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886 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
5.0
(5)
I was a home daycare provider for 8 years while my children were young. I then was hired at Cummings Elementary through Grandville Public Schools as a playground supervisor. I did this for 4 years and then worked as an inclusion aide in the resource room as well as general ed. Classroom for 4th -6th grades. For the past 12...
Traci can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Traci was a great after school sitter for my kindergartener! She was reliable, kind, and caring, and patient, and my daughter loved spending time with her.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a passion for helping others and sharing my passion for art. I love to work creatively with children and adults. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I also have experience working with children and adults with special needs. For the past 6 months I have been a caregiver for an elderly...
Recent review:
5.0
Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!
Amy B.
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$12-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My names Alexa and I'm a 20 yr old animal lover! I have my own 1. 5 yr old bernedoodle, used to have a German shorthair and have rescued many animals. I understand that animals are your fur babies and just like children they are all unique. I aspire to be able to meet those needs of yours and your animals. Lazy, super...
Alexa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$14-21/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my names Alexa and I have experience in cleaning houses in a different way than most! My mom is a real estate agent and when she flips houses I'm in charge of the cleaning process. I have experience in completely trashed houses but also houses where only light cleaning is needed. I feel I have the integrity and...
Alexa can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning & more
Taylor Z.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently do home health care. I've worked with the elderly for 3 years and recently switched to young adults with autism.
Taylor can also help with: Respite care, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Recent review:
5.0
Taylor is a breath of fresh air!!! She is kind-hearted, funny, reliable, caring, and full of personality. We would highly recommend her! She currently cares for my 91-year-old father who is stroke-ridden and unable to be independent. Taylor is rare find....she...
Sam N.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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
(2)
Hi! My name is Court. I live in Grand Rapids & I am a Registered Nurse at one of the ERs in downtown GR. I have been assisting with childcare since I was 14 years old & have always loved helping families with their children.
I'd describe myself as a loving, open-minded, & reliable individual.
My skills include:
- compassion &...
Court can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Court is such an incredible caretaker for our son. She is patient, reliable, and energetic.
Care member
Ciana D.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am a kind and friendly 22-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant I love being able to communicate and have fun with people . I have worked in multiple different settings skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and memory care . I have experience in childcare and senior care . Would love to pursue my passion which is...
Ciana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Ciana made herself available, on a last minute request, to watch our 5 year old daughter on a Sunday afternoon. She is the first, outside of family/close friends, to watch our daughter. She made us feel very comfortable by allowing us to get to know her before we...
Mandy L.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
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.
Tabia V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$12-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tabia! My aunt owns a daycare and growing up I spent every summer, and school vacations working for her. I have experience with ages from New born to 13 years old. I absolutely love kids and kids love me! I have a great imagination and love to play outside. Tag and catch are my favorite games! I am also a medical...
Tabia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Professionally I worked at Wedgewood Christian services as a youth treatment specialist. Personally I've cared for children my whole life. I have a sibling 7 years younger than me. I've helped care for multiple younger family members. I've also cared for some of my teachers children in middle and high school. I am currently a...
Janae can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Janae was great with my baby. She arrived on time even in the snowstorm! She left the place tidy and gave a knowledgeable report of his activity while we were gone. Highly recommend!
Alex S.
Madison M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare for around five years. This includes nannying for two different families, and being a summer camp counselor for the YMCA! I play soccer at Aquinas College and have coached children ages 4-12 in soccer as well.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
My kids loved her and she did a great job cleaning up after the kids! Shes fun and plays with the kids- a win win for everyone!
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have always owned my own pets including cats, dogs, horses, cows, fish and birds. I have also whelped 4 or more litters of puppies. I recently had to put my golden retriever down due to cancer. Animals add so much to our lives and need to be treated with care and respect.
Susan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Recent review:
5.0
Sue is very reliable and trustworthy. I have hired her many times to house sit and that has also included cat sitting. She is also very nice to work with. Her rates are very reasonable.
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Having taught Grammar, Writing, and Literature courses to prospective teachers for 30 years, I know the ins and outs of how to reach students in these subject areas. I teach grammar in the context of writing and/or reading while integrating instruction of usage and punctuation rules and I know how to simplify instruction. I...
Recent review:
5.0
Noralyn is a great tutor. She is helping me with English as a second language and I am improving very fast. She prepares really well the classes and her knowledge and communication skills are impressive. I am really enjoying my time and I highly recommend her!
Alicia E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in cleaning residential homes. I started working for my mother when I was a teenager and continued to clean on my own for the last 15 years. I provide one-time, weekly, biweekly, and monthly residential cleanings. Everything thing from regular up keeps to deep detailed cleanings. I really enjoy...
Samantha can also help with: Basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Recent review:
5.0
Is flexible with tasks from a day to day basis and takes feedback well. Does a great job.
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Several years experience now comforting those with dementia, providing laughter and song. Quickly adaptable, excellent in a crisis, loads of common sense. I do not drink, nor do I smoke.
Master's Degree in English literature, and professor of English composition for over 30 years. Profoundly skilled in teaching essay writing...
Kristin can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Recent review:
5.0
Kristin is great. I hired her to walk my dog and then to care for my elderly father. She took awesome care of him. Kept him interested in things like they planted a tomato plant and ate lunch outside. He really enjoyed her company. Always dependable and great...
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a paid dog walker for years. Excellent references. I own five cats, and birthed four of them in my home. I have always loved animals, sometimes more than people. I tend to think they're closer to God than we are. They are innocent souls, and only we are worthy of their love, not the other way around. Much experience...
Kristin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for reading my profile! I am patient, affectionate, fun and reliable person with 3 years of experience in taking care of children. I am also a mum and an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews whom I've had the experience of taking care of tutoring, storytelling, teaching art and cursive writing! I genuinely love kids, and enjoy...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Caring happy person who is good with children. My now 16 month son was quite comfortable. My 9 year old nephew thought she was a friend. Highly recommended!
Joyce A.
Azalia A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Friendly College Graduate, College And High School STEM/English/History Tutor
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
Welcome! As a BSc graduate that began college at 14, a 1700 hour AmeriCorps Volunteering Alumni, and an aspiring physician, my particular style of tutoring focuses chiefly on getting the student to conceptualize material rather than employ rote memorization. Additionally, I have experience in helping students that...
Recent review:
5.0
She is caring, compassionate and knowledgeable in all subjects. We highly recommend Azalia because of her kindness and flexibility. She should be a teacher!
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently studying speech-language pathology and aspire to one day work in early intervention or at an elementary school. I started my journey in child care at age 12 and since then have had the opportunity to care for infants, toddlers, school aged children and multiples.
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
We have had the pleasure to have our children exposed to Kelsey for the past year. We are constantly begging her to drop out of grad school to nanny for us. I'm super picky. She is worth her weight in gold.
Stephen F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Grand Rapids, MI
Traci S.
5.0
Traci was a great after school sitter for my kindergartener! She was reliable, kind, and caring, and patient, and my daughter loved spending time with her.
- Care member
Claire P.
5.0
Claire is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found her. She provides such loving care and is so personable and reliable. SO GRATEFUL! Would hire her over and over!
- Amy B.
Taylor Z.
5.0
Taylor is a breath of fresh air!!! She is kind-hearted, funny, reliable, caring, and full of personality. We would highly recommend her! She currently cares for my 91-year-old father who is stroke-ridden and unable to be independent. Taylor is rare find....she started working for us doing...
- Sam N.
Maddie M.
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.
Court G.
5.0
Court is such an incredible caretaker for our son. She is patient, reliable, and energetic.
- Care member
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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 886 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 $15.91 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 202 reviews of the 886 listed babysitters.