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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Faith and I am currently senior in College. I have 5 years of consistent babysitting experience with all ages and am CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified. I have experience with ages from 4 months- 11 years old. I am also a substitute teacher. During covid, I have babysit while helping with online spanish immersion...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Faith babysat for my 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter on a regular basis throughout the spring and summer. She developed a strong relationship with our family and both of the kids loved Faith. She always communicated her availability well in advance so we...
Anna H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kerry and I am looking for part time work in the Cedar Springs area. I am dependable, nurturing and trustworthy. My gentle spirit makes me an ideal candidate in most situations. I believe it takes a village to raise a child. Having two daughters that are now successful, happy, independent women, I would love...
Kerry can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerry has regularly watched our 7 month old son for 3 months now. She is the perfect person for the job. She is calm, caring, engaging and stays active with our little guy. She is reliable, prompt, and I completely trust her with my son. She has cared for my son as...
Helen J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Professionally I worked at Wedgewood Christian services as a youth treatment specialist. Personally I've cared for children my whole life. I have a sibling 7 years younger than me. I've helped care for multiple younger family members. I've also cared for some of my teachers children in middle and high school. I am currently a...
Janae can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!"
Alex S.
Elise D.
Rockford, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I worked in childcare for over a year at MVP. At MVP, I was responsible for watching children, doing the laundry, and cleaning. I nannied this past summer for a few families with kids ranging from months old to 14 years old. I am BLS certified and have my own car. I love working with children and I am looking for one-time jobs...
Elise can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Elise was such a delight to have in our home. She was thoughtful and forward thinking before she came to watch the little ones. Our youngest took to her right away and it was such a relief to know our kiddos were in such caring hands."
Allyssa G.
Grace H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 10 Years Of Experience Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children of multiple ages ranging from 7 months to 12 years old. I was a teacher for four years and taught kindergarten-third grade. I love children and I am very good with them. They are definitely my passion.
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for my whole life starting at a very young age. I have experience working with children from infants to teens and am very comfortable caring for many children at one time. I have experience with preparing meals, carrying out daily routines, transportation to and from school and activities,...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna...
Jessica S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently studying speech-language pathology and aspire to one day work in early intervention or at an elementary school. I started my journey in child care at age 12 and since then have had the opportunity to care for infants, toddlers, school aged children and multiples.
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have had the pleasure to have our children exposed to Kelsey for the past year. We are constantly begging her to drop out of grad school to nanny for us. I'm super picky. She is worth her weight in gold. "
Stephen F.
4.0
(1)
Outgoing and sociable nanny with impending Masters degree, Bachelors in Psychology, and associates in Early Childhood Education. Over 8 years in childcare experience including mastery level completion of the Early Childhood Education II program at OHM Boces. Most recent position held with family of three children, since 2020.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Rachel was a former student of mine who is now doing some observation hours in my classroom. She is a responsible, caring young adult who works hard to get the job done and does it to the best of her ability."
Rosemary P.
Madelynn B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate And Goofy Sitter Ready To Bring Smiles
Hello! I am an animal lover passionate about working with kids. My goal is to become a school social worker. I want to be able to provide resources to specifically children in need. I have years of experience ranging back from my childhood to adulthood. When I was younger I was a frequent babysitter for my neighbors, family...
Madelynn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Haley B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$36/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I am Haley! I just graduated with an Early Childhood Education/Child Development major at Hope College, I did glad friends in high school and that was such an amazing experience, that really helped me realize that I love caring for children! I also just moved to Grand Rapids after just graduating. During my four...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
I am 1 of 6 girls in my family and have always been around looking after my sisters. In high school I would babysit on my weekends for my teachers children as well as families of children that my parents knew. In high school I also worked with special needs children for two years and it was an amazing experience.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 3 years of nanny experience. I have been nannying a family with three boys, one of whom has autism. As they are all back in school now I'm looking for more sitter positions because I love kids. I'm currently in school at GRCC for nursing and love helping others. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ella O.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Ella, I am 18 years old and just recently graduated from Grandville High School. I have 6 years of experience babysitting and grew up in a large extended family always helping watch the younger ones. I'm open to doing any additional tasks required. I am currently in school so my availability is any time after 5:30...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm BreAnna, a creative and interactive sitter who recently moved to Grand Rapids for grad school. I have over 15 years of childcare experience - everything from babysitting to nannying and working as a summer camp counselor! I've cared for children from two months to 14 years old and I have worked with families with up to...
Breanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$16/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! To begin, I am 24 years old and currently work in the Grand Rapids area. A little about my history is that I am the oldest of three younger siblings, so growing up I gained great experience caring for children. I have also volunteered as a counselor at multiple camps during the summer for children between the ages of 3-12...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melia C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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...
Melia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Hello! I have 4+ years of experience, sitting for my nieces and 3-year-old brother quite frequently. I would love to help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry if needed. I'd love just to get to know your kiddos and make it a fun and safe environment for them to grow.
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 9. I helped my mom raise my little brother and sister. I have interned in high school with an after school program for children of all ages. I was an early childhood development teacher at a private school for 2 years for 18 to 30 months. I am now an associate teacher for 3 and 4-year-olds. I...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mikayla K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Mikayla, I Love To Be With Children Of All Ages, I Am So Glad You Are Here!
I love working with children, I believe in safety, creating great connections, and having fun! I have been babysitting/nannying for 12 years now and have helped raise my half siblings. I currently study at GVSU to earn my teaching degree in elementary education. Throughout college, I have worked in an early childhood center...
Lindsey G.
Rockford, MI
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Lindsey, 35 years old and a full-time student and mother of two. I have nearly seven years of experience as a nanny. Over the years, I have cared for children of all ages from infant/toddler to school-age children. I love working with kids and plan to work in pediatrics after nursing school. I love to read and do art...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Kent City, MI
Faith W.
5.0
Faith has been with us for almost 5 months and we will be so sad to see her move onto student teaching next semester! Would highly recommend her for babysitting jobs to anyone looking
- Lindsey S.
Kerry H.
5.0
Kerry has regularly watched our 7 month old son for 3 months now. She is the perfect person for the job. She is calm, caring, engaging and stays active with our little guy. She is reliable, prompt, and I completely trust her with my son. She has cared for my son as if he were her own! She goes above...
- Helen J.
Janae R.
5.0
Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!
- Alex S.
Elise D.
5.0
Elise did a great job with our twins! She arrived on time. She played with, fed, and got both of them to bed!
- Casey S.
Anna M.
5.0
We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna did a great job feeding her and was...
- Jessica S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Kent City, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Kent City, MI?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Kent City, MI is $13.25. 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 Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Kent City, MI?
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