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Shelby L.

Part-time Babysitter Available During The Day

Indian River, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have cared for kids ranging from ages 10 months - 15. I am happy to help with homework, as well as any other educational needs. I'm very handy around the house and love pets!

Care Member says "Shelby was our nanny for our 1-2 year old. She was kind and loving and an absolute pleasure to have in our home. We would have her back any day! "

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Gabrielle H.'s Photo

Indian River, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I've spent the last 6 years as a caregiver, watching children and helping families in need. My love for kids motivated me to become a caregiver, and I enjoy making a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly, and I communicate well with parents to ensure their children always have a great time. I...
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Jasmine W.'s Photo

Indian River, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
I have babysat a few children in the past for friends and family. I've been changing diapers since I was a teenager. I used to be the one who had to stay back and watch all the children at family events when I was a teen so I'd like to say I'm pretty experienced, especially after I had my own. I'm hoping to start my own daycare...
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Janette B.'s Photo

Petoskey, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been taking care of children in a variety of settings (babysitting, pre school teacher, nanny, home day care) for over 25 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. I am a mom of an exceptional 17-year-old daughter and 3 young adult step daughters. I have many area references and a...

Rachel B. says "Janette took excellent care of our 11 month old son for daycare in our home. Reliable, easy to communicate with, and left notes on how each day went! We...

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Nanny

Cheboygan, MI

3.0(0)
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$11/hr
Craft assistance
CPR certified Babysitting is one thing I enjoy with children. When it comes to children, they are parents' pride and joy. When they need to be watched, I would love to watch for them on their behalf. When it comes to little ones, I enjoy the usual, reading, writing, playing games with them; anything to see them smile and the...
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Jamie F.'s Photo

Caring Nanny .

Petoskey, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi parents! I am a patient, caring, easy going and responsible person. I have had 4 years of experience with children ages 2 months to 10-years-old. I have worked at a nature based preschool. I have been a babysitter for multiple families. I worked at a local animal shelter and a local Montessori school. I am comfortable with...

Care Member says "Jamie was great! She was on time and worked really well with my son. He was teething and she handled his cranky attitude really well. She was great! "

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Gay H.'s Photo

Teacher, Childcare & Educational Services, Field Trips & Nature Excursions

Petoskey, MI

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a retired teacher providing in-home childcare and educational curricula services. My experiences have included working with both general education and special needs students. I lead a healthy, active lifestyle and enjoy planning engaging enrichment activities, nature excursions, field trips and participating in...

Michael M. says "We enjoyed working with Gay. She provided great care for our kids on the short notice. Highly recommended!"

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Dasha E.'s Photo

Petoskey, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 29 years old, and have a 3-year-old daughter! I have my Early Childhood Education degree, and was a lead teacher in an infant room. If interested shoot me a message.

Linda L. says "Dasha is my daughter. She loves children and you would never find a more caring and attentive babysitter!"

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Shannon M.'s Photo

Wonderful, Caring Babysitter

Cheboygan, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am a teacher in the Cheboygan/Petoskey area and I love working with children outside of school as well! I am primarily looking for part time and summer work and have experience with children of all ages. I am not a smoker and have my own form of transportation, and I look forward to working with you!

Nikki W. says "Shannon was very easy to communicate with, open to chatting with me on the phone prior, was dependable, kind and we'd highly recommend her!"

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Amy S.'s Photo

Reliable Patient Adult

Cheboygan, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a patient, kind and reliable person. I'm a mother of 4 grown children. For 20 years, I owned and operated a successful Licensed Home Daycare. I was also a live-in nanny for a family on Mackinac Island for three years, with both parents owning separate businesses. Life was busy! I truly love working with families and helping...

Ashley K. says "We hired Amy to care for our two girls (4 and 2 years old) and within her first few visits she felt like family! I am a stay at home Mom and have rarely...

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Michelle S.'s Photo

Petoskey, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I have been babysitting for families in the Northern Michigan area since high school. I love to do outdoor activities, playing with pets, listening to music, crafts, and games while babysitting! I am a Central Michigan University graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. I was a teacher in Alaska, New Mexico and at...
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Abby G.'s Photo

Babysitter

Petoskey, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am looking to be a nanny for a family throughout the summer, starting in June, preferably from around 7 or 8 in the morning to around 5 or 6 in the afternoon, along with a consistent schedule. I have helped my aunt with her daycare for two summers with up to 12 kids on certain days. I love kids and love babysitting! I know...
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Katie S.'s Photo

Cheboygan, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Katie, I'm 26 years old and currently in graduate school studying School Psychology. I've had over 3 years of experience working in schools with children and young adults ages 3 to 26. This summer, I'm hoping to work up north before returning to Grand Rapids for my internship in the fall. I have training in child...
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Kristen W.'s Photo

Petoskey, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a compassionate and seasoned childcare provider with over a decade of experience nurturing and educating children of various ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development, which is why I'm always seeking opportunities to make a positive impact on their lives. As a caregiver, I prioritize patience and...
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Abbey F.'s Photo

Cheboygan, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Abbey and I have a 1-year-old daughter named P! I have experience babysitting for many families through the club! I am certified as a nursing assistant (CNA) and am also CPR certified:) I am currently a stay at home mom and am looking to help a family out with some child care! Because I stay home with my...
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Riley Z.'s Photo

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Vanderbilt, MI

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I've spent the last four years as a childcare provider, which stemmed from my positive babysitting experiences as a teen. I'm passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and supporting families. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I have experience caring for children...
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Ava S.'s Photo

Alanson, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 10-11 years old. I have always been the family designated babysitter, because I have soooo many cousins. I'm going to college for nursing and specializing in pediatrics. I have many references and I would be happy to provide them! Also I am not CPR certified but I plan on getting certified...
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Kaycee D.'s Photo

Petoskey, MI

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also studying child psychology in college.
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Elizabeth T.'s Photo

Cheboygan, MI

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I believe I stand as a great candidate for your child care needs. A little about myself I'm 21 years young, full of energy and ambition. I have 4 years of experience with child care and 1 year of experience in senior care. I would say caregiving come naturally to me. I'm looking to pick up some extra jobs to keep me busy aside...
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Lindsey M.'s Photo

Full-time Caregiver

Petoskey, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Lindsey. I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education and have cared for children ages newborn-12 years old. I have been a camp counselor for two summers, an assistant teacher at some day cares and preschools in Petoskey and Harbor Springs. I have eight...
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  • 32 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Indian River, MI

Babysitters in Indian River, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 32 listed babysitters

Shelby L.

Shelby was our nanny for our 1-2 year old. She was kind and loving and an absolute pleasure to have in our home. We would have her back any...

- Care member

Janette B.

Janette took excellent care of our 11 month old son for daycare in our home. Reliable, easy to communicate with, and left notes on how each...

- Rachel B.

Jamie F.

Jamie was great! She was on time and worked really well with my son. He was teething and she handled his cranky attitude really well. She...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Indian River, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Indian River, 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 3 babysitters in Indian River, 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.

The average rate for Indian River, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.67 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 Indian River, 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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