Find babysitters in Traverse City, MI that you’ll love

161 babysitters are listed in Traverse City, MI

The average rate is $17/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Traverse City, MI

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Brittany A.


Traverse City, MI

$16-44/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher during the year and have 15-year-old and 19-year-old daughters. I work part time teaching in the summer but have some availability to tutor, take care of pets or babysit.
Brittany can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Brittany is the best babysitter. She interacts well with kids, is energetic and is a great substitute "mom." She is trustworthy and caring. Any child would be lucky to have her as a sitter.

Lesa S.

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Kaitlyn B.


Traverse City, MI

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hey There! My Goal As A Babysitter Is To Be As Active And Involved With The Kids As I Possibly Can.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience being a nanny to a 1-year-old. I can help with pick up from school as well.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel

Recent review:

5.0
Kaitlyn is very attentive to my son's needs!

Bailey B.

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Courtney W.


Traverse City, MI

$18-32/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Nanny, Former EMT/CPR Instructor, U Of M Graduate, And Current SAHM

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

My philosophy is that I'm helping you raise your children, not just providing care. I started babysitting over 25 years ago and have been happily involved in childcare- in various capacities- ever since. I have spent 12+ years nannying, both before and after having my boys. They are 2. 5 and 4 and will sometimes accompany me,...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Courtney is truly our favorite and now her and her family will be our life long friends! As first time parents we quickly had to find a nanny when daycare fell through before we went back to work. Courtney and I always say it was meant to be. She ended up being our...

Alyssa M.

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Ariel D.


Traverse City, MI

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi I'm Ariel! I'm 21 From Northern Michigan

Hi! I'm Ariel I'm from northern Michigan I have some college classes under my belt in Child care as well as culinary arts. I also have lots of experience in housekeeping. I have been babysitting on and off since I was 13. I LOVE doing crafts/art especially with children. I also love animals and I am willing to do...
Ariel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She was very attentive and helpful ! We moved otherwise I'd definitely hire her again! She's awesome!

Amber N.

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Noelle R.


Traverse City, MI

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Noelle

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey my name is Noelle and I am looking for babysitting jobs. I am responsible and good with children!
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Noelle is great! My daughter was very comfortable and loved being with her. Definitely would hire her again!

Vanessa H.

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Shelby F.


Traverse City, MI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shelby I am the owner of a small cleaning business but my passion is in helping families with daily kid activities. I have been a nanny for more then 4 families. I love to help in the ways I can:) My small business is also accepting new cleaning jobs. If you are interested in that as well.

Recent review:

5.0
Shelby did a great job with a group of kids ranging from 6 weeks to 6 years. She was attentive to the little one but also played with the older ones. I would definitely hire her again!

Cameron L.

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Simona C.


Traverse City, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Fun Sitter & Smile Creator & Senior Care Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 17 years of experience caring for children in my home based licensed daycare, one year experience working in a large daycare center and I'm currently working as an assistant preschool teacher. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, and running children to lessons, practices, etc. I open to caring for hour...
Simona can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
simona was wonderful with our 1.5 year old daughter! we highly recommend her.

Miles G.

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Kayla B.


Traverse City, MI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Weekends

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of caregiver experience in a variety of settings. I have babysat for individual families, groups of families, as well as day care settings. I also was a pompon coach for 4 years, and worked with elementary and middle school aged girls. I have younger siblings as well as an 8-year-old nephew that I am around...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kayla is amazing, I can't say enough great things about her. She was punctual, dependable, kind, responsible, loving, attentive...the list goes on and on. Thank you Kayla so much for being wonderful with my 9 month old. I highly recommend her if you are looking for...

Jeannine C.

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Erin F.


Traverse City, MI

$10-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Childcare, Pet Sitter, Nanny

I taught middle school Science and Language Arts for 6 years before getting my Masters degree in Outdoor Education from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. I am passionate about getting kids outside and would be happiest in an environment where I can encourage outdoor play and learning. I love animals of all sorts, am...
Erin can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Erin, will provide so much more than just a sitter. She cared for my active, curious boys. There wasn't a day rain or shine that she missed getting them outside and being active and creative. Weekly they would take bike rides to the library, to the beach, or other...

Penny M.

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Lonna G.


Traverse City, MI

$15-20/hr

Occupational Therapist Looking For Part Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm not currently available for childcare jobs. Possibly after next summer. ........................
Lonna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We are so impressed with Lonna. She is a phenomenal caregiver, and we fully recommend her. The kids adore her and look forward to seeing her.

Mike A.

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Brieanne N.


Traverse City, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Fun With Kids, Love Creating Smiles.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I use to babysit my siblings, I do have a 1-year-old girl and I'm looking for a job where I can bring her with me.
Brieanne can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She is reliable and responsible, never leaving anything undone

Jada P.

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Alexa P.


Traverse City, MI

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

All through high school, college, and post grad I have loved working along side children wether it be babysitting, volunteering, or education. I have been babysitting for over a decade on and off while I have been growing myself and my professional career! While attending CMU, I was a leader for Lunch buddies a volunteer student...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Alexa is wonderful with pets and kiddos, very trustworthy, and honest!

Joanie K.

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Hannah S.


Traverse City, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, I am 28 years old. I have grown up in/around Leland Michigan, spending much of my time outdoors snowboarding, swimming, and hiking. Currently living in traverse city. I have a BFA in Graphic Design. I am a loving mom, godmother, wife, and doggy and cat mom. My little girl is 1-year-old and would love to make a...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
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Phyllis A.


Traverse City, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible & Loving Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

In retiring from teaching & tutoring, I'm transitioning to my favorite joy: creatively and safely caring for infants and toddlers. I keep up with my adult daughter's friends and young families while they advance in their careers in an effort to encourage and help them. Many of my former students were being raised by their...
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Phyllis A.


Traverse City, MI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a young-at-heart retiree with a lifelong love of babies and toddlers. I've recently moved back to Traverse City after a wonderful career started here teaching high school Theatre Arts and English, followed more recently by part-time tutoring,. In retirement, though, my happiest times are babysitting for my daughter's friends...
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Mira W.


Traverse City, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/babysitter

Hi there, my name is Mira! I'm 24 years old, I was born and raised here in Traverse City. I love being outside and exploring nature, especially with little ones! Trips to the park and beach are a must. I'm creative and love doing all sort of crafts! I enjoy being active and also take pride in my organizational skills and...
Mira can also help with: Light cleaning
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Aria D.


Traverse City, MI

$5-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Babysitter Looking For A Long Term Position

I have experience as a camp counselor and as an after school science instructor. Im an actor, and love playing games and bonding with kids. I have experience with owning many different types of animals, including dogs, fish, birds, and a lizard. Size and temperament does not daunt me, and I am willing to go above and beyond for...
Aria can also help with: Light cleaning
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Lyla H.


Traverse City, MI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Lyla H. I am 21 years old and currently going into my junior year of college. I am up for the summer working 4 days a week. I am looking for babysitting jobs for the remainder of the week:). I am the oldest of I have 4 children, so I have plenty of experience taking care of kids. I have been driving, cooking, and...
Lyla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia T.


Traverse City, MI

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Outgoing & Fun Babysitter

I have 7 years of experience with babysitting! I also took a babysitting course when I was 14. I am currently attending Grand Valley State University, finishing out my sophomore year! I'm am in a sorority and studying communication studies. I am coming home for the summer and looking to nanny/babysit! I would love to spend the...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning
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Rebecca B.


Traverse City, MI

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Becca and I am a full-time graduate student at Saginaw Valley State University where I am studying Occupational Therapy! I am originally from Traverse City, Michigan and have 3 younger siblings. I am a positive, reliable, and patient person who has over 7 years of experience with babysitting for other families....
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Traverse City, MI

Brittany A.

5.0

Brittany is the best babysitter. She interacts well with kids, is energetic and is a great substitute "mom." She is trustworthy and caring. Any child would be lucky to have her as a sitter.

- Lesa S.

Kaitlyn B.

5.0

Kaitlyn is very attentive to my son's needs!

- Bailey B.

Courtney W.

5.0

Courtney is truly our favorite and now her and her family will be our life long friends! As first time parents we quickly had to find a nanny when daycare fell through before we went back to work. Courtney and I always say it was meant to be. She ended up being our full time nanny for months before...

- Alyssa M.

Ariel D.

5.0

She was very attentive and helpful ! We moved otherwise I'd definitely hire her again! She's awesome!

- Amber N.

Noelle R.

5.0

Noelle is great! My daughter was very comfortable and loved being with her. Definitely would hire her again!

- Vanessa H.

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Average Rating4.4 / 5

Babysitters in Traverse City, MI are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 161 listed babysitters.