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102 in home child care are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love every phase of childhood, including my own three kids' current teen 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...
Miliana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 experience, plus has nannied for a variety of families, so she has a lot of suggestions when you ask but not...
Rebekah R.
Jessica S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Have 5 Years Of Experience In Watching All Ages Of Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica - thank you for taking the time to check out my profile! I have nannied for families since high school, and continued to do so throughout college. Once I graduated from GVSU in 2019 with an economics degree, I began my real estate career full-time. Throughout the last four years, I have solely focused on...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We recently moved to another state, and I'm hoping to find another sitter like Jessica in our new community! She babysat for our 4th grade son a few times when we lived in GR, and she was awesome when we needed extra help with things - like navigating the tricky...
Jamilyn B.
Olivia B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Loving, Fun, Reliable And Full-Time Nanny Available!
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia, a caring and responsible young adult with more than 10 years of experience with children ranging from full time nannying, to occasional babysitting, camp counseling & working in elementary schools.
I was raised in a loving Christian home. Growing up, my mom ran an in-home daycare, teaching me invaluable skills....
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Olivia is great with the kids and any task you give her. She is a gentle and loving caregiver. Any family is lucky to have her."
Christine B.
5.0
(5)
I was a home daycare provider for 8 years while my children were young. I then was hired at Cummings Elementary through Grandville Public Schools as a playground supervisor. I did this for 4 years and then worked as an inclusion aide in the resource room as well as general ed. Classroom for 4th -6th grades. For the past 12...
Traci can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Traci was absolutely wonderful for our family. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and flexible with our schedules. More importantly, our daughter LOVED spending time with her and we knew she was safe and well cared for. Would recommend again and...
Care member
Catalina H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I just moved to the area and looking to Nanny, babysit, pet sit or elder sit! I graduated with my LPN and have been babysitting since I was 13 years old watching all ages. I've worked at a nursing home for two years and loved every minute. I worked at a group home for troubled youth in the system for two years and loved that job...
Catalina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Our little 1yr old warmed up to Catalina instantly, as did we. Catalina went above and beyond to make sure everything was done perfectly, and wasn't afraid to ask questions. She made great observations of our little one, taught her lots of fun things, and shared...
Alissa G.
Maddie M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 24-year-old college student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 7 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 its the reason I'm currently...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter."
Myra S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have more than 20 years of experience not only working with children, but having one of my own! My sister ran an in-home daycare for years that I helped her with, the two of us having up to 12 kiddos in our care at a time.
Reading and being outside are two of my favorite things, I am comfortable with and love pets,...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassie is our go-to for date nights, she is fantastic and the girls love her. Very reliable and chill, great with our neurotic dog."
Barbara E.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sophie, I am a 26-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,...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"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 always arrived early to go over the details and offered to stay late if necessary! She cooked and cleaned up...
Stacie L.
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! I am currently a Full-time Infant teacher at YMCA and looking to move to part time there to build a bond and care for the infants in your homes! I'll set a schedule to cater your child's care days and times, message me so we can set up a schedule. Looking forward to talking more :)
Ashanti can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashanti is naturally dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy. I have 4 children who just enjoyed Ashanti's company, always did projects and cleaned up everything as if the children never made a mess. She's great definitely a genuine and pure at heart."
Christine J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jaynie I am a 22-year-old female, trying to make your life a little easier! A little about me, I am a mommy of a lovely little boy! I am also the oldest of 5, (16, 8, 6, and 4) so I have lots of experience with little ones:)! I have nannied ages 2 months - ages 15+ in the past few years! I do have a drivers...
Jaynie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jaynie is great! She has been watching my two boys once a week for months now. They are both under the age of two and she does a great job managing them at the same time. She is very kind and always leaves my house cleaner than the way I left it. "
Care member
Kristina B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-51/hr • 18 yrs exp
**Fully Vaccinated - Covid Conscientious - Career Nanny**
5.0
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
"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...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristina is amazing with our 2 year old. She's been watching her for almost a year now and our little girl loves "teetina". When she watches her there's always a new activity that is planned. We joke and call her "Mary poppins" because she shows up with a bag of...
Danielle S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $20/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
29-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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EXPERIENCE:
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club
Bashor Children's Home (Residential)
Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 3 children. Fun loving but firm when the situation called for it. Always put the best interest of our family first. A really great find!"
Tiffany E.
Grace M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an energetic, easy-going person with 5 years of experience working with children of all ages and big groups of kids ranging from babysitting, swim lessons instructor, and kids summer camp event planning! I am also a certified lifeguard and love working and spending time with kids whether it be sitting at home doing crafts...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is a responsible and respectful individual. She strives to put smiles on everyone's face and works extremely well with all ages of kids, but definitely has a soft spot for younger kids. She is able to make small moments into learning moments."
Abby G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rebecca and I am 33 years old. I started babysitting at around age 14. I have 5+ years experience nannying for young kids aged 4-9 and 4+ years nannying an infant/ toddler. I love doing arts and crafts, reading, and playing outside. I also know some baby ASL. I have reliable transportation and live downtown Grand...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Becca is creative, energetic and totally reliable. We feel truly blessed to have met her <3"
Care member
Robyn L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$36/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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!
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"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 part of his life for years! She was very trustworthy and was also able to follow and maintain our schedule for...
Katie A.
Sydnie R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Stay At Home Mom Looking For Part-Time Housekeeping Jobs
With a recent career change, I am looking for some part-time housekeeping/cleaning/organizing jobs. I am a mom of two and available throughout the week and sometimes weekends. I am especially passionate about organization and a clutter free environment. Attention to detail is one of my expertise. Let me know how I can help you!
Sydnie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have over 25 years of experience including babysitting, teaching Sunday School, running an after-school science program while attending Michigan State, leading a girl scout troop, and all my years as a stay-home-parent with my kids. Currently, I'm working with Michigan Teachers of Tomorrow to earn my teaching certificate and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey I'm Adam, my wife and I own a home in GR and we're expecting our first kid in August. I work remotely in insurance, and love babysitting and cannot wait to be a dad. I have been babysitting for families in the EGR and Forest Hills areas for date nights, weekends and overnights and can provide great references. I'm into...
Adam can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shanan S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated, Engaging Child Development Specialist With 17 Years Of Experience Providing Care.
Educated, engaging child development specialist with almost two decades of experience providing emotional, social, sensory-motor, and educational care with interventions to children with and without disabilities. Expertise in Early Childhood Development, with a professional background as a Physical Therapist Assistant and Parent...
Shanan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
Miliana J.
5.0
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 experience, plus has nannied for a variety of families, so she has a lot of suggestions when you ask but not when you don't. She's great at letting...
- Rebekah R.
Jessica S.
5.0
We recently moved to another state, and I'm hoping to find another sitter like Jessica in our new community! She babysat for our 4th grade son a few times when we lived in GR, and she was awesome when we needed extra help with things - like navigating the tricky school pick-up process to get him...
- Jamilyn B.
Olivia B.
4.0
Olivia is great with the kids and any task you give her. She is a gentle and loving caregiver. Any family is lucky to have her.
- Christine B.
Traci S.
5.0
Traci was a great after school sitter for my kindergartener! She was reliable, kind, and caring, and patient, and my daughter loved spending time with her.
- Care member
Catalina H.
5.0
Cat worked with our adult daughter who has special needs for a few months after she moved into her own house. Cat was wonderful with her. She was kind, intelligent, motivated, hard working, dependable and our daughter loved hanging out with Cat. I highly recommend Cat.
- Charles D.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
How do I find in-home child care near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI. There are 102 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.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Grand Rapids, MI?
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 April, 2024, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.29 for in-home child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can compare 102 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.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
In Home Child Care in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 102 listed in home child care.