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Annika K.

Creative And Fun Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had nine years of child experience. I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of five and have branched out to different families in my church and in the community around us. I recently had a job at a daycare where I was CPR certified and first aid certified. I have 8 siblings, me being the oldest at 20 and the...

Katie S. says "Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My daughter absolutely...

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Sarah D.

Weekend Only Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello, I'm Sarah! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so I went on to study Early Childhood Education at Cornerstone University. Upon graduation, I worked as a lead teacher in a 12-18 month daycare classroom before becoming a professional nanny. I have a decade of lifeguarding experience, so I take water...

Peter B. says "We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and highly qualified to...

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Abigail M.

Fun Babysitter And Responsible Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! I am a reliable, creative and fun 25-year-old college graduate with 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience.

Christina L. says "Abby was wonderful and we hoped we could keep her as our nanny. But we understand the importance of schooling. Abby will always be welcome here and we...

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Alissa E.

Experienced Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I am currently a resident at Nemours Children's Hospital and I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'd be a great fit if you were looking...

Sarah R. says "She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!"

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Mary B.

Montessori Teacher

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, So happy to have the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mary, I am a 25+ year Montessori Certified Early Childhood teacher/nanny. I have had the privilege to work with many children and families in private homes, as well as over 10 with Grand Rapids Public Schools Montessori Children's House program! Having...

Kathy F. says "Mary has the wonderful gift of being able to communicate with children at their level. She worked as a teaching assistant in my Montessori classroom for...

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Samantha C.

Reliable And Trustworthy Nanny/Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter looking for work in the Grand Rapids area. I have 8 years of experience Working with three different families. I have worked with kids ages newborn to 12 years old. Kids love me because I'm fun, respectful, caring, and responsible. They will feel safe with me and safety is my number one...

Jeffrey K. says "Sam is punctual, reliable and dependable. We will definitely be hiring her again!"

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Julia M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Julia! I am an avid reader and love the outdoors. When I babysit my favorite activities (weather dependent) is taking the kiddos outside to the beach, library, or park! If the weather is cold or does not support inside activities my second plan is cooking, playing, or crafting! There is always something creative and...

Lisa R. says "Julia is awesome and if she hadn't already accepted a full time job, I would be begging her to be my permanent home helper. She's great with the kids and...

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Jessalynn O.

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Jessica A.

Jessica!

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as adaptable, bubbly and driven! I like working with kids because they make me feel like a kid again. I love using my imagination with them and being able to see the world through their eyes a bit. I started working with kids when I was very young. I grew up as the oldest sister and have always...

Reema P. says "Jessica was so good with my daughter. Even prior to meeting, she did a video call to answer any questions or concerns. She sent updates on my daughter...

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Arielle F.

Child Care

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, I'm Arielle! I'm 28 years old and from Spring Lake, MI, with over 12 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I specialize in home management, personal assistant tasks, and meal preparation, helping families stay organized and manage daily routines. Whether it's meal planning, running errands, or keeping everything in...

Care Member says "Arielle has nannied for our son for two summers. He loves her! She is personable, polite, gentle, and fun-loving. She took him on hikes and to...

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Sarah O.

Patient, And Fun Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Thank you for reading my profile! I am a patient, affectionate, fun and reliable person with 4 years of experience in babysitting. I am also a mum and an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews whom I've had the experience of taking care of tutoring, storytelling, teaching art and cursive writing! I genuinely love kids, and enjoy seeing...

Care Member says "Sarah is a special woman! Get straight into your hurt! So nice gentle and professional "

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Sophia D.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have been a professional paid nanny for 6 years. I do not smoke and have a very clean driving record. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I have 2 associates degrees from KCC, and I'm trying to get my bachelors online. I'm looking for a lovely family to babysit for during the week and I am very flexible with hours. I am...

Care Member says "Sophia helped us on date nights and occasional week nights. Always on time and very clean. "

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Mariah M.

Full Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 23 years old. I have 4 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from newborn- teen. I would love to get to know a family and help their little grow/thrive in all aspects of life. Here are some of my favorite qualities about myself: I am trustworthy, nurturing, fun, creative, patient,...

Care Member says "Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us!...

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Adelaide M.

Adelaide From Allendale, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

4.0(1)
from
$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello :) I'm Adelaide, a full-time Social Work student in the evenings with a special interest in psychology and early childhood development, as well as an engaging, creative, and patient babysitter/nanny with over 9 years of experience with caring for children with ages ranging from infants to elementary schoolers. I have...

Marrin D. says "Miss Addy was a nanny for our family and watched our 2 children (ages 2 and 4) for about a year. My children loved her and waited for her every morning at...

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Alyssa M.

Responsible And Fun Baby Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been baby sitting since I was 16 years old. I have worked back home at a day care for the past four years. I have taken care of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-age kids. I am very responsible and I love children. I am currently a Senior at Grand Valley State University and I am majoring in Special Education....

Care Member says "Alyssa was a wonderful sitter for our two boys. She is very kind and genuine. I felt comfortable the moment I met her. She always took great care of our...

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Chay A.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Being a mom myself to my 5-year-old daughter, I fully understand what it takes to care for littles! I have over 13 years of experience caring and working with children from various ages as young as newborn up to teenager and 10 years of nannying professionally. In the past I went on a mission trip where I was living and...

Katrina B. says "We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for...

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Amy S.

Child Care Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...

Les G. says "Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued...

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Maddie M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 24-year-old college student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 7 years now as well as caring for mothers and the home post-partum! Working with kids, especially babies and their mothers, is a passion of mine, and its the reason I'm currently...

Myra S. says "Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter."

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Patricia W.

Part-time

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I love babies, young children, and animals and being a part of children's' health, happiness, and development. When my son was a young child, I was a licensed home day-care provider for infants through children aged seven. I have an Associates Degree in Child Development and Bachelors in Psychology. Working with families with...

Michael Y. says "I highly recommend Patty as an outstanding nanny. She is incredibly dependable and has a warm, loving, and friendly demeanor. My son absolutely adores...

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Alyssa B.

Child Care With Teaching And Social Work Experience

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I have experience caring for children four months and older. I am comfortable with meal prep, light house cleaning, transportation, and pets. Most recently, I spent two years nannying for a 1-year-old child while in graduate school for social work. This also included cleaning services for two rental...

Care Member says "Alyssa took great care of our 5 month old for the evening. She kept her entertained and made sure she was comfortable/happy. Alyssa is an experienced,...

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  • 308 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.74/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.9

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI

Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 308 listed babysitters

Annika K.

Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My...

- Katie S.

Sarah D.

We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and...

- Peter B.

Abigail M.

Abby was wonderful and we hoped we could keep her as our nanny. But we understand the importance of schooling. Abby will always be welcome...

- Christina L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grand Rapids, 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 308 babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Grand Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.74 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 Grand Rapids, 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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