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Eliana B.

I Am A Nurturing, Child Hearted Spirit Who Loves Helping Children Grow

Dowling, MI

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
In my early years, I babysat and nannied for families. I provided transportation for children, meals, and help with homework, and such, my first official job was as a camp counselor. In college, I started working at a summer camp, wherein only the next year I was co-coordinator of 50-60 4 to 6-year-old students and campers....

Ashley H. says "Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly...

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Part Time Caregiver

Dowling, MI

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of 4 grown children(I stayed home with them). I have taught preschool, cleaned houses and done in home health care. I'm looking for something to do a few days a week. I am outgoing, dependable and very efficient.
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Experienced, Energetic, Excited Sitter

Bellevue, MI

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Courtney. I have 8 years experience in babysitting and I have been employed with 2 Care. com families. I started babysitting after high school while working at a local pizzeria and attending a community college. I have experience with CPR, comfortable with pets, I do not smoke, and I am able to pick up/drop off...

Danielle P. says "Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond many times...

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EXPERIENCED SITTER

Hastings, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have 40 years of experience. I can help with Cooking and Meal Preparation. I have many years of nanny sitter experience. I was a nanny to 6 ages 16 to new born. And nanny to three wonderful little girls 5 years to 8 months this lasted for four years until the dad got remarried. I was a single mother to my son. He was in...
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Hastings, MI

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and optimistic. I like working with kids because they bring me so much joy. I believe that children can bring anyone happiness. Taking care of and teaching children is such a fulfilling time. I started working with kids when I was 12. My first ever job was watching my...
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Hastings, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Sammy, I am 19-year-old who is currently attending GVSU as a sophomore. I am involved in multiple clubs, enjoy the outdoors, love animals and being social. I have previous babysitting experience with kids ages 2 months-10 years old. I am a legally licensed driver with my own reliable car. I am able to clean, cook, do...
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Part Time To Full Time Nanny

Hastings, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Heather and I am a 47-year-old married mother of two boys. When my first son was born I quit my job and stayed home for 10 years. My husband is a school teacher and basketball coach. Our family is very involved in the basketball program. I went to work at a credit union for six years but it just wasn't fulfilling my...
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Fun Loving Nanny

Hastings, MI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Kris, and I have been nannying for the past 7 years. I've worked with newborns to school age. we play, sing, read, do art projects, and learn. work on colors, counting, and ABCs, but most of all, we just have fun. I have been working with kids for over 20 years. I love to watch them learn and grow. I love to help them...
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Hastings, MI

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$12/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julia, I am a very responsible, reliable, patient and kind individual, who wants to create a safe, supervised, and fun environment for you children. I have 4 years of experience working with children from the ages of newborn to 7/8-year-olds. I am willing to complete other task around the house if requested, such...
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Hastings, MI

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I'm a friendly hard-working and reliable 19-year-old college student. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Child Psychology. This will help me to better understand the specific physical and emotional needs of each individual child. I am very experienced! I have been working in professional childcare for 5+ years, I have...
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Hastings, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have been carinmg for Elderly and children since I was around 11. I have a passion for caring and serving others. I am also a mom to 3 wonderful children.
Caitlin F.'s Photo

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been a babysitter for about 10 years. I've babysat children from the age of 5 months to 10 years. I enjoy working with them and I love to help.

Connie B. says "Caitlin is great with children, loves to play with them and wants to teach some day. She is also good at following through on cooking or cleaning chores...

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Babysitting In My Home Or Yours

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a 58-year-old young grandmother to a 6-year-old and 3-year-old twins - all girls. I'm a (17 years) WMU staff member with an eye on retirement. I'd like to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or weekends. My granddaughters have a bedroom/toy room at my house, so watching children in my home is an available option if you...

Laura W. says "Cindy took great care of our animals. I will definitely be using her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an Animal Caregiver."

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Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Liv, and I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with over seven years of experience working with children of all ages. Currently, I am a preschool teacher and a college student studying education. I love creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support learning and...

Care Member says "We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning opportunity...

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Part Time Or Last Minute Sitter

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced sitter, I do have 3 kids myself and have been babysitting kids since I was pretty young, I have been a nanny and caregiver to many families in portage and Vicksburg. I cook, clean, I can drive to and from sports, appointments, I have a PERFECT driving record!

Ann K. says "She has been babysitting for me for years!! She is always on time and my kids love her. She helped out when I need someone to watch my son when I took my...

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Chloe C.'s Photo

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and knowledgeable. I like working with kids because they are fun and I don't have kids if my own. I started working with kids when I was 16. I worked with 2 special needs kids and a toddler after school. When I graduated high school I started working at a special needs school....

Joshua T. says "Chloe was awesome with our crazy 2 year old girl. look forward to using her again and would definitely recommend."

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Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Hannah, I stayed for the rest of my college career because I loved the children, parents, and job. I bring both energy and organization to childcare. I'm reliable, a little bit of a clean freak so trust me, ill do my part, have my own car, and am eager to help out with part-time or occasional care. Let's chat!

Alicia H. says "Hannah has been our toddler son's nanny for over 8 months now. I have never had any worries regarding the level of care he is receiving while I am...

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Child Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Makena, a dedicated and experienced caregiver with over three years of childcare experience. I specialize in child development, creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can learn and grow. I have extensive experience with babies and preschoolers. I've also worked with children up to 13 years old as a...
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Part Time Caregiver And Music Teacher Available

Richland, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Lyrica and I'm a music major at a University currently. I have babysitting experience from high school, I mostly watched a girl who was 4 years old when I started watching her. She was so much fun to hang out with! I am very energetic and very dependable. I am a pro at making snacks and keeping kids...
Dekotah R.'s Photo

Battle Creek, MI

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I have babysit for a lot of years total different ages , loves kids have a they have big place in my heart I am CPR certified and first aid certified. I had just graduated high school in may 2023 my plans or to go back to school in the fall . I do have my...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dowling, MI

Babysitters in Dowling, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Eliana B.

Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her...

- Ashley H.

Courtney W.

Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond...

- Danielle P.

Caitlin F.

Caitlin is great with children, loves to play with them and wants to teach some day. She is also good at following through on cooking or...

- Connie B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dowling, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dowling, 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 2 babysitters in Dowling, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Dowling, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dowling, MI through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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