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reagan M.

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Reagan and I am a junior at Grand Valley for k-6th grade education!! I'm currently looking for a summer job, part time or full time during the week days. I have been a nanny for over two summers and during the school year as well. I would be looking for something specifically during summer starting anytime at...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
3 years experience
My name is Mona and I am 18 years old looking for a full time or part time nanny position. I graduated from Covenant Christian Highschool this past year and I nannied last summer for an on call nurse with three boys, ages 3, 5, and 7. I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and positive! I like working with kids because...
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After School Babysitting

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Reliable Caregiver with 5 Years of Childcare Experience & 2 Years as a Part-Time Nanny Hi! I'm Jaydin, a caring and dependable individual with over five years of hands-on experience working with children, including two years as a part-time nanny. I've cared for kids ranging from infants to school-aged children, and I truly...

Catherine F. says "Jaydin was great and our boys loved her! We would definitely hire her again. "

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Creative And Experience Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I am 25 years old, a student, and a part time therapeutic horseback riding instructor. I am working on a bachelors in creative writing, and love using my creativity in other ways. I can drive, cook, clean, help with homework and much more. I am comfortable with pets. And I am also bilingual, I went to Spanish immersion and am...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
As an experienced Caregiver and a work-from-home puppy dad, I'm happy to offer part time care for your kids to take the burden off your schedule during working or school hours. My wife also works from our home in NE Grand Rapids, and our 3 labradors are always eager to play with kids. We're both professionals with a clean home...
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Fun, Caring, Patient Babysitter!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Fun Sitter And Caring Girl

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi! My name is Bree, I have 5 years of experience caring for children of various ages and pride myself on creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. I'm happy to assist with daily routines such as school pick-ups, meal prep, homework help, and light housekeeping. I also enjoy planning engaging activities like crafts,...
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Fun Babysitter/ Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi families! I will be going into my senior year at Grand Valley State University and currently looking for a part time position/one time jobs when needed. My availability is Mondays 2-8, Wednesdays 2-8, Thursday 8-5 (can be flexible!) I've worked with children as young as 5 months and as old as 11 years, and I love creating a...
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Emily K.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced babysitter with 9 years of babysitting experience and 2 years of nannying experience with an age range of 6 months to 12 years old. I also have 2 years of swim coaching experience for ages 4 - 18 years old. I am a positive, energetic, and creative sitter, as well as someone who is responsible and reliable....
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Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I've nannied many different families over the past several years with children ranging from 1-10 years old. Care. com has previously connected me to 3 awesome families I nannied for, and I am once again hoping to find a part-time nannying job! In May 2024 I graduated from Hope College (business major, communications minor),...
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Marylynn H.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Bailee W.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Bailee, an experienced nanny who moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan from Austin, TX. I've been caring for children professionally since 2020, after graduating high school. I was a full-time live in nanny in Denver, CO, where I cared for an 18-month-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. I supported the 5-year-old with remote...
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Caring Nanny And Date Night Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Erika T I graduated locally at forest hills central and i'm currently finishing up my freshman year of college in need of summer nanny job. My love for kids has always been a huge quality of my personality and i've been babysitting since I was 12 but have picked up more jobs the last 4 years. I've cared for...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$22/hr
21 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I love children! I have been watching kids for most of my life. In my younger days I did a lot of baby-sitting, church child care, "creation stations" at art camps, etc. I believe showing kids unconditional love. I believe in talking to kids like adults but am not too adult to be silly! I was an art major in college and I love...
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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi there! A little about me: I've had the opportunity to spend most of my 20s and teenage years with other families, being part of the "village" it takes to raise their children. I have been a live-in nanny (for a newborn), part-time nanny (for ages 3-10), and the "go to" sitter by a handful of amazing families (newborn-14)....

Erin B. says "Morgan was a live-in nanny for our baby girl from 1wk-6mo old. Morgan is very kind, caring, and responsible. She has a great personality and interacts well...

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Part- Time Or Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have babysat since I was 15, babysitting for two of my neighbors. I now work at a daycare as a lead teacher. I'm in charge of 4, two- two and a half year olds at one time. I have worked in the infant rooms as well as the preschool rooms. I take 1 of the 3-year-olds at my center home everyday as well.
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Part-Time Or Full-TIme Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am the oldest grandchild in my family so I have a lot of experience with younger children. I have babysat all my younger cousins. We even have a set of twins!
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Part Time Babysitter Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Lindsey! I absolutely love kids! I love watching and helping them grow and learn. I have been babysitting kids of various ages for the past 15 years, I have experience with working at a daycare as well as nannying. I love doing arts and crafts, playing games, spending time outdoors and going on field trips. I am able to...
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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Kelly! I enjoy working with kids of any age and providing them a safe and fun environment to thrive in. I am a seasonal Outdoor Environmental Educator at Camp Manitou-Lin in Southwest Michigan as well as a part-time lifeguard. If you are looking for an occasional babysitter, I can most likely be available! I...

Laura K. says "Kelly has been incredibly flexible and available for our family. She has been so kind and caring with both of our kiddos. She is a great communicator and...

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  • 84 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.19/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 4.8

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI

Part Time Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 84 listed part time babysitters

Jaydin O.

Jaydin was great and our boys loved her! We would definitely hire her again.

- Catherine F.

Morgan R.

Morgan was a live-in nanny for our baby girl from 1wk-6mo old. Morgan is very kind, caring, and responsible. She has a great personality and...

- Erin B.

Kelly G.

Kelly has been incredibly flexible and available for our family. She has been so kind and caring with both of our kiddos. She is a great...

- Laura K.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI

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.

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 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 $16.19.

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.

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.

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