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Sierra H.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 32 years old 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. I love being able to be a part of watching children learn...

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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Lexis R.

Nanny, Babysitter And Entertainer

Kalamazoo, MI

4.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lexi and I am a Senior at WMU. As a little bit about me, I am majoring in Occupational therapy and minoring in ASL and psychology. I have been a competitive dancer since 1st grade. I am on the WMU Dance Team. With dance over the years, I have had the opportunity to assist and teach little kids, which has helped...
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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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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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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
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Holly M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a friendly and disciplined babysitter with many years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a super detail-oriented individual who has a special talent for preparing meals and formulas, serving meals, handling children's overall activities, changing diapers and managing...

Joellen F. says "Holly is a delight! She exceeds my/our expectations every time she cares for me or my husband. A very caring, thoughtful, intelligent, non-judgmental...

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Anneka L.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have completed my Fine Arts degree and am currently finishing up my Gender and Women's Studies minor and I am looking for part-time work. I am a singer and a professional dancer and actor. I love children and have been babysitting and teaching for many years. I enjoy pets, being outdoors, art, and telling stories. I am...

Lori R. says "Anneka has a maturity level and depth of character beyond her years. She is honest, fair, kind, and follows through on the tasks before her. She has an...

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Sadie P.

Hamilton, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I have been babysitting for 5 year. I love kids of all ages. I am certified in CPR first aid AED lifeguarding and babysitting.

Sara C. says "We interviewed Sadie and she was extremely well prepared. She had questions for us about some of the specific things listed in our posting, which made it...

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Elizabeth G.

Part-Time Caregiver

Pullman, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I can cook, clean, and babysitting is no exception. I have 8 nieces and nephews ranging from a month to a 11-year-old. I am CPR certified and have a Medical assistant certification with an associates degree in applied science. I am also fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Amanda M. says "She was great to watch our four kids. She arrived on time and was very sweet to our little ones. We were not worried leaving them in her hands. Our oldest...

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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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Cindy C.

Babysitting In My Home Or Yours

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$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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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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Sienna A.

Wayland, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! Most of my experience is in a professional setting with YMCA school age programs. I love working with children and have been doing so professionally now for almost a decade. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Most of my experience is in not only in just babysitting children but helping them to grow as human beings all...

Care Member says "Sienna is a reliable, thoughtful and engaging caretaker! She is wonderful with our baby, who she started caring for when our daughter was only 5 months...

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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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Kellie M.

Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$11/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey! I am Kellie. I am 29 years old and love kids! I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. As an adult I love to help others by continuing to babysit! I love finding new games to interact with the kids, cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, and having a good time! I would love the opportunity to meet your family...
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Kennedy G.

Dorr, MI

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as kind, helpful, and caring. I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them new things, watching them grow, and making a positive impact in their lives. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to care for children in a welcoming environment. I started working with kids when I was 13...
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Stephanie B.

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am currently a college student at Western Michigan University going to school for my teaching degree. During the summers I work at an overnight horse camp and I love spending any free time with kids. I'm on here to be a nanny, babysitter, do house chores, and help with all your kiddos needs this...
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America E.

Experienced Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

from
$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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Harley M.

Fun, Loving And Caring Childcare Provider.

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Harley and I'm a 29-year-old who has a lot of experience in childcare. I have been gifted with a true understanding for patience and love when it comes to kids of all ages. I was blessed to work for a family of 6 children, for over 6 years! Getting to make a difference in a child's life is so rewarding. I...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Otsego, MI

Babysitters in Otsego, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Sierra H.

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

- Jianrong W.

Arielle S.

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...

- Ashley C.

Sydney R.

Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable....

- Hilary J.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Otsego, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Otsego, 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 6 babysitters in Otsego, 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 Otsego, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.67 per hour as of August 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 Otsego, 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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