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211 babysitters are listed in Allendale, MI
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Allendale, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had a lot of experience with many different families in the past. I often babysit weekend nights while parents enjoy a night out but I have also enjoyed nannying part for three straight summers. I have a lot of experience with every age group of children and I feel very comfortable caring for children as I have done it...
Annie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!"
Katie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have watched children of all age. I can help with travel, cooking/meal preparation and light housework.
Micaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Micaela cared for our toddler and newborn for the first 4 months as I returned to work after maternity leave. She was caring and kind with our girls and quickly identified ways to help both girls have a great day. We would have loved to keep her on longer if she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently available for weekends/date nights!
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 21 years old and a student at Grand Valley State University. I am currently a nanny for a family (1 yr, 4yr, 6yr old) for almost a year but looking to fill in the other days I have off! I've had several experiences with children which include being a...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old and have 3 boys of my own. Before having babies, I was a nanny for 5 years with more years of additional evening babysitting experience. I love children and am just looking for a little side gig! I'd be more than happy to help with your family :)
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Meghan! She is always on time, if not early. Our 2 year old calls her "Bane" for some reason and asks for her as often as he does grandma and grandpa! She is very knowledgeable. She always has new advice or ideas for my 3 month old baby girl who seems to...
Alex Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fun, outgoing, patient and creative person and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I used to work as an ABA technician with kids with autism so I am comfortable and know how to care for kids who may have special needs. I am currently a student at Grand Valley State University studying psychology. I have 7...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was great. She's very patient and our daughter liked spending time with her. She's had a very chill vibe about her that paired well with our household. Hannah was also very prompt to respond when many others were not."
Jody P.
Allyson G.
Allendale, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a student at Grand Valley studying ultrasound! I am looking for a few hours a week to nanny for a family around East GR! I have over 8 years experience in childcare, including 3 full time nanny positions, Sunday school leader, and date night babysitting. Let me know if you are interested!
Allyson can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Allyson is wonderful! She is responsible, reliable, and a great communicator. Our children adored her, and so did we!"
Cari A.
Alexa M.
Allendale, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Have worked in childcare before I went to cosmetology school, . Have babysat neighbors kids all my life and cousins & my sisters baby! Love her to pieces. She has a 1. 5-year-old girl! & one on the way now. :). Working part time, would love to make extra money to save up for a house! Hope I can meet you soon!
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexa is very responsible and such a good babysitter! She babysat for me a few months ago and my kids loved her! She was on time and was willing to stay later when I was running late! 100% would use her again!"
Sue V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 23 years old and I recently graduated from Grand Valley State University. If you need a date night babysitter or just a random day here and there, I am your girl. I am great with kids of all ages, and have experience with babies 3months old to teenagers! I have watched up to 7 kids at once and I am CPR/first aid...
Natalee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalee is fantastic, she took care of our 8month old daughter, she is super nice and kind to baby, she is also very organized and helped clean the house and organize toys. Would definitely hire her again when she becomes available!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an honors college student at GVSU majoring in Environmental Sustainability Studies with minors in Psychology and Applied Statistics. My college extracurriculars include marching alto saxophone in the Laker Marching Band and participating as a site leader in the club Alternative Breaks. Outside of school I enjoy...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie has been watching my son J since he was 2 years old. J is 5 now and he totally adores her. She is always on time, keeps her word and always does fun activities with him. I am a single dad with full custody of my son and Natalie was such a great find . She...
David M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience babysitting children ages 6 weeks to 13 years old, including special needs and disabled children. This includes many date nights, summer nannying as well as before and after school care via my own reliable transportation. I am a college senior studying behavioral neuroscience at GVSU. I love all kids...
Talia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Talia became part of our family. She took amazing care of or kids and always got them to school on time each day with all of their materials. We have a reactive dog and she did amazing with him as well. Even after we no longer needed her for morning child care I...
Olivia A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Ana! I'm going to Grand Valley State University for nursing and I live part time in Ada and Greenville. I've got a younger brother and a bunch of small cousins that I love and have taken care of as they've continued to grow up. I am CPR certified and have taken a couple health and EMT classes just in case there is...
Adriana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Ana! She is super happy, even at the wee hours of the morning!"
Shauna M.
Sydney P.
Allendale, MI
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For After School Care, Date Nights, And Summer Care.
I'm Sydney! I am a homemaker and wife with years of experience in childcare! I am passionate about the care of children and hope to become a mother myself someday soon! I have a 6-month-old niece and many friends will young kiddos. I'm looking for child care jobs of all types, long term or short, and have almost open...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I graduated from Grand Valley State in 2021. I have experience babysitting all ages and I have always loved to babysit! I do work in education full time so I primarily am available nights and weekends.
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Avery and I'd love to babysit for you! You can get a hold of me on Care. com with any questions you may have.
A little about me is I've been either camp counseling or babysitting since I was about 14 years old, I have a lot of knowledge with ASD(autism spectrum disorder), I can help with homework or anything...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
My name is Molly, I am 18 years old and a freshman at GVSU. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Kaiden! I am a student at Grand Valley State University, studying PR & Advertising. I have been around children my whole life, babysitting for around 4 years at a daycare in my hometown (Battle Creek, MI). I can also help with pet care as well; I have a dog, a mini-goldendoodle.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Elise! A little bit about me- I am currently a senior at GVSU pursing a major in both psychology, and non-profit administration. My passion for children originated when my beautiful triplet nieces were born. Through their births I was given the experience of dealing with multiples, and a child with disabilities. I...
Elise can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, everyone calls me Izzy. I have 9 years of experience, I've been babysitting since I was 12. I love working with kids of all ages. Some things I am more than happy to help with are taking the child/children anywhere they need to go, errands, laundry, food making, light housekeeping, helping with school work, and keeping...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Natalee and I am 19 years old. I currently attend college at Northwestern Michigan College. I am working towards a degree in Speech Therapy, in hopes of one day working with children that have special needs. I have grown up with a younger brother who has Down Syndrome and have been like a second mother to him. I...
Hey parents!! My name is Rory I am 20 years old and I'm looking for part time or full time babysitting job. I've been babysitting since I was 12 starting with my little brother. Through out the past 7 years I've been babysitting on and off for family/neighbors, and the last two summers I was a date night and day time babysitter...
Rory can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Allendale, MI
Annie H.
5.0
Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!
- Katie T.
Micaela F.
5.0
Micaela cared for our toddler and newborn for the first 4 months as I returned to work after maternity leave. She was caring and kind with our girls and quickly identified ways to help both girls have a great day. We would have loved to keep her on longer if she was staying in our area and we would...
- Care member
Meghan R.
5.0
We love Meghan! She is always on time, if not early. Our 2 year old calls her "Bane" for some reason and asks for her as often as he does grandma and grandpa! She is very knowledgeable. She always has new advice or ideas for my 3 month old baby girl who seems to avoid sleep like the plague. She was...
- Alex Z.
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah was great. She's very patient and our daughter liked spending time with her. She's had a very chill vibe about her that paired well with our household. Hannah was also very prompt to respond when many others were not.
- Jody P.
Allyson G.
5.0
Allyson is wonderful! She is responsible, reliable, and a great communicator. Our children adored her, and so did we!
- Cari A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Allendale, MI:
How can I find a Allendale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Allendale, MI can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 210 babysitters in Allendale, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Allendale, MI?
The average rate for Allendale, MI babysitters on Care.com is $14.80 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Allendale, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Allendale, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Allendale, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Allendale, MI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 211 listed babysitters.