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Cindy C.

Babysitting In My Home Or Yours

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm a 58-year-old young grandmother to a 6-year-old and 3-year-old twins - all girls. I'm a (17 years) WMU staff member with an eye on retirement. I'd like to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or weekends. My granddaughters have a bedroom/toy room at my house, so watching children in my home is an available option if you...

Laura W. says "Cindy took great care of our animals. I will definitely be using her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an Animal Caregiver."

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Charlotte R.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I'm a 22-year-old college student studying Human Resource Management and Economics. I have six years of experience working with children from 6 months to 13 years old and can provide excellent references to back up my experience. I love working with kids and believe in creating a fun, safe, and...

Liberty A. says "Charlotte is a sweet, hardworking girl and makes herself accountable to any schedule! She is also very organized and makes an effort to make a...

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Katherine M.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am organized, dedicated, thoughtful, and I love working with kids. Whether as a nanny, tutor, mentor, coach, pod teacher, or recess coordinator, I have worked with a wide variety of children from many backgrounds as they navigate and grow as individuals. My background includes infant up to high school age students and I...

Audrey G. says "Kat is the type of caregiver you dream about, and miss dearly when she is gone. She truly is one in a million. Kat watched our kids (then 3 & 5) along...

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Jamiese E.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello there! I am a Graduate of Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development April 2020. I also have a Masters Degree in Youth and Community Development as of April 2022. I am passionate about Experience-Based learning, as well as social-emotional education and physical development. I am...

Care Member says "Our daughter had a greasy time with Jamiese! We will book with her again. "

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Sydney R.

Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Sydney! I come with many craft projects up my sleeve, an arsenal of fun facts, and plenty of patience. For me, the best part about being around children is watching their imaginations at work and encouraging their artistic expression. I love to read aloud and spend lots of time outside. I primarily have experience...

Hilary J. says "Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been...

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Julie T.

Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Originally from California. I've been living in Kalamazoo for six years. I recently finished my master's degree program in early childhood. I currently work as a GSRP Pre-k teacher and run a summer program. I have many years of experience with young children and school age children!

Cynthia S. says "My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"

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Arielle S.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I've worked at a childcare here in Kalamazoo where I cared for children 6 months to 5 years old. I've been an in-home care provider for families as well. Both have blessed me with the opportunity to bond with children with autism and Down syndrome. I adore children and pride myself on building positive, healthy relationships...

Ashley C. says "My children love Arielle. They are all excited to see her and she is very active and loving to my girls. If you want someone to treat your children as her...

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Rahma H.

Rahma H MSU Student

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am an energetic and patient 27-year-old with over 10 years of childcare and sitting experience. I love pets and have a furry friend in my home as well. I previously worked as a substitute teach at an elementary school's head start learning program (ages 2-5) for 4 years and genuinely enjoyed it. I was a group lead for a church...

Caitlin K. says "Our 10-month-old warmed up to Rahma instantly, and it was clear that Rahma knew a lot about taking care of babies! They had a great time together and...

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Rachel T.

Part-Time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been working with children since a young age. Currently I am taking classes in communications, but I have 2 years of previous Elementary Education experience. I love arts and crafts and coming up with creative ideas to keep children engaged and using their imaginations.

Brianna R. says "Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super...

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Sam K.

Kalamazoo, MI

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
As a caregiver with three years of experience, I am dedicated to fostering children's growth and nurturing their development. I have a passion for providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children in...

Ashish B. says "She took all the efforts that she could to be punctual, take care of the child, take care of the house. She's AWESOME!"

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Sierra H.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 33 and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare. I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. In recent years I have specialized more in the first year. I am...

Jianrong W. says "We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant baby! She was very responsible, kind, punctual, professional, and experienced. She designed many...

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Ryan G.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-time Opportunity

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have experience with children of all ages as well as children with food allergies. I also have experience giving children music lessons on violin and viola.
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Madilynne W.

Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Madilynne and I'm 23 years old. I work from home part time. I'm also in nursing school at GRCC. I love children and animals. I have experience with infants and toddlers.
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Abigail F.

Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am junior at Western Michigan and have been babysitting since I was a freshman in high school. I have been in charge of at most 4 children ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. I can cook and clean and I love coming up with fun creative games/crafts for the kids. I am also CPR and first aid certified through the red cross. I...
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America E.

Experienced Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, when I received my Red Cross Certification. From helping with my younger sister to babysitting neighbors, I have had consistent jobs through high school and college.
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Maeve W.

Red Cross Certified Babysitter With 10+ Years Of Experience

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Maeve. I have the most experience working with children between the ages of 3 months and up! I've been Red Cross certified since 2011. I can provide childcare, complete household chores, and prepare food. I do have my own car. I am available all day Monday through Friday.
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Alex G.

Part Time Babysitter With Years Of Childcare Experience

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am the oldest of 5 siblings, I have been taking care of kids since I can remember. I also worked as a camp counselor at Kalamazoo Nature Center. I am most comfortable with children ages four and older. I am great with crafts and outdoor activities!
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Claire K.

Experienced Babysitter And Responsible College Student Looking For Nanny Job

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am currently a 4th year medical student and I am looking for a babysitting position until I leave for residency in June! I am definitely open to short term babysitting as well! I have 6 years of babysitting experience and I am medical first responder trained, with both infant and child CPR training. During my gap year...
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Madison T.

Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I was employed as a full time care taker Monday-Friday in Hudsonville. I have experience with all ages of children but I worked primary with infants to 4-year-olds. I am looking to find a full time job starting in May once I am back home for school to would keep me and your children busy 5 day a week. I would love to be involved...
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Kobi L.

Babysitter!

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$11/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for 5 years, ranging from the age of 6 months to 10 years! I love kids and joining all of the fun they have to offer! I am currently a college student so my schedule does vary, but I am also extremely flexible!
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  • 102 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.80/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kalamazoo, MI

Babysitters in Kalamazoo, MI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 102 listed babysitters

Cindy C.

Cindy took great care of our animals. I will definitely be using her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an Animal...

- Laura W.

Charlotte R.

Charlotte is a sweet, hardworking girl and makes herself accountable to any schedule! She is also very organized and makes an effort to make...

- Liberty A.

Katherine M.

Kat is the type of caregiver you dream about, and miss dearly when she is gone. She truly is one in a million. Kat watched our kids (then...

- Audrey G.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kalamazoo, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kalamazoo, 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 102 babysitters in Kalamazoo, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Kalamazoo, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.80 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 Kalamazoo, 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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