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Nan C.

Child Care-Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Recently retired, I am fortunate to be seeking a role out of the workplace where I can feel fulfilled in this rewarding stage of my life and that role is caring for children. In the past, I was the Director of the Cascade Christian Child Care Board for six years. I have been involved with the youth programs and Infant/Toddler...

Meg B. says "Nan has been a part of family and our children's lives since they were born.... 15 years. She was an integral part of our boy's childhood and their...

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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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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Amy S.'s Photo

Child Care Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...

Les G. says "Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued...

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Sophia Child Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Sophia, and I have been a nanny for seven years. I was with my previous nanny family for the last three years. I am looking for a new nanny position because, sadly, the people I nanny for, the youngest, are all grown up and in school full time. I have my own form of transportation and a clean driving record. I am a...

Abby R. says "My kids absolutely love Sophia. They keep asking when our next mom and dad date night is so she can come play with them. She is always timely and goes above...

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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Grand Rapids, MI

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is McKenzie. I have been caregiving for 10 years and have worked with varying age groups. I have a background as a social-emotional learning educator, a disability caregiver, and a bachelor's in social sciences that gives a unique perspective to childhood development. Lastly, I am super active outside and love...

Care Member says "A compassionate, trustworthy individual. I truly couldn’t recommend Mckenzie more. She has always been punctual and is very patient with our seven year...

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I Am A Reliable, Caring, And Organized Person.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love music, reading, and being outside/active. I've been married to my husband, Joshua, for 4 years and counting. I like planning activities and making sure the children I care for get plenty of time outside. I truly would appreciate if you chose me to watch your kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and...

Kathleen S. says "Emma is reliable and provides such attentive care. My baby always smiles when she arrives and is happy to be with her throughout the day! I trust Emma...

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Katie B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I taught elementary and music classes in a private school for seven years. I nannied in some capacity for several years, and have taught piano lessons on the side. I grew up in Michigan and moved back here from Oregon in 2020. I've also been cleaning houses part time for years. I am the third born in a family of nine children,...

Care Member says "I appreciate Katie’s ability to keep my son engaged in different activities and the willingness to role play and keep him engaged throughout their time...

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Creative And Fun Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have had nine years of child experience. I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of five and have branched out to different families in my church and in the community around us. I recently had a job at a daycare where I was CPR certified and first aid certified. I have 8 siblings, me being the oldest at 20 and the...

Katie S. says "Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My daughter absolutely...

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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
hello! my name is mulualem and I am a mother of two kids which I love very dearly and I enjoy being around kids also have 3+ years of experience with taking care of baby's. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping and I'm an expert daycare worker. I'm offering childcare, senior care, and house hold services....

Care Member says "Very sweet and on time, my kids loved playing with her and were sad when she went home."

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Babysitter/Nanny/Helper Available

Grand Rapids, MI

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 37 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I love kids! I have watched children of all ages - infants, toddlers, preschool age, elementary age, and middle school age. I have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's in early childhood education.

Zachary P. says "Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed. She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe...

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Keely C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
We can learn so much by spending time with children as they ask us to meet them in a space of play and curiosity. There is a great sense of calm, compassion, and humility required to be a caregiver. These are things I strive to bring into all aspects of my life, and a big part of why I love this line of work. I am a natural born...

Care Member says "Keely is a wonderful person. She nannied for us January-May 2023 and took great care of our 2 year old daughter and 6 mo old baby boy. It was a lot to...

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Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Micaiah, I am a nanny based in Grand Rapids, MI. I mostly provide care for infants/toddler ages. I typically take part-time positions as I am a student and freelance other jobs as well. 3-4 Days | 21-24 Hours/week Look forward to meeting you! CPR and First Aid certified.

Marina N. says "Micaiah is very experienced and was great with our 5 month old daughter. I would hire her again in a heartbeat had she not moved out of Nashville!"

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Hannah S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Hannah I have my degree in Elementary education. I have 15 years of childcare experience. I am CPR certified and vaccinated. I am also a mom to a 1. 5-year-old daughter.

Amy L. says "Hannah is an absolutely fantastic babysitter. Her enthusiasm, creativity, kindness, and boundless energy is a dream come true for kids and parents alike....

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Cindy S.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mom of two grown kids and I also have two awesome grands. I was a 911 operator and police/fire/medical dispatcher for 18 years and previous to my time as a dispatcher I had nearly finished nursing school and have taken BLS classes and I am CPR certified. I am a recent breast cancer survivor and I'm feeling great. I...

Care Member says "Cindy is a kind, knowledgeable, generous soul. She always followed our instructions and cared for our child the way we intended. Cindy never hesitated...

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Child care centers in Grand Rapids, MI

Little Scholars II Daycare

3120 MADISON AVE SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Cooperative
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
Families should choose Little Scholars II for care because we offer a nurturing, safe, high-quality learning environment that prioritizes each child's growth, development, and well-being. Here’s what sets us apart: 1. Home-Like Environment with a Personal Touch We combine a home daycare's warmth with a center's structure,...

ANDREW B. says "Little Scholars II Daycare is a great local option with a warm, welcoming environment for children. The staff is incredibly organized."

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Trinity's Playhouse Early Learning Center LLC's Photo

Trinity's Playhouse Early Learning Center LLC

897 52nd Street SE Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(2)
We are a faith-based child care center, focused on encouraging your child's cognitive, physical, social and spiritual development. We believe &quot;Children are a special gift from God&quot;.

Julie W. says "Best care you can ask for, my son loves going here, Owner and staff sincerely care about your child"

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AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool's Photo

AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool

770 Kenmoor Ave SE Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
We provide quality child care and early education to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, in a safe, nurturing environment. We offer infant, toddler, preschool, young 5's, and school aged care at our 17 locations in the greater Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Lyon Township areas. Come see for yourself the care and...

Tia K. says "Cascade Appletree- my daughter attended for two years, full days 5 days a week. This was the most wonderful experience! I cannot even begin to express my...

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The Goddard School

1544 MacNider Rd. Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
The Goddard School is and Early Childhood Development Center for children 6 week to 6 years of age dedicated to providing an environment where degreed teachers support the nurturing and learning children want and need, where children are offered the opportunity to develop their curiosity and creativity and where they can develop...

Christina K. says "We have a spectacular relationship with Goddard. They are diligent and really focus on learning for your child. They also let you know exactly how your...

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0665 - Apple Tree Cascade

5038 CASCADE RD SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
AppleTree & Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool is a community of 23 learning centers across Michigan. From the beginning, our focus has always been the children for whom we care. Every decision is based on a single question: “Will this benefit children in a positive way?” Until the answer is “Yes,” we keep searching for a...
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  • 869 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.78/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI

Child Care Providers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 209 reviews of the 867 listed child care providers

Nan C.

Nan has been a part of family and our children's lives since they were born.... 15 years. She was an integral part of our boy's childhood...

- Meg B.

Rebecca K.

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

- Care member

Alyssa B.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Grand Rapids, MI

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.78 per hour as of November 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 715 child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Grand Rapids, MI and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Grand Rapids, MI that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Grand Rapids, MI, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Grand Rapids, MI and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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