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Find after school babysitters in Portage, MI that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Portage, MI

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years

After school babysitters in Portage, MI

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Prompt and on time, sweet, warm heart and caring, interactive with both of my kids. I will definitely be asking her again on a regular basis as our babysitter! Great experience overall "

Craig L.

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Eileen S.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Eileen S. I grew up in Portage, MI my whole life and graduated last May from Portage Central. I am currently a freshman attending Grand Valley State University, and I am looking for a gig while I am home for the summer. I have loved working with kids my whole life and started babysitting in middle school for close...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...

Marlo C.

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Samantha A.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking To Provide An Extra Set Of Hands To A Family That Needs Part Time Care During The Week.

I like working with kids because their outlook on life is so refreshing! They live for the day and are a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. They are unapologetically themselves and filled with wonder! Their playfulness and positivity is therapeutic! I started babysitting around age 10. I continued working with...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Arlie J.


Portage, MI

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Arlie. I am 18 years old and I am a student at Grand Valley. I started babysitting when I was 13 and I have enjoyed spending time with children of various ages. As a baby-sitter, my primary focus is on your child's safety. I am attentive, patient, and capable of handling many different situations. I also...
Arlie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Cleanna C.


Portage, MI

$15-17/hr7 yrs exp

25-year-old Harvard Graduate Looking For Part-time Work (Nanny/Tutor/Companion)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a thoughtful, personable caretaker and companion. I like working with kids/people because you never have the same day twice. Kids are creative, hilarious, and insightful and spending time with them really affects my worldview. I started working with kids as a teen and have been babysitting kids of all ages on and off ever...
Cleanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ariel B.


Portage, MI

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I babysit for a few different families, I was in a leadership group for four years in high school where I did activities within my community and with many different kids.
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$10-17/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Lauren M.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

i've been around kids my whole life, I began babysitting as young as 15. I babysat for a family of 3 all throughout high school as well. we kept busy with activities outdoors and crafts among other things. I also have a sister who is 6 now who I have regularly looked after since she was little.
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Caitlin M.


Portage, MI

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

I am currently employed, and specialize in managing member behavior. There, I work with ages 5-18, but have worked as a nanny, lifeguard, and at a licensed daycare.
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aleithea L.


Portage, MI

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Aleithea's Bio

Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 17 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
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Kendall S.


Portage, MI

$15-50/hr15 yrs exp

My name is Kendall. I am a wife, mom, and dog mom. I worked in education for 10 years. Of those 10 years I was an elementary public school teacher for 8. I love kids! I am looking to care for a child in my own home on Mondays and Fridays. My daughter is 2 and half and would love a friend to play with on those days!
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Layna S.


Portage, MI

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

I've had the honor of looking after kids ages 1 to 10 for a number of years, and I'm passionate about developing young minds and making happy memories. I first gained experience in childcare through babysitting, where I developed my ability to provide secure and engaging settings for kids of all ages. In addition to...
Layna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Cecelia L.


Portage, MI

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I love being around kids. I recently did a nanny job out in California, so I love a new adventure. I also coached middle school swimming and did a camp coaching little kids on how to swim.
Cecelia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Jaclyn G.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-35/hr5 yrs exp

Exceptional Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a recent graduate from Michigan State University looking for employment in the Kalamazoo area. I have several years of childcare experience with infants to young teens. I have a reliable car and can provide after school pick-up and care if needed. Please message me if you are interested in setting up a call to...
Jaclyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We haven't had a babysitter since before the pandemic, so we were nervous to leave them with a stranger for six hours. Jaclyn came right on time and even brought an activity to do with my two young boys (3,6). She's somewhat soft-spoken but she's friendly and...

Yvonne L.

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Sydney R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sydney! I come with many craft projects up my sleeve, an arsenal of fun facts, and plenty of patience. For me, the best part about being around children is watching their imaginations at work and encouraging their artistic expression. I love to read aloud and spend lots of time outside. I primarily have experience...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been working for us now for a couple of months, and we would definitely recommend her to be hired by other families."

Hilary J.

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Joelle D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!"

Francesca S.

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Hannah M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a recent graduate of WMU and currently a Kellogg nursing student. I have a lot of experience with children as I was a frequent babysitter to several families at home before going off to college. In the past I have babysat for several large families and I am great with kid. I am very friendly as well. Along with my...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Hannah has been great and our kids love her. She is always on time, responds quickly, and is very personable. Our kids have started asking for her to watch them because she plays with and spends time with them."

Gaby O.

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Ryleigh S.


Schoolcraft, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.

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Brooke S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic Fun Sitter For All Ages!

Hi there! I'm Brooke! I'm currently an elementary education student at WMU and 21 years old. I've been babysitting for years and have worked with all ages and stages of development. I also have experience working with multiple children with special needs. For two years I worked at a preschool with mostly the 4-5-year-olds, but...
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Portage, MI

Devyn P.

5.0

Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!

- Jordyn P.

Margaret M.

5.0

Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!

- Marlo C.

Tanner P.

5.0

Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN

- Jennifer N.

Jaclyn G.

5.0

Thank you so much Jaclyn for babysitting my kids! They had so much fun. You were reliable, punctual, and very polite. You took such good care of them and they're still talking about the good times they had with you. Thank you for making bracelets with my daughter. You went above and beyond! I can't...

- Inna J.

Sydney R.

5.0

Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been working for us now for a couple of months, and we would definitely recommend her to be hired by other families.

- Hilary J.

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After School Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.