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68 babysitters are listed in Rockford, MI
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Rockford, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Allexis, but you can call me Lexi. I am a second year student attending GRCC. I have 6 years experience with childcare and have cared for children ranging from 10 months to 14 years. I am looking to find my mini best friend(s) that I can take to the beach, the zoo, the park, and wherever else we want to go that...
Allexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our 3 and 1 year old loved the day spent with Lexi and we cant wait for her to come back :) She is on time and communicates with us throughout the day."
Andrea G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Years of experience with children, laundry, housework & household management as both a live in and live out nanny. Also experienced with and open to a nanny share. Dependable transportation, neat and organized, excellent at prioritizing and multi tasking. Enjoy children of all ages. I have a 10/2021 girl that accompanies me to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara was really great with my boys! Very dependable, great with communication and went above and beyond what was asked to keep our home life balanced! She did a wonderful job distracting my 5 and 3 year old when they were fighting, all while balancing my 5 mo old...
Kristina G.
Elise D.
Rockford, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I worked in childcare for over a year at MVP. At MVP, I was responsible for watching children, doing the laundry, and cleaning. I nannied this past summer for a few families with kids ranging from months old to 14 years old. I am BLS certified and have my own car. I love working with children and I am looking for one-time jobs...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elise did a great job with our twins! She arrived on time. She played with, fed, and got both of them to bed!"
Casey S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Patti. I have been involved in daycare settings, babysitting and nanny jobs for over 10 years. I have taken care of infants- 12 years but most experience is with infants- 5 years. My first nanny job the children were 6 weeks and a 2-year-old. I had another nanny job and the children were 1, 3 and 4 years old. I work...
Patti can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patti has worked for us for the past year as a nanny four days a week for our three year old and 18 month old. She is the most reliable nanny that we have ever had. She is 10 minutes early every day and has never called in sick. I never have to doubt that she will...
Lindsey P.
Jenna A.
Rockford, MI
$18-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Miss Jenna: Dedicated Nurturer & Joy-Bringer To Little Hearts
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Jenna! I am 28 years old, with a bachelors in psychology, and down the road I will get my masters to become a clinical therapist! (It will be all online) A little bit about me first I live in Rochester Hills, Michigan with my fiancé and my adorable 6 pound toy poodle named Chance. We enjoy hiking, movies/tv, video...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna has an amazing gift for connecting with children. We have had her taking care of our children for over 5 years and the kids adore her. She engages with the kids, creates crafts and games, and shows them love and kindness. We are so grateful to entrust our...
Cynthia K.
Grace K.
Rockford, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny; Babysitter; Special Needs Caregiver; Senior Caregiver
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace and I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology. At my university's speech and hearing clinic, I serve as a graduate student clinician where I treat both pediatric and adult clients with a variety of disorders and needs. In the future, I hope to become a pediatric speech-language...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there families!
My name is Courtney, I'm 19 years old and I am looking for a nannying job for the summer while I am home from college! I currently go to Aquinas College where I am majoring in Elementary Education, with that being said I love being around kids of all ages. I also have a very extensive background with special...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat children from 6 months of age and up. Good with animals as well! Love to be active and outside!
Emily H.
Rockford, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher By Day, Reliable Babysitter By Night
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is my sixth year teaching elementary school, my fifteenth year providing child-care. I have a graduate degree in special education and I am up to date CPR/First-Aid/AED for infants, children, and adults.
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Evelyn W.
Rockford, MI
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm Evelyn! Currently Working To Earn My Associates In Interior Design, And Babysit On The Side
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest, and detail-oriented.
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow. The saying "the days are long but the years are short" isn't something I resonated with until I worked at a local daycare. Kids change so much!
I'm looking for a job that is flexible with...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney P.
Rockford, MI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a student at Hope College working for a psych degree. I have been babysitting all my life. I am CPR certified. I am 20 years old.
I'd describe my personality as happy silly smiley
I like working with kids because they never fail to make me smile and they never stop amazing me
I started working with kids when...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently a student at the University in Scotland, having previously graduated in the top 1% of my class in 2023. I come home to Michigan for the summer on May 23 and will leave again at the end of August. I began babysitting when I was 14 and nannying when I was 16. I have worked for 5+ families over the years and look to...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Riley T.
Rockford, MI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am going to be a senior at Michigan State University this fall! I am currently studying nursing and psychology. I love both kids and pets! I am a super active person and enjoy being outdoors especially when it's nice out. I have been babysitting since high school and I have experience babysitting all different ages!
I am...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sam, I currently work full time as a personal trainer but will be starting school in the fall so I am looking for a summer job! I also graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work. While at university, I not only attended classes, but also played for the women's soccer team. I love to be outdoors playing...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences with a minor in Chemistry. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and am hoping to share my passion with other students! I would consider myself well versed in areas of math such as calculus, algebra and elementary math,...
Camelin M.
Rockford, MI
$14-21/hr
I have much experience with babysitting, and I currently work at a daycare in Rockford. I have taught youth sports classes at my local YMCA, and have babysat for many families. I would describe myself as patient and kind, especially with children, as having a special needs younger brother has helped me to develop these...
Camelin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Ava S.
Rockford, MI
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Ava, and I attend Forest Hills Northern High School and I am going into my senior year this fall! I love art, cats, music, food, and adventures! I am hoping to attend Michigan State University next year for business. I have lots of experience babysitting as I have been frequently babysitting my older sister's 3 little...
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Alaina A.
Rockford, MI
$11-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am currently an elementary special education teacher who works with students with specific learning disabilities, moderate cognitive impairments, mild cognitive impairments, autism, and/or other health impairments. I have been a nanny/babysitter to multiple families over the last 14 years. I have been responsible for meals,...
Alaina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a mother of one daughter, age 15, and the bond we share is irreplaceable. Before becoming a mother, I spent most of my early years babysitting for many families in my hometown as well as families that vacationed there on weekends. I have cared for children daily, evenings and date nights as well as many overnights. I have...
Buffi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Hi! I am a mom to 4 older kids who I stayed home with, in addition to being a kindergarten teacher, a babysitter, and volunteer-- I have had oodles of experience with children of all ages! :]
I live on a farm in Rockford and run a flower shop out of my home part time. I am looking to also provide childcare part- full time.
I...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockford, MI
Allexis G.
5.0
Our 3 and 1 year old loved the day spent with Lexi and we cant wait for her to come back :) She is on time and communicates with us throughout the day.
- Andrea G.
Sara N.
5.0
Sara is a such a gem! She watched my kids for 2 years (and we continue to use her as a fill in on an as needed basis) starting when they were ages 2 and 4.
She knows exactly what kids need when they are having a hard time.
Sara worked with our family through her entire pregnancy and then...
- Care member
Elise D.
5.0
Elise did a great job with our twins! She arrived on time. She played with, fed, and got both of them to bed!
- Casey S.
Patti E.
5.0
Patti has worked for us for the past year as a nanny four days a week for our three year old and 18 month old. She is the most reliable nanny that we have ever had. She is 10 minutes early every day and has never called in sick. I never have to doubt that she will be here for us. She is flexible...
- Lindsey P.
Jenna A.
5.0
We have hired several great nannies over the last 5 years, but we have never had anyone as fabulous as Jenna! She is truly amazing- not only do our kids adore her, but the activities she did every day, and the outings she arranged were impressive and above-and-beyond what we ever expected. She is...
- Kristin H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockford, MI:
How can I find a Rockford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockford, 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 68 babysitters in Rockford, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Rockford, MI?
The average rate for Rockford, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.66 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Rockford, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockford, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Rockford, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rockford, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 68 listed babysitters.