Melanie H.

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Grand Rapids, MI 49546

from $15 per hour

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About Melanie

Experience: 5 yrs

I'm so excited to step into the world of play, imagination and learning with your family! I recently graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University. And am currently a second year graduate student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan! I believe in nurturing autonomy and providing safe, engaging opportunities for kids to explore and grow. I meet every child where they are at with warmth, patience, and genuine care. More than just providing childcare, my goal is to support independence, self regulation, and confidence in every child I work with! My main area of expertise is encouraging language development, I do this by encouraging kiddos to use their voice while also respecting when they communicate a want or need. I would love to tell you more through an interview! *My bio says Grand Rapids but I am currently near Detroit for grad school.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Melanie has been an absolutely AMAZING for our family and we feel so fortunate to have found her. She's incredibly responsible, reliable, and truly a joy to be around. Our son thrives on active engagement and every single day with Melanie was filled with play, creativity, and fun. Whether they were running around, coloring, or just having a blast using their imaginations together. On top of that, Melanie is a very talented artist, so if your little one(s) loves to get creative, she's the perfect fit! We would hire her again in a heartbeat and are so grateful for the care and joy she brought to our family.

Scott O.

8/4/2025

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$15/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$15/hr

2 children

$18/hr

3 children

$21/hr

4 children

$24/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Help with pets

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Packing/moving

Transportation

Travel

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Spanish

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Additional details

Non-smoker