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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Andrea and I am looking to be a part-time sitter for a family. I am a college student studying early childhood education and I have lots of experience nannying and working in a childcare facility. I love to watch children of any age learn, use their imagination, and grow into the best version of themselves!
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, I'm a reliable creative care giver with over eight years of experience as a Nanny & childcare provider from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am very well rounded with all children I've worked with special need children as well. I'll keep the kiddos on their recommended schedule and accommodate to each household. I've worked with infants and toddlers more frequently.
Currently going to grand valley online so my schedule opens up and I love spending my time outside...
Evelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
I have worked with kids starting from 1 year to 12 years of age. I grew up in Michigan but have lived in Thailand for the past four years and worked with kids over there, teaching them English, babysitting for families, and supervising them. I am currently a college student studying Child and Adolescent Psychology, along with...
Madalynne can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madalynne is great! Always on time, super dependable! We love her!"
Stephanie C.
Hello! I am Sydney, a spunky and outgoing cat mom of 2, wife of one!!! I am in school for social work, and have a passion for helping others. I have been watching children for many years, ages ranging from newborn to 6! I am a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with Autism to teach new and appropriate...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Ellie and I am 21 years old. I currently go to Michigan State University, but I am home for the summer. I have an 8-year-old brother who I watch right now a few nights a week, and I absolutely love my time spent with him. I'm looking for a full-time/part-time position for the summer. I'm comfortable with light...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a childcare provider that has had about four years of paid experience, with about eight years of unpaid/unofficial experience.
I have been a nanny for two different families, only leaving the job when they moved or the child went on to school. Overall, I had the chance to nanny for about two years altogether. I...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jenna! I'm a nursing student in college. My biggest passions involve caring for children which is why all the jobs I've had in my life have been with children! I always look forward to meeting new families and being able to care for their children. I've been a camp counselor, volunteered in my church's nursery, worked in...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna is extremely responsible and great with kids. She really engages with them. She communicates well with parents. I highly recommend her. "
Kristen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking to nanny/babysit around my full time hospital job schedule (3 days a week) as much as possible for the summer, and potentially to continue into the fall.
I am a nursing student with hopes to be in the NICU someday. I love children and babies! I have 4-5 years of experience with child and infant care. I am CPR & First...
Tricia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hello! Thank you in advance to taking the time to read a little bit about me!
Childcare Working History:
I have been a nanny & babysitter since I was 15. Through high school I worked summers, and occasionally through the school year for a family of 3, until they got old enough after I graduated. I then worked for a family of 2...
Codibrianne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Codi is very dependable and we have enjoyed having her watch our children. She is great with the boys, fun, energetic, yet able to enforce rules if necessary. We are truly lucky to have Codi help us out!"
Jill K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Faith and I am currently senior in College. I have 5 years of consistent babysitting experience with all ages and am CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified. I have experience with ages from 4 months- 11 years old. I am also a substitute teacher. During covid, I have babysit while helping with online spanish immersion...
Faith can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith is great with our boys! Helps them with their homework and does activities with them. She's a very sweet and honest person. "
Becky T.
Leah W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Leah W.
I am 23 years old. I've grown up in a family of 9 and learned at a young age how to care for children.
From 14-16 I had a job as a tutor for 2 children. I nannied a 4-month-old and 5-year-old for six months. My most recent job was a nanny to four kids ages: 2, 3, 7, 9 (while I was in college) it was...
5.0
"Leah was our nanny for 6 months with our baby (age 4-10 months) and 5 year old. She was very kind and reliable. She has a laid back personality and very easy to work with. Our girls loved her. Leah was especially good with our 5 year old and would play creative...
Lauren L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a child care provider that has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 10 years. I have worked in many different areas of child care. I was an Infant and Toddler Teacher for 3 years, and I then worked as a Director of a Child Care facility, as well as a Preschool Teacher for 5 years. I also worked for a...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We were blessed to have Sarah in our lives for the last two years. She has been amazing with our now two year old from day 1. She always paid undivided attention to our son and treated him like one of her own. She was also my "mom fairy" as she helped me with...
Laura F.
Avery W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Avery. I am 24 years old. I am a college student pursuing dental hygiene school. I have nannied for four years part time and full time for a few different families, which included driving to planned outings and pick ups/ drops offs. I originally majored in early childhood education, so I also have one year of...
Avery can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have four kids ages 4, 5, 6, and 8. She is able to keep all of them happily interacting on the same activities. The kids are always asking how soon she can come back"
Mark D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Music. I have quite a bit of experience working with children and love taking care of them. I have cared for sets of triplets, sets of twins, infants, and elementary age kids. I love creatively engaging children and inspiring their learning and curiosity.
5.0
"Rachael was such a sweet nanny for our three girls! The oldest two still talk about all the adventures they had with her- collecting rocks, building forts, reading, playing in the yard, dancing. She is kind, gracious, and genuine and always brought lots of joy to...
Brianne K.
4.0
(1)
Outgoing and sociable nanny with impending Masters degree, Bachelors in Psychology, and associates in Early Childhood Education. Over 8 years in childcare experience including mastery level completion of the Early Childhood Education II program at OHM Boces. Most recent position held with family of three children, since 2020.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Rachel was a former student of mine who is now doing some observation hours in my classroom. She is a responsible, caring young adult who works hard to get the job done and does it to the best of her ability."
Rosemary P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for my whole life starting at a very young age. I have experience working with children from infants to teens and am very comfortable caring for many children at one time. I have experience with preparing meals, carrying out daily routines, transportation to and from school and activities,...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna...
Jessica S.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elise was such a delight to have in our home. She was thoughtful and forward thinking before she came to watch the little ones. Our youngest took to her right away and it was such a relief to know our kiddos were in such caring hands."
Allyssa G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am 21 yrs old. I am currently in nursing school so afternoons and nights work best with my class schedule! I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages 0-8 since I was 15. I have work with children who had been diagnosed with...
Jayme can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very polite and my kids loved her! "
Tyler F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace, I am a sophomore at Western Michigan majoring in nursing, with a minor in childhood development. I am incredibly passionate about what I do, and have been caring for children of all ages for almost 6 years! I started by babysitting for families in my neighborhood, and gradually found my way to Care. I have...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Kent City, MI
Madalynne C.
5.0
Maddy is wonderful! She was our babysitter for over two years and our kids adored her.
- Corella R.
Jenna L.
5.0
Jenna is a very honest, trustworthy, kind and dependable caregiver. Both of my children (ages 10 and 6) enjoy spending time with Jenna. We are very lucky to have found her!
- Erica C.
Codibrianne G.
5.0
Codi has babysat for us for several years. She is great with the kids. She is very reliable. She cooks healthy meals for our kids and does lots of crafts with them. She has also taken care of our pets while we have been on vacation. We have two golden retrievers and she took very good care of them...
- WHITNEY A.
Faith W.
5.0
Faith has been with us for almost 5 months and we will be so sad to see her move onto student teaching next semester! Would highly recommend her for babysitting jobs to anyone looking
- Lindsey S.
Leah W.
5.0
Leah was our nanny for 6 months with our baby (age 4-10 months) and 5 year old. She was very kind and reliable. She has a laid back personality and very easy to work with. Our girls loved her. Leah was especially good with our 5 year old and would play creative games with our daughter all day long....
- Lauren L.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Kent City, MI
How much do college nannies charge near me in Kent City, MI?
How much college nannies charge near you in Kent City, MI can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $14.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Kent City, MI?
To find college nannies near you in Kent City, MI, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Kent City, MI?
There are currently 3 college nannies near you in Kent City, MI on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Kent City, MI offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Kent City, MI, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Kent City, MI?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Kent City, MI, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.