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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am experienced and live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I have worked with children since I graduated from High School. My experience includes both professional and natural settings, including: Professional live-in Nanny, Volunteer Parent-Aid, Preschool teacher, VBS Appalachia Reach Out Volunteer in Inez Ky, YMCA Camp...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy stayed with me for 3 days after my hip surgery, and was the most wonderful caregiver I could ever hope for. She anticipated my every need. She prepared meals, helped with medication, helped with exercises, helped get on Jobst stockings, and helped me to the...
Evanne H.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is kindhearted, responsible, trustworthy and an exceptional young lady. I highly recommend her as a caretaker. She will treat your loved ones as if they were her own."
Catherine M.
5.0
(1)
I am a high energy very positive person! I love being goofy with kids and will listen to story after story all day and/or tell story after story all day! Personally I am into lots of crafts, puzzles, crocheting, and gaming. I love anything pastel colored or rainbow and am entertained so easily lol
Here is some of my work...
Britney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also been super adaptable with all the new changes through my children's milestones. I also have a dog and Britney...
Morgan D.
Alexa L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alexa and I am a 23 yr old kid lover. During my senior year of highschool I took a lifeguarding class (includes CPR) and an early childhood education course, followed by coaching 3 to 15 yr olds, nannying for 5 years, and watching/ loving on my nieces and nephews ages 2 months to 5 1/2 years. The past couple...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alexa was the nanny to our 2 daughters ages 3 and 4 for one school year. We all (parents included) loved having Alexa as our nanny! Alexa always made sure our girls stayed on schedule, were fed, dressed, hair done, and teeth brushed faster than we could do it...
Mandy P.
Mackenzie W.
Wyoming, MI
$8-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, flexible, handworking
I like working with kids because everyday is a different day! I am going to college to be a teacher or open a daycare! I have worked with kids since I turned 16 and ive never disliked it.
I'm looking for a job that works with my college schedule! While allowing me...
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
3.0
(1)
I am 27 years old and have several years of experience with children of all ages. I have four brothers. I have watched my younger siblings and their children over the years. I started volunteering in the church nurseries at a young age, and that's when I knew I wanted to care for children as my career. I've had several years of...
Ashleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We interviewed this caregiver and hired her to start babysitting for our family. She cancelled on us twice - on relatively short notice. We ended up having to cancel our plans. She agreed to babysit on several dates, but ended up taking a job that paid her...
Kelli C.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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
(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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
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
(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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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
Looking to babysit a little bit on my days off from my full time hospital job in my home. I am a registered nurse and have had 5-6 years of experience watching kids/babies. Have watch as many as 4 kids at a time and have a lot of experience with twins. Have lots of experience of ages 0-6 but really prefer the 0-1 ages! I am...
Tricia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madelynn B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate And Goofy Sitter Ready To Bring Smiles
Hello! I am an animal lover passionate about working with kids. My goal is to become a school social worker. I want to be able to provide resources to specifically children in need. I have years of experience ranging back from my childhood to adulthood. When I was younger I was a frequent babysitter for my neighbors, family...
Madelynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Megan L.
Grand Rapids, MI
$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi all, my name is Megan and I love working with kids! I have 3 younger brothers, 1 of which is autistic. I grew up caring for my brothers, as well as babysitting throughout middle and high school. After high school, I worked at a dude ranch in Colorado as an elementary counselor. This meant ensuring the safety of up to 15 kids...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erin V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student Seeking Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Position
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erin! I am a kind, creative, fun loving, person looking for a part time position. I have 3+ years working professionally as a nanny for children ages 2-8. I am currently in school studying Occupational Therapy Assistance and plan to work in pediatrics after graduating. I currently work as a neuro rehabilitation...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Current nanny for 3 children after school Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-7:30 p.m. Open to babysitting here and there, open to last minute availability as well. I have four years of experience in an early childhood education setting. I have multiples of certifications, including CPR, yoga for children, and developing self regulation skills....
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Melia C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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...
Melia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm 24. I grew up in Grand Rapids and after traveling around a little bit came back. I am currently a student at Calvin University studying Literature and Philosophy.
I have quite a bit of babysitting experience including two autistic children. After high school I took a semester off and taught...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI
Amy S.
5.0
Amy has a real desire to serve and help other people. She is a hard worker who is excels at care giving and has the patience and experience to be a valued employee. I would highly recommend Amy to anyone who needs a trusted caregiver.
- Les G.
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.
Chloe K.
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.
Britney D.
5.0
Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also been super adaptable with all the new changes through my children's milestones. I also have a dog and Britney will let him out during the day...
- Morgan D.
Alexa L.
5.0
Alexa was the nanny to our 2 daughters ages 3 and 4 for one school year. We all (parents included) loved having Alexa as our nanny! Alexa always made sure our girls stayed on schedule, were fed, dressed, hair done, and teeth brushed faster than we could do it ourselves. She kept our girls very...
- Mandy P.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Sparta, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Sparta, MI?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Sparta, MI is $13.67. 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 Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Sparta, MI?
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