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Madyson B.

Personal Cook & Meal Prepper

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Open to housekeeping and babysitting but specifically interested in cooking & meal prepping for families. I'm an experienced home cook & baker, but have a year of experience meal prepping as part of a housekeeping job. I would come to your home and serve meals during my shift, and save pre portioned meals & snacks for the week...

Nicholas E. says "My son had a great time with Madyson. She took great care of him and even did some housework while she was here. I'd hire her again."

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Alicianna M.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Worked with kids Newborn - 12 Years.. I have Experience babysitting/nannying for about 6+ years and looking to make it more of a profession for the time being. I have experience in a in-home daycare. Im in college at GRCC for child psychology. I'm 23 years old and the oldest of 6 siblings and 2nd oldest of approx. 17...

Stacey M. says "Alicianna was fantastic! She is dependable, energetic, flexible, and punctual. My children adored her and requested she moved with us when we...

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Christie V.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a college student at Rice University. I love working with kids and pets! Still a kid at heart so I will make the best babysitter and friend for your kids! I have a little pup of my own at home so I am very happy to take care of your pets too!
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Part-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I am Carli and I am hoping to find some jobs around the area after school hours or on the weekends. I currently teach 6th grade special education and I graduated from college in the spring of 23. I have been working around kids ever since I can remember. My mom ran a summer daycare out of our home and I started babysit in...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For the past eight years, I've had the pleasure of babysitting children aged newborn to teens. I love organization and love helping families organize their homes. I find it incredibly rewarding to support families by providing reliable childcare. I am patient, creative,...
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Child Care

Grand Rapids, MI

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Hi, I'm Arielle! I'm 28 years old and from Spring Lake, MI, with over 12 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter. I specialize in home management, personal assistant tasks, and meal preparation, helping families stay organized and manage daily routines. Whether it's meal planning, running errands, or keeping everything in...
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Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Before having children of my own, I worked in an Early On program. Our team consisted of a teacher, a speech pathologist, and me, a social worker. I met with families, diagnosing children with ADD. I would create IEP curricula for these children and connect families with resources. I have 3 children and stayed home with them...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I'm looking to add some extra hours into my schedule! I am 26 and have 10+ years of nannying and babysitting experience. I have worked with newborns to 13-year-olds, and am comfortable watching multiple children at once. I am free before 8am, after 5pm, and am interested in one time, recurring, and overnight...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$13/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey! I am home for the summer from college and am looking to nanny, babysit, or pet sit! I am a good communicator and I have great time management skills. Please reach out!
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Responsible, Experienced, Thoughtful Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am married and work part time as a clinical social worker at a local children's Hospital. I have mainly worked with children/adolescent population but also have experience working with adults and children. I have consistently babysat for both date nights and long-term scheduled/nanny positions throughout the past 16 years. I...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I absolutely love kids they are so full of energy and they are hilarious I love being around them :) and I know kids love me as well !! I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old and I don't think I could ever get tired of it ! I also love love love animals l have 11 at home myself (4 cats , 4 dogs, & 3 Guinea pigs) IF MY...
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Adam

Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Hey I'm Adam I have worked as an au pair, full time nanny, worked at a daycare and have 8+ years of experience babysitting. I nanny full time in Grand Rapids, and my wife and I have a home here. I can provide great references. CPR & First Aid certified (and recently took all of Spectrum Health's child safety courses.) I'd...
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All Around Excited Person

Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a high energy very positive person! I love being goofy with kids and will listen to story after story all day and/or tell story after story all day! Personally I am into lots of crafts, puzzles, crocheting, and gaming. I love anything pastel colored or rainbow and am entertained so easily lol Here is some of my work...

Morgan D. says "Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also...

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Child Care

Wyoming, MI

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$14/hr
1 year experience
I'm a hardworking stay at home mom looking to re-enter the work force. I own a car and am happy to provide transportation if needed. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles and later caring for my own 2 children. I am happy to provide cleaning services if needed. I believe in a patient, calm, and...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Belmont, MI

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$5/hr
5 years experience
My name is Jen. I am a stay at home mom of a 2-year-old and I also have two boys in school, ages 7 and 9. I would love to provide care in my home for your little one as it works for my schedule. Prior to having my own kids, I spent several years caring for children as a babysitter and nanny.
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Christine V.'s Photo

Grandville, MI

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$20/hr
20 years experience
*I currently live in Florida but will be moving to Grandville * Ever since I was a kid, I've loved caring for children of all ages. By the time I was 13, I had a group of parents that would all have me babysit their kids together on New Years Eve! I have years of experience with newborns to pre-teens in my previous roles as...
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Experienced Babysitter (8+ Years) Available On Weekends. Also Have Experience Tutoring, And Music

Lowell, MI

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have watched kids between the ages of 2 months and 14 years. I enjoy artistic projects with children and love to take kids outside and teach them about the world we live in. I play several instruments, mostly string instruments, and am a decent cook. I worked at a daycare (kids under 5) almost every week for 3 years, then was...
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Music Student Home For Break Looking For Babysitting Jobs

Allendale, MI

1.0(0)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Heather and I'm from Plymouth, Michigan currently studying songwriting and performance at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in Liverpool, UK. I'm home in Plymouth for five weeks, from December 8th until January 11th, and have a completely flexible schedule during this time. I'm fully trained in CPR, have...
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Allendale, MI

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and loving. I like working with kids because I love their energy and excitement for every day life. They have so much to learn and are so care free. I started working with kids when I was little. I grew up with my mom doing an in home daycare. So from a young age I loved kids....
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  • 27 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.54/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 Grand Rapids, MI

In-Home Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 27 listed in-home babysitters

Madyson B.

My son had a great time with Madyson. She took great care of him and even did some housework while she was here. I'd hire her again.

- Nicholas E.

Alicianna M.

Alicianna was fantastic! She is dependable, energetic, flexible, and punctual. My children adored her and requested she moved with us when...

- Stacey M.

Britney D.

Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her....

- Morgan D.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $18.54. 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 13 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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