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Lizzie H.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! - My name is Lizzie! I just graduated Western Michigan University with a degree in Criminal Justice/Poly Sci and Social Psychology! I hope to continue my education and become a Paralegal, and eventually attend Law School. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and absolutely love it! In my free time, I love traveling,...

Care Member says "Lizzie was an absolute dream for us. She worked with our family as a part-time nanny for a full year, and we absolutely loved her. She loved our...

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Prudence W.

Loving And Dedicated Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have extensive experience in both informal and professional childcare settings. I currently work as an administrative assistant, but my heart really is with children, and I spent a year working part-time at Milestones CDC in Belmont, MI and am looking to supplement my income by doing more of what I love in a more...

Rory S. says "Prudence snapped beautiful Mother's Day photos for my family a few years back. The photos were lovely and Prudence was a joy to work with. "

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Britney D.

All Around Excited Person

Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a high energy very positive person! I love being goofy with kids and will listen to story after story all day and/or tell story after story all day! Personally I am into lots of crafts, puzzles, crocheting, and gaming. I love anything pastel colored or rainbow and am entertained so easily lol Here is some of my work...

Morgan D. says "Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also...

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Jessalynn O.

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...

Jennifer C. says "Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing...

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Karlee W.

Hudsonville, MI

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Karlee and I am 20. I'm a sophomore at Michigan State where I'm working towards two degrees: psychology and dietetics. Right now i'm looking for families who need occasional/date night care or someone to babysit on thursdays or fridays! I've been babysitting for about 7 years and have experience with children 3...

Jesse M. says "Karlee was amazing ! Timely, communicative, and very sweet! Totally recommend hiring her to help your family 🥰"

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Madison M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been in childcare for around five years. This includes nannying for two different families, and being a summer camp counselor for the YMCA! I play soccer at Aquinas College and have coached children ages 4-12 in soccer as well.

Care Member says "My kids loved her and she did a great job cleaning up after the kids! Shes fun and plays with the kids- a win win for everyone!"

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Rebecca K.

Child Care

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. With my patient and calm demeanor, I create a positive atmosphere...

Care Member says "Becca is creative, energetic and totally reliable. We feel truly blessed to have met her <3"

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Abigail M.

Fun Babysitter And Responsible Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I am a reliable, creative and fun 25-year-old college graduate with 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience.

Christina L. says "Abby was wonderful and we hoped we could keep her as our nanny. But we understand the importance of schooling. Abby will always be welcome here and we...

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Arielle F.

Child Care

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, I'm Arielle! I'm 28 years old and from Spring Lake, MI, with over 12 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I specialize in home management, personal assistant tasks, and meal preparation, helping families stay organized and manage daily routines. Whether it's meal planning, running errands, or keeping everything in...

Care Member says "Arielle has nannied for our son for two summers. He loves her! She is personable, polite, gentle, and fun-loving. She took him on hikes and to...

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Adelaide M.

Adelaide From Allendale, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

4.0(1)
from
$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello :) I'm Adelaide, a full-time Social Work student in the evenings with a special interest in psychology and early childhood development, as well as an engaging, creative, and patient babysitter/nanny with over 9 years of experience with caring for children with ages ranging from infants to elementary schoolers. I have...

Marrin D. says "Miss Addy was a nanny for our family and watched our 2 children (ages 2 and 4) for about a year. My children loved her and waited for her every morning at...

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Alexis P.

Fun Sitter And Happiness Bringer

Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have experience with children of ages 0-11. I am able to help with virtual learning or child enrichment at home ! I am good with any pets you might have in the house hold and I can help with meals and house cleaning.

Taylor S. says "I would definitely recommend Alexis as a babysitter! She watched my two-year-old daughter and was so great with her. She sent me updates throughout the...

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Alyssa B.

Child Care With Teaching And Social Work Experience

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alyssa. I have experience caring for children four months and older. I am comfortable with meal prep, light house cleaning, transportation, and pets. Most recently, I spent two years nannying for a 1-year-old child while in graduate school for social work. This also included cleaning services for two rental...

Care Member says "Alyssa took great care of our 5 month old for the evening. She kept her entertained and made sure she was comfortable/happy. Alyssa is an experienced,...

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Lexi A.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and positively influencing young minds. With five years of experience, I am a patient and friendly individual who is comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe and structured environment for your child. I believe in open communication and will provide written daily...

Hannah R. says "Lexi nannied for our family during there summer vacation from school. She is the sweetest girl with the biggest heart! My children absolutely adore her...

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Ashley H.

Jenison, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience babysitting, and I also served as a camp counselor. I love working with kids of all ages and building relationships with them. I attended school at Grace Christian University, and I graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I am hard-working and patient with kids, and I have a...

Shelby K. says "We hired Ashley to watch our 4 year old son after his regular babysitter had to cancel last second and I posted on here with about 24 hours notice. I...

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Mackenzie W.

Wyoming, MI

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as energetic, flexible, handworking I like working with kids because everyday is a different day! I am going to college to be a teacher or open a daycare! I have worked with kids since I turned 16 and ive never disliked it. I'm looking for a job that works with my college schedule! While allowing me...
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Bethany C.

Dependable And Friendly Sitter!

Byron Center, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Bethany or you can call me Beth! I am looking for a part time babysitting job for Mondays & Wednesdays and I hope to create a bond with some families! I have a 2. 5-year-old son who I would love to be able to bring with me to play with some kiddos or to just tag along if care is needed on days other than mon &...

Care Member says "Beth spent a little over twelve months with our family, taking care of our children (ages 2-5). In that time, we have been incredibly thankful for the...

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Mackenzie P.

Babysitter

Otsego, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a caring individual who has a passion for helping others! I have always loved and enjoyed working with children of all ages and have 7 years of experience! I have my own vehicle and more than willing to help with anything needed to make your life easier!

Krystal B. says "Kenzie was great with our son and took great care of him. Was super attentive and caring. Easy to work with and always on time"

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Julia M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Julia! I am an avid reader and love the outdoors. When I babysit my favorite activities (weather dependent) is taking the kiddos outside to the beach, library, or park! If the weather is cold or does not support inside activities my second plan is cooking, playing, or crafting! There is always something creative and...

Lisa R. says "Julia is awesome and if she hadn't already accepted a full time job, I would be begging her to be my permanent home helper. She's great with the kids and...

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Alissa E.

Experienced Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have been working in child care since I was 13 years old. I have worked with all ages ranging from newborns to teenagers. I have spent a lot of time working with special needs children too. I am currently a resident at Nemours Children's Hospital and I enjoy babysitting in my free time. I'd be a great fit if you were looking...

Sarah R. says "She was lovely and handled bedtime with our little baby well!"

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Chloe R.

About Me

Grandville, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I started working with kids when I was around 12 years old. I started babysitting for older cousins children and I enjoyed the experience because it taught me how to handle a lot of responsibility at a young age. I learned that every child has a different personality and temperaments. It taught me how to deal with different...

Care Member says "I had a great experience with Chloe. She worked for me for about a year. She was very precise and caring with my children who were three and seven at...

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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

Lizzie H.

Lizzie was an absolute dream for us. She worked with our family as a part-time nanny for a full year, and we absolutely loved her. She loved...

- Care member

Prudence W.

Prudence snapped beautiful Mother's Day photos for my family a few years back. The photos were lovely and Prudence was a joy to work with.

- Rory S.

Britney D.

Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her....

- Morgan D.

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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