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Infants child care in Portland, MI
Stacy R.
Portland, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Nanny. Immediate Availability. Has Own Transportation. Lots Of Experience!
Hi I'm Stacy!
I have ample experience caring for children of all ages. I was a stay-at-home mom for my own 3 children, (now all teens!), but my experience w/childcare began before that. I started babysitting in middle school & later, held a paid position as the head infant caregiver in the nursery at my church for over 5 years....
Stacy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caylin W.
Mulliken, MI
$14-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over five years of experience babysitting for friends, families, and associates. I've taken care of all ages children from infants to preteens. I'm 21 and love to travel, read novels, and collect plants. I enjoy cooking and preparing foods and would love to help you with mealtimes and snacks. I work full time as an...
Caylin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caylin is a wonderful caretaker! My ten year old said “she is super cool.” Caylin is dependable and her genuine enjoyment of children is evident in the high quality care she provides! "
Care member
Mikayla T.
DeWitt, MI
$17-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love to work with children. I have had training in early child. I have worked all the way from infants through high school. I have a lot of experience with child care. I am more than willing to send you character references and my resume. I have done babysitting, working in a learning center/daycare, discipleship, and more....
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Mikayla is a great and reliable babysitter! She is compassionate, nurturing, professional, a strong listener and passionate about caring for children. I have three children between the ages of 7 months and 6 years, and they all loved her from the beginning. She...
Mary M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience in child care centers while attending college; I have 25 years experience as a household nanny for 3 consecutive families with children aged infant to college-bound. I also have experience with pet sitting, tutoring, transportation and recently, remote learning coach.
Patricia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia is a gem! We hired Patricia in the Fall of 2021 to fill in some childcare gaps for our then 4 year old K. - who still asks about Patricia to this day (a reminder for me to complete this recommendation!). Her patience and kindness shown through the way K....
Angelica D.
Hannah F.
DeWitt, MI
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed and I will update my profile when the children I am caring for have outgrown the need for a nanny. Thank you.
I have a great passion for working with children. Caring for children has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life. I worked at the Childcare Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. My position...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has worked for us for almost 4 years. She started when my children were just little they are both going to school now and we are so sad to see her move on. My children love her like family. She has been absolutely wonderful for us. She has been flexible...
Jill M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Oldest of 6, I have been babysitting most of my life. Even as an adult while working a full-time job. I have babysat infants/newborns to about 12 years of age. I thoroughly enjoy children. I love to teach, play games, and interact with them. I am very responsible and neat/clean. I can pick up after children and will be sure to...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenny has been a delightful addition to our lives and the lives of our two children (6yrs & 7mo). She's been our nanny for the baby since she was born. It's obvious Jenny cares deeply for the children in her care. Initially, Jenny was our full-time nanny but both...
Dottie F.
5.0
(1)
My name is Melissa and I am 30 years old. I have spent years caring for infants and children of all ages. I love being around kids and am creative at keeping them safe and content. I have taught vacation Bible school classes as well as children's classes at my church and have many nieces and nephews as well. I have my own...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa is so good with kids of all ages. She is good at planning fun age appropriate activities while keeping everyone safe. She is very dependable and responsible and I fully trust her with all 4 of my kids."
Rachel E.
Jaime B.
Grand Ledge, MI
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny Experienced In Caring For Infants And Special Needs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 13 years experience as a professional nanny. 8 years experience caring for children on the autism spectrum. My experience is with children ranging in age from 4 weeks to 12 years old. My skills and experience are wide ranging. I am adaptable and intuitive. I quickly learn the flow of a family and the needs of the parents...
Jaime can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jaime is amazing! Very professional, caring, loving, fun, high energy, responsible, experienced, great communicator.. everything you would want in a caregiver! We have 3 little kids (ages 1, 3, and 4) - would definitely re-hire!"
Justin D.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Deanna, I'm a 23-year-old college student and I'm looking for a second job.
Worked at a Gilden Woods.
Worked in Developmental Preschool, infant rooms, 2-5-year-olds.
4 Child Development Classes
5 nephews 1 niece
CPR/First Aid Certified.
Looking for long-term
Non-smoke
Own transportation
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I have 4 children (8, 5, 3 & 9m) Deanna has cared for them a few years now and when we say our children feel she is an aunt to them she is! She will care for your children as if they are her own. She respects all rules and wishes we have. I also allow her to be...
Care member
Katelyn P.
Lansing, MI
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Feel Safe And Secure I'll Love Your Little One's When Your Not Here!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience ranging from infants to teens including experience with autism! I can help with swimming supervision, keeping the house tidy, animal care and transporting kiddos! I have been nannying as a full time career for several years now, I started out at 13 as a nanny for the summer and came back to it after...
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katelyn was absolutely wonderful with our boys! We have a kiddo with severe food allergies and she handled it with care and expertise. She always arrived on time, left our home clean and made sure our little guys had fun. We would absolutely hire her again! Highly...
Nicole H.
Hi everyone! My name is Jaide, I'm 22 years old and currently in search of a family who is looking for a flexible and dependable nanny with years of experience working with children! I have a strong passion for childcare and have been fortunate enough to work with children of all ages, from infants to 12+ years old. However, my...
Jaide can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mallory P.
Lansing, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10+ years of experience between helping at my mother's daycare, babysitting gigs during high school, and watching a family consistently for about 5 years. I have experience with children from the ages infant to 12 years old. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you!
Mallory can also help with: Light cleaning
I have 4 years of experience with seniors, children, infants and people with disabilities. I have a passion for organization, cleaning and being active. I am very patient and my main concern is always safety.
Kylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Katelin S.
Woodland, MI
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like working with kids because you get to inspire generations, watch them grow up into an amazing person, and be that person they know they can come to when mom & dad arent home, to know they are cared for. \n\nI'm looking for a job that if they needed full-time, would only need it for a few years, as I am newly married and...
Sarah S.
Lansing, MI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, and I am currently employed as a Customer Service Manager at Hobby Lobby. I have previous experience working in a child care center in the infant and toddler classrooms. I have done lots of babysitting, and I volunteer in my church's 1-year-old nursery school. I enjoy watching children discover the world...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Karissa H.
Grand Ledge, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
*Looking for a summer babysitting position*
Hello, my name is Karissa and I am 27 years old. I have been working with kids for 12 years. I am CPR & First Aid certified (infant/toddler/adult). I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Had some time working as a youth behavioral specialist & have provided my child...
Karissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an energetic, passionate, and caring person. I am flexible on my schedule. I am also very organized and creative. I have over 7 years of child care experience. I love being around pets. I am trilingual(French & Spanish). I especially enjoy caring for infants and toddlers, but I am comfortable with children of all ages. I...
Cierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am the oldest of six children, and have two children of my own, now successful in their 20's. We were diligent with homework and drove to many after- school activities: music lessons, dance, soccer, T-ball, basketball, volleyball & swimming to mention a few!
I often take care of a brother who has a mental impairment. My love...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Hi! I love being around little ones, as I've been around babies to teenagers my whole life (that comes with growing up with 5 siblings!). I have over 10 years of paid babysitting experience. I have babysat for multiple families, both long-term sitting positions (over the course of years), and single date-night positions (as...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been a full time caregiver for a nonverbal autistic young lady for almost 2 years. Recently, since the end of November, I have been working 1 day a week. My job previously, was in an infant room at a licensed daycare center for 10 plus years. I love working with all ages and love seeing how much of an impact I can make in...
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Portland, MI
Caylin W.
5.0
Caylin is a wonderful caretaker! My ten year old said “she is super cool.” Caylin is dependable and her genuine enjoyment of children is evident in the high quality care she provides!
- Care member
Mikayla T.
5.0
Mikayla is a great and reliable babysitter! She is compassionate, nurturing, professional, a strong listener and passionate about caring for children. I have three children between the ages of 7 months and 6 years, and they all loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after...
- Mary M.
Patricia B.
5.0
Patricia is a gem! We hired Patricia in the Fall of 2021 to fill in some childcare gaps for our then 4 year old K. - who still asks about Patricia to this day (a reminder for me to complete this recommendation!). Her patience and kindness shown through the way K. talked about their playtime....
- Angelica D.
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah has worked for us for almost 4 years. She started when my children were just little they are both going to school now and we are so sad to see her move on. My children love her like family. She has been absolutely wonderful for us. She has been flexible with her schedule. She has...
- Jill M.
Jenny R.
5.0
Jenny has been a delightful addition to our lives and the lives of our two children (6yrs & 7mo). She's been our nanny for the baby since she was born. It's obvious Jenny cares deeply for the children in her care. Initially, Jenny was our full-time nanny but both job and schedule changes have...
- Dottie F.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Portland, MI
How much is child care for an infant near me in Portland, MI?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Portland, MI to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Portland, MI, is $20.00.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Portland, MI?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Portland, MI by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Portland, MI?
The infant child care services available near you in Portland, MI can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Portland, MI?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Portland, MI, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Portland, MI?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Portland, MI, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.