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60 babysitters are listed in Howard City, MI
The average rate is $14/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Howard City, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Heather. I have several years experience caring for children and am CPR certified. I babysat all throughout my high school and college years for a family with four children, and I have worked as a live in nanny in Texas (caring for an infant girl) and Alaska (caring for 4, 2, and 1-year-old girls) as well as working as...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is great with my kids. My son is always asking when the next time she will be coming back to watch him. I know my family will really miss her when she is done next week."
Robert S.
Nora F.
Big Rapids, MI
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Nora! I am in my final semester of earning my bachelors in social work from Ferris State. I am First Aid, CPR, AED, and QBS certified and have taken college coursework regarding childcare. I have 6 years experience of babysitting and volunteer child care. I have babysat children of all ages and have experience...
Nora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I worked alongside Nora over the summer. Nora was always able to come up with fun ideas for the kiddo's to keep them entertained. Always on time and helpful when around with anything needed. Always focused on the children's needs and making sure they're having fun....
Emily B.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have hired several great nannies over the last 5 years, but we have never had anyone as fabulous as Jenna! She is truly amazing- not only do our kids adore her, but the activities she did every day, and the outings she arranged were impressive and...
Kristin H.
Kali L.
Big Rapids, MI
$12/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kali and I am 23 years old. I graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan with a Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Biology and a Minor in Criminal Justice. Tasks that I have completed include waking children up for school, cooking meals, providing transportation for the children to school and sport...
Kali can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kali was a wonderful babysitter for my autistic daughter. She was reliable, patient, understanding and caring, and helped out around the house on her own accord. I would highly recommend her to anyone!"
David S.
Emily M.
Stanwood, MI
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I was born and raised here. After I graduated, I attended CMU before moving to Tennessee. There, I taught for a few years until I felt my heart pulling me back to Michigan. My parents and I recently left TN and moved back to Canadian Lakes.
I began working with kids in 2010. Since then, I have babysat for many families. I...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is amazing. She picks up quickly on the kids’ schedule and routine. She is very gentle, soft spoken, creative and so fun. My kids love her and gets excited every time she comes. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey I'm Katie. I absolutely love children, I am energetic. I love to run around take adventures and paint and play music. I pretty much do it all! I will fall In love with your children and will take my job taking care of the seriously.
I'd describe my personality as loving, energetic, honest
I like working with kids because...
5.0
"Katie is truly a wonderful, invested sitter. I highly recommend her. She is warm and friendly and the kids took to her right away. She is professional and reliable."
Beth B.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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
Regina P.
Big Rapids, MI
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have grown up babysitting, I started baby sitting neighbors and parents friends when I was 12 years old. I was also the oldest of 7 children and know how to deal with a lot of kids at once. I love children and worked in the children's center and nursery at my old church ever since I could! My favorite things to do are build...
Regina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a mother of 2 and grandmother of 7. I love being around children, and as much as I wish I could full-time watch my grandbabies, their mom is a stay at home mom. I love to have fun and explore fun adventures with them and especially crafty gifts. I just have a lot more love to give;-) I enjoy caring for elderly as...
Raquel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison O.
Cedar Springs, MI
$12-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I took 2 years of early childhood education in college. I worked in a daycare setting for a while. I have also been babysitting for several years.
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Anne Louise H.
Greenville, MI
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Organized, And Reliable Childcaregiver!
Hello! I am a mother of four children, with professional experience as an EMT, special needs care giver, and babysitter. I have been babysitting in my local community for 15 years, and my experience as an older sister to four siblings, one of whom has special needs, has been foundational to the values I live by today. I love...
Anne Louise can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a mom to 4 older kids who I stayed home with, in addition to being a kindergarten teacher, a babysitter, and volunteer-- I have had oodles of experience with children of all ages! :]
I live on a farm in Rockford and run a flower shop out of my home part time. I am looking to also provide childcare part- full time.
I...
Evynn K.
Big Rapids, MI
$16-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Taking Care Of My Nieces And Nephews And Babysitting Neighbors And Family Friends, I Have
More than 7 years of experience.
Will cook and do light housework.
I am a diligent, loyal, hard worker
Evynn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and determined.
I like working with kids because I have 7 siblings and grew up a built in babysitter.
I started working with kids when I was old enough to watch my siblings. I started doing other babysitting jobs when I was about 15.
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym,...
Kaelynn can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Rae and I am an experienced babysitter/nanny! I have 3+ years of experience and am dedicated to making a positive impact and making life a little bit easier for families! I prioritize creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children of all ages. I focus on creating strong bonds with families...
Raelin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Anna! I recently graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Grand Rapids Community College. I'd love to help kids with fine motor skills such as handwriting, drawing, safely cutting with scissors, coloring, painting, crafts, and more! Message me if you're interested.
I am a part-time student at Grand Rapids Community College. I am majoring in Business and minoring in sociology. I graduated from Lowell High School, and I live in Rockford, Michigan. I have a 3-month-old pug puppy that is AKC certified and would love for an opportunity to socialize. I am currently in the process of training my...
Allexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Katie V.
Greenville, MI
$16-21/hr
I lover animals I have 2 leaped geckos that I love and usually have cats and dogs. I love reptiles and enjoy holding them and feeding and just watching. Animals are amazin. ! I love going for long walks with Dogs and playing anything that will get pity are heart rates up. I love running with dogs so if I could do that it would...
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Riley T.
Rockford, MI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am going to be a senior at Michigan State University this fall! I am currently studying nursing and psychology. I love both kids and pets! I am a super active person and enjoy being outdoors especially when it's nice out. I have been babysitting since high school and I have experience babysitting all different ages!
I am...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madison M.
Rockford, MI
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been working as a certified nurses assistant and now I am in the process of getting into beauty school and want to have a babysitting job for the summer before I get into beauty school. I have 2 years of experience but almost more from also babysitting for family.
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Howard City, MI
Heather N.
5.0
She is great with my kids. My son is always asking when the next time she will be coming back to watch him. I know my family will really miss her when she is done next week.
- Robert S.
Nora F.
5.0
Nora did great with my autistic son is very punctual.
- Maralee S.
Jenna A.
5.0
We have hired several great nannies over the last 5 years, but we have never had anyone as fabulous as Jenna! She is truly amazing- not only do our kids adore her, but the activities she did every day, and the outings she arranged were impressive and above-and-beyond what we ever expected. She is...
- Kristin H.
Kali L.
5.0
Kali was a wonderful babysitter for my autistic daughter. She was reliable, patient, understanding and caring, and helped out around the house on her own accord. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
- David S.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily is amazing. She picks up quickly on the kids’ schedule and routine. She is very gentle, soft spoken, creative and so fun. My kids love her and gets excited every time she comes.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Howard City, MI:
How can I find a Howard City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Howard City, 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 8 babysitters in Howard City, 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 Howard City, MI?
The average rate for Howard City, MI babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 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 Howard City, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Howard City, 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.