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383 nannies are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Grand Rapids, MI
Leah W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Leah W.
I am 23 years old. I've grown up in a family of 9 and learned at a young age how to care for children.
From 14-16 I had a job as a tutor for 2 children. I nannied a 4-month-old and 5-year-old for six months. My most recent job was a nanny to four kids ages: 2, 3, 7, 9 (while I was in college) it was...
5.0
"Leah was our nanny for 6 months with our baby (age 4-10 months) and 5 year old. She was very kind and reliable. She has a laid back personality and very easy to work with. Our girls loved her. Leah was especially good with our 5 year old and would play creative...
Lauren L.
Chaylynn A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Being a mom myself to my 5-year-old daughter, I fully understand what it takes to care for littles!
I have over 13 years of experience caring and working with children from various ages as young as newborn up to teenager and 10 years of nannying professionally.
In the past I went on a mission trip where I was living and...
Chaylynn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for her relocating to a different state. She has only worked for us for a short time but we know that she would...
Katrina B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Creating a safe and loving environment for children is a goal that I have for every family that I step into. Being active and engaging with creative minds is mostly how I connect with children. I am more than comfortable with infants and young children. I have experience as a nanny, in school settings and as an RBT for kiddos...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sydney is the BEST babysitter our twins have had. They cry when I come home from work and she has to leave! She's always on time and has never missed a day. She keeps them engaged in play, books, and music, and she has never used screen time. I'm not looking...
Alexis L.
Aaliyah C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Experience And Love Of Children Is Only Part Of The Reason You Should Hire Me!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love kids. I have always been super good with kids. I have experience with kids of all backgrounds and mental/physical health levels. (I worked at Pine Rest Mental Hospital). I have a lot of practice with medication administration and cooking. I have nannied children from newborn through 14 years old.
I started working with...
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aaliyah is trustworthy and a hard worker! She is very dedicated to her work! She is creative and caring. I have experienced Aaliyah work with youth and she does a great job! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm about to finish my 4th year teaching and am looking to stay a little busy during the summer! I started babysitting 13+ years ago and have spent many summers nannying, tutoring and working at a summer camp. I love spending time outdoors going for walks, riding bikes, swimming, etc. I can definitely help with any summer...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"
Emma is amazing! Being a teacher, she is knowledgeable about the growth and development of children. She loves the outdoors and will bring that love to your home. She finds ways to keep kids motivated and interested in activities. She is extremely reliable and...
Care member
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Super accommodating! Very attentive and interactive with our son. Will definitely use again. "
Patricia K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennifer but I go by Milo. I've been working with kids full time since 2017, in varying roles from private nanny to daycare teacher. I am comfortable working with all ages but am most experienced working with kids aged 12 months to 6 years. Childcare is my passion and I love to take kiddos on adventures to...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jen is always on time which I so appreciate! My kids are get so jazzed when she walks in. My daughter loves to read and I’ve come home numerous times to her and Jen reading together -which is just the cutest. 10/10 recommend this fun and caring person!"
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Amore, 19, I've been nannying for about 6 years now! I love kids, kids have always been drawn to me. So I didn't necessarily choose it, but now I can't see myself doing anything that doesn't involve children. Im very interactive and responsive. I Love going to the library, park, zoo, walks, crafts, books, and...
Amore can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amore has been taking care of my 2 year old son for more than 8 months. She is very responsible, punctual, caring and has a lot of patience. She really likes kids. In addition my son is learning very fast English thanks to Amore, his mother language is Spanish,...
Alicia E.
Charity S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family that has Occasional Third shift hours and date nights needs.
January 2024 I will have Thursday afternoons available. Would love to fill this time helping a family with elderly care needs (companionship, cleaning, meal preparation) or a busy family needing an extra hand.
Let my 25+ years of experience...
Charity can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"My 2yr old daughter took to Charity right away. We will definitely hire her again in the future for date nights! I felt comfortable having her watch my daughter and be in my home while I was out for a few hours."
Amy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Haven and I just finished my fourth year at CMU studying event management and child development! I start my internship in August, hopefully at a children's nonprofit! I have always loved kids and watched my sister and cousin growing up. I was also a nanny for two summers to two kiddos, a newborn and a toddler, so I...
Haven can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We were so grateful to find Haven in a pinch. She was great with our five month old. We would highly recommend her!"
Kyle M.
Katie B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I taught elementary and music classes in a private school for seven years. I nannied in some capacity for several years, and have taught piano lessons on the side. I grew up in Michigan and moved back here from Oregon in 2020. I've also been cleaning houses part time for years. I am the third born in a family of nine children,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie has been a very important part of our family, caring for our little ones (2 years old and 8 months) the past four months as I transitioned back to work. She was punctual every day, energetic, and engaged. She provided age-appropriate learning activities for...
Kylie C.
5.0
(1)
Hello perspective family! I have a bachelors in hospitality management and business from the University of Alabama and just recently got married and moved to Grand Rapids:) I have had many experiences babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting and would be more than happy to provide references upon request for you! A little...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great! Very kind very friendly a great friend even years later!"
Alexis P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Kristi K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am 21 yrs old. I am currently in nursing school so afternoons and nights work best with my class schedule! I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages 0-8 since I was 15. I have work with children who had been diagnosed with...
Jayme can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very polite and my kids loved her! "
Tyler F.
Corrinne W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Corrinne! I'm a very outgoing and social college student at Calvin University. I have several years of babysitting experience and have been a full time nanny the past 3 summers. I'm great with kids of all ages but have mostly worked with 4 to 10-year-olds. I used to ride horses competitively, so I'm very familiar with...
Corrinne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile! I am a 2017 graduate of King's College. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have experience tutoring children at after school programs, teaching elementary students as a full time teacher in both Kindergarten and 1st Grade, and am now a new mom...
Skills:
Early Education
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 23 yr old kid lover. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class (includes CPR) and an early childhood education course, followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, nannying for 5 years, and watching/ loving on my nieces and nephews ages 2 months to 5 1/2 years. The past couple...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alexa was the nanny to our 2 daughters ages 3 and 4 for one school year. We all (parents included) loved having Alexa as our nanny! Alexa always made sure our girls stayed on schedule, were fed, dressed, hair done, and teeth brushed faster than we could do it...
Mandy P.
Avery W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Avery. I am 24 years old. I am a college student pursuing dental hygiene school. I have nannied for four years part time and full time for a few different families, which included driving to planned outings and pick ups/ drops offs. I originally majored in early childhood education, so I also have one year of...
Avery can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have four kids ages 4, 5, 6, and 8. She is able to keep all of them happily interacting on the same activities. The kids are always asking how soon she can come back"
Mark D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Malorie. I graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with several courses in child development & education. I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of various ages. Over the past 2 years, I worked as a lead teacher & childcare coordinator at a local school. Prior to that, I...
Malorie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Malorie has babysat for us a few times now and she is excellent with our children. She is punctual, dependable and easy to communicate with. We will continue to use her services as long as we can! "
Zobeida O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello
I am a 25 years old child caregiver, and a wife and mother. I have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have been working with kids since 12-13 yrs old. I have been involved in the nursery, Sunday School, and babysitting. I love watching kids grow! I love to be outside and go for walks, go to parks, the zoo etc. I...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is honest and dependable. She often brought or planned activities for the kids."
Gretchen A.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Leah W.
5.0
Leah was our nanny for 6 months with our baby (age 4-10 months) and 5 year old. She was very kind and reliable. She has a laid back personality and very easy to work with. Our girls loved her. Leah was especially good with our 5 year old and would play creative games with our daughter all day long....
- Lauren L.
Chaylynn A.
5.0
We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for her relocating to a different state. She has only worked for us for a short time but we know that she would have continued to be great with our...
- Katrina B.
Sydney S.
5.0
Sydney is the absolute best! You will always know your little is safe and in great hands when she's around.
She came to help my family when my baby was just turned 4 months old. She has always been patient, kind, punctual, and attentive.
My little girl just adores her! The level of...
- Etinosa A.
Aaliyah C.
5.0
She is very friendly and seem to bond with my pets. She sent me pictures daily of each pet and mentioned how they were doing. The night I was to fly back they kept delaying my flight. She stayed extra late to make sure flight was going to go. I would hire her again.
- Sandra B.
Emma A.
5.0
Emma is amazing! Being a teacher, she is knowledgeable about the growth and development of children. She loves the outdoors and will bring that love to your home. She finds ways to keep kids motivated and interested in activities. She is extremely reliable and will give notice in advance if she is...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Grand Rapids, MI
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Grand Rapids, MI is as of is $17.46 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 383 in Grand Rapids, MI. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can find different nanny services in Grand Rapids through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Grand Rapids, MI with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 173 reviews of the 383 listed nannies.