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College nannies in Portage, MI
Hannah T.
Portage, MI
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate For Spending Time With Children During School Year!
Hi there! I am currently a Senior at Hope College majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am currently a student teacher at Hillside Behavioral Center. I have worked at the Boys and Girls Club in Holland as their elementary assistant teacher and before then, I nannied all throughout high school consistently! I...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Sofia G.
Portage, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sofia as a brief intro I would like families/those looking for services to know that I am a trusted, well rounded, and experience babysitter/nanny located in the Utica area. On top of 8+ years of child care experience, I am open to senior and pet care. I attended Portage public schools 5th-12th and am currently...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
an experienced nanny with a passion for providing exceptional care for children. With a background in healthcare, I have a unique skill set that enables me to meet the diverse needs of children in a nurturing and compassionate manner. I am a Marquette graduate an will be a nurse in October. I have a CPR certification and have...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Amy V.
Portage, MI
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 years of experience with children. Nanny for two different families. Enjoy doing crafts as well as getting outside and playing with the children. Able to prepare children's meals as well as ensure children's things are picked up before bed or before your anticipated arrival home. Able to take children to local parks or the...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience being a nanny taking care of children between the ages of 2 months old to 14-year-old's. Families describe me as friendly, punctual, kind, creative, and really caring of the kids I watch. I also have 3+ years experience being a daycare assistant taking care up to 6 kids at one time on my own. I am...
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Marissa is the best , she is always on time, she has days planned out , she takes great care of my baby. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. "
Katie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently 24 years old and have been babysitting for 11 plus years. I have babysat from newborn-12+. I have experience with traveling kids to and from activities and places. I worked as a live in nanny for an infant starting at 3 months old. I have over night experience as well with all ages.
Ryleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ryleigh is a sweet girl and is great with kids. She did many different arts and crafts with the kids and kept them very entertained. We would hire her back in a heart beat!"
Cassie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello I currently work in special education looking to expand my portfolio and available for all ages including infant. I have Healthcare experience as well as psychiatric experience. I'm looking to offer care inside my home with cameras or your home. My rate is flexible and I'm able to lower my rate if I am able to bring my...
Janaija can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Janaija was wonderful without 21 month old. Professional, punctual, and our daughter had a great time!"
Mariam E.
Lilly M.
Kalamazoo, MI
$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lilly, I'm a 21-year-old current college student, and I would love to find a job with you! I one of of 5 children, have also been an employed nanny/sitter for 6 years now, have 8 years of pet care experience, am a great trained chef, housekeeper, am safe sitter and CPR certified, lifeguard and swim certified, have...
Lilly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Lucy, I am 22 years old and have worked as a babysitter for about 7 years and a nanny for the past three years. I am senior studying to be a special education teacher and have lots of experience with kids regardless of ability. I have lots of experience with kids from 6 months to 17 years old. I am able to help kids...
Lucy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Anna L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been caring for children for over 12 years, including working as a nanny to three great boys and spending the last year caring for a delightful baby girl. I have experience with children of all ages and babies, as well as children with special needs. I have also worked caring for a variety of pets including dogs, cats,...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Lots of nanny experience ages 5 months- 11 years, plus lots of experience with newborns in my nursing school career. I am highly organized and love to get creative to keep busy kiddos having fun!
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hello Parents! My name is Lauren and have been a sitter for about 7 years. I have a passion for children and love to watch them as they grow and learn. Keeping children happy and safe is my number one priority. I can prepare healthy meals and, if allowed by the parents, I can plan fun outings for us to do together!
I'm...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Grace S.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi!
I am a sophomore at Michigan State University, studying advertisement management. I am looking for a summer job this summer. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, so I have worked with kids for around 5 years. I have done day-to-day nannying as well as after-school pickups and laundry. I live on a...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have been baby-sitting children ages 1-10 for over three years now and genuinely enjoy it. I am flexible with hours during the week. I have experience to help with driving children to various activities, light tidying and preparing meals. I am also experienced and enjoy caring for animals such as dogs and cats. I am a recent...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alysa, and I am 22 years old. I attend Western Michigan University, majoring in Pre-nursing and am looking to nanny. I have 4 years of experience as I worked at a Daycare. I am CPR certified and can help with Light Housekeeping, meal preparation, and any other needs! As mentioned, I am enrolled in classes right...
Alysa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia M.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am 23 years old. I currently am a part time nanny for a family with 4 children (ages 13 months, 4, 6, and 9) and am looking for another amazing part-time family! Prior to that I was a lead teacher at a learning center for kids ranging from infants to 3 years of age. I have been working with kids...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I grew up around 15+ younger children and have much experience with taking care of them, entertaining them, and being their leader and friend.
I understand how important it is for children of all ages to be taken care of well and to have someone for them to look up to is most important to me.
I would like to provide a...
Milinda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an art teacher in Lowell! I am available to babysit after school (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), evening or weekends.
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Bekah. I am 20 years old, and am currently a student at WMU studying public health. I am looking for part time work in the evenings so that I can work around my school schedule!
I have grown up babysitting kids of all ages since I was about 10 years old. I have babysat and nannied for kids ranging from newborn to...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Sara E.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi all! I have plenty of experience with children! I have experience babysitting for a family with two young girls ages 6 and 8. I also have nannied a family with two young boys 7-9 months and a 3-year-old. I have an 11-year-old cousin that I spend lots of time with playing sports and card games!! For these families I have...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Portage, MI
Marissa H.
5.0
Marissa was very responsive to my job posting. So far we have only had a phone interview but she seems extremely kind and respectful!! Plan to have an in person meet and great for potential hire! We are very excited!
- Rebecca F.
Ryleigh S.
5.0
Ryleigh is a sweet girl and is great with kids. She did many different arts and crafts with the kids and kept them very entertained. We would hire her back in a heart beat!
- Cassie H.
Janaija F.
5.0
Janaija was wonderful without 21 month old. Professional, punctual, and our daughter had a great time!
- Mariam E.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Portage, MI
How much do college nannies charge near me in Portage, MI?
How much college nannies charge near you in Portage, 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 May, 2024 is $20.67.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Portage, MI?
To find college nannies near you in Portage, 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 Portage, MI?
There are currently 4 college nannies near you in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, MI?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Portage, 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.