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162 after school babysitters are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI
Briana B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. With six years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages. My patient, calm, and positive nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where kids thrive. I keep parents updated about their child's day and am comfortable enforcing...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Saniy S.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm passionate about providing reliable childcare and supporting families. With over a year of experience as a childcare provider, I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which helps me connect with children of all ages. I believe in open communication with parents and am happy to provide regular updates on your child's...
Annika G.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Annika! I enjoy being outside, reading, am a creative/artistic person and animal lover. I have loved children for as long as I can remember and really enjoy being a nanny. For the past 5 years, I have provided childcare and gained a lot of experience with multiple children, ages newborn-12 years. I love that I am able...
Annika can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Annika has been one of the greatest gifts to our family! She has truly become a part of our life and we are so thankful for our time together. We are so sad to be moving and whoever gets to work with Annika will be the absolute luckiest. As first time parents, we...
Gaby W.
Isabel R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and supporting children. With over 5 years of experience, I've gained the expertise to care for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and even teenagers. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor, which allows me to connect easily...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. Last year I was teacher aide for a 3rd grade teacher. I love to bring kids different places. Last summer I was a nanny to 3 kids, ages 11, 8, and 3, and I brought them to different places like out to eat, to the store, and to swim. I work at an after school program at a school...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Flexible night schedule but mostly available on weekends.
Babysitter, have experience with many ages. I have 10 nieces and nephews
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Hey I'm Adam I have worked as an au pair, full time nanny, worked at a daycare and have 8+ years of experience babysitting. I nanny full time in Grand Rapids, and my wife and I have a home here. I can provide great references. CPR & First Aid certified (and recently took all of Spectrum Health's child safety courses.)
I'd...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amore, I'm a 20-year-old college student, an experienced nanny with 5 years of experience, numerous positive reviews, and a CPR certification! I take pride in actually playing and being hands on with the kids! As well as providing fun ways to keep the kids busy and learning! This position matches my college...
Amore can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! My name is Hayley and I'm available for part time work in my community. I was laid off from my pharmaceutical job of 7 years and have lots of time to spare.
I have childcare experience, and I'm also available to help with errands, cooking and cleaning. I have most recent experience caring for my niece and nephews...
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Naomi W.
Grand Rapids, MI
$22-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Naomi. I'm 24 years old and have 10+ years experience in childcare. I'm the oldest out of 4 siblings so babysitting started very young for me, and I went on to be a nanny in my adult years! I've been a nanny in North Carolina as well as here in Michigan. I have a 3-year-old daughter who will be needing to come...
I have babysat since I was 15, babysitting for two of my neighbors. I now work at a daycare as a lead teacher. I'm in charge of 4, two- two and a half year olds at one time. I have worked in the infant rooms as well as the preschool rooms. I take 1 of the 3-year-olds at my center home everyday as well.
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Kimberly B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was married in October of 2020 in the thick of the pandemic and this March, we just had our first child - a sweet baby boy! I am a speech-language pathologist who works primarily with preschoolers in a school-based setting. I am looking for a part-time job for the summer (1-2 days a week). I will be bringing my son with me, or...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Alyssa Z.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available, Currently A Full Time Student At Grand Valley State University
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alyssa! I am a school counselor in Grand Rapids Public Schools looking for a part time summer gig! I'm 25 & I have 6+ years of experience working with children, both babysitting and in the day care setting. I have taken care of children as young as 5 months and as old as 12 years. Working with children is one of...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maddie K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for 8 years with families that just have one kid to 5 kids. I have enjoyed working with kids, and building a connection with the families. I currently have a part time job every morning, looking for something in the afternoon to help any family with errands, pick up/ drop off, or any needs that the family...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Dedra and I have been babysitting and working in childcare for almost 7 years now! I am currently working in a daycare and have been here for 5 years. Looking to take on something more personable so I can make a bigger difference in the lives of the children I care for. Some of the things that I encourage...
Hi there! I'm Anna. I'm a former preschool teacher, nature lover, and mother of 3. My kids are getting older and I am ready to get back to working somewhat full time. I have a lot of babysitting/nannying experience as well as educational experience. I'm currently working as a behavior interventionist at an elementary school. I...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sarah K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$13-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I would love to babysit and/or nanny and have multiple years of experience (5 years) babysitting a family of 4 boys and 2 dogs that started as 2 boys! I am not technically CPR certified but I do know CPR and even taught a class on it in high school as a gym teacher's assistant. Also 3 of the 4 boys I babysat had EpiPens,...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Paige L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am behavioral technician in the city of grand rapids, and have been working with neurodivergent children for 2 years now. I have experience with AAC devices and crisis management. I am a kind, empathic and fun living individual and love working with children! I have a bachelor's of arts in psychology from Olivet College
I'd...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily Y.
Grand Rapids, MI
$12-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Single mom to an almost 3-year-old boy, we love learning and playing with friends and excited to make more friends!
To start I love all kiddos! My name is Cinnamon 27 from Grand Rapids , and I find being around children gives me a whole lot of joy and being a mom is a dream of mine! Down through the years I have baby sat for my family as well as their friends and also a few friends of mine! I have 11 nephews and 1 niece and I have changed...
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Grand Rapids, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can review 162 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Grand Rapids, MI is $16.02. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Grand Rapids, MI to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
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Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
After School Babysitters in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 162 listed after school babysitters.