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47 babysitters are listed in Houghton, MI
The average rate is $13/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Houghton, MI
Emily K.
Houghton, MI
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emily. I come from a family of 12 with a lot of nieces and nephews. I have many years of experience babysitting/being a nanny for kids from the ages of 0-14 years. I am currently available for full time, part time, and date nights/evenings. I love spending time with kids and would love to get to know yours!...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Emily was great with our little girl. She maintained a routine that work for the family especially nap time.
Peguy S.
Hello! My name is Allyson and I am 24 years old. I was born and raised in Hancock, Michigan. I have a CNA license and am CPR certified. I just graduated this semester with my degree in secondary education from Lake Superior State University. I now have my teaching certificate. I love being around animals and working with...
Allyson can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Taylor J.
Houghton, MI
$15-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a previous full time nanny with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of experience as a full time nanny. I recently graduated from Michigan Tech and am in the area until early September. I have my own transportation and am comfortable with pets. Working with children has been something I have really...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hello, my name is Samara I am a Michigan Tech student (Junior Standing), and I would love to care for your kids. During high school I worked in after-school programs with kids 4-12 years old, I also did babysitting for neighbors and family members. Kids have such great imaginations and energy and I enjoy being around them, I'm...
Samara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello :) My name is Kylie and I'm 19 years old. I have about 1 year of both supervised and unsupervised babysitting experience, all with kids under age 2. I have two little siblings, 3 and 5 years younger than myself, and since both of my parents work, I've helped out at home my whole life with cooking, cleaning, errands,...
Kylie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Bethany P.
Houghton, MI
$5-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm 22 years old, newly married and am currently trying to get my AA. I've babysat kids since I was young. I have 3 younger sibling that I would babysit often. I was a live-in nanny for 3 years. I was nanny to 4 kids under the age of 6 with one of the children being autistic.
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ava S.
Houghton, MI
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Ava and I have over 8 years of babysitting and nanny experience for children and babies of all ages. I have babysat for 5 different families long-term over the years providing meals, cleaning, laundry, transportation after school, and a fun playmate. I have availability for after-school and weekend care when I am...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I don't have paid experience, but I've always had a wide array of chores growing up, including, but not limited to, cleaning floors & carpet, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, and polishing wood tables. I can do light to moderate cleaning with supplies provided no matter the size of the house. I have...
Kylie can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
Kylie D.
Houghton, MI
$11-18/hr
I had a dog, a Belgian Milionis named Sig, through my childhood. We got him when he was a puppy and the responsibility was entirely on me and my siblings to feed, play with, exercise, and clean up after him. I may not have paid experience, but I had years of growing up with and caring for an energetic pup and I love animals! I...
Benjamin D.
Houghton, MI
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a brother to 7, older brother to 5, including my 3-year-old brother who has Down's. I have three years of experience as a camp counselor at Camp Phillip in Wautoma, WI. I've grown up watching kids and I love to make them happy. I'm known for having boundless energy. My experience at Camp Phillip equips me to create fun...
Benjamin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, flexible, loving, & patient.
I enjoy taking care of kids because they truly give me joy, & they make life an adventure.
I'm looking for a job that is a great family fit for me. Preferably one with faith driven morales, or a healthy lifestyle I support & agree with!
I started taking...
Cami can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher looking for a summer nannying/babysitting job. I've been teaching students with varying disabilities for six years, ages 8-21. For the past five years, I have worked with middle school students in a resource room setting.
As for direct childcare, I started babysitting when I was 11 years old,...
Kassie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kassie has babysat for both of my boys many times and has helped us out when we are in a bind. My boys love when she watches them and I appreciate that she talks to them like they are adults. I would highly recommend Kassie.
Rebecca J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Selina, and I am the oldest of 9 children. I recently graduated from College, with a degree in Physical Therapist Assisting. I am looking for a fun summer job, as covid-19 has set back starting my career in the field. As far as my experience, I have been babysitting my own family for as long as I can remember,...
Selina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Selina is great. My toddler son took to her immediately and I think it is because of her easy-going personality. She has never cancelled on us, is always a few minutes early, is extremely helpful and has always been willing to take A. outside to play.
Katherine G.
Nyla K.
Atlantic Mine, MI
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am Nyla, I am 19 years old! I come from a family of 6 kids. I have been babysitting for different families for many years.
Nyla can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Nyla babysat my toddler while I was working full time for a few months, and still does when we need a night out. I never have to worry about my child’s safety or that my house will be a disaster when I get home, as Nyla is very trusting and organized. She is so...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love being around kids! I love watching them grow! I have been around kids my whole life! I have lots and lots of family! I did nanny 2 kids for two summers when I was 14/15 yrs old! Also I nannied for a family with 2kids, a 3yr old and a 5month old! I love being outside and going for adventures!
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Recent review:
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old and 8 month old for a few weeks while I trained full time for a new position at work. The kids love her and she always was quick to respond to a text and sent photos of the kids. She made me feel at ease and not worry while being away...
Elayne J.
Abbigail A.
Dodgeville, MI
$11-16/hr
Caregiving for disabled, prep, cook, cook, server
Babysitting, cat, sitting dog, sitting, housecleaning, hotel management restaurant management.
Abbigail can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Destiny W.
Atlantic Mine, MI
$15-16/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Love For Children To Thrive Through Laugh And Play!
Hello!
I'm Destiny and I have a passion for a gentle style of parenting mixed with creative play. I am 26 and have no children of my own, but that doesn't stop my capabilities! I have been taking care of children ages 6 months + for almost 9 years. I have been a babysitter, private nanny, and daycare teacher currently. I love...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello, My name is Jocie! I come from a big family with many younger siblings. I have many years of babysitting experience. I am enthusiastic and thoroughly confident in my ability of watching/play-time with kids of all ages-including babies who may just be learning to maneuver without there mommas.
I have my own vehicle and am...
Jocie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I grew up in a family of 8 kids. I have many young cousins that i've taken care of and babysat most of my life. I am attending NMU for elementary education.
Kyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Rena P.
Dollar Bay, MI
$18-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
I cleaned for a Chiropractic office a few years back. My schedule was light clean on Tuesdays and deep clean in Fridays. Every spring and fall I would do deeper cleanings as well with some help from my siblings:)
Rena can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houghton, MI
Emily K.
5.0
Emily was great with our little girl. She maintained a routine that work for the family especially nap time.
- Peguy S.
Kassie G.
5.0
Kassie has babysat for both of my boys many times and has helped us out when we are in a bind. My boys love when she watches them and I appreciate that she talks to them like they are adults. I would highly recommend Kassie.
- Rebecca J.
Selina F.
5.0
Selina is great. My toddler son took to her immediately and I think it is because of her easy-going personality. She has never cancelled on us, is always a few minutes early, is extremely helpful and has always been willing to take A. outside to play.
- Katherine G.
Nyla K.
5.0
Nyla babysat my toddler while I was working full time for a few months, and still does when we need a night out. I never have to worry about my child’s safety or that my house will be a disaster when I get home, as Nyla is very trusting and organized. She is so fun and loves to play with, and read...
- Care member
Sophia L.
5.0
Sophia watched my 3 year old and 8 month old for a few weeks while I trained full time for a new position at work. The kids love her and she always was quick to respond to a text and sent photos of the kids. She made me feel at ease and not worry while being away from the kids. Definitely hope to...
- Elayne J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Houghton, MI:
How can I find a Houghton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Houghton, 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 11 babysitters in Houghton, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Houghton, MI?
The average rate for Houghton, MI babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 per hour as of April 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 Houghton, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Houghton, 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.