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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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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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School Childcare Worker Seeking Summer Job!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi families! I am a 24-year-old grad student seeking a part-time nanny position. I come to you with 2 years of experience as a center-based early learning teacher (ages 6wks-4yrs), 2 years of experience as a before and after school care site supervisor (ages 4yrs-12yrs), and a decades worth of nannying/babysitting experience....
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Caring, Faith-Based Preschool-Elementary Teacher & Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
12 years experience
Hi! My name is Moriah, an upbeat, creative, compassionate caregiver who loves working with children. My faith in Jesus is central and shapes how I care for kids with patience, intentionality, and a heart to help them feel safe, known, and loved. I currently work as an assistant preschool teacher and after-school care...
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Carina D.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Courtney B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Full-Time Caregiver Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Ever since I took a babysitting course through the Red Cross at the age of 10 I decided to make babysitting was my go to job. I've watch children of all ages since that time and am the oldest out of five children. I'm a very patient person, love to help kids with homework, and also getting outdoors and enjoying the weather is...
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Miya M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Miya and I graduated from Covenant Christian High School two years ago. Right after high school I went to cosmetology school and worked in a salon, but I quickly realized that wasn't the path for me. I'm now working part-time at a head spa, and I'd love to fill the rest of my time doing what I've always been most...
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Katherine S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Katherine and here's a little about me: I graduated from CMU (fire up) in 2020 with a bachelor in social work and minor in sociology. Unfortunately, didn't think my major all the way through and landed myself a job in ABA therapy for a couple years. I loved those kids but ended up getting a paraprofessional...
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Passion For Teaching And Children

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Jesse and I am a Middle School Math Teacher at West Michigan Academy of Science. I specialize in school aged/middle school kids. I have about 7 years of experience working with kids through teaching, coaching basketball, substitute teaching all grades, and being a site coordinator for a before and after school care...
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Rebecca C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of caring for children and the positive impact I could have on their lives. I take pride in being patient, calm, creative, and...
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Experienced & Caring Babysitter Of All Ages

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I've had the privilege of babysitting for more than 10 years now, and I'm hoping to continue that experience here in the Grand Rapids area. At one time I coordinated 16 kids ages 5-14 for a summer youth program in my hometown, so I like to think I can handle just about anything! :)
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Hailey M.'s Photo

Part-time Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

4.5(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University where I majored in HR management. I am currently working in the HR field in Grand Rapids. I work full time during the week but would love to have the opportunity to be available for weekends or date nights upon occasion! I babysat during my teenage years and am really...

Justin W. says "Our kids adore Hailey! Extremely friendly & dependable. She continues to babysit for our two kids (7 months & 2 years) on a regular basis."

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Part Time Care Giver Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since age 12 and I enjoy it very much :) I started out caring for a 5-year-old girl and have had plenty of experience with older and younger kids. I also worked at a daycare for about 8 months and mainly worked with older toddlers. I love working with every age. I also have experience in cat/dog...
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Melia C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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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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Mariah M.'s Photo

Full Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 23 years old. I have 4 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from newborn- teen. I would love to get to know a family and help their little grow/thrive in all aspects of life. Here are some of my favorite qualities about myself: I am trustworthy, nurturing, fun, creative, patient,...

Care Member says "Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us!...

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Kaitlyn R.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name Kaitlyn, I am 18 years old! I have babysat kids of all ages. I try my best to help with cleaning and picking up. I always try and find safe and fun things for the kids and I to do! I have a reliable car that can hold 3 in back and one up front. I have a clean driving record and many references if you would like to...
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Sydney S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Part-time Infant And Child-Care Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! my name is Haylee I am 22 and have had over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've babysat, nannied, worked for a child care after-school program, been a summer camp counselor, been an assistant teacher in a daycare, and run the children's program for my church. I currently work in a school and need...
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Kourtney W.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Kourtney I am 20 years old and currently not in school. I work part time as a in home care-giver for a company called DMS working with elderly patients. I have babysat families since I was 14, and before that I had a lot of practice as I grew up the middle child of five with lots of cousins to help look after...
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  • 88 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.41/hr as of May 2026

  • 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 88 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 $16.41. 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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