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Mykala V.'s Photo

Mykala V.

Experienced Caregiver Available On Weeknights And After School Care

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm Mykala! I am a recent graduate from Central Michigan University where I studied Therapeutic Recreation with a minor in Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. I have 10+ years of experience in caretaking (children and adults). I currently work part time as a recreation therapist and I'm looking for week night/...
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School Childcare Worker Seeking Summer Job!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi families! I am seeking a part-time or occasional nanny/babysitting position. I have experience as an early learning assistant teacher, a summer nanny, and a before and after school childcare site supervisor. I am CPR certified, have reliable transportation, possess an extensive understanding of child development, and have 8+...
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Future Pediatrician Looking For Babysitting Jobs While In Medical School!

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Whitney and I am currently a medical student at Michigan State's College of Human Medicine. I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad and Johns Hopkins University for graduate school. I am not positive which pediatric subspecialty I am interested in yet, but I definitely know that I want to spend...
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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Bran'Di. I have experience as a teaching assistant for kindergartners and an after school childcare worker for elementary aged school children. I have paid experience in babysitting 4 kids at a time long hours ages toddler to elementary aged. I have often watched my nephews from birth to elementary aged. I love...

Chaleste R. says "we have loved having Brandi in our home. she is very kind and sweet with our little child. we are in the process of potty training and that is something...

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Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
hello! my name is mulualem and I am a mother of two kids which I love very dearly and I enjoy being around kids also have 3+ years of experience with taking care of baby's. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping and I'm an expert daycare worker. I'm offering childcare, senior care, and house hold services....

Care Member says "Very sweet and on time, my kids loved playing with her and were sad when she went home."

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Kid's Favorite Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Thanks so much for considering me :) I love kids & have been helping take great care of them for over 20yrs now. I'm a very hands on & interactive caregiver. I love to keep the kids active, play games, help with homework, go outside, do karaoke, bake, color, etc. I have half my teaching degree in early education, several...
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Carina D.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I absolutely love being with kids. I currently work in a daycare, so I'm with kids of all ages all of the time. I have taken care of kids between 3 weeks and 12 years old. I am responsible, organized and creative (so I'll do crafts!) I am fully engaged and attentive when caring for children. I am also CPR and EpiPen certified,...
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Childcare Worker

Grand Rapids, MI

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nice to meet you! I am Ray & have well over 10 yrs of exp with kiddos! I have been working with them for most of my life! I started babysitting at the age of 11, via church, and it carried onto pursing to be a teacher studying at Alma College. Also! I do have 5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management duty for 3 of...
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Melia C.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I babysat a family for 3 years and would occasionally babysit other families. I would pick the kids up from school and take them to after school activities and make them dinner, also would work some weekends when the parents went out. They had a dog I would take care of too and when they went out of town I would help with the...
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Outgoing, Adventurous Fun Loving Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm CPR and first aid certified. I currently work full time at the downtown YMCA as an after school and day camp coordinator. Working with children is my passion. They are always safe with me!!
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A Babysitter That Is Here And Happy To Help! :)

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For as long as I can remember, I have loved working with kids. I admire their joy, the way their eyes light up, and the love they so graciously give. Recognizing this passion early on, I have gained extensive experience and significant skills in the area of caregiving. In highschool, I was a swim lessons instructor for infants...
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Courtney B.'s Photo

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I worked with children ages 1-5 years old for one year after graduating high school. I left that job to pursue a career in dog training, and have been caring for fur babies for about 7 years now! I'm changing careers paths and want to get back into childcare. Nurturing comes natural to me, whether that's fur babies or children,...
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Part-time Care Giver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'm currently working at MVP Sportsplex in The kidstuff department which cares for infants up 11 years old. I also have done three years of babysitting.
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Speech-Language Pathologist Looking For Summer Work

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a school speech therapist looking for a summer nanny job, part or full time! I work with children ages 2-13, providing services to students with communication impairments. I have 10 years of babysitting and nanny experience, have worked in daycare, and as an overnight camp counselor. I am willing to do light housework,...
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Summer Babysitter/nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Abby! I am currently in my second year of college at University where I study nursing. I have worked full time for the past four summers either nannying or waitressing. I have been babysitting for several years with some of my positions as a regular date night babysitter for several families and I have also had...
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Babysitter

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 12, and love working with children! I have worked as a children's tennis coach for four years, and have experience as a tennis camp counselor. I have spent time teaching Sunday school as well. I am currently working to earn my degree in speech pathology in the hopes to one day work in a school...
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Grand Rapids, MI

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name Kaitlyn, I am 18 years old! I have babysat kids of all ages. I try my best to help with cleaning and picking up. I always try and find safe and fun things for the kids and I to do! I have a reliable car that can hold 3 in back and one up front. I have a clean driving record and many references if you would like to...
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Part Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello :) I work at KentISD currently with young adults with special needs & I am primarily looking for work during summer break. I am the oldest of 6 kids and I have years of experience nannying kids of all ages. I went to school for engineering, and worked in that field for a few years before landing in education. Some of my...
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Part-time Infant And Child-Care Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! my name is Haylee I am 22 and have had over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've babysat, nannied, worked for a child care after-school program, been a summer camp counselor, been an assistant teacher in a daycare, and run the children's program for my church. I currently work in a school and need...
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Full-Time Caregiver Available

Grand Rapids, MI

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Ever since I took a babysitting course through the Red Cross at the age of 10 I decided to make babysitting was my go to job. I've watch children of all ages since that time and am the oldest out of five children. I'm a very patient person, love to help kids with homework, and also getting outdoors and enjoying the weather is...
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  • 111 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.53/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.5

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI

You can review 111 after school babysitter profiles near you in Grand Rapids, MI to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Grand Rapids, MI is $16.53. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Grand Rapids, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI.

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