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Teia A.
Dowagiac, MI
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking to help out with care for your child or children for a date night or a couple days a week. Im currently with a family that has 3 girls ages 5, 2 and 5 months. I'm with them 1-2 days a week and been with this family for 4 1/2 years. My schedule is flexible and would love to fill more of my time with some extra hours for...
Teia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Drew, and I am a 27-year-old dedicated and passionate caregiver. I graduated from Elkhart Memorial High School and furthered my education at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), where I earned a degree in Elementary Education with concentrations in Early Childhood, Special Education, and Psychology. My passion...
Hello! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting on and off for the past 4 years. I am a full time student at Michigan State University, and am hoping to help out some families over the summer! I am glad to help with tasks around the house, school work, and light travel. I am a very reliable, kind, and responsible sitter and...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Angela S.
Berrien Center, MI
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Sitter With 5 Years Experience Or Nanny With An Open Schedule Looking For Full-Time
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for many years. I worked at a day camp (ages 5-10) for 3 years and have volunteered in church nursery (ages 2 and under) and children's church (ages 4-5) for 6 years. I have decided to go back to school so I have had to stop working with the wonderful family I have been with for a year and a half. I am CPR and...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
One thing you should know about me is I'm CPR certified and have experience with EMT services so if anything were to happen I have medical experience to help.
I am looking for a job that is enjoyable and pays well. As I'm looking for a second job to pick up during winter/spring.
I love kids! I've always been around them...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Adryanna G.
Cassopolis, MI
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I became an aunt at just 3 years old. I've always loved babysitting and helping family members with their children. I love seeing the way children light up around me
I'm looking for a job that will accept me as part of their family. I'm looking for something that is long term. I want something...
Victoria P.
Saint Joseph, MI
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative, and outgoing
I love working with kids because I'm experienced and always have such a good relationship with children. I grew up watching the kids in Sunday school and helping out in my mothers classroom. I was even a teacher cadet in a kindergarten classroom my senior year of...
5.0
"We were so happy to have Victoria watch our kids at our cottage in Sawyer. She was on time, brought some fun activities for the kids, and very outgoing. She jumped right in and starting interacting with the kids right away. We look forward to calling having her...
Cerena K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha. I am 24 years old. I live in Buchanan, MI with my fiancé, two dogs, and two cats. I am a life long Notre Dame football fan, even when it is hard to be. I love to golf, hike, and travel. If I could vacation one place for the rest of my life it would be the Pacific Northwest. I love the mountains and...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Samantha has been my son’s summer nanny for 2 years. My son is 15 and profoundly autistic. She handles his behaviors with a calm and humor. She is always on time, trustworthy, and makes great mac and cheese. We still have her help out on breaks. She also assists...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 12 years. I've babysat for kids from ages 0-10. While babysitting, my duties were bedtime, making dinner, cleaning around the house, assisting with homework, and just having fun with the kids.
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our 3 young boys look forward to Brittany coming to our house. She is engaged in play and they are always very excited to share their day's activities when we get home!"
Laura L.
Ayanna M.
South Bend, IN
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience at being an lead infant toddler teacher and still currently teaching as a sub to certain daycares. I have an 8yr old son who's super energetic so he keeps me on my toes. I got my bachelors in recreational therapy, I chose that major for my son who was diagnosed with autism and I wanted to understand...
5.0
"Ayanna is an asset to our household and we are sad to see her go. Under her care our children have loved every moment with her. They look forward to the days she came in, and enjoyed going on adventures and learning more with her.
She will be greatly missed and we...
Heather M.
Kelis L.
South Bend, IN
$15-38/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kelis. I am 24 years old but very mature for my age. Very Reliable and flexible to the families needs. I mostly go by Ari thats what everyone calls me and what I prefer. I am a student at ND. I have experience in working in a professional childcare setting as well as working with children who do online...
Kelis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelis has been taking care of my son (15mo) for a bit over 4 months. He loved her instantly. We are a Spanish speaking home and she incorporates the bit she knows with my son. She takes him on walks to the park and sends tons of pictures! I work from home so she...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(6)
Hello... my name is Kalish. I would love to be your next babysitter for you child/children. I have been watching children for over 20+ years. I am experienced, knowledgeable, and love what I do. If you are looking for someone to watch your child/children who is reliable, caring, trustworthy, and great with children... there is...
Kalish can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kalish was great with our 3.5 yr old son! He loves to play & she played w/ him non-stop. My husband & I were working on projects in the home, and she kept him occupied & busy. She watched him for the whole week & he really loved her. She has a child, so one day...
Care member
Brandi F.
South Bend, IN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) I bond well with the children as well as the parents. I specialize in Notre Dame weekends for families that come from out of town! I try to follow the parents guidelines for how they like their children to be watched to the best of my ability. I am more than willing to help clean up the house while the child is napping...
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brandi is a wonderful nanny. She came into our home with great spirit and K really loves her. She plays well with him and does what I ask if things come up when I'm away! She's punctual and very dependable!
We are so thankful for Brandi! "
Adriana B.
5.0
(2)
Dedicated early childhood educator for 6+ years. Passionate in early childhood education and the importance of developing the foundation for early learning. Graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education B-K & Special Education in May of 2024. Achieving a Teaching License June of 2024. Looking to open my own...
Noemi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a mother of two and grand mother of four children who I have cared for since they were born . They are now old enough to care for themselves so I have time for other children. I have experience with infants but would prefer to work with toddlers and children up to the age of 12 or so. I am also available for date...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathy is phenomenal! She is prompt, honest, attentive; a great communicator. She took care of my two daughters for about two years and we could not have asked for a better person to be a part of our lives. "
Care member
Ann S.
Benton Harbor, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 and my youngest just went off to college. I have flexibility of when I can help out including daytime hours, when needed.
Ann can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ann is amazing. She's a part time nanny for us and is extremely kind and patient with our toddler. She loves doing art projects with the kids, often taking them on adventures and playing outside. She's been a wonderful influence in our home - both on the kids AND...
Leah P.
Teri C.
Lawrence, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I love staying busy, creating fun and magic for the younger ones, as well as hanging out with the older.
Rather your kids thrive inside, outside, eat organic, or Mc D's every night, I won't judge and your kids will be safe with me!
I have my teaching license, lifeguard certification, mental health first aid certification...
Teri can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teri is fun, energetic, and and passionate caregiver. She always makes sure our kids are having a great time. She is also very flexible and often stayed late, came in early, and covered date nights. "
Amber C.
5.0
(1)
I have always loved working with kids and caring for them. I have helped out with programs at my local church, volunteered at day care and day camps, I have also spent countless hours this past school year as a volunteer crew leader at a program where I am in charge of kids from the ages of 2 months to 13 years of age for at...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Addy, I'm 26 and graduated from Michigan State University in 2020.
So far I have nannied for 2 different families. My first family I was watching a little boy starting at 3 months up until he was 7 months, and my second family I watched a 2-year-old boy for 6 months. I also have a 3. 5-year-old niece who I watch...
Adeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We are incredibly fortunate to have found an exceptional nanny for our family, and we couldn't be happier with the care and support Addy has provided.
Her love and dedication towards our son was truly remarkable. She treated him with utmost kindness, patience, and...
Stefanie K.
Lauren E.
Marcellus, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children of all ages. I worked at a daycare previously for 7 years. I have a 2 years experience with nannying in the Kalamazoo area. I have loved watching children ever since I was at an age of being able to watch them. I graduated from Western Michigan University in May of 2021. I worked with children...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids...
Megan V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dowagiac, MI
Victoria P.
5.0
Victoria watched our 18-month-old son for us during a family wedding this summer. She was immediately engaged with him. She was attentive, caring, and had such a sweet, fun-loving energy! If we are ever back in the area, we would definitely hire her again!
- Dana O.
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha was wonderful with my daughter! Not only was she timely, communicative and reliable, she proactively identified opportunities for fun activities that my daughter loved. This included painting, making tie-dye shirts, etc. Highly recommend Sam and will be using her again.
- Care member
Brittany H.
5.0
Our 3 young boys look forward to Brittany coming to our house. She is engaged in play and they are always very excited to share their day's activities when we get home!
- Laura L.
Ayanna M.
5.0
Ayanna is an asset to our household and we are sad to see her go. Under her care our children have loved every moment with her. They look forward to the days she came in, and enjoyed going on adventures and learning more with her.
She will be greatly missed and we are jealous of any family that...
- Heather M.
Kelis L.
5.0
Kelis has been taking care of my son (15mo) for a bit over 4 months. He loved her instantly. We are a Spanish speaking home and she incorporates the bit she knows with my son. She takes him on walks to the park and sends tons of pictures! I work from home so she does well with parent working at...
- Jennifer V.
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How much do babysitters charge in Dowagiac, MI?
The average rate for Dowagiac, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.50 per hour as of November 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Dowagiac, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dowagiac, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.