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Hello! I am a kind, patient, and creative person who has just around 2 years of experience with foster children, infants, toddlers, and school aged children. With me, I will provide exceptional care for your children, and I am also willing to help around the house, meal prep, carpooling, and any additional tasks that are...
Hayley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 children, both boys, ages 25 and 22. I have a degree in Elementary Education. I've taught 3-year-old preschool, 4-year-old preschool, Kindergarten, been a paraprofessional for grades 3-5, and am currently finishing up my job as a Nanny for 5-year-old twin girls that I've been with for the past 4. 5 years. They are...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Mary has been our nanny for almost 2 years now and the only way I can describe her is amazing. She is patient, kind, dependable, and dedicated. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis. I have two two-year-olds and they absolutely love her. She brings daily fun...
Brandy M.
Skylaar D.
Dowagiac, MI
$6-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, and laid back
Working and caring for children is easy for me because I have always helped watch my sisters kids. I have helped watch my brothers kids. I have watched my friends kids. I love the personalities that they have and hearing their sweet little laughs.
I started...
Bethanie P.
Dowagiac, MI
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I went through the YMCA program and I worked with K-5
In my spare time, I like to be with family and friends.
One thing you should know about me is that I love caring for children and animals. It is very rewarding knowing that I can help other people.
Lauren E.
Marcellus, MI
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children of all ages. I worked at a daycare previously for 7 years. I have a little over a year with nannying in the Kalamazoo area. I have loved watching children every since I was at an age of being able to watch them. I graduated from Western Michigan University on May 1st with my bachelors in Criminal...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids...
Megan V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently 24 years old and have been babysitting for 11 plus years. I have babysat from newborn-12+. I have experience with traveling kids to and from activities and places. I worked as a live in nanny for an infant starting at 3 months old. I have over night experience as well with all ages.
Ryleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ryleigh is a sweet girl and is great with kids. She did many different arts and crafts with the kids and kept them very entertained. We would hire her back in a heart beat!"
Cassie H.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Meadow, I attend Indiana University Bloomington, and am currently in the senior year of my program. I have had many babysitting jobs and have a lot of experience with ages ranging from 1-10. I am currently looking for jobs starting in December when I am home for my winter break from college. Not only can I help...
Meadow can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Meadow was great with our kids. She was on time and assisted with home-school activities. She kept the house clean and the kids were excited every time she came. Would highly recommend."
Anne A.
Grace W.
Coloma, MI
$14-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experience With Babysitting Four Children For 12 Hour Days On Weekends! Loves Kids (:
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids as soon as I could drive! I have worked with 3 families quite consistently one of which I did 12 hour days with their 4 kids. I have also worked tutoring kids for four years.
In my spare time, I like to go hiking with my friends! I also really enjoy music and games.
One thing you should know about...
5.0
"Grace was such a help when we were looking for a last minute babysitter for our 1 and 3 year old. From our first message with her, she was timely, professional, and kind. She showed up on time, interacted great with our kids, and even cleaned up after they went to...
Cerena K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Jasmin. I recently just moved here a few months ago from New York. I've worked as a nanny and babysitter for several years. Although I'm in college pursing a different career path, I still enjoy working with children. I have lots of experiences and references. I've worked in a preschool, organized events and...
Jasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Prepared punctual and reliable.
Great at communicating. Detail oriented.
Always had fun activities planned - appropriate for our 4 year old.
Highly recommend!"
Kristin M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dawosu but I go by Dee, I am 19 years old and I attend Grand Valley State University and am studying to be a nurse. My home town is Mattawan, Michigan. I have lots of experience with taking care of children. My sister has 3 kids that I have taken care of since they all were babies, the youngest one right now is...
Dawosu can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We enjoy having Dee watch our son. She is very punctual and flexible with her schedule if need be. Dee would always let me know how their day was when I got home which is something I love. Dee would always ask questions if she was not sure about something and...
Care member
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am looking for a nannying and/or occasional babysitting job this summer (until September 10th) ! I am currently a rising junior at UCLA and am Lifeguard and EMT certified. I have experience working at a camp for kids with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and have babysat numerous...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Niki P.
Coloma, MI
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun And Safe Sitter! Love To Bond With Younger Children And Make Fun Memories
I am 18, I took care of my younger sister who is now 13, basically her entire life. I also have experience in babysitting other young children. I took babysitting classes a few years back, which gave me a CPR certificate. More recently, I was babysitting a friends daughter who is 1 1/2, but moved to Michigan so am now looking...
Niki can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
I come from a big family so iv cared for and baby sat for a long time. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, and pet care. I love healthy eating and helping children challenge themselves and feel proud of their accomplishments! I'd prefer a posting I could bring my son he will be 1 in October. I'm...
April can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kaitlyn C.
Paw Paw, MI
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am a super fun, energetic sitter. I have lots of kid experience with kids of all ages. I have 6 younger siblings and my family did foster care for 10 years. I'm looking for something part time that could potentially transition to full time. I'm currently a senior at Michigan State. I have classes in Mondays and Wednesdays...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madelyn K.
Watervliet, MI
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked at Centria Autism as a behavioral technician and have grown up around my low functioning autistic cousin my whole life. I've also worked as an Enrichment Specialist and Site Supervisor for the Youth Development Company.
I am CPR Certified and have also undergone blood born pathogen and mandated reporter training....
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Amy H.
Mattawan, MI
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an Early Childhood Educator, and I have over 18 years of experience working with children of various ages. I am energetic, flexible, creative, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I adore animals, and am excellent at cleaning. I can't wait to meet you and your family!
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alissa F.
Marcellus, MI
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Alissa. I have 5 years of child care experience through babysitting working in a daycare and a behavior technician. ages varying from infant-grade school . I can help with Travel, housekeeping, homework etc. I truly have a passion for working with Children, watching them learn and grow into their own unique...
Alissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Braelynn F.
Coloma, MI
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
A High School Graduate Eager To Love And Serve Families With Children!
I have been caring for children since as young as I can remember! Being the oldest child, I was given the joy of siblings to take care of, and being actively a part of church, I served in the children's ministry. Throughout middle school and high school, I have babysat for many families. Additionally, the past few months I have...
Braelynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Danielle S.
Paw Paw, MI
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Danielle.
I am a caring compassionate person, who enjoys to spend time talking and caring for people. I am a hardworking, reliable, and responsible person. I am willing to go above and beyond to help you with anything you might need.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always wanted to work with children since I was younger. I wanted to be an elementary school teacher, but just recently began branching out to any work youth related. . Although I no longer work there I still volunteer my time at a Boys and Girls Club Teen Center every Monday, while also popping in on my free time.
My...
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Decatur, MI
Mary R.
5.0
Mary has been helping us out this whole summer. She is always on time and is very easy to communicate with. She always comes with fun activities for the kids and my kids adore her. They always ask when she is coming back! She goes above and beyond my expectations and I we would recommend her to...
- Sharlee Z.
Lauren E.
5.0
Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids places and pick them up from...
- Megan V.
Ryleigh S.
5.0
Ryleigh is a sweet girl and is great with kids. She did many different arts and crafts with the kids and kept them very entertained. We would hire her back in a heart beat!
- Cassie H.
Meadow Z.
5.0
Meadow was great with our kids. She was on time and assisted with home-school activities. She kept the house clean and the kids were excited every time she came. Would highly recommend.
- Anne A.
Grace W.
5.0
Grace was such a help when we were looking for a last minute babysitter for our 1 and 3 year old. From our first message with her, she was timely, professional, and kind. She showed up on time, interacted great with our kids, and even cleaned up after they went to sleep. Thanks again Grace!
- Cerena K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Decatur, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Decatur, MI?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Decatur, MI to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Decatur, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Decatur, MI is $11.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Decatur, MI?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Decatur, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Decatur, MI to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Decatur, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Decatur, MI?
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