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Jennifer R.

Full-Time Teacher Available For Part-Time Babysitting/Tutoring

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I currently teach elementary school full-time, but I am available for occasional babysitting and/or tutoring. I have 16 years of teaching experience and have excellent references that would speak on my behalf. Please consider contacting me. Thank you!

Care Member says "We had JUST moved in, and I had a work call scheduled for the next morning. Jennifer came and took excellent care of my kids! "

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Kenzie S.

Part-time/ As Needed Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$5/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is MacKenzie. I'm married and live in Walker, MI. I have a lot of experience with children. I am one of 10 Children and have 3 children of my own. I also have experience taking care of animals and the elderly. I am looking for a few jobs to do as needed on the side. Please feel free to contact me with any...

Cindy D. says "Kenzie was a caregiver for our son two days a week last spring semester when he was 17-20 months old. It was very obvious that our son took to her and...

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Hailey M.

Part-time Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University where I majored in HR management. I am currently working in the HR field in Grand Rapids. I work full time during the week but would love to have the opportunity to be available for weekends or date nights upon occasion! I babysat during my teenage years and am really...

Justin W. says "Our kids adore Hailey! Extremely friendly & dependable. She continues to babysit for our two kids (7 months & 2 years) on a regular basis."

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Jessalynn O.

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...

Jennifer C. says "Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing...

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Kaitlyn Z.

Part-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot! Why Child...

Andrew N. says "My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly...

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Katie B.

Grand Rapids, MI

4.9(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I taught elementary and music classes in a private school for seven years. I nannied in some capacity for several years, and have taught piano lessons on the side. I grew up in Michigan and moved back here from Oregon in 2020. I've also been cleaning houses part time for years. I am the third born in a family of nine children,...

Care Member says "I appreciate Katie’s ability to keep my son engaged in different activities and the willingness to role play and keep him engaged throughout their time...

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Jaydin O.

After School Babysitting

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Avery W.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Avery. I am 26 years old. I work full time as a dental assistant and am also a part time college student pursuing dental hygiene school. I have nannied and babysat for 7 years part time and full time for a few different families, which included driving to planned outings and pick ups/ drops offs. I originally...

Abbey A. says "Avery is the BEST! My kids are 4 and 1.5 and they absolutely love when she watches them. She is so easy to talk to and is intentional about engaging the...

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Micaiah W.

Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Micaiah, I am a nanny based in Grand Rapids, MI. I mostly provide care for infants/toddler ages. I typically take part-time positions as I am a student and freelance other jobs as well. 3-4 Days | 21-24 Hours/week Look forward to meeting you! CPR and First Aid certified.

Marina N. says "Micaiah is very experienced and was great with our 5 month old daughter. I would hire her again in a heartbeat had she not moved out of Nashville!"

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Kara S.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Kara, I am 24 years old and I am looking for a babysitting opportunities. I am currently a part time nanny. The previous family I worked for was fantastic and I cared for their little girl from 6 weeks old to 8-month-old. They unfortunately moved away. I have a lot of infant care experience and especially...
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Nan C.

Child Care-Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Recently retired, I am fortunate to be seeking a role out of the workplace where I can feel fulfilled in this rewarding stage of my life and that role is caring for children. In the past, I was the Director of the Cascade Christian Child Care Board for six years. I have been involved with the youth programs and Infant/Toddler...

Meg B. says "Nan has been a part of family and our children's lives since they were born.... 15 years. She was an integral part of our boy's childhood and their...

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Michelle T.

Pediatric RN, Happy To Help Look After Your Kiddos On The Weekend

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a former nanny turned pediatric RN, in search of babysitting opportunities to supplement my primary income. I'm reliable, patient, compassionate-- & I love what I do. I worked part-time as a nanny while attending college. I have a long history of working with children, starting with childhood in my mother's...

Diane A. says "Michelle has a very caring personality and is exceptionally good with children. I would have no issue hiring her to care for my children."

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Morgan R.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Annalise M.

Part-time Care Giver

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm currently working at MVP Sportsplex in The kidstuff department which cares for infants up 11 years old. I also have done three years of babysitting.
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Bridget A.

Part Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have lots of experience caring for children of all ages and all abilities. I love doing arts and crafts and doing activities in the community. Any questions just ask!
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Emma A.

Part-time Sitter In Town For School

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$11/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Emma, I am a recent graduate from MSU and enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have past experience working for families with kids in ages ranging from 6 months to 14 years old, so I'm sure I can help assist your family. I love spending time outdoors and on the water, I use to play lacrosse so I love sports and...
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Kathryn B.

Part Time Nanny Available

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have babysat for family and friends growing up for many many years. As well, I am currently studying to get my Master's in Social Work and spent a year working as a social work intern in an elementary school.
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Ashleigh M.

Part-Time Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I have experience watching kids between the ages 2-9. I enjoy playing games, and art & crafts with kids. I have some experience in helping in a daycare setting. I have experience also caring for Dogs and house sitting.
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Jordan T.

Pediatric Nurse Looking For Part Time Work!

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone!! My name is Jordan. I am a pediatric nurse looking for part time work in the Grand Rapids, MI area! I have been a nurse for over 2 years. Prior to being a nurse, I was a nanny all throughout nursing school. I am comfortable with taking care of pets, housework/chores, cleaning, helping with homework, etc. I am also...
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Geselle T.

Part Time Babysitter Available

Grand Rapids, MI

from
$16/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I am a college student that loves interacting with kids. I have been an assistant teacher/ demonstrator at my dance studio for children ages 3-12 for about 6 years. I have been babysitting for family and friends for almost 4 years. I am outgoing, energetic, creative, and fun. I love working with children.
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  • 96 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.54/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.8

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

Part Time Child Care in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 96 listed part time child care

Jennifer R.

We had JUST moved in, and I had a work call scheduled for the next morning. Jennifer came and took excellent care of my kids!

- Care member

Kenzie S.

Kenzie was a caregiver for our son two days a week last spring semester when he was 17-20 months old. It was very obvious that our son took...

- Cindy D.

Hailey M.

Our kids adore Hailey! Extremely friendly & dependable. She continues to babysit for our two kids (7 months & 2 years) on a regular basis.

- Justin W.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Grand Rapids, MI

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MI is $16.54.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Grand Rapids, MI, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Grand Rapids, MI who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Grand Rapids, MI, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 96 part time child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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