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Sarah B.

Part Time Care Giver

Portage, MI

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have babysat for children consistently for the past 4-5 years. I have worked with children from 3 months old up to 13 years old. One of the most important things for me is building positive relationships with not just the children I am caring for but their families and pets as well. I have worked with a wide range of children...
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Part Time Babysitter

Portage, MI

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
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Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...

Jennifer N. says "Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish...

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I Am Looking To Provide An Extra Set Of Hands To A Family That Needs Part Time Care During The Week.

Portage, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I like working with kids because their outlook on life is so refreshing! They live for the day and are a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. They are unapologetically themselves and filled with wonder! Their playfulness and positivity is therapeutic! I started babysitting around age 10. I continued working with...
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Portage, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a mom of four (almost) grown children, and am seeking a part-time job in the child care field. I have an associate degree in child care. I miss taking care of little ones, and my schedule is quite flexible.
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Energetic Sitter!

Portage, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ella. I am 21 years old. I work at Trader Joes and am looking for a way to make some extra money! I have grown up with younger siblings and have babysat on and off since I was 10. I have 1 summer of part- time nannying experience and I loved it very much. I am really into the outdoors and doing anything...
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Portage, MI

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$23/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Leah. I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I have an associate's degree, I'm CPR/First Aid certified, and I currently work in behavioral therapy supporting kids' emotional and developmental growth. I'm calm, reliable, and love...
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Portage, MI

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Sophie I am 18 years old and I just graduated high school. I have 4 younger siblings ages ranging from 4-16 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love kids and animals, I have had lots of dogs, cats etc. I used to compete in Equestrian and would travel around the country to compete. I am going to...
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Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there! My name is Rebeca and I am a resident of Kalamazoo for 19 years, I started babysitting as my first ever job at age 12 and that has fueled my love and compassion for children and their growth. I am currently a student studying at WMU. I'm almost there to completing my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education Pre-K to...

Julia B. says "Rebeca is amazing! She is the first sitter my daughter has ever had and it went flawlessly! Rebeca was attentive and kind. Will definitely be hiring her...

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Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Originally from California. I've been living in Kalamazoo for six years. I recently finished my master's degree program in early childhood. I currently work as a GSRP Pre-k teacher and run a summer program. I have many years of experience with young children and school age children!

Cynthia S. says "My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"

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Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Sydney! I come with many craft projects up my sleeve, an arsenal of fun facts, and plenty of patience. For me, the best part about being around children is watching their imaginations at work and encouraging their artistic expression. I love to read aloud and spend lots of time outside. I primarily have experience...

Hilary J. says "Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been...

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Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 33 and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare. I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. In recent years I have specialized more in the first year. I am...

Jianrong W. says "We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant baby! She was very responsible, kind, punctual, professional, and experienced. She designed many...

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Energetic, Fun, Experienced Nanny Looking For Occasional Work

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm Christina, I am a graduate of the University of Chicago, I have over 10 years of childcare experience, and I am currently looking for full or part time work. In my years working with children, I have babysat, I have nannied; live-in, full- and part-time, and I have taught swim lessons. I am CPR certified, and I have an...

Amy H. says "Christina watched my two boys, ages 1 and 3, who are not used to being with a babysitter. She did a wonderful job playing with them and putting them to bed....

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Part-Time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been working with children since a young age. Currently I am taking classes in communications, but I have 2 years of previous Elementary Education experience. I love arts and crafts and coming up with creative ideas to keep children engaged and using their imaginations.

Brianna R. says "Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super...

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Macy

Kalamazoo, MI

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Macy! I am 22 years old and looking for a full or part time babysitting/ nanny job! I am vaccinated as well as CPR trained. I have experience nannying ages 1-4 and have babysat ages 6-10 here and there! I would love to chat and learn more about your kiddos if interested
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Babysitter

Kalamazoo, MI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Madilynne and I'm 23 years old. I work from home part time. I'm also in nursing school at GRCC. I love children and animals. I have experience with infants and toddlers.
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Nanny With 7 Years Experience Look For Part Job!

Kalamazoo, MI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Courtney, I am a high school graduate of 2013. I have been in college and have now currently gone back to work on becoming an RN. In the mean time I am looking for a part time position. Looking for an opening to help out with a family and still be able to attend some classes as well. I have been babysitting...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I am currently a graduate student with a full time class schedule. I have always loved working with kids and thought that babysitting would be a great, flexible job. I started working with kids when I was 15. I babysat for 3 families in my neighborhood. I was a nanny over the summer during undergrad for a family for 4 summers....
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Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full Or Part-time Opportunity

Kalamazoo, MI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience with children of all ages as well as children with food allergies. I also have experience giving children music lessons on violin and viola.
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  • 49 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Portage, MI

Part Time Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 49 listed part time babysitters

Tanner P.

Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for...

- Jennifer N.

Rebeca S.

Rebeca is amazing! She is the first sitter my daughter has ever had and it went flawlessly! Rebeca was attentive and kind. Will definitely...

- Julia B.

Julie T.

My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible

- Cynthia S.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, MI is $16.33.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Portage, 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 Portage, 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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