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119 part time babysitters are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 6 years
Part time babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI
I have two younger siblings so I've always been around kids. I've on and off babysitting experience for the last four years and I absolutely love kids! I love being outside, I like to tutor kids (especially math) so I can definitely assist with homework as well.
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! I'm looking to add some extra hours into my schedule! I am 24 and have 10+ years of nannying and babysitting experience. I have worked with newborns to 13-year-olds, and am comfortable watching multiple children at once. I am free before 8am, after 5pm, and am interested in one time, recurring, and overnight...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have worked at an early childhood school in Farmington Hills and had been a teacher/ daycare facilitator at my church for five years, now assisting with child care for special events. I have been watching my nephews ranging from ages 9 months-7 years old since the oldest was around 1. I I've taken care of adults and children...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Makayla K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Work Or Part-Time!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makayla. I am 22 years old! Working with children is my passion in life and I have been doing it for years! I previously worked at the YMCA Kid-Zone. Here I mostly was with infants but took care of children up to ages 12 years old. I also worked at Milestones Childhood Development Center. Here I was an...
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ever since I was younger, I have always loved being around kids and having fun with them! I've been able to have lots of babysitting jobs and have really enjoyed them. Along with playing with kids, I'm always up to meal prepping, helping around the house or chores.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kelsey, I am a certified teacher and past camp counselor! I have been babysitting since age 12 and love getting to know kids.
I am CPR/First Aid certified, and have lots if experience with children of varying abilities!
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have loved interacting and working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have been blessed with three siblings (two of which are younger than me) so that started off my babysitting experiences at a young age. I have worked with a wide variety of ages from newborns to age 14, I am really comfortable working with any...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
I am looking for a part-time nanny position for children of any age starting in May. I worked at a preschool for three years starting off as an assistant teacher before becoming the lead toddler teacher for two years. Before working in a preschool I spent many summers working sac programs with elementary-aged students and had so...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brooke M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Patient, Responsible Professional Childcare Provider Available Full Time
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my first name is Brooke, but I prefer to go by my middle name, Renée. I am a passionate and dedicated professional in Grand Rapids, MI. I am a member of the International Nannying Association and hold certifications as a newly certified Postpartum Doula, with 8 years total experience in childcare. Additionally, I am...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brooke is a straight A student that graduated from the 2nd top rated school in Virginia. She graduated with High Honors. Brooke has worked as a Teacher's Assistant at the private school for three years. She has also served as a volunteer for our Church Children's...
doris P.
Rj S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Rj, and I'm from Grand Rapids. From a young age, I found joy in caring for my cousins and neighborhood kids, eager in the opportunity to be their positive influence and role model!
Basketball has been a significant part of my life since childhood, extending through my college years. My passion for sports and...
Jamie S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a bachelor's degree in child psychology and have been a nanny for several families. I have been a full time nanny for 3 years but I have worked with children in child care, camps, vacation bible school, etc. since I was 13. I currently am a full time nanny for a family (Tuesday-Friday from 7am-6pm) but looking for...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie is one of the most genuine people I have had the pleasure to meet. She is very punctual, detail-oriented, and loves nothing more than to spend time playing with, and caring, for children. Jamie always has new ideas for crafts and playtime, as well as new...
Sarah L.
5.0
(5)
I was a home daycare provider for 8 years while my children were young. I then was hired at Cummings Elementary through Grandville Public Schools as a playground supervisor. I did this for 4 years and then worked as an inclusion aide in the resource room as well as general ed. Classroom for 4th -6th grades. For the past 12...
Traci can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Traci was absolutely wonderful for our family. She was always on time, easy to communicate with, and flexible with our schedules. More importantly, our daughter LOVED spending time with her and we knew she was safe and well cared for. Would recommend again and...
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Grace, I am a sophomore at Western Michigan majoring in nursing, with a minor in childhood development. I am incredibly passionate about what I do, and have been caring for children of all ages for almost 6 years! I started by babysitting for families in my neighborhood, and gradually found my way to Care. I have...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Abbey, and I am a full time college student working part-time (full time in the summer). I have not been on this site since 2018 - specifically, back in my hometown of Plainfield, IL. I currently reside in Grand Rapids. For this summer, I'm very flexible and can provide short notice care. I love interacting...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kourtney W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kourtney I am 20 years old and currently not in school. I work part time as a in home care-giver for a company called DMS working with elderly patients. I have babysat families since I was 14, and before that I had a lot of practice as I grew up the middle child of five with lots of cousins to help look after...
Mykala V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Available On Weeknights And After School Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Mykala! I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University where I studied Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. I have 10+ years of experience in caretaking (children and adults). I currently work part time as a recreation therapist and I'm looking for week night/...
Mykala can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Torrie. I'm a mother to a 12-month-old bundle of love. I am a college grad with a bachelor's degree in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages). I am looking to fill a part time nanny position that will be mutually beneficial; to both your family and myself. Ideally one where my sweet girl could join us :)...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
You can never have too many people love your child! I've raised three children, including twins and my joy now comes from caring for other precious babies.
I prefer newborns up to school age. They are so fragile and it's such an important time in their growth and development. A safe, nurturing and fun environment is what I...
Marylynn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hey! I'm Elise and I'm a high school senior with babysitting experience as well as experience at my church's nursery. I speak some Spanish and work part-time at Urban Outfitters. I love kids, dogs, cats, etc. and am generally pretty flexible.
I love working with kids because they're just so creative and fun to be around
In my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Jessi! I have my degree in elementary special education. I have experience nannying part time throughout the summer during college.
I love working with younger children and helping them learn and explore the world around them! I have experience with children with and without disabilities and I am comfortable...
Jessi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Brooke M.
3.0
She no-showed her paid 5 hour trial day starting at 11am due to oversleeping. She apologized, so I gave her another chance the following day - Saturday. Provided her 3 tasks (vacuuming, cleaning dishes and cleaning counters) to do while I was gone a hour running errands and she didn’t even finish...
- Tania B.
Jamie S.
5.0
She's reliable, kind, and very understanding.
- Jeremy M.
Traci S.
5.0
Traci was a great after school sitter for my kindergartener! She was reliable, kind, and caring, and patient, and my daughter loved spending time with her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI
Are part-time babysitters near me in Grand Rapids, MI safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Grand Rapids, MI, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Grand Rapids, MI depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI is $16.40.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Part-time babysitters near you in Grand Rapids, MI offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 119 listed part time babysitters.