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Destiny P.

Hi! My Names Destiny And I'm Trying To Raise Money,and I Would Love To Do That By Kiddos Or Pets!

Delton, MI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Positive, gentle I like working with kids because I want to become a teacher one day and I've grown up looking after and caring for many kids I'm looking for a job that's fun and I'm also looking for anything I can do to help other people I started working with kids when I was 11 I also...
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Megan K.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 11 years now. I have many years of experience as a youth camp leader with children aged 4-7 normally in groups of 10. I also have worked in my churches care center with children 3 months to 5 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families around my neighborhood. I...

Julia K. says "Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning...

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Olivia C.

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Liv, and I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with over seven years of experience working with children of all ages. Currently, I am a preschool teacher and a college student studying education. I love creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support learning and...

Care Member says "We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning opportunity...

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Sierra H.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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Katherine M.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Sienna A.

Wayland, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Lisa W.

Full-Time/Part-Time Sitter Available Immediately

Kalamazoo, MI

3.7(1)
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$11/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!

Danielle K. says "Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday!...

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Julie T.

Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$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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Lexis R.

Nanny, Babysitter And Entertainer

Kalamazoo, MI

4.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Margaret M.

Experienced Babysitter

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...

Marlo C. says "Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the...

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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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Rachel T.

Part-Time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
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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Anneka L.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Sydney R.

Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Tanner P.

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...

Jennifer N. says "Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish...

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Des'taney M.

Entertaining Sitter

Portage, MI

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...

Corinne H. says "We hired Destaney to watch our 10 month old for 3 weeks while our daycare was closed. She was punctual and flexible with our schedule. She was even...

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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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Celia B.

Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
I'm currently a student at the University of Michigan studying Economics. I will be here for the summer but have to go back to Ann Arbor in late August.

Care Member says "Celia was fantastic. She was right on time, was very respectful of our home and rules, was polite and kind, and best of all, my daughter adored her! I...

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Chloe C.

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and knowledgeable. I like working with kids because they are fun and I don't have kids if my own. I started working with kids when I was 16. I worked with 2 special needs kids and a toddler after school. When I graduated high school I started working at a special needs school....

Joshua T. says "Chloe was awesome with our crazy 2 year old girl. look forward to using her again and would definitely recommend."

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Molly F.

Hopkins, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 24 and recently graduated from nursing school. I have experience with children of any age but especially with infants and toddlers. I was a summertime nanny for three years and I have been babysitting for different families for 11 years.

Tina R. says "We hired Molly for a recurring babysitting job, and so far we are very pleased with her. She has a very calm, pleasant, sweet demeanor. My boys really enjoy...

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  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainwell, MI

Babysitters in Plainwell, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Megan K.

Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making...

- Julia K.

Olivia C.

We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning...

- Care member

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.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Plainwell, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainwell, 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 5 babysitters in Plainwell, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Plainwell, MI babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 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 Plainwell, 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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