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Liam O.

East Lansing, MI

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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Hello! My name is Liam, and I'm a 22-year-old college student at Michigan State University, studying Human Biology on a Pre-Med track. Growing up with three sisters-two younger and one older-and many pets, I've had plenty of experience helping care for both kids and animals. In addition to babysitting and pet-sitting for my...
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Fun Sitter!

East Lansing, MI

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience in babysitting and have also worked at various children's summer camps. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, as well as other household tasks. I'm 18 years old and am attending Michigan State University! I do not have a car but am comfortable with commuting via the bus...
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Fun, Crafty, Sitter

East Lansing, MI

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$12/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Molly I am currently a junior at Michigan State. I have been babysitting for many years and have experience with children of all ages. I am a very reliable and patient person. I love to do arts and crafts, spend time outside, play games, etc. I have my own transportation so will be very willing to pick kids up and...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Brooke, I am 18 and currently a freshman in college. I am CPR certified and also a CNA/PCT, and EKG technician. I have not officially cared for kids in the past but have helped out some friends for cash. This included taking care of their special needs son with anything he needs including cooking and driving. I...
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Fun And Passionate Sitter

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am Madeline S. and I am currently a 1st year at UO School of Law. I love kids and I am the oldest out of my siblings and cousins, I also have a lot of babysitting experience since about age 12. I love bonding with the kids I babysit and I take safety very seriously.
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Fun Sitter

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a babysitter with 3 years of experience working with children of all ages. I grew up in a large family with lots of siblings and younger cousins and am very comfortable with and love to be around kids. Professionally, I have babysat for a few families with children of all different ages and also spent this past...
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Energetic And Outgoing Caregiver

East Lansing, MI

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Elise - I've been babysitting for 7+ years! Outside of babysitting, I have worked as a nanny, lifeguard, police cadet, and summer camp counselor! Right now, I work part-time private security and as a substitute teacher during the school year. Safety is second nature to me, but so is fun! I love bringing energy,...
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East Lansing, MI

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Lauren I'm a recent graduate from Michigan State with a bachelors in psychology. I love working with kids because I get an opportunity to make an impact in a child's life, the same way my babysitters growing up did for me. I'm looking for regular or occasional babysitting gigs! Whether date night help,...
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Grace

East Lansing, MI

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$33/hr
6 years experience
I am looking for some part time babysitting/ nannying jobs to fit in with my hours to help make some extra money. I have several years of experience watching kids of all different ages. I love playing with kids. I am very organized, comfortable doing household chores and love entertaining kids. As well as I have a car! Please...
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Engaging, Nurturing, And Fun Sitter!

East Lansing, MI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! My name is Lauren and I will be a senior this fall at MSU studying criminal justice and psychology! I have been babysitting/nannying for the past 5 years in my hometown of Naperville, IL, and at school in Haslett & East Lansing! This is the first summer that I will be in East Lansing full time, and I will be...
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East Lansing, MI

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
6 years experience
I have grown up babysitting my whole life and love kids. I have been a life guard .,I am CPR certified and definitely know how to handle any challenges that would ever come my way.
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East Lansing, MI

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Brianna. I have over 8 years of experience in child care. I started babysitting at 10 years old. I have experience working with a vast range of ages and abilities. I worked in an infant room of a daycare center, served as a lunch lead at an elementary school. I then went on to nannying for a wonderful...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Libby! While at home, I'd love to find a nice family to nanny/babysit for. I have several years of experience, with infants as well as toddlers. Throughout high school and college I have nannied for families as well as help the children with learning skills. I am experienced with cooking, and have a background...
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Fun And Friendly Sitter!

East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Emily! I am currently a student at MSU and am looking to babysit. I have 8+ years of babysitting experience and love kids. Over the summer I was nannying for 2 families, one with 2 children ages 6 & 2, and the other family has a 7-year-old whom I have been watching for over a year now. During the shutdown I was a...
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Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids!

East Lansing, MI

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Amber!! I am 18 years old and a student at Michigan State University studying Economics. I have been babysitting kids since I was 15. I have many younger cousins and a niece and nephew I would often take care of since they were born, they are now 5 and 10. I like to have fun with the kids like crafts, playing...
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East Lansing, MI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Jenna, and I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic babysitter. While I don't have a ton of formal babysitting experience yet, I've spent plenty of time helping out with my nieces and nephews of all ages. I'm great with meal prep, keeping kids entertained, and sticking to routines. I'm patient, reliable, and...
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Looking For A Nanny To Provide A Fun And Positive Environment For You Family? Read My Bio!

East Lansing, MI

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Michelle and I am currently a senior at Michigan State University. I love to spend time outdoors, swim, listen to music, and play with my puppies, Luna and Scooby at home! MSU is a large campus, so one of my favorite things to pass the time here is taking walks! I have over 7 years of child care experience that expands...
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Summer Nanny

East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a kindergarten teacher in the Lansing area. I graduated from Adrian College in 2018 and have been teaching for two years. I love what I do and I would love to spend my summer with some kiddos!
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Summer Fun Sitter! O

East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 1st year doctoral student at the Nova Southeastern College of Optometry, and I am looking to do some temporary work, odd jobs, pet sitting, errand running etc. I love kids and was a nanny this past summer, for a family of 3 children. I also would be great at pet care, as I love furry friends! I can do...

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  • 120 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.34/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding a babysitter in East Lansing, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in East Lansing, 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 121 babysitters in East Lansing, 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 East Lansing, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.34 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 East Lansing, 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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