Find summer child care in Portage, MI that you’ll love

60 summer child care are listed in Portage, MI

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby summer child care is 4 years

Summer child care in Portage, MI

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$10-17/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Tanner can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Aleithea L.


Portage, MI

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Aleithea's Bio

Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 17 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
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Maranda M.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maranda. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education with an early childhood ZS endorsement. I have experience in the daycare setting, in home care-giving, elementary teaching, substitute teaching, and babysitting! I have open availability from June 17th-July 31st.
Maranda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Valerie V.


Portage, MI

$31/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience Summary

I have worked in Child Care for the past 12 years. From August 2014 - June 2023 I had an in home daycare licensed for 6 children. I recently closed my daycare as I needed more flexibility in my schedule to care for my own children. Previous to my daycare I worked as a Nanny from August 2011 - August 2014. For my daycare license...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sophia S.


Portage, MI

$12-15/hr5 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You!

Hi! I am a very energetic, patient, and reliable nanny with more than 5 years of experience. I am a sophomore at Michigan State University and I am living in Portage for the summer. I have spent my past summers nannying and absolutely love it! I enjoy spending my summer hanging out with kids and getting to know the families I...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Carolyn L.


Portage, MI

$14-16/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently pursuing a degree in special education. I have five years experience babysitting, I also worked as an assistant teacher for a summer school in 2020 and 2021, and have been working as a lead toddler teacher with my CDA credential for a year now! I love fun, adventure, and getting outside!
Carolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Eileen S.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Eileen S. I grew up in Portage, MI my whole life and graduated last May from Portage Central. I am currently a freshman attending Grand Valley State University, and I am looking for a gig while I am home for the summer. I have loved working with kids my whole life and started babysitting in middle school for close...
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Samantha A.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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

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...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello, I'm a very active, caring and social person who has always had a special place in my heart for kids! I love being outdoors or also sometimes spending a movie night in! I've helped out around my moms preschool for the past few years and also care for my younger cousin all the time! I'm looking for a summer...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Layna S.


Portage, MI

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

I've had the honor of looking after kids ages 1 to 10 for a number of years, and I'm passionate about developing young minds and making happy memories. I first gained experience in childcare through babysitting, where I developed my ability to provide secure and engaging settings for kids of all ages. In addition to...
Layna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Celia B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$12-19/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a student at the University studying economics. I will be here for the summer but have to go back to Ann Arbor in late August. I have 2 years of experience with a family with three kids! I can help with light housekeeping and errands, and I'm willing to discuss any additional tasks.
Celia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Celia was fantastic. She was right on time, was very respectful of our home and rules, was polite and kind, and best of all, my daughter adored her! I would recommend her to anyone and I would love to have her back. "

Care member

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Macy C.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

Educator Passionate About Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a middle grade English teacher looking for summer work in the Harbor/Petoskey area. I love spending time with children of all ages and am comfortable helping with housekeeping and cooking. I look forward to meeting your family!
Macy can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Maci B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Maci , I have lots of experience with child care I was a summer nanny for the past 3 years, I did a internship working with little kids at school, and I have been babysitting for about 10 years. I am currently working at a daycare in the portage area working in all the classrooms from preschool to infants. I am a...
Maci can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Maci is a very hardworking dependable babysitter. She works great with my kids and we have used her as a sitter for a few years now! She has also helped with pet care and is great at that! Would definitely recommend Maci!"

Bill W.

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Sophia G.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Sophie! I am currently a student at WMU studying Freshwater Science and Sustainability. I have about 5 years of experience and I worked at a resort in South Haven, MI that had offered babysitting and a crafts service for resort goers kids. The kids at the resort are aged anywhere between 1 and 12. For 2 summers, I...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sophie is an absolutely wonderful nanny and we are very lucky to have her. Both of our sons love her and enjoy spending time with her. She's punctual, honest, caring and friendly. Sophie has worked for us watching our now 16 month old for 9 months, she started when...

Sarah S.

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Elaina K.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-100/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Parents/Caregivers, My name is Elaina and I am looking for a summer nannying job! I am currently a third grade teacher at an elementary school in the Kalamazoo area. I graduated in 2022 with a degree in Early Childhood Education from WMU. I have had experience working with toddlers, preschool, and school age children. I...
Elaina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would absolutely hire Elaina in a heartbeat and would highly recommend her. Very blessed to have found her for the summer."

Kristal A.

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Anna G.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny!

Hi, my name is Annie and I am a 3rd year student at WMU studying special education! I am looking for a family to assist where I can! I have 3 years of experience working at summer camps, one being with a special needs child, and about 7 years of experience with babysitting. I have a car and am willing to assist with...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Annie is one of the most dependable, caring, and loving person I know when it comes to kids. During the summer she works at a camp. That I run and I have only good things to say about her and the parents that come in say her kids love her."

Presley D.

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Skylar S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-17/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello, my name is Skylar and I am 21. I am going to school online at baker for business administration. I am currently a full time nanny for a 3-year-old and have been with her since she was one. I have three years of professional daycare experience. I have work with all ages and have also worked as a home health aide for a...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren C.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Childcare Provider And Smile Creator!

Hi there! My name is Lauren and I currently live in Otsego MI! My friends and family would describe me as a very fun, outgoing, kind and generous person! I love music, being crafty, and the outdoors!! I am looking to provide amazing care for a family, and currently work as a Lead Preschool Teacher for a Childcare Center! My...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
Joelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I am a sophomore at Michigan State University, studying advertisement management. I am looking for a summer job this summer. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was 14 years old, so I have worked with kids for around 5 years. I have done day-to-day nannying as well as after-school pickups and laundry. I live on a...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Portage, MI

Tanner P.

5.0

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 she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN

- Jennifer N.

Celia B.

5.0

Celia was fantastic. She was right on time, was very respectful of our home and rules, was polite and kind, and best of all, my daughter adored her! I would recommend her to anyone and I would love to have her back.

- Care member

Maci B.

5.0

Maci was an awesome nanny for us! She was reliable and great with our 3 daughters. I would recommend her to anyone looking for child care! Thanks again Maci!!

- Care member

Sophia G.

5.0

Sophie is an absolutely wonderful nanny and we are very lucky to have her. Both of our sons love her and enjoy spending time with her. She's punctual, honest, caring and friendly. Sophie has worked for us watching our now 16 month old for 9 months, she started when he was 8 months old. She also...

- Sarah S.

Elaina K.

5.0

I would absolutely hire Elaina in a heartbeat and would highly recommend her. Very blessed to have found her for the summer.

- Kristal A.

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