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Olivia C.

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Liv, and I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with over seven years of experience working with children of all ages. Currently, I am a preschool teacher and a college student studying education. I love creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support learning and...

Care Member says "We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning opportunity...

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Rahma H.

Rahma H MSU Student

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an energetic and patient 27-year-old with over 10 years of childcare and sitting experience. I love pets and have a furry friend in my home as well. I previously worked as a substitute teach at an elementary school's head start learning program (ages 2-5) for 4 years and genuinely enjoyed it. I was a group lead for a church...

Caitlin K. says "Our 10-month-old warmed up to Rahma instantly, and it was clear that Rahma knew a lot about taking care of babies! They had a great time together and...

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Melissa H.

Nanny / Housekeeper

Portage, MI

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm dedicated hard working individual, very talented with children and pets. I enjoy activities with children and being able to remain active with them as well. I don't believe in sitting a child in from of the t. v or video games. Light housekeeping, errands and meal prep are always included with the job. I have references upon...
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Summer D.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Summer and I graduated in December 2024 from UNCW with my bachelors in Psychology and a minor in applied behavior analysis/intellectual disabilities. I have a full-time position currently, but I open families looking for an occasional sitter for date nights/days. I have availability on Sundays and Mondays...

Jasmine T. says "Summer is the first babysitter we've felt comfortable enough to look after our child with Autism. She is kind, fun, reliable, and eager to understand how...

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Rebeca S.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello there! My name is Rebeca and I am a resident of Kalamazoo for 19 years, I started babysitting as my first ever job at age 12 and that has fueled my love and compassion for children and their growth. I am currently a student studying at WMU. I'm almost there to completing my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education Pre-K to...

Julia B. says "Rebeca is amazing! She is the first sitter my daughter has ever had and it went flawlessly! Rebeca was attentive and kind. Will definitely be hiring her...

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Rachel T.

Part-Time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been working with children since a young age. Currently I am taking classes in communications, but I have 2 years of previous Elementary Education experience. I love arts and crafts and coming up with creative ideas to keep children engaged and using their imaginations.

Brianna R. says "Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super...

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Laura P.

College Student Care Provider Available, Full or P/T,

Allegan, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Laura and I am a 33-year-old new mom rejoining care. com after about 10-15 years of being in the work force and I am so excited! In my past I nannied full time in college and loved it, and became so close with the families I nannied for. After I graduated with my bachelors I moved on to have a career as a...

Jorja J. says "Laura has a fantastic, positive energy about her, and loves dogs!"

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Chloe C.

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and knowledgeable. I like working with kids because they are fun and I don't have kids if my own. I started working with kids when I was 16. I worked with 2 special needs kids and a toddler after school. When I graduated high school I started working at a special needs school....

Joshua T. says "Chloe was awesome with our crazy 2 year old girl. look forward to using her again and would definitely recommend."

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Tanner P.

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Jennifer N. says "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...

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Sierra H.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 33 and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare. I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. In recent years I have specialized more in the first year. I am...

Jianrong W. says "We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant baby! She was very responsible, kind, punctual, professional, and experienced. She designed many...

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Jaclyn G.

Exceptional Sitter

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a recent graduate from Michigan State University looking for employment in the Kalamazoo area. I have several years of childcare experience with infants to young teens. I have a reliable car and can provide after school pick-up and care if needed. Please message me if you are interested in setting up a call to...

Inna J. says "Thank you so much Jaclyn for babysitting my kids! They had so much fun. You were reliable, punctual, and very polite. You took such good care of them and...

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Katherine M.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am organized, dedicated, thoughtful, and I love working with kids. Whether as a nanny, tutor, mentor, coach, pod teacher, or recess coordinator, I have worked with a wide variety of children from many backgrounds as they navigate and grow as individuals. My background includes infant up to high school age students and I...

Audrey G. says "Kat is the type of caregiver you dream about, and miss dearly when she is gone. She truly is one in a million. Kat watched our kids (then 3 & 5) along...

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Des'taney M.

Entertaining Sitter

Portage, MI

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...

Corinne H. says "We hired Destaney to watch our 10 month old for 3 weeks while our daycare was closed. She was punctual and flexible with our schedule. She was even...

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Emily L.

Elementary Teacher Taking A Year Off!

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Emily, a 30-year-old MSU alum with degrees in Child Development & Elementary Education (Minor in Spanish) and a Masters in Educational Technology. I've cared for children from newborn to 15 since age 13-as a babysitter, summer nanny, full-time nanny, and teacher. I spent four years teaching K-2 and now work...

Daniel L. says "We recently used Emily as a last-minute babysitter. She was great with our 5 year old daughter, and we will definitely use her again."

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Martasia C.

Hi Parents :)

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I'm 20 and currently studying Social Work and Family Sciences at WMU. I have 3 years of experience in daycare and professional babysitting, with 3 great references. I'm fully insured, fingerprinted, and happy to renew my CPR certification. I'd love the opportunity to help care for your little ones!

Sarah E. says "Martasia is a great sitter. She is reliable, on time and communicates well! "

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Rachel P.

Child care

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there!

Nicole F. says "Rachel was an absolute life savior for our family!! She was such an amazing babysitter for my 2 children, one of which has special needs. If you have a...

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Jordan D.

Nanny

Kalamazoo, MI

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Jordan. I have several years of babysitting/childcare experience. I have experience with all ages from newborns to middle schoolers. I believe in respect, patience, and gentleness, and will always work to provide a space for your children to feel safe, respected and valued as individuals. Message me if...

Amanda B. says "Jordan helped us watch our 2 year old during the school year and was a great choice for our family! She was always on time, responsive, and flexible. She...

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Christina P.

Energetic, Fun, Experienced Nanny Looking For Occasional Work

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm Christina, I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, I have over 10 years of childcare experience, and I am currently looking for full or part time work. In my years working with children, I have babysat, I have nannied; live-in, full- and part-time, and I have taught swim lessons. I am CPR certified, and I have an...

Amy H. says "Christina watched my two boys, ages 1 and 3, who are not used to being with a babysitter. She did a wonderful job playing with them and putting them to bed....

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Lauren M.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I started babysitting children at the young age of 13. Since then I have cared for three children on the autism spectrum. I worked at a day care while attending Lake Michigan College full time as an Early Childhood major. When I was in high school I attended the Lawrence Vocational Center, and I was accepted into the Cadet...

Hunter L. says "She is very caring and loving toward children, always takes care of their needs first and does what's best."

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Grace A.

Young, Experienced Chicago Nanny

Galesburg, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am an experienced, energetic, and reliable babysitter with a flexible schedule. I have been working with children for 10 years. I love baking, pets, and all hands on, fun, and DIY projects. I am a great cook and I prefer to leave anywhere I go cleaner than I found it. I was a vocal performance major, so singing and dance...

Care Member says "She was the best sitter taking care of our newborn/toddler. She moved otherwise we would have loved to keep her. Highly recommend."

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainwell, MI

Infant Babysitters in Plainwell, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Olivia C.

We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning...

- Care member

Rahma H.

Our 10-month-old warmed up to Rahma instantly, and it was clear that Rahma knew a lot about taking care of babies! They had a great time...

- Caitlin K.

Summer D.

Summer is the first babysitter we've felt comfortable enough to look after our child with Autism. She is kind, fun, reliable, and eager to...

- Jasmine T.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Plainwell, MI

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Michigan, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Plainwell have rates starting at $14.33.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 3 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 3 infant babysitters near you in Plainwell, MI. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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