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Miliana J.

Home/unschooling Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love every phase of childhood, including my own three kids' current young adult years. My experience as a learning facilitator and nanny has shown me it's important to authentically connect with and respect children, balancing their desire for autonomy with safety. I focus on the individual child, their learning style and...

Rebekah R. says "Miliana was a great fit for our family needs and dynamic. She likes to have busy hands and never needs to be asked to jump in. She has her own parenting...

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Alyssa M.

Responsible And Fun Baby Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been baby sitting since I was 16 years old. I have worked back home at a day care for the past four years. I have taken care of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-age kids. I am very responsible and I love children. I am currently a Senior at Grand Valley State University and I am majoring in Special Education....

Care Member says "Alyssa was a wonderful sitter for our two boys. She is very kind and genuine. I felt comfortable the moment I met her. She always took great care of our...

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Kaylana B.

About Me:

Grand Rapids, MI

4.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Kaylana (Kay), I am 20 years old, and I have a 1-year-old son. I love working with kids. I have 4+ years of experience with kids of all ages. I am currently employed at a daycare where I teach a class of 1-4-year-olds. I also have 1 years of experience as a in home caregiver for elders and veterans. More about me: I...
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Alicianna M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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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Sophie D.

Sophie Deem - Professional Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sophie, I am a 28-year-old professional live in/travel nanny w/a decade of experience in childcare of all ages. My most recent families lived in California, Colorado, and Utah where I assisted them with care of all kinds. My duties included full time childcare, night nurse, food preparation, transport/travel prep,...

Stacie L. says "Sophie is a very hardworking kind and compassionate sitter! She went beyond what was asked of her. My kids loved when they knew she was coming over!! She...

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Kristina B.

**Fully Vaccinated - Covid Conscientious - Career Nanny**

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
"The only job I ever loved more was being a nanny." I am genuinely excited to be once again engaging exclusively in heart-centered work through the support of families and their children. While it is impossible to share enough with you here in this limited space, I have listed below the key takeaways of my career and would love...

Brittany B. says "Look no further, Kristina is THE BEST! She watched our one year old daughter for several days a week last year and was an absolute dream. (We would...

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Maddie M.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 28-year-old graduate student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 14 years now as well as caring for mothers and the home post-partum! Working with kids, especially babies and their mothers, is a passion of mine, and it's a big reason I'm studying...

Myra S. says "Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter."

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Michelle T.

Pediatric RN, Happy To Help Look After Your Kiddos On The Weekend

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a former nanny turned pediatric RN, in search of babysitting opportunities to supplement my primary income. I'm reliable, patient, compassionate-- & I love what I do. I worked part-time as a nanny while attending college. I have a long history of working with children, starting with childhood in my mother's...

Diane A. says "Michelle has a very caring personality and is exceptionally good with children. I would have no issue hiring her to care for my children."

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Kate H.

Crafts And The Outdoors MOST FUN EVER

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
CURRENTLY OFFERING: Day time appointments Date night **Hourly minimum: $21/hr. - ABOUT ME: 30-years-old. Social Worker. Grand Valley State University alumni. GVSU Grad student. - EXPERIENCE: Build-A-Bear Workshop Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club Bashor Children's Home (Residential) Wedgwood Christian Services...

Stephanie W. says "Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the...

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Robyn L.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have 4 children ages 23, 20, 18, 15. I was a stay at home mom for 15 years so lots of experience. I am a very loving fun energetic person. I will love your children like they are my own!

Katie A. says "Robyn watched our two kids (2 yr old and 5 month old) for 2 months. Our son warmed up to her right away and was playing and laughing like she had been a...

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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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Ashley F.

Stay At Home Momma Offering Care!

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a stay at home momma to my two little boys C. (3) and R. (1), who offers care in my home! I am available Monday-Friday 7:45am-5 p.m. I offer daily rates, as I know that hourly rates can get really expensive! $70/day for 5 hours or more, $50/day for anything less than 5 hours. This includes...
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Dominique P.

Experienced In Senior Care

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$18/hr
20 years experience
Hello! My name is Dominique and I have worked with seniors for 15+ years. I'm CNA and CPR certified. In addition, I'm med certified as well. I've worked in hospitals, rehab centers, schools, nursing homes, and physical therapy offices. I'm very well rounded and attentive to the everyday needs of your love ones! I enjoy this...
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Payton F.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Payton. I am 18 tears old and the oldest of 3 sisters. I have 4 younger (toddler age) cousins. Over the past few years I have had experience with watching them when the parents are not home. I have also been a serious ballet dancer for the past 12 years and from that experience, I have been given the opportunity...
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Tasman M.

nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Writing and a focus in Chinese language. I went on to spend a year teaching English in China to ages ranging from 3 years old to nearly 17! It taught me so much about education, childcare, and curriculum design. Upon my return home, I've been working in Early Childhood Education with...
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Christie V.

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$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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Kimberly G.

Experienced And Kind Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years, paid and unpaid, caring for children ranging in ages infant to 10 years. I have worked in homes, pre-school, kindergarten and childcare center settings. I find that children warm up to me very quickly and seem to feel very comfortable expressing their needs to me. I absolutely love exploring outside, reading...
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Saniy S.

All About Me!

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$20/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I was foster cared growing up, up until the age of 2 until I got adopted. My adopted mom fostered for over 20 years and she has been doing daycare from home for over 20 years and I help her everyday along with my older sister. I play outside with them, help with lunch, help with cleanup time and I help with hand washing time...
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Jacob F.

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as an easy-going person who likes to have fun whenever possible. I am someone who gets along with everyone and doesn't enjoy people being down about things. Something I like to do is lift others up whenever I can. I like working with kids because there is never a dull moment. Whether everyone is...
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Carli T.

Part-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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  • 91 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.59/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.6

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI

In Home Child Care in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 91 listed in home child care

Miliana J.

Miliana was a great fit for our family needs and dynamic. She likes to have busy hands and never needs to be asked to jump in. She has her...

- Rebekah R.

Alyssa M.

Alyssa was a wonderful sitter for our two boys. She is very kind and genuine. I felt comfortable the moment I met her. She always took great...

- Care member

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.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Grand Rapids, MI

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI. There are 91 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of December, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.59 for in-home child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI.

You can compare 91 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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