type of child but she attached to Zoe right away and felt comfortable with her. Zoe has always been in tune with our daughter's wants, needs, likes, and dislikes and truly "gets" her and cares about her....
Devin C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children from as young as one year in age to 14 in the Bay, Saginaw, and Ingham Counties. Additionally, I am a certified Music Educator in the state of Michigan. I have worked in classrooms with age groups as young as birth to five and as old as high school. I am Infant & Child CPR/First Aid certified.
Judy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judy is great she has a wonderful caring and positive outlook. "
Catherine K.
Tabatha K.
Royal Oak, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tabatha and I am a Speech Language Pathologist with an endorsed teaching certificate I have worked in an elementary school for 14 years.
5.0
"We hired her during the summer for babysitting. She is punctual, kind, reliable, and highly qualified."
Tanjee O.
5.0
(1)
I've loved children and animals since I was one myself and being the eldest daughter of 5 has helped me develop my caretaking skills. I'm a graduate of MSU who's self-employed and looking to take on more work in my free time. I'm looking for a family I can really grow with and help take the load off the parents/caretakers in any...
5.0
"Noor was absolutely amazing with my kids and they adored her! She is very reliable, responsible and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond and was a pleasure to have!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Royal Oak, MI
Emily D.
5.0
Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company.
- Xin Z.
Emily U.
5.0
We interviewed Emily this evening and hired her for some temporary work before she heads back to school. We are looking forward to working with her. She was extremely professional, organized, and warm. We are looking forward to using her to date nights as well!
- Jasmin B.
Tabatha K.
5.0
She is amazingly kind, talented, and dependable! I've know Tabatha for approximately 15 years. I can attest to the fact that she is always there for anyone in need, can successfully work with children from a range of developmental levels, and will dependably show up regardless of circumstance.
- kelly V.
Courtney P.
5.0
Courtney has been a wonderful nanny to our son, he was always excited to see her and the two of they were great friends. Courtney is very attentive to our son and would keep him engaged throughout their time together. She could be relied to be prompt and also flexible to our needs. We will be...
- Jason G.
Melany J.
5.0
Melany let our two golden retrievers out daily while we were at work. She was very good with the dogs and very responsible.
- Sara R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Royal Oak, MI:
How can I find a Royal Oak babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Royal Oak, 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 153 babysitters in Royal Oak, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 Royal Oak, MI?
The average rate for Royal Oak, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.35 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 Royal Oak, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Royal Oak, MI are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 153 listed babysitters.