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Mykala V.'s Photo

Mykala V.

Experienced Caregiver Available On Weeknights And After School Care

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, I'm Mykala! I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University where I studied Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. I have 10+ years of experience in caretaking (children and adults). I currently work part time as a recreation therapist and I'm looking for week night/...
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After School Babysitting

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Reliable Caregiver with 5 Years of Childcare Experience & 2 Years as a Part-Time Nanny Hi! I'm Jaydin, a caring and dependable individual with over five years of hands-on experience working with children, including two years as a part-time nanny. I've cared for kids ranging from infants to school-aged children, and I truly...

Catherine F. says "Jaydin was great and our boys loved her! We would definitely hire her again. "

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Future Pediatrician Looking For Babysitting Jobs While In Medical School!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Whitney and I am currently a medical student at Michigan State's College of Human Medicine. I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad and Johns Hopkins University for graduate school. I am not positive which pediatric subspecialty I am interested in yet, but I definitely know that I want to spend...
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School Childcare Worker Seeking Summer Job!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi families! I am seeking a part-time or occasional nanny/babysitting position. I have experience as an early learning assistant teacher, a summer nanny, and a before and after school childcare site supervisor. I am CPR certified, have reliable transportation, possess an extensive understanding of child development, and have 8+...
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20 Years Established Nanny/house Manager in The Community.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly and calm Kids bring so much joy into your day. Whether it's the light in their eyes when they figure out something for the first time or the stories they tell.... it's always an adventure. Maintain an open, proactive communication style with the parents to ensure great care. I...
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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
hello! my name is mulualem and I am a mother of two kids which I love very dearly and I enjoy being around kids also have 3+ years of experience with taking care of baby's. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping and I'm an expert daycare worker. I'm offering childcare, senior care, and house hold services....

Care Member says "Very sweet and on time, my kids loved playing with her and were sad when she went home."

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Carina D.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I absolutely love being with kids. I currently work in a daycare, so I'm with kids of all ages all of the time. I have taken care of kids between 3 weeks and 12 years old. I am responsible, organized and creative (so I'll do crafts!) I am fully engaged and attentive when caring for children. I am also CPR and EpiPen certified,...
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Childcare Worker

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nice to meet you! I am Ray & have well over 10 yrs of exp with kiddos! I have been working with them for most of my life! I started babysitting at the age of 11, via church, and it carried onto pursing to be a teacher studying at Alma College. Also! I do have 5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management duty for 3 of...
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Melia C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I babysat a family for 3 years and would occasionally babysit other families. I would pick the kids up from school and take them to after school activities and make them dinner, also would work some weekends when the parents went out. They had a dog I would take care of too and when they went out of town I would help with the...
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Rosie C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've been babysitting for 5 years. I'm great with kids. I'm not afraid to get messy and I love the outdoors. I have babysat 1 set of twin girls from 6 months-3 years and there older sister who is now 6. I have experience with older kids as well. I babysit my cousins who are 8 and 5.
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Outgoing, Adventurous Fun Loving Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm CPR and first aid certified. I currently work full time at the downtown YMCA as an after school and day camp coordinator. Working with children is my passion. They are always safe with me!!
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Loving And Encouraging Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm 28. I grew up in Grand Rapids and after traveling around a little bit came back. I am currently a student at Calvin University studying Literature and Philosophy. I have quite a bit of babysitting experience including two autistic children. After high school I took a semester off and taught...
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Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Erica, and I am currently living in Grand Rapids, MI. I have more than 7yrs of experience nannying, and consider it to be one of my greatest passions. In 2016 I spent 1 yr teaching clubs, helping with homework, and being a summer counselor at the Village Academy Private School in Dublin, OH. After moving to MI in...
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Full-time Nanny Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Kayleigh and I am 22 years old. I am studying Strategic Communication at Cornerstone University. I have many years of experience in nannying as well as babysitting for all ages (infant-11 years old). I also have a couple years of summer camp counselor experience working with all ages and keeping them entertained...
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A Babysitter That Is Here And Happy To Help! :)

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For as long as I can remember, I have loved working with kids. I admire their joy, the way their eyes light up, and the love they so graciously give. Recognizing this passion early on, I have gained extensive experience and significant skills in the area of caregiving. In highschool, I was a swim lessons instructor for infants...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Sydney and I am currently in the nursing program at GVSU. With that, I am certified in CPR/AED and have experience taking care of children as young as a minute old! Additionally, I have over six years of childcare experience with all ages and stages. I'm open to long-term positions or as needed. Currently, I am...
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Victoria P.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a grand valley nursing student who hopes to go into pediatrics. I have many years of experience babysitting and years of volunteer experience at an elementary after school program. I love to do all kinds of activities and can always find ways to be engaged with the children I babysit. I am also CPR certified and have...
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Courtney B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked with children ages 1-5 years old for one year after graduating high school. I left that job to pursue a career in dog training, and have been caring for fur babies for about 7 years now! I'm changing careers paths and want to get back into childcare. Nurturing comes natural to me, whether that's fur babies or children,...
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Part-time Care Giver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm currently working at MVP Sportsplex in The kidstuff department which cares for infants up 11 years old. I also have done three years of babysitting.
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Speech-Language Pathologist Looking For Summer Work

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a school speech therapist looking for a summer nanny job, part or full time! I work with children ages 2-13, providing services to students with communication impairments. I have 10 years of babysitting and nanny experience, have worked in daycare, and as an overnight camp counselor. I am willing to do light housework,...
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  • 120 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.39/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.5

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI

You can review 120 after school babysitter profiles near you in Grand Rapids, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Grand Rapids, MI is $16.39. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Grand Rapids, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Grand Rapids, MI can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI.

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