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Find after school babysitters in Oak Park, MI that you’ll love
60 after school babysitters are listed in Oak Park, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Oak Park, MI
Makeda B.
Oak Park, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Makeda and I'm 25 years old. I have worked as a coordinator for local summer camps a teaching assistant in a preschool. I have always had a passion for working with children and babysitting has been something I've done since I was 14.
5.0
"Makeda was phenomenal during both of our interviews. She is balanced, child-centric, passionate and has a good amount of experience working with infants and children. Her love for her work was very apparent and she came across as extremely reliable. Her previous...
Taylor R.
Ted H.
Oak Park, MI
$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Ted! I am a recent Wayne State Graduate. During college, I worked at the Huntington Recreation Center as a Day Camp Director. I have tons of experience with children from nannying part-time during the school year and working at the after-school latchkey program for Burton Elementary. I currently work full-time...
Ted can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 25 years, adding many tasks and job titles over the years. I've always loved little ones of every age and have helped many families over the years in raising those precious little ones. I have nannied for twin babies in their home, supervised the infant room in a hospital day care...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives. "
Sheila A.
Hello, I'm excited to introduce myself and share with you a little bit about my skills/ training and services I offer. I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Crafts, Meal Preparation, tutoring and carpooling. I'm trained in early childhood education and counseling. I'm also CPR and first-aid trained.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hello Families! I have been nannying for 10 years! I have babysat newborns to 15-year-olds. I am originally from Minneapolis and moved to Chicago about 7 years ago. I am currently getting my Master's in Public Health. I have a BS in psychology. I have two dogs. I love to craft, travel and spend time with my family and friends!...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
I have had several years of experience with babysitting and just this past summer I was a full-time nanny for 4 kids ages 2, 4, 6, and 8. We went on lots of adventures and made the most out of what we were able to do. It barely felt like work because of how fun kids are to be around all the time.
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Karen J.
Oak Park, MI
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello there! I'm 26 years old and I love working with kids, I have been a great experience with them, I'm very responsible, loving, funny and political person. My plus: I graduated from Psycope (I know a lot things about developing, education and psychology) I can teach Spanish at your kiddos too! :)
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a friendly, warm, and experienced babysitter/tutor/educator. I have prior experience as a pre-K teaching assistant (2 yrs), tutor (3 yrs), and informal educator doing guest speaking & after-school programming (2 yrs). I now work at a zoo, teaching children about animal conservation. I really enjoy fostering curiosity! I have...
Nadia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nadia babysat for us on a date night and we just contacted her again for another...and will as long as she is available! She was friendly, easygoing, professional, and most importantly we felt comfortable leaving our 6 month old baby girl with her. Thanks Nadia!"
Haley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I get along really well with kids. They love me and I just love them them too! I have been involved in child care since I turned 13 (when I became the go-to neighborhood babysitter) and have experience with all ages. My degree is in Art Education. After working in public schools I realized I prefer creating a close connection to...
Madeline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Madeline has been EXACTLY! what we were looking for in flexibility and dependability! My 3 small children literally count down the days until Madeline is expected to come again! Her engagement is above expectations and I am so thankful we have connected to manage...
Jessica K.
5.0
(4)
Hello, I am Jennifer and I have been around small children my whole life and enjoy taking care of them. My mother is an at home daycare worker for 14+ years and I have helped her from the very beginning. I started babysitting at age 12 for parents who needed help on nights out. I have a 4-year-old nephew who I practically live...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jenni is extremely responsible, reliable, and fantastic with children. Her abilities to keep kids of any age entertained are the best and she is super patient. Those in her care feel safe and comfortable as she goes above and beyond to make sure they have her...
Erica P.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 21-year-old college student where I am pursuing my degree in Nursing. I have a love and passion for helping take care of others. I began caring for own sibling at the mere age of 10. By the age of 12, I was babysitting my cousins, neighbors and teacher's children. I've been babysitting ever since then. Children I have...
Cardina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's AWESOME. She has babysat my kids for 4 years now and honestly, she's the best. My kids absolutely adore her and she's always the topic of discussion. I love her creativity and dedication to my children. There's always a new adventure and I trust and know that...
Briana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Karina R. - Detroit, MI.
I am a fun loving parent and teacher. Have 4 beautiful children. I've been in the child care field for 13+ years. I hold a degree in early childhood Education. I worked for top companies including the United States Navy child development centers & I currently work full time as a preschool teacher & a...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"simply lovely with my children."
Steven C.
Elle F.
Royal Oak, MI
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
FULLY VACCINATED! Hi! I'm Elle; I'm 20 and from Michigan. I come from a big family with 2 sisters and lots of cousins; I love kids. Over the past three years, I've worked as a nanny for a family in Huntington Woods, the following two summers for a family in Bloomfield Hills, and 6 months here in East Lansing. I've attended MSU...
Elle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced and trained newborn care specialist with over 10 years of child care experience. Over the years, I've worked with children, ages 3 weeks - 12 years old in various settings including being a professional full-time nanny. I studied child and family development in college and truly enjoy supporting moms...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"After having my third baby I hired Jessica to help me at night. With two other children at home I couldn't nap during the day so having Jessica at night allowed me to get the rest I needed. She worked with me to figure out a way I could still breastfeed or pump in...
Christa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria and I'm 27 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 12, worked at two children's play places (one of which I was in management), and was employed full time at a daycare for two and a half years and was a private nanny for 2 and a half years before leaving to work in the medical field. After the...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Victoria. She took care of our 16 month old son several days each week over the last 9 months as he transitioned through some big milestones from crawling to walking, talking and now, running around and was terrific through each stage. She is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and have a passion for childcare. I've worked in the charter school system with middle school students. I was also director for Southfield summer camps since 2014.
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving, fun.
5.0
"Johnyce,
Is absolutely wonderful. She came to meet our little guy before the first appointment and was really great. We are grandparents raising our infant grandson and she was understanding and flexible. We felt that he was safe and in great attentive hands....
Dee Dee O.
Devon D.
Royal Oak, MI
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Devy
I have a strong passion for working with children of all ages. I have worked in many classrooms, summer camps and summer schools. I am CPR certified and I have been nannying/babysitting for 7 years. A couple of my hobbies are musical theatre and arts and crafts. I have previously worked in children's entertainment...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Devy to watch my 9 year old while doing her virtual home school. She connected with her on day 1.
She took ownership in supervising all her school work . She communicated with her school teacher and got my daughter back on track with all her school...
Jailan E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Tenaisia and I'm in my junior year of college at Michigan State University so I can help out with just about all homework for any ages and if not me I can connect with someone who can I participated in activities such as robotics and dance and also did some environmental engineering community service so I am super...
Tenaisia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Tenaisia is very responsible and reliable. I asked her to help me last minute when my babysitter was not available. She changed her schedule to accommodate me. She was excellent with my 7 and 14 year old sons and was able to set limits. She is fun also and has a...
Lisa L.
Laurie D.
Redford, MI
$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have previous experience babysitting children of all ages. I have two adult children of my own who I raised as a stay at home mom. Im looking to only babysit out of my own home.
Laurie can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"My kids loved their time with Laurie. She is friendly, attentive, on time, and my kids had a lot of fun with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a baby sitter and will not hesitate to use her again in the future."
David D.
Dana H.
Southfield, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I am a former YMCA child-care worker. I am also a Victim's Advocate for a Prosecutor's Office. To reach me, please contact me. Thank you!
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a sitter."
Marissa B.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, MI
Makeda B.
5.0
Makeda was phenomenal during both of our interviews. She is balanced, child-centric, passionate and has a good amount of experience working with infants and children. Her love for her work was very apparent and she came across as extremely reliable. Her previous manager of 5 years had nothing but...
- Taylor R.
Samantha G.
5.0
Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives.
- Sheila A.
Nadia T.
5.0
Nadia babysat for us on a date night and we just contacted her again for another...and will as long as she is available! She was friendly, easygoing, professional, and most importantly we felt comfortable leaving our 6 month old baby girl with her. Thanks Nadia!
- Haley M.
Madeline S.
5.0
Madeline has been EXACTLY! what we were looking for in flexibility and dependability! My 3 small children literally count down the days until Madeline is expected to come again! Her engagement is above expectations and I am so thankful we have connected to manage our childcare needs! She is...
- Jessica K.
Jennifer B.
5.0
She is very caring and loving! She is amazing whenever she watches my baby. I trust her completely !
- Brandi B.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Oak Park, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Oak Park, MI?
You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Oak Park, MI is $17.86. 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 Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Oak Park, MI?
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 Oak Park, MI.