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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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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...
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith is great with our boys! Helps them with their homework and does activities with them. She's a very sweet and honest person. "
Becky T.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
As someone studying to go into the educational field, I have a passion and drive for helping children grow, learn, and succeed. Though the experiences were short, I have helped with Vacation Bible Schools, summer camps, and after-school tutoring--- all opportunities where I was in a leadership and supervising role over children....
Austin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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+...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm 28. 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marisa M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Marisa and I'm 23 years old. I'm on this site to find the right family to either babysit or nanny for around the Grand Rapids area. I graduated with my bachelors degree last spring and after a year of career experience I'd like to go back to childcare for a while before I go back to school! I'm currently looking...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Hi! I'm 21 years old and a Senior in college! I've been assisting in babysitting since I was 13, and babysitting by myself since I was 15. I've been with many family's with as many as 4 kids with an infant, and pets as well! I love working with kids as I'm studying to become a teacher! I'm looking for an occasional babysitting...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Haley B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$36/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I am Haley! I just graduated with an Early Childhood Education/Child Development major at Hope College, I did glad friends in high school and that was such an amazing experience, that really helped me realize that I love caring for children! I also just moved to Grand Rapids after just graduating. During my four...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Hello, I am Kaitlin. I am a Michigan native and moved to Grand Rapids three years ago. I previously worked as a section leader for a youth orchestra, where I supported the children in learning their musical parts and offered after-school childcare. I have experience supervising up to 25 students at once and coordinating their...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI
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.
Kaitlyn Z.
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.
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.
Ashleigh B.
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 better. I think she has a lot of great...
- Kelli C.
Amanda G.
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 keep us in the know, which we...
- Sarah D.
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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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