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Katherine B.
Ypsilanti, MI
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Katherine and I'm looking for opportunities to pay off some student loan debt while doing something I love. I have been babysitting on and off since I was in middle school, and I've watched children from an array of ages from infants to older children. Many fun activities that I enjoy doing with children are...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Katherine was super nice. She was punctual and did a great job taking care of our son. I would highly recommend her."
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Demi K.
Ypsilanti, MI
$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe myself as creative, intelligent, and caring. In my spare time, I like to read poetry, play instruments, and train my puppy! I am currently a junior at Eastern Michigan University. In August, I married my high school sweetheart! I have worked as a nanny for three years, and I have 5 paid years of childcare...
Demi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Demi was great with my two boys. (2nd and 3rd grade at the time). She watched them after school and a few times for evenings. She showed a responsibility towards their safety and often made sure house was tidy at the end of day. The boys and I love her! "
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Toyona H.
Ypsilanti, MI
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Toyona and I am a recent graduate of Whitman college. Currently, I am a daycare teacher at Gretchen's House. I absolutely adore children and would be the perfect fit for you, heres why! Babysitting has been a huge part of my life. Growing up I have cared for many children between 0-12 years old. Some being...
Toyona can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is caring, dependable, and knowledgeable. She has a relaxing nature which was super helpful as I was a new anxious mom. She also took great care of our cat while we were on vacation."
Cyra P.
Samuel A.
Ann Arbor, MI
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had the amazing opportunity to be a full-time stay-at-home parent for the past 6+ years to my 3 kids. Before I began my own parenting journey, I worked at a Reggio Emilia preschool, was a nanny for several families, and coached youth sports. Kids are kinda my thing.
Now that my own kids are all in school, I am hoping...
Samuel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"He was great with my kids! Good role model!"
Cindy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was young. I currently work with children 5 years old and younger at my church. I babysit for a number of people and I got my first day care job straight out of high school in 2010 at a learning daycare.
Johntya can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience with all ages! I'm a Freshman in college working toward my nursing degree! I nannied this past summer and loved it, I would like to continue working in childcare as much as possible.
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee has worked for us for a few weeks and has been great! She is very dependable, professional and great with the kids. She keeps in touch, responds to texts and calls quickly. We loved having her as our sitter!"
Ema A.
Jessica O.
Ann Arbor, MI
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a student at The University of Michigan. I am a sociology major with a sub major in Law, Justice, and Social Change. And a minor in Political Science. I am the oldest out of my family of three. I have been helping with and taking care of my siblings since I was 9. I would help them with homework, getting ready for bed,...
5.0
"Absolute sweetheart, incredibly gentle and attentive, will definitely be hiring again!!"
Sam K.
5.0
(4)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with clutter? Do you look forward to the day when your closet isn't a "catch all" for all things that don't belong? Your home should be you and your family's peace of mind; a place for comfort, relaxation and sharing special moments with one another. It is my goal to help individuals and families find...
Natasha can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Natasha is an amazing worker. She is very professional and she is a great communicator. We could not have asked for anybody better than Natasha. She has been a great help and overall a blessing to our family. She listens carefully to what you ask and she follows...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, passionate , and highly creative entertainer of children. I have a strong belief in showing children that the entire world is their classroom with infinite possibilities! I love love love doing crafts, science experiments, cooking, and censorial messy play. I am a teacher so my personal educational philosophy...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Crystal is amazing at both cleaning and at caring for our kids. Anybody would be lucky to have her help their family. She is kind, diligent and wonderful to be around."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for six years, along with two years working in a nursery. For the past year, I have been a PCA for cognitively challenged children, helping with everything from education to emotions to transportation. I have experience handling dangerous situations and emergencies. I truly love every family I get to...
Avital can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Avital is amazing! she is great with the kids and the kids love her because she plays with them and initiates many activities. She is always on time and in general, she is a kind and wonderful person."
Emanuel E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
The words that describe my personality are caring, trustworthy and friendly.
I like working with kids as a certified teacher. The kiddos teach patience. As a caregiver, I am a good listener.
Currently, I have openings available on weekends and by appointment for Families.
Aafrika can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Aafrika was a great care taker for our darling 23 month old. She was very prompt and thorough in our communication ahead of time in planning our care needs. She was willing to move up the time which was originally agreed upon and this was very helpful. When meeting...
Kathryn R.
Becky A.
Ypsilanti, MI
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently working as a lead Teachers in Ann Arbor. Monday through Friday., hours there are 730 to 530 My previous experience with children other then my own grown daughters whom are now 21 and 23 and babysitting my nieces and nephews. I worked in a young 5's class room. I have also worked with specials needs children. I enjoy...
Becky can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Becky is so calm, kind and thoughtful. She handles my three kiddos with ease and the kids have a great time with her!"
Stacy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience watching children, and have worked in a licensed daycare center for over a year. I am very reliable, patient, and love working with children. I also am CPR and first aid certified . I have most experience caring for children toddlers to teenagers. I am very organized so any chores around the house...
Taia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Words that come to mind when I think of Taia are integrity and caring. She's the first nanny we hired through Care.com and hit the jackpot. She does everything with a professional grace and loves on our Baby B so well!"
Erin C.
Angela O.
Milan, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm a retired US Army Combat Medic veteran with hazmat & firefighting training, I've got 4 daughters, & an available therapy dog upon request, the therapy dog my service dog, I'm looking for something to keep me busy & to meet new people, plus making a little extra $$ is always good too, I enjoy helping people, elderly...
Angela can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie's background as a medic in the army prepared her well to handle personal care needs. She is very competent and a very nice, friendly person. I am a 67 year-old man with cerebral palsy who lives independently in his own home. Angie has worked for me for a...
Mike M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I am a 25-year-old college graduate currently pursing a nursing degree, who loves children. I have an 13-year-old brother that I have helped raise. I also have experience nannying infants and toddlers too (I nannied for a family part-time for about 1. 5 years - when I started, the children were 2 months and 2 years old)....
Erion can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Erion was our long-term, 1-2 day/week nanny for our two kids for almost two years (from the time they were 3mo+2 until the time they were almost 2+4).
In short: she's incredible and it was a great decision to hire her. The kids found her engaging, imaginative, and...
Erin A.
Suzanne L.
Belleville, MI
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Suzanne and I'm a cna, babysitter, and dog/cat sitter. I have one year experience as a cna and multiple years of baby/pet sitting. I am very passionate about what I do. I'm available to work any day/time of the week.
Suzanne can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Please contact me back &7&3&4-@7-6-5-6-9-6-6"
Karen V.
Ally L.
Ypsilanti, MI
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember, I have helped care for and play with children. Growing up, I would often help look after and play with my younger cousins. When I was 13, I signed up to volunteer in my church nursery every Sunday. I started my first summer nanny job at the age of 14 for two young boys, which continued into the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was super sweet and handled our 2 young and super energetic little boys so we could have a date night. She was on time and our boys loved her immediately."
Jessica W.
Angela O.
Milan, MI
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Angie, I'm a retired US Army Combat Medic veteran with hazmat & firefighting training, I've got 3 daughters, & an available therapy dog upon request, the therapy dog is Thor my husbands service animal, I'm looking for something to keep me busy & to meet new people, plus making a little extra $$ is always good...
5.0
"Angie helped take care of my spouse and myself during individual health issues. She's very knowledgeable, caring, and helpful. I would hire her again if possible."
Christina K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maria, and I am a babysitter with 7 years of experience. I have worked with children ages 4 months to 12 years. I am comfortable with bottle feeding and have experience introducing solid foods into a child's diet. I am comfortable watching multiple children at once and also have worked in a before and after school...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria helped us out in a pinch, she is super easy going, looking forward to having her help us out again!"
Ken Y.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have two of my own children, so I know first hand what it takes to take care of your child (ren). I am a firm believer in team work. I also believe in treating others how you would want to be treated. There's not much that I will not do to help you out with.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"We were impressed by our interview with Kimberly. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very experienced at taking care of kids. She seemed like she would be an engaged caregiver, was excited to read and play music to the baby, participate in baby carrying, and...
Megan H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Whittaker, MI
Katherine B.
5.0
I never leave my kids with anyone I don’t know! I wanted to bring my two oldest kids to the Michigan ballgame and I knew we couldn’t take the 5 year old! So after posting the job and Katie reaching out, we took her up on the offer to babysit our young one! We hadn’t even met her prior to her coming...
- Joanna M.
Demi K.
5.0
Demi was great with my two boys. (2nd and 3rd grade at the time). She watched them after school and a few times for evenings. She showed a responsibility towards their safety and often made sure house was tidy at the end of day. The boys and I love her!
- Care member
Toyona H.
5.0
Toyona checked in beforehand about arrival time, and was on time and friendly. She has a calm, warm demeanor and my toddler took to her quickly.
- Care member
Samuel A.
5.0
He was great with my kids! Good role model!
- Cindy B.
Kaylee B.
5.0
Kaylee has worked for us for a few weeks and has been great! She is very dependable, professional and great with the kids. She keeps in touch, responds to texts and calls quickly. We loved having her as our sitter!
- Ema A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Whittaker, MI:
How can I find a Whittaker babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Whittaker, MI?
The average rate for Whittaker, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 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 Whittaker, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Whittaker, 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.