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Jacqueline U.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love working with kids of all ages and can also help with housekeeping. I've been babysitting for more than 3 years. I also have some experience pet-sitting.
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Olivia B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Babysitter, Tutor, and Current Healthcare Worker Vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. BLS/CPR Certified. I love kids and pets! I have taken care of children as young as 6 months through 12-year-olds, thus far. I am eager to get experience with all ages, younger and older. I am used to light housekeeping and meal prep,...
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Emaline G.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Emaline and I have been a professional nanny for 5 years, with 11 years of babysitting experience. I love helping kids grow and learn through play and activities! I worked at Head Start for Kent County as an assistant teacher in both 3&4-year-old classrooms, so I know the preparation needed for children to excel...
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Backyard Adventure Extraordinaire

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Leah, and I am currently a senior at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Integrated Science. Ever since middle school, I have been caring for kids and making it my mission to bring fun and adventure to the time I get to spend with them. Along with baby-sitting, I...
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Reliable, Just-like-family Feel!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Halsey, and I am passionate about providing quality childcare and helping families thrive. Growing up, I gained valuable experience working in church nurseries, babysitting for neighbors, and later becoming a nanny for four wonderful children while I was in college. These experiences helped shape my love for...
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Jacy D.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My experience includes providing care for children ages birth-11 years old. I worked as a daycare teacher in Mattawan for four years. The last one year as the lead teacher of the toddler room (ages 1/12-3). I am currently a nanny caring for two children, ages 3 and 6. I am CPR/AED/First-Aid certified. I'm in my sophomore...
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Gillian L.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about caring for children, and with previous years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child. Throughout my journey, I've been fortunate to have positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, which solidified my...
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Alli T.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
5 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey! I am home for the summer from college and am looking to nanny, babysit, or pet sit! I am a good communicator and I have great time management skills. Please reach out!
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Bia S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For the past eight years, I've had the pleasure of babysitting children aged newborn to teens. I love organization and love helping families organize their homes. I find it incredibly rewarding to support families by providing reliable childcare. I am patient, creative,...
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Lily O.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a Jesus loving, energetic, flexible, creative, hardworking person who loves children! I have 5 years experience in a daycare setting caring for children of all ages, 3 years experience in nannying, and have done lots of babysitting for my young cousins. I have had years experience in Sunday school teachings for...
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Alexandra P.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
-Regularly babysat 2 boys for several years (from newborn through early elementary) -Interact with and care for nieces and nephews ranging from newborn to 5 years -Involved in several volunteer & outreach programs that provide exposure to children of varying ages and backgrounds (ESL reading tutor, baseball coach for the...
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Full-Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Madie, and I will be moving to the Grosse Pointe area this June. I am looking for a nanny position nearby! A little about me: I grew up as a babysitter for my two younger siblings, and being the eldest of 16 grandchildren. Other relevant experience includes working as a neighborhood nanny, helping out with childcare...
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Alex M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Alex. I have about 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have cared for children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. I have experience driving children places, swimming supervision and caring for them while they are sick. I have worked most of my experience as a babysitter/nanny,...
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Madeline B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 6 years of experience and I am CPR certified. I have always enjoyed babysitting because it does not feel like a job to me! I have nannied as well as babysat short term for date nights, errands, etc. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
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Elizabeth S.'s Photo

Reliable And Flexible Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Over the past year I have nannied for several families part time ranging from infants to toddlers to school agers. For the 2024 school year I have an after school job lined up but I may have some morning and Friday / weekend availability. I'd describe my personality as fun yet sensible and easygoing. I've been babysitting and...
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Alexandria M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I've always had a passion for nurturing and caring for children. After several wonderful experiences babysitting, I realized that I wanted to make a more significant impact on young lives. My four years of experience as a childcare provider have allowed me to support families and give parents peace of mind. I'm a patient and...
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Camryn M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
7 years experienceĀ·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Camryn and I am a 19-year-old college student studying early childhood education and I'm looking for a family to nanny for! I've been babysitting since I was about 12 and just recently worked full time at a day care for a couple months. I'm very trustworthy and great with kids. I grew up with many younger...
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Zoe B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Zoƫ. I've been caring for children through babysitting and sports coaching for many years now. I'm passionate about providing them an environment where they feel safe and are comfortable to thrive creatively. I'm friendly and approachable. I love meeting new people and am an extrovert. I'm willing to communicate with...
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Franciele M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Franciele, I am from Brazil and have been living in the U. S. for 8 years. I started as an au pair from 2016 to 2018, caring for children and building meaningful relationships with families. After the program, I worked as a live-in nanny with one family for almost 2 years and later joined another family for...
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Saniy S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I am Saniy and I am 20 years old, I'm a passionate childcare provider with 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development, and I have a positive experience in previous babysitting roles. I enjoy communicating with parents about their child's day or any...
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  • 290 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.27/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

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 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.

The average rate for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.27 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.

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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