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885 babysitters are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI
4.7
(14)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I love kids! I have watched children of all ages - infants, toddlers, preschool age, elementary age, and middle school age. I have over 15 years of experience and a Bachelor's in early childhood education.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed.
She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe and in line.
Zachary P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had eight years of child experience. I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of five and have branched out to different families in my church and in the community around us. I recently had a job at a daycare where I was CPR certified and first aid certified. I have seven almost 8 siblings, me being the oldest at...
Annika can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My daughter absolutely adores her. My daughter loves the outdoors and Annika has been a trooper through the cold days as they spend...
Katie S.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
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.
Nazek K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun-Loving And Responsible Babysitter: Caring For Your Little Ones With Joy And Safety
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nazek. I have over five years of dedicated experience as a nanny/babysitter, I bring a wealth of knowledge, love, and expertise to provide exceptional care for your precious little ones.
Throughout my journey as a nanny/babysitter, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages, from infants...
Nazek can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Recent review:
5.0
Nazek was great with my kiddo. I came home to happy camper who wouldn’t stop raving about how much fun he had. They did lots of activities and stayed busy.
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nikki and I love working with kids!! I go to Calvin University and I am majoring in social work with the hope to become a child therapist. I have 8 years of experience babysitting, 1 year of day care experience, and 2 summers of nanny experience. I have also helped out in a first grade class and did ABA therapy...
Nikki can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Nikki is all that you would want in a caretaker. She is responsible and punctual. She is friendly. She is creative in her play and since she watched my daughter as I worked from home it was great to hear my daughter laughing and having a good time. My daughter...
Kimberly V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kristin and I am looking to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or on the weekends. I work full time at Calvin University, and so I am not available on weekdays from 8 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Before working at Calvin, I was an elementary school teacher for 5 years and taught 3rd grade. I earned both my...
Kristin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Kristin is fantastic. She is very mature and always on time. Asks lots of questions to make sure she is doing exactly as you want. Her ability to keep our kiddos busy without the help of a screen is wonderful. She is always looking for new stuff to do with them...
Jenn K.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
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
Hello, I'm Taylor! I love arts and crafts, reading, playing games, and outdoor activities! Working with children has always been my passion. I've cared for newborns to 11 years old. Currently looking for long term work and to be apart of wonderful family! Hope to hear from you.
Recent review:
5.0
She was great with my 2 1/2 year old daughter. My daughter loved her and my house was picked up and cleaned when I got home!! Definitely having her back again!
Vicky D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelors of Music. I have quite a bit of experience working with children and love taking care of them. I have cared for sets of triplets, sets of twins, infants, and elementary age kids. I love creatively engaging children and inspiring their learning and curiosity.
Recent review:
5.0
Rachael was such a sweet nanny for our three girls! The oldest two still talk about all the adventures they had with her- collecting rocks, building forts, reading, playing in the yard, dancing. She is kind, gracious, and genuine and always brought lots of joy to...
Brianne K.
Delaney H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Fun-loving Babysitter Willing To Work Around Schedules
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I started off babysitting for family and friends at about 13 years old and since then I have expanded to anyone in need of a caregiver. I have experience working at a daycare center where I was an assistant teacher for children 3 to 4 years old. At the daycare I enjoyed helping the children with crafts, reading, and...
Delaney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
We interviewed Delaney for a full-time nanny position for our two girls. She showed up to the interview on-time and did a great job. We asked questions around her top 3 responsibilities as a nanny, what she considers a healthy meal, and how she handles discipline...
Annie M.
Grace H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter With 10 Years Of Experience Available On Weekends And Weeknights
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children of multiple ages ranging from 7 months to 12 years old. I was a teacher for four years and taught kindergarten-third grade. I love children and I am very good with them. They are definitely my passion.
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have baby sat in the past for 2years. I love kids and enjoy getting them into arts and crafts, boardgames, and getting them outside! I am a Nurse Tech Full time currently but would love to take on babysitting full time, as I truly enjoy babysitting. I...
Phoenix can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Phoenix was everything and more for our experience. She was on time, reliable, honest and trustworthy, extremely kind, knowledgeable, excellent with children. Wasn't afraid to get dirty with the kids play at THEIR level and cleaned up leaving it better then...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with children aged 3 months to 9 years from being a nanny and working at a daycare. I have done activities such as playing with toys, reading, going outside to play or go on walks, and arts and crafts. I am comfortable with meal times/feeding them and changing them. I can also help with cleaning up around the...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Kaitlyn was great with our two kids. She was easy to get a hold of by text and always punctual. She changed diapers, made lunch, and even got our two year old down for naps (which is no easy task!). We would definitely hire her again.
Megan V.
Jennifer R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Teacher Available For Part-Time Babysitting/Tutoring
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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!
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
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
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Recent review:
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have recently expanded my Montessori education to Dementia Care for those living with Dementia. This approach is rather new in the U. S. but very much common practice in many other countries around the world. Working Montessori materials/ Montessori philosophy with those living with dementia opens up a world of...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, dementia
Recent review:
5.0
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable about Montessori for Dementia , this works !
Matthew P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver.
Les G.
Maddie M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 24-year-old college student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 7 years now as well as caring for mothers and the home post-partum! Working with kids, especially babies and their mothers, is a passion of mine, and its the reason I'm currently...
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter.
Myra S.
5.0
(1)
As a Foster parent and mother I gained experience with Autism, ADHD, ADD and Sensory integration. As a Nanny I gained experience with a G tube, a seizure plan, OT, PT, ST for limited mobility, blindness, cognitive and hearing impairment.
5.0
(1)
Hello
I have had dementia training and use of a gait belt.
My experience includes working with dementia clients ,
a diabetic client,
clients who had limited mobility (one who used a gait belt and one who refused to use it),
temporary help for after-surgery recovery and general elderly care.
I also have experience cleaning...
Amy can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Anna B.
5.0
Anna was great with all three of our boys, got twins and our very willful three year old to bed.
She is kind and warm with them while keeping them safe and in line.
- Zachary P.
Annika K.
5.0
Annika has been babysitting my 2 year old daughter every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of April and she has not disappointed. My daughter absolutely adores her. My daughter loves the outdoors and Annika has been a trooper through the cold days as they spend most of their time together outside....
- Katie S.
Sarah D.
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.
Nazek K.
5.0
Nazek was great with my kiddo. I came home to happy camper who wouldn’t stop raving about how much fun he had. They did lots of activities and stayed busy.
- Care member
Nikki S.
5.0
Nikki is all that you would want in a caretaker. She is responsible and punctual. She is friendly. She is creative in her play and since she watched my daughter as I worked from home it was great to hear my daughter laughing and having a good time. My daughter looked forward to having Nikki come to...
- Kimberly V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI:
How can I find a Grand Rapids babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grand Rapids, MI can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 885 babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average rate for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.90 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 203 reviews of the 885 listed babysitters.