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After school babysitters in Kent City, MI
Heather A.
Kent City, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently work as a case worker for kids with disabilities. I have nannied for multiple families over the last 10 years. I graduated GVSU in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and sociology with a minor in non profit administration. I love children and love their outlook on the world.
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am 18 years old, just finished my senior year. I took a year long program for my CNA/NT certifications, so I am CPR certified and first aid certified! I have been babysitting for the past two years around Lowell/Ionia/Greenville, I am moving to the Sparta area in two weeks so I am looking for a new job and for me babysitting...
Blaze can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Shelly A.
Sparta, MI
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I started working with kids in high school. I was a nanny for a few summers. After I graduated I worked at a day care while I went to school to become a Registered medical assistant. I am currently looking to be an occasional babysitter after my day job to have the chance to still work with kids. I would describe myself as...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Kendall M.
Sparta, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Childcare started for me around age 16 when my neighbor requested I start babysitting after school-my 'career' took off and I quickly found myself being the go to girl for most of the families not only in my neighborhood but in my town! In high school I went to KCTC for phlebotomy and found I had a knack for pediatrics-after...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a student at Central Michigan University studying social work, psychology, and leadership. I am an intern under a school social worker. I work with 2nd graders who struggle regulating emotions. During the summer, I am a camp counselor. I am willing to drive, cook, clean, plan fun activities, tutor, and do any errands.
Miniya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madelyn, and I am a 2nd Grade Teacher. I have been teaching for the past 4 years and absolutely love what I do. I am looking for a part-time job this summer. I grew up babysitting 3 different families. Each family was unique with different needs. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and school aged kids. It was a...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We couldn't have asked for a better nanny with Madelyn. She worked fantastically with our son and did many small chores around the home as well. We rarely needed to explain much as she was very observant and caught on quickly. We will miss her as our nanny!"
Alex W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a kindergarten teacher, looking to get back into nannying this summer! I am so passionate about teaching and caring for children. Outside of my 3 years as a teacher, I've been an after-school nanny and a summer nanny for 6+ years. My favorite parts of caring for children include helping littles learn through play,...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tori is amazing! We are so sad she isn't able to work with us moving forward do to her school schedule... She has been amazing during this dry challenging school year and our daughter just loves her! She goes the extra mile everyday. Anyone would be lucky to...
Christel K.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...
Jessalynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and...
Jennifer C.
Angela H.
Muskegon, MI
$11-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Angela, I go by Angie usually. I am about to move to Muskegon soon. I grew up with a big family so helping my parents with my siblings was a daily thing. After graduating high school I began working at a daycare. Then later switched daycares. I worked with infants both times. Ages were 6 weeks to 18 months. I...
5.0
"Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her. "
Jill C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 9. I helped my mom raise my little brother and sister. I have interned in high school with an after school program for children of all ages. I was an early childhood development teacher at a private school for 2 years for 18 to 30 months. I am now an associate teacher for 3 and 4-year-olds. I...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience in childcare was mainly as a teenager. As a baby sitter, I cared for a new born and her older sister. As they grew their ages ranged from new born through 9 years old. Most recently I assisted a friend of mine with her new born. My friend was adopting and had very limited maternity leave available. I assisted...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is fantastic at keeping my life balanced.
Her meal preparation gives my daughters plenty of options... that they look forward to trying!
Best yet, my house was clean & organized. It's wonderful to come home to a well organized home. "
Kyra S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic person who adores kids. I am the proud "Fun Aunt" to my beautiful 3-year-old Niece and my firecracker 6-year-old Nephew. I graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Not only did I grow up as the (go to) babysitter on my street for 15+ years, I am...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate is wonderful! She actually reached out to our family through Care.com after seeing a post about our need for help with remote learning when school closed due to COVID-19. I'm so glad she did! She was great with our two girls, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at...
Elissa H.
Amanda G.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...
Sarah D.
5.0
(2)
I began babysitting as young as 12 years old and have built countless relationships with children and families as the years have progressed.
To me, childcare is more than just "sitting," I strive to build a genuine relationship with a child as a role model, and to fill the day with enriching activities.
In the past I have...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chloe watched my daughter and twin sons. She is very attentive and interactive with the kids. She is trustworthy and I would highly recommend her for your family as well."
Jonna H.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 23 years old. I have 4 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from newborn- teen. I would love to get to know a family and help their little grow/thrive in all aspects of life. Here are some of my favorite qualities about myself: I am trustworthy, nurturing, fun, creative, patient,...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us! Mariah did an awesome job, she can clean better than I do! I feel like my house is brand new again! Thank you!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Faith and I am currently senior in College. I have 5 years of consistent babysitting experience with all ages and am CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified. I have experience with ages from 4 months- 11 years old. I am also a substitute teacher. During covid, I have babysit while helping with online spanish immersion...
Faith can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith babysat for my 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter on a regular basis throughout the spring and summer. She developed a strong relationship with our family and both of the kids loved Faith. She always communicated her availability well in advance so we...
Anna H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My husband and I have 2 dogs. I have 6 siblings (including myself) and I am the second oldest, so I have a lot of experience with infants, children, and teenagers. I love working with children of all ages, but caring for infants is my specialty and absolute favorite!
Also, I have an extensive history in the medical field. I...
Kaley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Kaley was amazing with our daughter and super sweet! Our daughter was about 6 months when Kaley started and helped us with her until she was 1. Highly recommend!"
Hannah Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn.
I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot!
Why Child...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn."
Andrew N.
4.0
(1)
Outgoing and sociable nanny with impending Masters degree, Bachelors in Psychology, and associates in Early Childhood Education. Over 8 years in childcare experience including mastery level completion of the Early Childhood Education II program at OHM Boces. Most recent position held with family of three children, since 2020.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Rachel was a former student of mine who is now doing some observation hours in my classroom. She is a responsible, caring young adult who works hard to get the job done and does it to the best of her ability."
Rosemary P.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Kent City, MI
Madelyn A.
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better nanny with Madelyn. She worked fantastically with our son and did many small chores around the home as well. We rarely needed to explain much as she was very observant and caught on quickly. We will miss her as our nanny!
- Alex W.
Victoria C.
5.0
Tori is amazing! We are so sad she isn't able to work with us moving forward do to her school schedule... She has been amazing during this dry challenging school year and our daughter just loves her! She goes the extra mile everyday. Anyone would be lucky to have Tori as their caregiver.
- Christel K.
Jessalynn O.
5.0
Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing to go above and beyond and do whatever you need. I highly recommend Jessa for anyone looking for a dependable and loving caretaker.
- Jennifer C.
Angela H.
5.0
Angie was great with our 9 year old special needs child. She was always very attentive to her needs. She was reliable and always on time. I would highly recommend her.
- Jill C.
Annika G.
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 could not trust Annika more with our...
- Gaby W.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Kent City, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Kent City, MI?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Kent City, MI is $15.00. 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 Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Kent City, 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 Kent City, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Kent City, MI?
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