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Brandi D.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Bran'Di. I have experience as a teaching assistant for kindergartners and an after school childcare worker for elementary aged school children. I have paid experience in babysitting 4 kids at a time long hours ages toddler to elementary aged. I have often watched my nephews from birth to elementary aged. I love...

Chaleste R. says "we have loved having Brandi in our home. she is very kind and sweet with our little child. we are in the process of potty training and that is something...

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Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...

Jennifer C. says "Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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...
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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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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I do independent CLS work with individual clients via their parent/guardian, working hand in hand with their supports coordinators through network 180. Working with special needs is my passion and what my career life has consisted mostly of. The ICLS work I do is very flexible and leaves plenty of random availability for...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've worked with children at an after school day program assisting with homework, and creating recreational and educational activities.
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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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Guaranteed To Cause Smiles :)

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Natalia, but I will answer to any variation of the name, and I have quite a few unique nicknames that kids have given me over the years! I have 10 years of experience to offer; I started off as the classic babysitter after school, and then I worked for six years at the YMCA in their After Care Program, providing...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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Outgoing, Adventurous Fun Loving Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Part-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I am Carli and I am hoping to find some jobs around the area after school hours or on the weekends. I currently teach 6th grade special education and I graduated from college in the spring of 23. I have been working around kids ever since I can remember. My mom ran a summer daycare out of our home and I started babysit in...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Makenna! I am a compassionate person with 9 years of experience working with children. Some of my previous jobs include after-school staff, babysitter, and live-in nanny, and I currently work at a youth residential treatment home. I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children of all...
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Passion For Teaching And Children

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Experienced Nanny Seeks Family

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a total of about six years of experience working with children. I have experience working in an after-school program for kids. On a daily basis, I would plan and play games and sports, help kids with homework, assist with projects, etc. I have been a nanny for children of all ages, including infants and toddlers. I used...
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Your Little Ones Are Safe With Me!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I have been an active babysitter since I was 16 years old, leaving me with 10 years of experience. I currently work full-time as a School Psychologist for a local school district. I have graduate training in child development and applied behavior analysis. I have experience working with kids with disabilities, including...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Naomi. I'm 24 years old and have 10+ years experience in childcare. I'm the oldest out of 4 siblings so babysitting started very young for me. I watched 8 kids under the age of 8 one summer and also became a preschool teacher for a little over a year. I had an after school nanny job in high school and I went on to...
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Part-time Infant And Child-Care Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Part-time Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an auntie, totally an auntie! I love to squish, spoil, and sweeten up kiddos. I cannot lie. I am a middle child of a huge blended family. My siblings have blessed me with 2 nieces and 3 nephews ages between 7-1. Growing up my 3 younger brothers helped me acquire my motherly loving and nurturing traits. My older siblings...
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Loving And Encouraging Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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  • 40 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.55/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

FAQs for after school child care in Grand Rapids, MI

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Grand Rapids, MI through Care.com will cost an average of $16.55 per hour as of August 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 29 after school child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Grand Rapids, MI to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Grand Rapids, MI, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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