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Destiny V.

Looking For A Caring & Loving Family To Part Time/full Time Nanny For :)

Portage, MI

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I've cared for children of all ages and absolutely love it. I am currently on my way to getting my degree to become a Pediatrician and enjoy working with children. I have nannied full time, babysat, helped with homework and assisted with carpooling, pickups and after school activities. I am currently looking for a fun and loving...
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Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Portage, MI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I am a career nanny in search of a full-time position beginning this fall. I am a Michigan State grad with a degree in Music Education, and I taught early childhood and elementary music for three years. I've spent the last seven years as a professional nanny, and have worked with children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years...

Yarwijn D. says "Yvonne nannied for our family for 2.5 years and was absolutely wonderful. She helped our child blossom throughout every stage from infant to toddler to...

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Part Time Babysitter

Portage, MI

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
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 Care Giver

Portage, MI

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$14/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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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Portage, MI

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am 44 years old and a mom of two who now works part-time for Youth for Christ. I am active in the Church. I have served in kids ministry, and also worked at a daycare center. I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, interactive. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. In my spare time I like to read...
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Portage, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I'm looking to find part time child care opportunities as I am very passionate about the growth and success of our next generation of little leaders! I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old and have taken care of ages 6mo-14 years. I have previous professional experience working at a learning center in the 4/5...
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Energetic Sitter!

Portage, MI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm retired and looking for part-time or temporary pet sitting positions. I have experience with many different breeds of dogs, and currently own a very well-trained 6-year-old Goldendoodle. I have been dog sitting off and on for a neighbor for the past four years. I have also taken care of another neighbor's two cats when...
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Portage, MI

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Part-time Caregiver

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Kalamazoo, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, I'm Shelby. I love working with kids and being around them. I enjoy watching them grow and be apart of their lives. I come from a big family, and they mean everything to me. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 8 years and collectively as babysitter/part-time nanny for about 15 years. The last family I was with...

Linnay M. says "We have 2 year old twin boys that were born at 28 weeks. Shelby has been watching them as needed since we brought them home from the hospital. I truly...

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Kalamazoo, MI

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am currently attending Western Michigan University. My major is Psychology with a minor in Holistic Health. I have been a Behavior Tech at a local Autism Center for a year and a half, and I have lots of experience with children as I am the oldest of 4 kids and also the oldest grandchild on both sides of my family. I have...
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Kalamazoo, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am looking for some part-time work, either weeknights, date nights, or weekends. I have 3 years of experience with ages 3 months-5 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I love crafts, reading, or cooking/baking, and I love it more when I'm helping the little ones.
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Macy

Kalamazoo, MI

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.69/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 4.6

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

Part Time Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

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.

Yvonne B.

Yvonne nannied for our family for 2.5 years and was absolutely wonderful. She helped our child blossom throughout every stage from infant to...

- Yarwijn D.

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 part time child care near you in Portage, 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 $16.69.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, 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 13 part time child care providers near you in Portage, MI who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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