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60 babysitters are listed in Gowen, MI
The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Gowen, MI
BS Psychology
4years experience as Behavior Technician in Applied Behavior Annalysis.
k-5 reading aid
1-1 attention focused.
Establishing repour with children
Naturalistic Teaching Strategies
Creating a fun and exciting learning environment
Establishing/maintaining routines
Kira can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a certified medical assistant for over 20 years currently taking classes to finish my RN degree. I have worked ER, Urgent care, Pain management, and Family Practice and currently been doing home care for a patient that needs total care/ hospice care. I have found doing this type of work to be very rewarding. I can...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Austyne M.
Greenville, MI
$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, fun, and caring.
I like working with kids because it helps me pepare for when I have my own in the future.
I'm looking for a job that understands my hours, and my time schedules for when I'm working at my current job.
I started working with kids when I was about 16, I once babysat 8 kids...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.4
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for several years and I really enjoy it. I like being outside with them and helping them learn new things.
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We have worked with Heather for four or five months now on a weekly basis. She is great with our two kids. The kids loves having her come. She is very reliable. She is where she needs to be when she needs to be there. We highly recommend Heather!"
Tina Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a professional nanny since 2010. I have experience with children of all ages, from infants to teens, but most of my experience is with infants/toddlers. I love teaching kids about the world around them, going for walks, reading, playing outside and in, and I'm comfortable supervising swim time. I'm CPR and first aid...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christy was our family's nanny for two years, while our child was a toddler and preschooler. She did a great job for us! She is reliable, trustworthy and kind. She took our child on outings to the library and museum and also did some light housekeeping and errands....
Marilyn I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allexis, but you can call me Lexi. I am a second year student attending GRCC. I have 6 years experience with childcare and have cared for children ranging from 10 months to 14 years. I am looking to find my mini best friend(s) that I can take to the beach, the zoo, the park, and wherever else we want to go that...
Allexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our 3 and 1 year old loved the day spent with Lexi and we cant wait for her to come back :) She is on time and communicates with us throughout the day."
Andrea G.
Amie R.
Belmont, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience in watching children. I have been a sitter for numerous families along with having years of experience being a before and after school nanny and a full time nanny multiple families.
Amie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amie was on time, extremely kind, and got a long so well with our 2.5 year old son right off the bat. Due to a change in plans we became available to take back over parent duties after only about 3-4 hours of an 8 hour commitment and she was so understanding. We'd...
Kennedy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kerry and I am looking for part time work in the Cedar Springs area. I am dependable, nurturing and trustworthy. My gentle spirit makes me an ideal candidate in most situations. I believe it takes a village to raise a child. Having two daughters that are now successful, happy, independent women, I would love...
Kerry can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry has regularly watched our 7 month old son for 3 months now. She is the perfect person for the job. She is calm, caring, engaging and stays active with our little guy. She is reliable, prompt, and I completely trust her with my son. She has cared for my son as...
Helen J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily. I am 25 years old. I graduated from GVSU with a degree in Elementary Education and am currently attending for a masters degree in Educational Leadership. I have been a 5th grade teacher for 3 years in Holland. After a personal tragedy, I am moving to the Rockford area to be closer to family. I am looking...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is a fantastic caregiver. She was creative and fun and took care of business. Anyone who hires Emily is lucky to have her. We would hire her again but our daughter is too old for a sitter now.
Jennifer S."
Jennifer S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Years of experience with children, laundry, housework & household management as both a live in and live out nanny. Also experienced with and open to a nanny share. Dependable transportation, neat and organized, excellent at prioritizing and multi tasking. Enjoy children of all ages. I have a 10/2021 girl that accompanies me to...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara is a such a gem! She watched my kids for 2 years (and we continue to use her as a fill in on an as needed basis) starting when they were ages 2 and 4.
She knows exactly what kids need when they are having a hard time.
Sara worked with our family through...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have worked with kids starting from 1 year to 12 years of age. I grew up in Michigan but have lived in Thailand for the past four years and worked with kids over there, teaching them English, babysitting for families, and supervising them. I am currently a college student studying Child and Adolescent Psychology, along with...
Madalynne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madalynne is great! Always on time, super dependable! We love her!"
Stephanie C.
Michela C.
Belmont, MI
$13-36/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have around 3 years of nannying experience with ages 0-7 while I lived up .
Growing up, some of my fondest memories were with my babysitters. I truly looked up to them, as one of them even steered me towards my current career. I want to carry that loving and accepting influence during my journey as a part-time nanny.
I am very...
Michela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michela was amazing with our 4 kids under 6.
(5M, 3F, 2F, 10moM)
They took right to her and she had the rare gift of keeping them occupied even when I'm working from home. I never was interrupted and they never complained. She made them lunch, cleaned up after...
Mitchell G.
Elise D.
Rockford, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I worked in childcare for over a year at MVP. At MVP, I was responsible for watching children, doing the laundry, and cleaning. I nannied this past summer for a few families with kids ranging from months old to 14 years old. I am BLS certified and have my own car. I love working with children and I am looking for one-time jobs...
Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Elise was such a delight to have in our home. She was thoughtful and forward thinking before she came to watch the little ones. Our youngest took to her right away and it was such a relief to know our kiddos were in such caring hands."
Allyssa G.
Keely C.
Lowell, MI
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
We can learn so much by spending time with children as they ask us to meet them in a space of play and curiosity. There is a great sense of calm, compassion, and humility required to be a caregiver. These are things I strive to bring into all aspects of my life, and a big part of why I love this line of work.
I am a natural born...
Keely can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Keely is a wonderful person. She nannied for us January-May 2023 and took great care of our 2 year old daughter and 6 mo old baby boy. It was a lot to juggle at times but Keely made me feel really comfortable knowing she could care for both kids. We loved getting...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Patti. I have been involved in daycare settings, babysitting and nanny jobs for over 10 years. I have taken care of infants- 12 years but most experience is with infants- 5 years. My first nanny job the children were 6 weeks and a 2-year-old. I had another nanny job and the children were 1, 3 and 4 years old. I work...
Patti can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patti has worked for us for the past year as a nanny four days a week for our three year old and 18 month old. She is the most reliable nanny that we have ever had. She is 10 minutes early every day and has never called in sick. I never have to doubt that she will...
Lindsey P.
Jenna A.
Rockford, MI
$18-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Miss Jenna: Dedicated Nurturer & Joy-Bringer To Little Hearts
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Jenna! I am 28 years old, with a bachelors in psychology, and down the road I will get my masters to become a clinical therapist! (It will be all online) A little bit about me first I live in Rochester Hills, Michigan with my fiancé and my adorable 6 pound toy poodle named Chance. We enjoy hiking, movies/tv, video...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna has an amazing gift for connecting with children. We have had her taking care of our children for over 5 years and the kids adore her. She engages with the kids, creates crafts and games, and shows them love and kindness. We are so grateful to entrust our...
Cynthia K.
Amber R.
Lowell, MI
$13-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Amber I am a high school graduate and 24 years old. I love helping out as much as I can I have been caring for children since was 12. I have twin boys of my own they are 3 years old. I have four younger siblings out of 11 siblings in all and plenty of nieces and nephews to help out with. I clean, cook, and bake I am...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very sweet, polite young lady. She is a people-pleaser and will make sure everything you ask is done. She will even go above and beyond what you ask. "
Sandi R.
5.0
(1)
I'm currently working at a daycare and I definitely love my job the pay just isn't the greatest so I've been looking around to see if there's any better opportunities! I'm just hoping to maybe find a family who's in need of some extra help, I'm comfortable with any age group I've worked with all, I don't mind dogs and would love...
Skyler can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Skyler is absolutely amazing with children, I have a 4yr old son who is autistic and she does great with him and helps him improve every day. I also have a 2yr old daughter that she does amazing with! "
Care member
Kerry H.
Cedar Springs, MI
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a detailed cleaner with years of professional experience. Cleaning house is a very gratifying process for me. I am a dependable and responsible person always willing to go above and beyond your expectations.
Corrina W.
Lowell, MI
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter (8+ Years) Available On Weekends. Also Have Experience Tutoring, And Music
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have watched kids between the ages of 2 months and 14 years. I enjoy artistic projects with children and love to take kids outside and teach them about the world we live in. I play several instruments, mostly string instruments, and am a decent cook. I worked at a daycare (kids under 5) almost every week for 3 years, then was...
Corrina can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Gowen, MI
Heather H.
5.0
Heather has watched my oldest son for close to 2.5 years (he is now 3.5 years). We now have a second son who is 11 months old and she has watched both of our boys several times. She is very good at handling both infants and toddlers, in fact my baby is especially fond of her! And I think Heather...
- Jessica K.
Christine D.
5.0
Christy was our family's nanny for two years, while our child was a toddler and preschooler. She did a great job for us! She is reliable, trustworthy and kind. She took our child on outings to the library and museum and also did some light housekeeping and errands. I am happy to recommend Christy to...
- Marilyn I.
Allexis G.
5.0
Our 3 and 1 year old loved the day spent with Lexi and we cant wait for her to come back :) She is on time and communicates with us throughout the day.
- Andrea G.
Amie R.
5.0
We love her! She's great, friendly, fun, and really sweet. We are excited to have found such a great babysitter that we will use time and time again!!
- Nikki L.
Kerry H.
5.0
Kerry has regularly watched our 7 month old son for 3 months now. She is the perfect person for the job. She is calm, caring, engaging and stays active with our little guy. She is reliable, prompt, and I completely trust her with my son. She has cared for my son as if he were her own! She goes above...
- Helen J.
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How much do babysitters charge in Gowen, MI?
The average rate for Gowen, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.90 per hour as of June 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 Gowen, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Gowen, 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.