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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a childcare provider that has had about four years of paid experience, with about eight years of unpaid/unofficial experience.
I have been a nanny for two different families, only leaving the job when they moved or the child went on to school. Overall, I had the chance to nanny for about two years altogether. I...
4.6
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Noelle and I have worked with kids for 12+ years through my church and here. I have volunteered in Sunday school, summer camps, and I have even traveled to Mexico on a mission trip group to work with kids. I started babysitting for families on Care 9 years ago.
My most experience is with kids ages newborn to 6...
Noelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son had a great time with Noelle. She cared for him while I was working out of town. She was flexible with her schedule and willing to stay for a long day with short notice. I was very happy with Noelle and look forward to hiring her again!"
Jennifer B.
Allyson G.
Allendale, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a student at Grand Valley studying ultrasound! I am looking for a few hours a week to nanny for a family around East GR! I have over 8 years experience in childcare, including 3 full time nanny positions, Sunday school leader, and date night babysitting. Let me know if you are interested!
Allyson can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Allyson is wonderful! She is responsible, reliable, and a great communicator. Our children adored her, and so did we!"
Cari A.
Kristina B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-51/hr • 18 yrs exp
**Fully Vaccinated - Covid Conscientious - Career Nanny**
5.0
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
"The only job I ever loved more was being a nanny."
I am genuinely excited to be once again engaging exclusively in heart-centered work through the support of families and their children. While it is impossible to share enough with you here in this limited space, I have listed below the key takeaways of my career and would love...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Look no further, Kristina is THE BEST! She watched our one year old daughter for several days a week last year and was an absolute dream. (We would still be using her but we moved out of state.) She has a true and obvious passion for children and their development....
Brittany B.
Charity S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for a family that has Occasional Third shift hours and date nights needs.
January 2024 I will have Thursday afternoons available. Would love to fill this time helping a family with elderly care needs (companionship, cleaning, meal preparation) or a busy family needing an extra hand.
Let my 25+ years of experience...
Charity can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Charity cared for my three girls for over 6 years and continues to be an important part of their lives. She works hard, she is consistent and fair, she is crafty and creative and she has the world's best laugh!!!!"
Katie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. I have started a new job M-F But I'm available on weekends currently if I don't have friend or family plans.
I have worked with all ages of children in multiple different settings!! I have always been the favorite sitter/nanny for all my families I watched! This may be because I will always play with the kids or make...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for my whole life starting at a very young age. I have experience working with children from infants to teens and am very comfortable caring for many children at one time. I have experience with preparing meals, carrying out daily routines, transportation to and from school and activities,...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna...
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am only looking for weekend babysitting jobs at this time. I am a certified Spanish teacher and previously a full time nanny. My top priorities are safety, fun, time spent outside, dancing/music, creativity and learning! You'll love my detailed report to parents, attentiveness, and various types of child care experience...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mckenna was our daughter's first caregiver outside of our family, so naturally we were curious to see how that would play out, especially since she was just six months old and starting to get nervous around people outside of our family. Mckenna was professional,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sarah! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so I went on to study Early Childhood Education at Cornerstone University. Upon graduation, I worked as a lead teacher in a 12-18 month daycare classroom before becoming a professional nanny.
I have a decade of lifeguarding experience, so I take water...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and highly qualified to care for our infant. We absolutely recommend her!"
Peter B.
Jessica D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Graduate Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Jess! I am a full time graduate student studying physical therapy at GVSU and am looking for some occasional babysitting opportunities! Since I am a student, my schedule will vary - but I am generally available in the evenings on weekdays and most of the day Friday through Sunday! I babysat all through high...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess watched my kids for a full day while I was at work. She was on time, helped my son get on and off the bus, and even stayed a little longer to play with my daughter after school because she was so excited to see her again. Would recommend and hope to hire...
Ruth M.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for the last three and a half years years for various families. I have loved the experience of fostering an educational environment. I have also enjoyed creating a safe place for children to explore the world. I am currently nannying full time as well as attending grcc in the fall. I'm looking to babysit date...
Veronica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Veronica is wonderful with Children. She is is always thinking of ways to better their day. She is awesome and anyone who employs her will no doubt feel the same way."
Ronny T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Currently available for weekends/date nights!
Hi! My name is Julia and I am 21 years old and a student at Grand Valley State University. I am currently a nanny for a family (1 yr, 4yr, 6yr old) for almost a year but looking to fill in the other days I have off! I've had several experiences with children which include being a...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved to the area and am seeking part-time babysitting opportunities. If you are looking for a babysitter for a date night or a weekend trip, I would love to help you. I work full-time as a high school teacher, but I have 8+ years of experience and have worked with children of all ages in day camps and school...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Patricia (Claire) was our full-time nanny this past summer. She cared for our three children (11, 11, and 8 years old) at home and outside (including transporting the children to various activities). Claire was extremely punctual; she arrived early every single...
Carolina T.
Abbie B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have babysat for family and friends since I was 10 years old. I am very kid friendly. I currently work for AppleTree Early Care and Preschool. Have been with the company for 8 years now. I started off as a teacher assistant in the Infant room (2weeks - 12 months old) and moved up to lead teacher a year after starting, I was...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail is wonderful with children and extremely dependable. She took the best care of our twins and oldest child. Anyone would be lucky to have her for their nanny!"
Cortney C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jennifer but I go by Milo. I've been working with kids full time since 2017, in varying roles from private nanny to daycare teacher. I am comfortable working with all ages but am most experienced working with kids aged 12 months to 6 years. Childcare is my passion and I love to take kiddos on adventures to...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jen is always on time which I so appreciate! My kids are get so jazzed when she walks in. My daughter loves to read and I’ve come home numerous times to her and Jen reading together -which is just the cutest. 10/10 recommend this fun and caring person!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Katie and I am an elementary teacher who is looking for some babysitting opportunities on weeknights and weekends. I graduated with my undergrad in Integrated Science Elementary Education and teach 2nd grade! Ever since I was 13 I have been babysitting and love being with kids! I also attended culinary school for...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie has cared for our 3 kids since the very beginning. The kids love her. She plays creative and energetic games with them, gets them in bed without trouble, and always leaves the house cleaner than it was when she arrived!"
Jen V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had a lot of experience with many different families in the past. I often babysit weekend nights while parents enjoy a night out but I have also enjoyed nannying part for three straight summers. I have a lot of experience with every age group of children and I feel very comfortable caring for children as I have done it...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annie has been helping us out for 2 weeks and she has been amazing with our twin toddlers!! We highly recommend her!"
Katie T.
I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to help you out! I have plenty of experience babysitting/nannying. I am very clean and organized. I also am responsible and caring. I would adore your child(ren)! :)
Ps... I am currently in cosmetology school Tuesday-Saturday but graduating in July and will be free!
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlin R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience between babysitting and being a nanny. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I am fun and energetic and plan to always keep the kids busy with new and exciting activities. I am currently in graduate school at GVSU and interested in babysitting on the weekends for date nights!
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello Parents!!!
Career nanny of 7 years looking for my next family to help out full-time. I have an easy going 1-year-old baby girl who loves to come along for adventures.
I nannied for the most amazing family for 7 years and can offer a recommendation letter if needed. Before nannying I worked as an Infant Teacher at...
Jasmin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI
Noelle W.
5.0
Noelle has been nothing short of fantastic for our family. She is warm and caring and my kids adore her. Noelle is very reliable and is great at communicating with me as well. We highly recommend!
- Jennifer O.
Allyson G.
5.0
Allyson is wonderful! She is responsible, reliable, and a great communicator. Our children adored her, and so did we!
- Cari A.
Kristina B.
5.0
Look no further, Kristina is THE BEST! She watched our one year old daughter for several days a week last year and was an absolute dream. (We would still be using her but we moved out of state.) She has a true and obvious passion for children and their development. We loved how engaged she was with...
- Brittany B.
Charity S.
5.0
Charity has been a life-saver! She is great with my infant daughter, a fabulous house-cleaner and watches our dog when we are away. She is very punctual, professional but also playful with our baby. I highly recommend her!
- Tori T.
Anna M.
5.0
We hired Anna this year to help out with my baby and she was absolutely wonderful! She was dependable and always on time. My baby girl absolutely loved her and would get so excited when Anna arrived each day. Anna kept her engaged in play and reading books. Anna did a great job feeding her and was...
- Jessica S.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Sparta, MI
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Sparta, MI?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Sparta, MI, you can search through 1 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Sparta, MI?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Sparta, MI depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $13.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Sparta, MI?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Sparta, MI, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Sparta, MI take on?
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Sparta, MI to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Sparta, MI?
All weekend nannies near you in Sparta, MI found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.