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Jenna B.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Summer Job

Utica, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm the oldest child of four and have always helped my mom take care of my younger siblings, whether she was home or not. I started babysitting on my own when I was 12 and continue to babysit for some of the same families, as well as worked three years in the infant and toddler rooms at a daycare. I have had to get CPR and First...

Danielle A. says "Jenna was amazing with our 1 and 3 year old over the past year! Any chance she got, she would take them outside to play and always had fund things for...

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Tanya H.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Caregiver/Babysitter All In One!

Macomb, MI

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Tanya, I am 34 years old. I have a 2 kids. I currently reside in Macomb MI. I am Chaldean. I speak fluent Arabic and Chaldean. I am CPR/first aid certified(infant-adult). I am a licensed practical nurse. I have had about 15+ years of home care experience. I have dealt with many different patients: Trauma brain...

Karen M. says "She is great with kids! Very friendly and lots of fun! My boys absolutely love her! She helps with homework and always goes above and beyond."

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Katie A.

Part Time Caregiver & Dog Walker/Sitter

Clawson, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Leadership and Early Childhood Education with certifications in First Aid and CPR. I have over 10 years of experience working in school systems, babysitting, and helping around the home. I also have over 10 years of experience working with dogs in training, dog sitting, & dog walking. I will...

Jennifer P. says "Kate is such a kind, genuine person I would certainly recommend her to other parents looking for assistance with their child care needs. She is a...

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Jill P.

Part-Time Care Giver

Troy, MI

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am married with two children, a 26-year-old and a 20-year-old. My husband and I decided it would be better for me to stay home with my daughter when she was younger rather than work. I have loved every minute. I love kids and use to babysit a lot before I was married and even before we had kids. Staying home for my kids has...

Care Member says "Jill has been an incredible nanny for our family, caring for our child from 4 months to 3 years old. Always reliable and professional, Jill provided a...

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Maryam M.

Part/Full-time Babysitter Available

Farmington, MI

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 41 families in your area
We all know that children are the most precious asset of every parents. Therefore taking care of them needs love, trust, patience, responsibility, flexibility, being active and spontaneous if needed. A babysitter is a parent's top assistant. I am here to make sure you are not stressed out when leaving your child or children at...

Care Member says "At first communication looked great and we set up a time to talk. Tried calling her phone. No answer. Contacted next day no response. Contacted again...

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Gretchen S.

Livonia, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been providing childcare for almost 20 years now. I am a certified teacher with an endorsement in math and additional certification in MLPP for literacy. I have been training in Child Development and currently have 20 hours of Early Childhood training completed. I love playing with kids and reading to them. I do not allow...

Carroll A. says "Gretchen is perfect! My kids love her and my husband and I trust her unconditionally with our children!!"

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Fianna D.

Metamora, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am 25 years old with my bachelors in psychology and am looking at getting my teaching certificate. I have experience with house management/maintenance, teaching riding lessons to children, being a camp counselor, volunteering in the nursery at church, working as a behavior technician with children with autism, babysitting and...

Jake S. says "When my children lost their mother, Fen was a vital component in their recovery. Her own idea, Fen came over a few times a week to help my kids with their...

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Samiya B.

Warren, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Samiya. I am passionate about working with children. I began babysitting for my family during high school and have been providing in-home daycare services for several years. My preference is to provide services in the comfort of my home. I am now a certified teacher in Michigan, which enables me to work with...

Celeste G. says "We had a tryout day. She was punctual, she was respectful. I appreciated that she was wearing a mask the whole time despite being Covid vaccinated. My...

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Gina J.

Child Care Provider/Housekeeper

Southfield, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have worked with children for over 20 years. I started off working in day cares and I was also a live-in nanny. Throughout the years I have taken many ECE classes for children of all ages. In 2001, I opened my own in-home day care service, which lasted for 7 years. At church, I was the nursery and Children's Church director. I...
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Gracie P.

About Me!

Farmington, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I babysit children out of my own home, but depending on the times & dates I could possibly come to you! I would love to chat! I'd describe my personality as loyal, trustworthy & hardworking! I started working with kids when I was 14! I've worked in the special needs classroom at elementary schools, & worked at a daycare &...
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Brieanna L.

Clinton Township, MI

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has been my passion for years. From babysitting for families with multiple children to working in two licensed early childhood centers, I've had the opportunity to support kids at every stage-from infants to preteens. These experiences, along with strong recommendations from both...
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Isabella M.

Northville, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a rising senior Ann Arbor studying Economics. For summer 2024 (May - August), I am available part-time weekdays. I am willing to work close to home in the Northville/Plymouth areas. I have babysitting, CPR, and first aid certifications through Red Cross. I am also a certified personal trainer. My professional...
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Merylyn D.

Royal Oak, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am a stay at home mom to two adorable, smart and kind daughters ages 7 and 11. I have babysit in the past for kids ages 11 months up to 6 years old. I treat the kids I take care as if they are my own. I'd describe my personality as spontaneous, creative and loving I like working with kids because they are ball of sunshines....
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Autumn O.

Southfield, MI

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi, my name is Autumn! There's always been a natural connection between me and children, and I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for them. I have experience babysitting my younger cousins and family friends, and I also coach a children's dance program with FAME Detroit, where I get the chance to teach,...
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Kellie Z.

Nanny

Utica, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a kind and approachable nanny with over 27 years of childcare experience. I am optimistic and I have a love for kids. I am trustworthy, dependable and I will be a great mentor to have. I raise three children of my own and I have four grandchildren under the age of 5. I nannied for a family with a 5-year-old and 2-year-old...
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Katie S.

Certified Tutor

Hazel Park, MI

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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Not currently looking for nannying or babysitting jobs- TUTORING ONLY! I am a certified special education teacher and currently teach elementary self contained classroom. I have 5 years of classroom experience and 7 years of tutoring experience. I have coached swimming, nannied, worked with pre-school children and students with...
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Kathryn K.

Educator Looking For Summer Job

Southfield, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Katie! I'm a high school counselor looking for a part-time babysitting job. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, warm, and fun. I like working with kids because I have a true passion for helping kids grow - academically, mentally, and emotionally. I believe that a child's emotional intelligence and academic...
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Raymond S.

I Am A Male CNA Who Also Is An Experienced Babysitter.

Detroit, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Currently I provide care for a teen with Down Syndrome while his mother is away at work. Although babysitting isn't something that I do much, I am very responsible and good at it. Last year I was responsible for picking up my neighbor's 4year-old son from daycare and bringing him home with me for a meal and play time until his...
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Sarah K.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Royal Oak, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Sarah. I am a 25-year-old individual living in downtown Royal Oak. I have a BS in psychlogy from Michigan State and a Masters in public health from Wayne State University. I have spent many years working with a variety of kids, in positions ranging from in-home nanny, to in a childcare facility, to as a youth aide...
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Emily S.

Royal Oak, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! :) I'm Emily. I'm looking for a full-time, long-term babysitting/nanny job. I've spent my entire life around children. I grew up with six siblings, started babysitting at a young age, and in high school I tutored children ages 5-10 during the summers. My mother runs a child-care business out of her home that I sometimes help...
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  • 59 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Pontiac, MI

In-Home Babysitters in Pontiac, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 59 listed in-home babysitters

Jenna B.

Jenna was amazing with our 1 and 3 year old over the past year! Any chance she got, she would take them outside to play and always had fund...

- Danielle A.

Tanya H.

She is great with kids! Very friendly and lots of fun! My boys absolutely love her! She helps with homework and always goes above and...

- Karen M.

Katie A.

Kate is such a kind, genuine person I would certainly recommend her to other parents looking for assistance with their child care needs. She...

- Jennifer P.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $13.00. 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 2 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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