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Carlena T.

Love Enthusiast

Detroit, MI

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Greetings! As much as I would love to spend more time with your family, I must work. Thus, I am unavailable for full-time and rigorous part-time positions. I'd love to be considered for evening/weekend support and your rotation of occasional sitters (date nights, errand runs, "me" time). My greatest strengths are love and...

Chantyle B. says "Simply Amazing! If you're concerned about having a stranger care for your kids book Carlena! She's prompt, professional, and wonderful with the kids. My...

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Dana H.

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Dana. I am from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I am a former YMCA trained child-care worker. I am also a Victim's Advocate for a Prosecutor's Office. To reach me, please contact me. Thank you!

Marissa B. says "Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a sitter."

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Nana F.

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've always been passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I have five years of experience as a childcare provider. I love creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe in open communication with...

Jiddata S. says "She's one of amazing person I ever know "

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Levita C.

Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available To Babysit And Care For Children

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi everyone, I'm a loving and honest person who has several years of experience caring for toddlers, preteens and teenagers. I've babysat for family members as well as other families in the Detroit metro area. I've provided care giving services to children who have ASD, ADHD, who are speech impaired, mentally impaired,...

Karen P. says "We hired Levita in the fall of 2019 and she has been with us since. She helps us in so many ways with our children, dogs and in our home. She is a major...

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Mariah W.

Southfield, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
Hi, My name is Mariah I'm 24 years old and I've loved working with children for as long as I can remember. I've always had a passion for seeing kids grow and learn, probably because my family is full of them. I have watched children from ages newborns to 12 years old. I'm very involved with lots of plans and activities prepared....

Kendra C. says "Mariah is very professional, and awesome at helping with homework. She?s a very dependable person. The kids enjoyed the short time that they had with...

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Mckenna B.

Troy, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am an experienced, nurturing young adult. I have been babysitting for 7 years for family, friends, and other members of Care. I am very interested in childcare and have taken multiple child development courses. I love animals, crafts, outdoors, and reading - I have reliable transportation, and am always punctual. I look...

Belsam S. says "It was our first time using care.com and we had a wonderful experience with McKenna. She came early and kept us updated. I was a little nervous to have...

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Makaela H.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello , My name is Makaela, I m 28 years old. I'm currently attending Henry Ford College. I'm also a mother to a wonderful 10-Year-old boy. I love kids, I just wanna help out people that's in need of help because at the end of the day everyone needs at least a little bit of help.

Jazmine E. says "Sweet and great with the kids. I have 4 and she was amazing!"

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Katherine S.

Recent College Graduate

Sterling Heights, MI

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Happily a nanny for the last 6 years with the same family. What I love about nannying is the long term relationships and the one on one connections. This is a unique job that requires a lot of energy, patience and dedication. I love what I do and I'm taking my time to find the right family for me. I love helping children grow...
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Amanda C.

Amanda

Sterling Heights, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
Graduate Student First Aid & CPR Certified (adult/infant/child) Experience with babysitting children of all ages

Devan F. says "Unfortunately Amanda was too far away to be able to hire"

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Diana S.

Warren, MI

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic nanny. I am the oldest of 7 children and have gained so much knowledge from helping with my siblings and nannying. I am currently a full time nanny and have worked at a daycare, as a preschool teacher and a paraprofessional. I love child care and interacting with children. I...

Care Member says "Diana is the best! She’s always in a good mood - her positive energy is contagious! She’s creative and fun, coming up with all sorts of ways to keep my...

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Karen W.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Karen and I am 56 years of age. I am a very hard worker, very energetic and very reliable. I have five girls of my own of which one I adopted at the age of 9 years old who is now 29 years of age. It was a very challenging journey being a single parent but with the help of God, I was blessed. I was also a foster mom...

Kemoye K. says "Karen is a very caring person. She loves to take care of people and loves to work."

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Minoo D.

Loving Caregiver

Farmington, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi parents, Thanks for checking out my profile! I'm a mother of four, and I've been working in childcare/teaching for more than three decades. I take my job very serious, and my life mission is to create a safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow (as if they are all my own). I have cared for infants, toddlers,...

Maryam T. says "Minoo has been amazing with our daughter! She loves children and has a very kind and caring personality. She has a lot of experience and always has great...

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Tarah E.

I'm An Experienced, Reliable And Patient Nanny

Farmington, MI

4.2(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have been a high school teacher at West Bloomfield High School for the past two years, and I am about to start my third year there. I teach English to freshman and sophomores, and I love it! I am looking to be a part of a family and bring more joy in my life with lots of smiles, laughs, and fun activities. I have been...

Amber H. says "Tarah was great with my daughter. On time, dependable. No issues. Have had her babysit several times. "

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Leah J.

Loves Being Greeted With Leah!

Royal Oak, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Since I took a babysitting class at 12, I have loved watching children. I am always the adult at the kids table. Previously , I have cared for many families as a professional nanny. Examples: -Family of four children: 1, 3, 5 and 7-year-old as well as a dog. -Family of two had a newborn and 6-year-old. -I spent one summer...

Care Member says "Leah watched my daughter starting at 6wks old. She was phenomenal!! I never had to worry or be concerned. She even sent me pictures throughout the...

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Heaven A.

Detroit, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...

Monique S. says "Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our...

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Gracie V.

Warren, MI

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I've worked as a babysitter for years and truly enjoy interacting with kids. They always have a great time when I'm around. I'm 23 years old, live in Warren, and am caring, fun, and kindhearted. I am almost finished with my associates degree for elementary education at Macomb. I have a lot of experience with children of...

Olivia H. says "Gracie is a very caring person who also interacts extremely well with kids and pets. She is someone to always count on and super reliable."

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Gabriella S.

Part Time Caregiver Avaliable

Royal Oak, MI

4.7(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.

Cecilia G. says "Very good with kids very outgoing, will recommend her to others, my kids love her! She's very active and out going person."

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Janice H.

Fun, Loving And Caring Nanny

Sterling Heights, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello , my name is Janice and I am a very experienced nanny! I love working with kids! I am experienced with newborns, toddlers, twins, boys and girls. I am willing to help drive your kids around, do crafts, help with online learning, I can help tidy up around the home, make meals and so much more ! I cant wait to help your...

Franz S. says "Janice is great! She was a nanny for us when our children were small, and would watch our children for the entire summer. Janice is great with kids!"

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Alisia G.

Center Line, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I currently work as a Head Start teacher. I want to work in a more familial environment and am looking to be a full-time childcare provider for a family. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I adore kids! I've worked with children who have autism and I've worked with families from care. com. I have...

Mike J. says "Alisia is great! I hired her to get my kids ready for school & taken to school for about 5 months. My kids adore her. She's very laid back personality. Very...

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Kara W.

Postpartum Doula/Paraprofessional

Redford, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Kara. A 38-year-old wife & mother. Besides caring for my own children, I've assisted in an in-home licensed facility for 2 years. The children varied in ages from infancy through about age 6. I am a holistically trained postpartum doula & love assisting mothers/parents in their parenting journey. (Laundry, cleaning,...

Maria G. says "Kara was amazing. She has a kindness about her, she really does care. She was so great with my little guy, I knew he was in great hands. She is flexible...

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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

Carlena T.

Simply Amazing! If you're concerned about having a stranger care for your kids book Carlena! She's prompt, professional, and wonderful with...

- Chantyle B.

Dana H.

Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a...

- Marissa B.

Nana F.

She's one of amazing person I ever know

- Jiddata S.

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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