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Marina L.

Okemos, MI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and people with special needs deserve quality care. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible and willing to work with my schedule. I started caring for people with special...
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Okemos, MI

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for children from ages 0-11 and love interacting with kids of all ages. I work at a hospital as well and am around kids all the time! I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and caring. I like caring for young children with special needs because it comes as a second nature to me and parents deserve a...
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Caring Lady For Hire

Mason, MI

4.0(0)
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$12/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Kayla and I have about four years experience working with special needs, including at Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center where I helped kids with cognitive and social impairments. I am kind, gentle, and firm and work hard to better their lives and increase independence. I am studying to be a yoga teacher and...
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Loving, Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Care

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...

Heather H. says "Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an...

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Child care

East Lansing, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Bilingual Sitter!

Holt, MI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been experience working with kids (newborn - 21 years old) and special needs, my mother was retired from professional day care at our home for over 35 years! I have lots of tend wit lighthearted and active. I am deaf but nothing gonna stop me from anything and change by who I am! I used to volunteering from 13 years old -...

Jennifer S. says "Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was comfortable with...

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Lansing, MI

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jaiden :) I have been in childcare for 8 years now! I have done babysitting, nannying, and coached children as well! I do also have experience with special needs children as well, and feel comfortable and confident working with them! I believe in open and transparent communication with parents! Whether it's...
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Nanny/Babysitter Available

Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I have 10 years of experience in child/teen care. Throughout the years I have taken care of and advised all ages. I have worked with children who have Autism and other special needs (some medical), so I am very comfortable working with kids who have special needs as well as those who do not. My years of being a camp...
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East Lansing, MI

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hiii :)) My name is Caitlyn and i'm currently looking for a summer nanny position before I go back to college. I am majoring in psychology and have a passion for helping with children with special needs. Throughout high school I took part in a class that worked with peers that possessed special needs. When I return to school I...
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East Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Liah! I'm 22 years old and currently a senior at Michigan State University. I've been babysitting since I was 13 and have continued to nanny and babysit during summer and breaks while in college. This year, I'm excited to offer babysitting and pet sitting services during the school year in East Lansing as well. I'm...
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Looking For Me?

Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Sophia , I have a variety of experience with babies thru seniors with and without disabilities I enjoy a challenge, if I'm not familiar with a disability I'll research it and also would like to be trained so I can do my best caring for them . I enjoy being active and going on outings and have a bubbly personality I...
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East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have extensive experience working recreationally and in educational settings with kids and adults with disabilities. I am currently the lab manager for an autism research lab in which I regularly work with kids from age 18mos to 7 years old with autism. I have been volunteering with adaptive sports teams for 5+ years and also...
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Fun Sitter

Holt, MI

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is lauren and I am currently in my junior year of college. I am going for a bachelors degree in business and then plan to go into the fire academy. I spent several years in middle school and high school working with special needs children and still work with them today. I went through the EMT academy so I am...
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Lansing, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have a little over three and a half years worth of experience working with every age group. I started my childcare career nannying for a 10-year-old girl with special needs, I then moved onto working in an early childhood special needs classroom helping non-verbal kids learn to express themselves, after that I spent about a...
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Williamston, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am outgoing and energetic and love being around children. I have been taking care of children for approximately 10 years, from infants to middle schoolers. I have my Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in elementary education and learning disabilities, and I am an 8th grade special education teacher in Howell. I am very...
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Loves Spending Time With Special Needs Children

Holt, MI

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$11/hr
2 years experience
I am in school at Michigan State as a Kinesiology major to later work as a physical therapist for children with special needs. I helped a boy with cerebral palsy at church by playing games with him, walking with him, going to day camp with him for extra assistance, etc. I am good at giving kids extra attention and I love...
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East Lansing, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I have about 5 years of experience handling and overseeing children from working in the special needs room all throughout high-school and having various nannying jobs over the last few years. I'm a very bubbly, outgoing person; I love to stay active! Working with children as always been an easy and rewarding thing I have been...
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Haslett, MI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a leadership position at a therapy center specializing working with kids with autism. This job is my passion and I'm looking for a little extra income and would love for that to also be doing what I love. I also have a teaching degree and certificate and have taught elementary school.
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
I am a reliable, patient, and kind-hearted individual with extensive experience working with individuals with special needs. My father was a Special Education teacher, as well as the Special Education Director for our school district for over 10 years, which allowed me to be in the company of these individuals from a young age....
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East Lansing, MI

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$11/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hey! My name is Sofi, in 20 years old, and I'm a college student at Michigan State University. I have 12 years of paid childcare experience and have worked for two and a half years as a Behavioral Technician for young children on the ASD and special needs spectrum. I love working with children and am a reliable babysitter with...
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  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of July 2025

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Zoe S.

Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they...

- Heather H.

Chloe V.

To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a...

- Brianna S.

Shay-lynn W.

Shay-lynn was very communicative the whole process. She willingly answered all of my questions and even gave extra info to ensure I was...

- Jennifer S.

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