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I am a college student that loves interacting with kids. I have been an assistant teacher/ demonstrator at my dance studio for children ages 3-12 for about 6 years. I have been babysitting for family and friends for almost 4 years. I am outgoing, energetic, creative, and fun. I love working with children.
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For as long as I can remember, I have loved working with kids. I admire their joy, the way their eyes light up, and the love they so graciously give.
Recognizing this passion early on, I have gained extensive experience and significant skills in the area of caregiving. In highschool, I was a swim lessons instructor for infants...
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I have years of experience caring for children from ages 6 months to 7 years old. While caring for the children, my responsibilities were looking out for their well-being, preparing meals, housekeeping, transporting the kids to and from school functions and play dates, and helping with homework.
In the past, I have had a family...
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Hi my name is Abby! I am currently in my second year of college at University where I study nursing. I have worked full time for the past four summers either nannying or waitressing. I have been babysitting for several years with some of my positions as a regular date night babysitter for several families and I have also had...
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I have been babysitting since I was 12, and love working with children! I have worked as a children's tennis coach for four years, and have experience as a tennis camp counselor. I have spent time teaching Sunday school as well. I am currently working to earn my degree in speech pathology in the hopes to one day work in a school...
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Hi! I have over 10 years of experience with kids ages infants-12+. I have worked with many different families including those with twins and children with various disabilities! I also have experience working at summer camps, Sunday School, dance, a day care, and in schools student teaching. I am just finishing up student...
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6 years experience·
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I will be going into my senior year at Grand Valley State University and currently looking for a part time position/one time jobs when needed. My availability is Mondays 2-8, Wednesdays 2-8, Thursday 8-5 (can be flexible!) I've worked with children as young as 5 months and as old as 11 years, and I love creating a...
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I've had the privilege of babysitting for more than 10 years now, and I'm hoping to continue that experience here in the Grand Rapids area. At one time I coordinated 16 kids ages 5-14 for a summer youth program in my hometown, so I like to think I can handle just about anything! :)
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I have experience watching kids between the ages 2-9. I enjoy playing games, and art & crafts with kids. I have some experience in helping in a daycare setting. I have experience also caring for Dogs and house sitting.
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Hello parents! My name is Sophie, and I'm a teacher in Forest Hills Public Schools with over 10 years of babysitting experience. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, so your little ones will be in safe hands. I'm currently available for weekend babysitting jobs and would love to support your family with reliable, caring, and...
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10 years experience
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Hello! I am a self employed woman with free time in my schedule and a love for kids!
I was a babysitter from age 12-18, certified in CPR classes, and took care of children from newborns to tweens. I was also a counselor at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in high school, taking care of middle schoolers in the evenings and watching over...
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Hello, everyone calls me Izzy. I have 12 years of experience, I've been babysitting since I was 12. I love working with kids of all ages. I am more than happy to help with taking the child/children anywhere they need to go, errands, laundry, food making, light housekeeping, helping with school work, and keeping them entertained...
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Hello! My name is Avalon and I'm an upbeat, outgoing, fun sitter. I work full time as a Marketing Specialist, and coach figure skating as well! I love to cook and read, play with my dog and cat, and in the summer you can find me kayaking and hiking.
I have been babysitting for 11 years, for over 65 families, 3 of which I...
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Before having children of my own, I worked in an Early On program. Our team consisted of a teacher, a speech pathologist, and me, a social worker. I met with families, diagnosing children with ADD. I would create IEP curricula for these children and connect families with resources.
I have 3 children and stayed home with them...
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I have loved interacting and working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have been blessed with three siblings (two of which are younger than me) so that started off my babysitting experiences at a young age. I have worked with a wide variety of ages from newborns to age 14, I am really comfortable working with any...
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Babysit for neighbors, family friends, church families, and families through my school's little eagles basketball program. I have loved kids for as long as I can remember and absolutely love hanging out with them and having fun.
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10 years experience
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I am married and work part time as a clinical social worker at a local children's Hospital. I have mainly worked with children/adolescent population but also have experience working with adults and children. I have consistently babysat for both date nights and long-term scheduled/nanny positions throughout the past 16 years. I...
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Hi there! My name is Jaime, I'm 22 years old and living in downtown Grand Rapids. I've been babysitting on and off since I was 15, and I really enjoy working with kids of all ages. I love being outdoors, staying active, and keeping kids engaged with fun activities instead of screen time.
I'm also an esthetician just starting...
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I have baby-sat for many years for all ages. I have experience with ages 2-3 months up through high school age. In addition, I have worked with children in a professional capacity and have nearly completed a degree in Psychology. I am also CPR-certified.
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My name is Whitney and I am currently a medical student at Michigan State's College of Human Medicine. I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad and Johns Hopkins University for graduate school. I am not positive which pediatric subspecialty I am interested in yet, but I definitely know that I want to spend...
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288 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.21/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI:
How can I find a Grand Rapids babysitter near me?
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 289 babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rate for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.21 per hour as of November 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
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.
