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Kristen V.

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, I have been babysitting/nannying for as long as I can remember. I am #2 of 7 kids, so I have been taking care of kids from a young age. I love the out doors and being active. Would love to work for a Christian family. Looking for part time work. I have a 6-month-old that I would like to bring along as well, if possible.
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Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey! I am Kellie. I am 29 years old and love kids! I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. As an adult I love to help others by continuing to babysit! I love finding new games to interact with the kids, cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, and having a good time! I would love the opportunity to meet your family...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have one year of experience with casual babysitting for neighbors and I have coached girls on the run as well! I love kids and have been looking to be a part time nanny while I am in school, I am currently a student at KVCC as well as Western and will hopefully one day become a travel dietitian. I love doing arts and crafts...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alison. I am currently 23 and starting cosmotology school in October. I have babysat for family members and many family friends throughout the years. I love interacting and doing activities with children such as sensory play, social/emotional development, or developing their fine and gross motor skills! I am...
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Goofy, Fun, Outgoing Sitter Who Is Also An SLP!

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Claudia and I am a speech therapist living in the Kalamazoo area. I am looking for a part time nannying job for the summer, as I will be on school summer break. I have experience with a range in age of kiddos from 2-15, and I pride myself on my integrity, sense of humor, and ability to change and adapt to new...
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Experienced Nanny And Tutor Looking To Provide Part-time To Full-time Child Care For Your Family

Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
As the eldest sibling in my family, I have always had a knack for taking care of little ones. I began babysitting for several families while in high school. The children I watched at this time ranged in age from 6 months to 11 years old. Hence, the skills I mastered varied from diaper changing to after-school homework...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I started babysitting my younger cousins at 16, which gave me a solid foundation in child care. Growing up in a big family, I naturally developed a love for looking after kids. As I got older, I worked at Kasper, an after-school childcare program, and babysat for neighbors, building a reputation for being reliable and...
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Part Time Babysitter With Years Of Childcare Experience

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am the oldest of 5 siblings, I have been taking care of kids since I can remember. I also worked as a camp counselor at Kalamazoo Nature Center. I am most comfortable with children ages four and older. I am great with crafts and outdoor activities!
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Part Time Babysitter

Schoolcraft, MI

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Darby! I am 24 years old, and have over 10 years experience of babysitting. I love caring for children of all ages. I have volunteered at an autism center, and have babysat children with special needs/special healthcare needs. I am flexible with any child! Over the years of babysitting, watching children...
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Kaelynn K.'s Photo

Vicksburg, MI

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I graduated from GRCC with my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education in 2018, and did some nannying part time while earning my degree. Since January of 2018, I have been employed at a small daycare center, and worked in the preschool classroom as an aid from Jan 2018-Mar 2019 and in the infant classroom as the lead...
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Allyson B.'s Photo

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
Travel
Hi! My name is Ally and I'm a graduate from Western Michigan University with my degree in Child and Family development. I am currently getting my masters in social work and therefore am looking for some flexible, part time work while I finish school and my internship at an elementary school. I have experience in the field. I...
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Stay At Home Dad & Elementary Playground Supervisor

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
I currently work part-time as an elementary school playground supervisor. I was a stay at home dad for many years (my son is now 12 years old) and have a lot of experience supervising and tutoring elementary age children. Aside from a playground supervisor, I've worked in a 4th/5th grade classroom and volunteered as a reading...
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Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I currently am a part time nanny for a family with 4 children (ages 20 months, 4, 6, and 9) and am looking for another amazing part-time family! Prior to that I was a lead teacher at a learning center for kids ranging from infants to 3 years of age. I have been working with kids...
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Part Time Child Care Provider Available

Schoolcraft, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a 39-year-old mother of a 2 1/2 yr old. Before becoming a stay at home mom, I worked as a receptionist. I am looking to make some extra money to help out with expenses. If the right job comes along I would also be putting my daughter in daycare a couple days a week. I love playing and socializing with children of all ages....
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Part Time Or Last Minute Sitter

Battle Creek, MI

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced sitter, I do have 3 kids myself and have been babysitting kids since I was pretty young, I have been a nanny and caregiver to many families in portage and Vicksburg. I cook, clean, I can drive to and from sports, appointments, I have a PERFECT driving record!

Ann K. says "She has been babysitting for me for years!! She is always on time and my kids love her. She helped out when I need someone to watch my son when I took my...

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Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter/Animal Sitter

Plainwell, MI

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$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have nannied for several families in the past, as well as babysat, tutored, and watched pets and homes. I formally worked as the assistant program coordinator and head coach for a youth soccer company. I have also been a lead teacher in a preschool classroom, and a teacher's assistant for kindergarten and first grade classes....
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Part Time Caregiver And Music Teacher Available

Richland, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Lyrica and I'm a music major at a University currently. I have babysitting experience from high school, I mostly watched a girl who was 4 years old when I started watching her. She was so much fun to hang out with! I am very energetic and very dependable. I am a pro at making snacks and keeping kids...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I love spending my days with children. I have great experience including classes throughout high school and also a nanny job where I cared for a set of 2-year-old twins and a 6-year-old little girl. Along with care giving, I also provide light housecleaning, help with homework, meal making and potty training. Besides the recent...
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Plainwell, MI

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Rebekah, and I have over 10 years of babysitting and nanny experience! I began as a mother's helper when I was 12 years old, and have since spent my time with children and families of all ages, from newborns to teens to multiple children. I have experience with homework help, rides to athletic practices and...
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Skylar B.'s Photo

Galesburg, MI

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have several years of experience working with kids, for example at my church I work with the infants to pre-K- kiddos, growing up I was always the go to babysitter for my family's friends. I am currently working at a daycare and I have been here for over a year. I really enjoy watching kids grow and learn new skills. I do have...
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  • 48 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

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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