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16 in home child care are listed in Portage, MI
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Portage, MI
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I am Nicole and I am looking for a wonderful family to nanny for! I have been a professional nanny for 14 years. I live in Portage, and I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. I have been a nanny to families for long periods of time, temporary, over-nights, and stayed in home with children while their parents travel....
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole has been an incredible asset to our family. She has been watching my daughter from the age of three months, and I have always felt confident that my baby was safe, cared for, learning, and having fun with her.
Nicole picks my daughter up in the morning and...
Alexa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...
Marlo C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...
Jennifer N.
Bobbie K.
Portage, MI
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
I was a nanny for a brand new baby girl throughout my four years of college and I am still VERY close with this family today. I also nannied for another family after leaving my Dental hygiene career to stay home with two of my young children. I have 5 children of my own, ages range from 16-34 as well as two grandkids, 2 1/2 and...
Bobbie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Eileen S.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Eileen S. I grew up in Portage, MI my whole life and graduated last May from Portage Central. I am currently a freshman attending Grand Valley State University, and I am looking for a gig while I am home for the summer. I have loved working with kids my whole life and started babysitting in middle school for close...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
I have worked in Child Care for the past 12 years. From August 2014 - June 2023 I had an in home daycare licensed for 6 children. I recently closed my daycare as I needed more flexibility in my schedule to care for my own children. Previous to my daycare I worked as a Nanny from August 2011 - August 2014.
For my daycare license...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Audionna H.
Portage, MI
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate from Western Michigan University majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science with a double minor in ASL and Family Science. I started my work with youth in a daycare center for little over a year and then transitioned into in home aba therapy with children who have autism. This job thought be so...
Audionna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Samantha A.
Portage, MI
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Provide An Extra Set Of Hands To A Family That Needs Part Time Care During The Week.
I like working with kids because their outlook on life is so refreshing! They live for the day and are a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. They are unapologetically themselves and filled with wonder! Their playfulness and positivity is therapeutic!
I started babysitting around age 10. I continued working with...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hannah T.
Portage, MI
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate For Spending Time With Children During School Year!
Hi there! I am currently a Senior at Hope College majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am currently a student teacher at Hillside Behavioral Center. I have worked at the Boys and Girls Club in Holland as their elementary assistant teacher and before then, I nannied all throughout high school consistently! I...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Amy V.
Portage, MI
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 years of experience with children. Nanny for two different families. Enjoy doing crafts as well as getting outside and playing with the children. Able to prepare children's meals as well as ensure children's things are picked up before bed or before your anticipated arrival home. Able to take children to local parks or the...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maranda M.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maranda. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education with an early childhood ZS endorsement. I have experience in the daycare setting, in home care-giving, elementary teaching, substitute teaching, and babysitting! I have open availability from June 17th-July 31st.
Maranda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kendall S.
Portage, MI
$15-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
My name is Kendall. I am a wife, mom, and dog mom. I worked in education for 10 years. Of those 10 years I was an elementary public school teacher for 8. I love kids! I am looking to care for a child in my own home on Mondays and Fridays. My daughter is 2 and half and would love a friend to play with on those days!
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 17 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
Casi R.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience at a daycare but have been babysitting since I was 12. I have 6 siblings (not counting myself), I am also engaged to the love of my life. I have two Australian shepherds, I love to play outside and do crafts. I am very flexible at this point. I am moving home from living at college. I can help with...
Casi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am very pleased with Casi. My boys took to her immediately. She's very attentive and was able to keep up with my toddler and infant. I will certainly be utilizing her services again! Highly recommend!"
Kyle S.
&In home child care centers
Annie Laurie Home Daycare located in Portage MI is a home-based childcare center that offers a caring environment for children. It provides age-appropriate care and activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The home center offers full-time services to a maximum of 6...
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Portage, MI
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole has been an incredible asset to our family. She has been watching my daughter from the age of three months, and I have always felt confident that my baby was safe, cared for, learning, and having fun with her.
Nicole picks my daughter up in the morning and takes her to her home where they...
- Alexa D.
Margaret M.
5.0
Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!
- Marlo C.
Tanner P.
5.0
Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN
- Jennifer N.
Casi R.
5.0
I am very pleased with Casi. My boys took to her immediately. She's very attentive and was able to keep up with my toddler and infant. I will certainly be utilizing her services again! Highly recommend!
- Kyle S.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Portage, MI
How do I find in-home child care near me in Portage, MI?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Portage, MI. There are 15 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 Portage, 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 May, 2024, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.33 for in-home child care providers near you in Portage, MI.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Portage, MI?
You can compare 15 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 Portage, MI in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 16 listed in home child care.