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John C.

Available For Part Time Child Care For Sitting And Transportation

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I'm a hard working gentlemen who is retired. I provide transportation and sitting services to young children and teenagers. I am easy going with a great personality who is honest and I work well with children. My additional skills are meal preparation and cleaning. I enjoy cooking.

Levita C. says "John C was very pleasant, easy going and he had a great personality. He transported school age children to and from school with no issues or concerns. I...

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Elle F.

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
FULLY VACCINATED! Hi! I'm Elle; I'm 20 and from Michigan. I come from a big family with 2 sisters and lots of cousins; I love kids. Over the past three years, I've worked as a nanny for a family in Huntington Woods, the following two summers for a family in Bloomfield Hills, and 6 months here in East Lansing. I've attended MSU...
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Jessica T.

Loving Nanny

Southfield, MI

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a highly experienced and trained newborn care specialist with over 10 years of child care experience. Over the years, I've worked with children, ages 3 weeks - 12 years old in various settings including being a professional full-time nanny. I studied child and family development in college and truly enjoy supporting moms...

Jennifer S. says "We were very impressed during our interview with Jessica. She was punctual and courteous. She has extensive experience in working with a variety of...

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Jill P.

Part-Time Care Giver

Troy, MI

4.2(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am married with two children, a 26-year-old and a 20-year-old. My husband and I decided it would be better for me to stay home with my daughter when she was younger rather than work. I have loved every minute. I love kids and use to babysit a lot before I was married and even before we had kids. Staying home for my kids has...

Care Member says "Jill has been an incredible nanny for our family, caring for our child from 4 months to 3 years old. Always reliable and professional, Jill provided a...

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Kimberly K.

Full-Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

Redford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time. I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...

Suhaily F. says "Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and...

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Victoria S.

Part-Time Possible Full-Time Caregiver Available

Ferndale, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Victoria and I'm 27 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 12, worked at two children's play places (one of which I was in management), and was employed full time at a daycare for two and a half years and was a private nanny for 2 and a half years before leaving to work in the medical field. After the...

Care Member says "We highly recommend Victoria. She took care of our 16 month old son several days each week over the last 9 months as he transitioned through some big...

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Johnyce J.

About Me

Warren, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I love children and have a passion for childcare. I've worked in the charter school system with middle school students. I was also director for Southfield summer camps since 2014. I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, fun.

Dee Dee O. says "Johnyce, Is absolutely wonderful. She came to meet our little guy before the first appointment and was really great. We are grandparents raising our...

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Lauren M.

Experienced Sitter & Nanny, A Wonderfully Fun Individual Who Has Been Called Mary Poppins!

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I'm a well rounded individual who has a passion for art and children. I have years of experience in child care and development, mentoring, art education and overall being a creative and inspiring role model for children. I have always have a high level of integrity when it comes to compassion and the care for children. I think...

Julia M. says "Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!"

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Maia C.

Franklin, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience caring for children in a variety of settings including home care, camp, and classroom. I've also had the opportunity to care for infants, teenagers, and everyone in between. I infuse learning into crafts and activities to encourage development in a way that just fees like having fun.

Tess G. says "Maia is phenomenal. She brings new, creative activities for my 3yo every time she comes. They made bird feeders out of pine cones, hunted for sticks in the...

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Alano C.

Can Babysit Too!

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! I'm Alano, and I'm completely aware of the idea that men are NOT good babysitters. But, as a man who has the privilege of being an older cousin and uncle, I disagree! Care does not come with what you are, but who you are! As an animation major, I probably know more about your child's favorite cartoons than they do! I...

Care Member says "Alano was an exceptional babysitter! He is incredibly professional, and both of our children—aged 2 and 7—had such a great time with him. They adjusted...

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Stacey M.

Part Time Child Care/tutor

Ferndale, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am mom to a 14-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl. I am also a full time kindergarten teacher. I am just looking to pick up a few hours here and there. I am available to watch your child in my home or your home. I am also available for overnights if you need a date night and don't want to pick your child up at midnight. I would...

Elise H. says "Stacey was amazing with my girls. She was flexible and her kids and my kids played so nicely together. I would recommend her always!"

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Devon D.

Royal Oak, MI

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Devy I have a strong passion for working with children of all ages. I have worked in many classrooms, summer camps and summer schools. I am CPR certified and I have been nannying/babysitting for 7 years. A couple of my hobbies are musical theatre and arts and crafts. I have previously worked in children's entertainment...

Jenn H. says "Devy was an excellent nanny to get us through virtual school. My son learned so much with her and was happy to have her around. She was always on time"

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Kylie W.

The Nanny Whisperer

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi my name is Kylie W. I am an English speaking Nanny and I have 9 years of experience. I started off babysitting for family when I was 12 and since then I have worked for family friends, in daycares, and in private homes. I am kind, gentle, reliable, and caring. I have references I can provide and a reliable vehicle as well. My...

Care Member says "Kylie was amazing. My 3 boys can chew up and spit out a sitter and they LOVED Kylie. "

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Maha H.

Dearborn, MI

4.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I've been babysitting since I was 16 years old, am reliable, punctual and a very effective communicator! I work as a freelance artists and photographer when I'm not nannying! I have both a bachelors and masters degree!

Carolyn K. says "Maha was great with our newborn son. When she chose to help with the household chores, she did a great job with them. She helped us for a few weeks. As...

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Emily D.

Babysitter

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Emily and caring for children is my passion! I graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and now work full time in admin for a center that offers various therapies for children in Ferndale, MI. I'm looking to use my extra time at nights or weekends to spend even more time with the kiddos! I have been a...

Xin Z. says "Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company."

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Tenaisia T.

Very Fun Super Patient And Extremely Reliable

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello I'm Tenaisia and I'm in my junior year of college at Michigan State University so I can help out with just about all homework for any ages and if not me I can connect with someone who can I participated in activities such as robotics and dance and also did some environmental engineering community service so I am super...

Lisa L. says "Tenaisia is very responsible and reliable. I asked her to help me last minute when my babysitter was not available. She changed her schedule to accommodate...

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Laurie D.

Redford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have previous experience babysitting children of all ages. I have two adult children of my own who I raised as a stay at home mom. Im looking to only babysit out of my own home.

David D. says "My kids loved their time with Laurie. She is friendly, attentive, on time, and my kids had a lot of fun with her. I would definitely recommend her to...

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Deborah V.

Nanny

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
5+ years of child-care including special needs. Experienced parent and former substitute teacher capable of working with learning disabled and emotional impaired children.

Maria C. says "Deborah is a breathe of fresh air! She is a joy to work with. Her kindness, understanding and patience are great and very much appreciated. I am so happy...

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Joycelynn H.

Hi My Name Is Joycelynn Or Josie For Short :)

Ferndale, MI

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Joycelynn/josie for short I'm a private caregiver that specializes in spinal cord injuries. I also have many years of experience with elderly dementia, Alzheimer, clients . I have no children of my own but have a lot of experience with children of many age levels and have worked with autistic and children of many...

Paul W. says "My two daughters love Joycelynn! They always look forward to her visits! We were new to the area and don't have any family members around. She was the first...

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Colleen C.

Birmingham, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and fun. I like working with kids because they always keep me on my toes. I love working with babies and helping them grow into little people. Being able to see the world through a kids eyes is one of the most rewarding experiences. I'm looking for a job where I fit in with the...

Care Member says "Colleen is extremely well qualified and dependable. "

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.08/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, MI

Babysitters in Oak Park, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

John C.

John C was very pleasant, easy going and he had a great personality. He transported school age children to and from school with no issues or...

- Levita C.

Jessica T.

We were very impressed during our interview with Jessica. She was punctual and courteous. She has extensive experience in working with a...

- Jennifer S.

Jill P.

Jill has been an incredible nanny for our family, caring for our child from 4 months to 3 years old. Always reliable and professional, Jill...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Park, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Park, 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 13 babysitters in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.08 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 Oak Park, 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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