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Nicole A.

Shelbyville, MI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I've always had a passion for caring for children, which led me to pursue a career as a childcare provider. With over a year of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your little ones. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children, from infants to pre-teens. I take...
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Brooklynne S.

A Little Bit About Me:

Middleville, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have many years of experience in childcare. When I was only 8 years old, I became an assistant teacher at the dance studio I was involved with. At 10 years old, I became an older sister and participated in the YMCA's Babysitters course. When I was 15 years old, I started babysitting for family friends. In 2020, I was a camp...
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Amanda A.

Part Time Caregiver

Middleville, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am a teacher in with GSRP program and have 5 children of our own. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and several children at a time. I am energetic, loving, quick on my feet, and have a plethora of strategies and activities to pull from. I love to be outdoors, bake/cook, listen to music (aka-dance party), read, do...
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Alisha L.

Part Time (FUN) Caregiver

Hopkins, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I currently work with children with autism ranging in ages 4 to 20. I have had experience babysitting for family friends previously as well.
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Kristen G.

Care Taker!

Caledonia, MI

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I worked for MDHHS as a child welfare specialist and love kids. I work in Cyber Security now for the State! Willing to work wherever and however is needed.
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Taylor A.

Dorr, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am currently going to college obtain a degree in occupational therapy. I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With a decade of childcare experience, I excel at fostering a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. My patient and friendly demeanor puts parents at ease, and I believe in open...
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Parker E.

Dorr, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Parker! I'm currently a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Human Resource Management. As the oldest of four siblings, I've had years of hands-on experience caring for my younger brothers and sisters, as well as babysitting cousins, family friends, and neighborhood kids. I genuinely enjoy...
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Elaine S.

Thank You For Your Consideration!

Dorr, MI

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Elaine and I was a nanny about two years ago for two boys. I am now married and have a 1-year-old baby girl who I am hoping to be able to nanny with. I would charge less :) We are very comfortable with dogs. I am a Christian and I do tend to use the Bible in teaching/parenting but we could discuss whether...
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Hannah P.

Fun Loving Caring Sitter<3

Middleville, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Hannah, I am a fun and energetic sitter. I love to cook and bake and do crafts. I have a very flexible schedule and am CPR and First aid certified. I would love to chat with you!<3
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Tiffany D.

Hudsonville, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old and have loved it ever since. I am comfortable and children of any age and have babysat families of 5 kids even! Hanging out with the kids is so fun for me, and I always try to get them outside, and plan something fun to do!

Deana R. says "Tiffany is phenomenal!! She is fantastic with our kids. Responsible, dependable and always meets or exceeds our expectations. Thankful for her, for sure!"

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Leah F.

Babysitter

Hudsonville, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am looking for a consistent schedule and a family that I can stick with for the next 3-5 years and am open to date nights as well! I am looking for a full time position as my current household dynamics are changing as my fiancé starts school full time this fall and our daughter just started 1st grade. In the summer, I am...

Sacha S. says "Leah takes excellent care of my kids. She is hands on and my kids love having her watch them. Leah is very responsible and enjoys spending time with your...

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Mary B.

Montessori Teacher

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, So happy to have the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mary, I am a 25+ year Montessori Certified Early Childhood teacher/nanny. I have had the privilege to work with many children and families in private homes, as well as over 10 with Grand Rapids Public Schools Montessori Children's House program! Having...

Kathy F. says "Mary has the wonderful gift of being able to communicate with children at their level. She worked as a teaching assistant in my Montessori classroom for...

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Kayla K.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello Friends! My name is Kayla and I am excited to meet you! With over 13 years of child care of child care experience, I was thrilled when I became a certified ABA therapist and started working with autistic children! I am reliable, happy to be outside, and patient. My goal is to help make your life easier, knowing your kids...

Beth M. says "Kayla is a fantastic sitter. She is prompt and reliable. Kayla watched our daughter from around 18 months until she was just over 2 years old and our...

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Sophia D.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been a professional paid nanny for 6 years. I do not smoke and have a very clean driving record. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I have 2 associates degrees from KCC, and I'm trying to get my bachelors online. I'm looking for a lovely family to babysit for during the week and I am very flexible with hours. I am...

Care Member says "Sophia helped us on date nights and occasional week nights. Always on time and very clean. "

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Maddie M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 24-year-old college student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 7 years now as well as caring for mothers and the home post-partum! Working with kids, especially babies and their mothers, is a passion of mine, and its the reason I'm currently...

Myra S. says "Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter."

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Eugenia Maria Y.

Maria Eugenia, Lawyer, Yoga Teacher And Professional Childcare Provider

Grandville, MI

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Eugenia, and I'm 31 years old, originally from Argentina. I graduated as a lawyer in 2016 and moved to the U. S. in 2019 as an Au Pair, which exposed me to diverse families and cultures. After two years, I worked in Manhattan independently in various roles, including Nanny, Housekeeper, Personal Assistant, and...

Care Member says "Eugenia was amazing with the kids, they really loved her and enjoyed with her. I truly recommend her if you want to have a reliable, responsable and...

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Chay A.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Being a mom myself to my 5-year-old daughter, I fully understand what it takes to care for littles! I have over 13 years of experience caring and working with children from various ages as young as newborn up to teenager and 10 years of nannying professionally. In the past I went on a mission trip where I was living and...

Katrina B. says "We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for...

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Ashleigh B.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Jenison, MI

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am 27 years old and have several years of experience with children of all ages. I have four brothers. I have watched my younger siblings and their children over the years. I started volunteering in the church nurseries at a young age, and that's when I knew I wanted to care for children as my career. I've had several years of...

Kelli C. says "We interviewed this caregiver and hired her to start babysitting for our family. She cancelled on us twice - on relatively short notice. We ended up...

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Elizabeth H.

Intentional And Active Babysitter

Hudsonville, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My goal is to provide a stable & safe environment where kids can have fun & explore while also staying within the boundaries set by their parents. I personally have learned much from working directly with kids. I've traveled to 18 countries, lived in Europe & Asia, taught KG for 2. 5 years & worked as a TA with Gr. 3-5 students...

Laura C. says "Elizabeth came to our home and watched our elderly dog and three cats over a long weekend. She came for a visit prior to the weekend away and asked...

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Samantha C.

Reliable And Trustworthy Nanny/Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter looking for work in the Grand Rapids area. I have 8 years of experience Working with three different families. I have worked with kids ages newborn to 12 years old. Kids love me because I'm fun, respectful, caring, and responsible. They will feel safe with me and safety is my number one...

Jeffrey K. says "Sam is punctual, reliable and dependable. We will definitely be hiring her again!"

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wayland, MI

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

Tiffany D.

Tiffany is phenomenal!! She is fantastic with our kids. Responsible, dependable and always meets or exceeds our expectations. Thankful for...

- Deana R.

Leah F.

Leah takes excellent care of my kids. She is hands on and my kids love having her watch them. Leah is very responsible and enjoys spending...

- Sacha S.

Mary B.

Mary has the wonderful gift of being able to communicate with children at their level. She worked as a teaching assistant in my Montessori...

- Kathy F.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wayland, MI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wayland, 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 8 babysitters in Wayland, 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 Wayland, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.75 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 Wayland, 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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