Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find In-Home Babysitters in East Lansing, MI

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked in-home babysitters in East Lansing, MI and hire the best fit for your family.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available now!

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Brooke L.'s Photo

Brooke L.

Patient, Caring, Energetic, Dependable Nanny Home For The Summer.

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Brooke ! I am graduating from Michigan State University April 2024 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am looking for a full time nanny position starting after graduation! I have 6+ years of experience working with children ages 0-12 years old! I have nannied long term for 3 families and done...

Elizabeth I. says "Brooke was an absolutely amazing nanny to our family in the summer of 2022. The kids truly came to love her and as did I! She was very dependable and...

See profile
Maya D.'s Photo

Maya D.

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Maya D! I am a junior in college pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting for the past 5 years and had lots of experiences with a variety of kids. Throughout the school year, I am involved in lots of clubs centered around helping children and I work part-time at a preschool. I will be...

Rachel L. says "Maya was wonderful! She was super flexible with our last minute scheduling and was able to step right in to watch out 1.5 & 3.5 yo with ease. Very upbeat...

See profile
Hannah F.'s Photo

Hannah F.

East Lansing, MI

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I'm a full-time college student studying Pre-Law with several internships that have helped me become organized, responsible, and dependable. I'm the second oldest of three siblings (ages 7-19), so I've spent years helping with everything from homework and school drop-offs to fun weekend activities. I have extensive...
See profile
Hannah S.'s Photo

Hannah S.

East Lansing, MI

from
$12/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Hannah! I have years of experience in house sitting, pet sitting, and all kinds of childcare! I started babysitting when I was 14, which then evolved into working at an in-home daycare/preschool (while still babysitting elsewhere) until I moved to East Lansing for school. I helped curate weekly lessons for preschool aged...
See profile
Samantha C.'s Photo

Samantha C.

Kind And Caring College Student

East Lansing, MI

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Samantha, and I have just finished my junior year at Michigan State University, studying hospitality business. I will be home in New Jersey for the months of April and May. I have several years of experience caring for children ages 4 to 12, including weekly nannying during COVID and hourly babysitting. I am...
See profile
Libby B.'s Photo

Libby B.

East Lansing, MI

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Libby! While at home, I'd love to find a nice family to nanny/babysit for. I have several years of experience, with infants as well as toddlers. Throughout high school and college I have nannied for families as well as help the children with learning skills. I am experienced with cooking, and have a background...
See profile
Sophie P.'s Photo

Sophie P.

East Lansing, MI

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Sophie and I'm an out of state MSU student from Scottsdale Arizona! In high school I was a part-time nanny for 2 kids (toddler boy and school age girl) and I was a dance teacher for children of varying ages! I did lots of small babysitting jobs (including with infants) and overall have lots of childcare...
See profile
Kobe A.'s Photo

Kobe A.

East Lansing, MI

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a compassionate and driven 20-year-old who has dedicated his time and energy to making a positive impact in the lives of others. With a natural talent for caregiving, I work as a trusted babysitter, bringing patience, creativity, and warmth to every family he supports. Beyond babysitting, I extend my kindness to...
See profile
EP

Ella P.

Home From MSU For The Summer. Looking For Babysitting Opportunities This Summer.

East Lansing, MI

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I want families to know that I'm dependable, safety-conscious, and genuinely enjoy working with kids. I'm home for the summer from Michigan State University, where I'm studying Advertising Management, and I bring four years of lifeguarding experience, including CPR and first aid training. I take responsibility seriously, I'm...
See profile
AD

Amanda D.

East Lansing, MI

from
$11/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have had much experience in watching children of ages 3 months to 12 years old. I have been babysitting for around 5 years and started by watching some of the kids in my neighborhood. At home, I currently work at a daycare mostly in the infant room. This requires me to follow a changing and feeding schedule as well as putting...
See profile
GT

Gabrielle T.

My Name Is Gabrielle, I Am 18 Years Old And I Currently Work As An Assistant Daycare Teacher

East Lansing, MI

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Gabrielle:) I'd describe my personality as bubbly, adventurous, empathetic I like working with kids because they teach me just as much as I teach them! I started working with kids when I was just 13 years old. My mom has had an in home daycare since I was 4 so child care came fairly easily to me. I began babysitting...
See profile
Jasmine T.'s Photo

Jasmine T.

Babysitter/Nanny

Okemos, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jasmine. I am a graduate student at Michigan State University, pursuing a degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have many years of experience providing childcare in various settings, including home, school, and volunteer programs, with a special focus on...

Bre B. says "Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we will miss her when...

See profile
Karen I.'s Photo

Karen I.

Date Night/ Mom Time/ Emergency Care In My Home In Okemos

Okemos, MI

4.6(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 2 wonderful boys. One is out of the house in the Navy and the other is busy with high school! I have been a full time mom for over 20 years and have a lot of love to share! I started babysitting when I was 13 years old. I am CPR/AED/Choking and First Aid certified by the Red Cross for adults and pediatrics. I volunteered...

Elisabeth K. says "Our family absolutely LOVES Karen. She is honest, caring, and always puts my son first. Her care is top-notch and we likely would not trust anyone...

See profile
Morgan E.'s Photo

Morgan E.

Part-time/weekend Caregiver Available

Holt, MI

from
$31/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Morgan I am a 32-year-old mom who works primarily from home. I started babysitting when I was 11, have always enjoyed children, and now have my own 18-month-old. Depending on the job it may require I bring him along. He LOVES other children and does well with pets. I work part time as a mental health...
See profile
Kaytie A.'s Photo

Kaytie A.

Experienced Babysitter Lots Of Availability

Webberville, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kaytie. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts and am a certified teacher for grades K-5. I have been providing child care for 15 years now. Over the course of my child care career, I have babysat for a wide variety of children ranging in age from 6 months-13 years old. I have...

Julia B. says "Kaytie has cared for my children (ages 2, 4, 8, and 10) since they were infants, and she is the only person I have ever trusted enough to leave them with...

See profile
Sarah G.'s Photo

Sarah G.

Full Time Caregiver

Perry, MI

from
$13/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Sarah. I am a stay at home/homeschooling mom to 4 with lots of past nanny experience. Looking to get back into babysitting as I very much enjoy helping other families.
See profile

Showing 1 - 16 of 16

  • 16 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.36/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in-home babysitters is 5.0

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in East Lansing, MI

In-Home Babysitters in East Lansing, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 16 listed in-home babysitters

Brooke L.

Brooke was an absolutely amazing nanny to our family in the summer of 2022. The kids truly came to love her and as did I! She was very...

- Elizabeth I.

Maya D.

Maya was wonderful! She was super flexible with our last minute scheduling and was able to step right in to watch out 1.5 & 3.5 yo with...

- Rachel L.

Jasmine T.

Jasmine has helped care for our young child for over a year and truly has become part of the family. Our son absolutely adores her and we...

- Bre B.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $17.36. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 11 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in East Lansing, MI with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 11 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

In-Home Babysitter Articles

Is your home a good place to host a nanny share?

Is your home a good place to host a nanny share?

October 30, 2025 - Once you’ve decided to start a nanny share, it’s important to know which family will be hosting. Whether it’s full-time in one family&rsquo...

What are the safest swimsuit colors for kids?

What are the safest swimsuit colors for kids?

October 29, 2025 - With schools out for summer and temperatures rising, many kids will be spending their days at the local pool or lake. As families head to the water, one aqua...

Here’s the average monthly nanny salary in every state

Here’s the average monthly nanny salary in every state

February 12, 2025 - Whether your family is in need of full-time child care or you’re a nanny in search of a position, it’s important to have some basics figured out ...

Additional In-Home Babysitter Services