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60 babysitters are listed in Dowling, MI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Dowling, MI
Eliana B.
Dowling, MI
$17-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am A Nurturing, Child Hearted Spirit Who Loves Helping Children Grow
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In my early years, I babysat and nannied for families. I provided transportation for children, meals, and help with homework, and such, my first official job was as a camp counselor. In college, I started working at a summer camp, wherein only the next year I was co-coordinator of 50-60 4 to 6-year-old students and campers....
Eliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly dfpendable."
Ashley H.
I am a mother of 4 grown children(I stayed home with them). I have taught preschool, cleaned houses and done in home health care. I'm looking for something to do a few days a week. I am outgoing, dependable and very efficient.
Kristie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
4.5
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm an energetic, creative, and hard-working person! I have worked in the medical field, but fell in love with childcare and worked with care. com for about 10 years. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and AED certified.
My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is very sweet and great with my kids. She handles 5 kids just fine! Punctual, will continue to use!"
Adrienne A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Courtney. I have 8 years experience in babysitting and I have been employed with 2 Care. com families. I started babysitting after high school while working at a local pizzeria and attending a community college. I have experience with CPR, comfortable with pets, I do not smoke, and I am able to pick up/drop off...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond many times helping with pet care when needed! I would recommend Courtney a million times over for your child care needs!"
Danielle P.
I have 40 years of experience. I can help with Cooking and Meal Preparation. I have many years of nanny sitter experience. I was a nanny to 6 ages 16 to new born. And nanny to three wonderful little girls 5 years to 8 months this lasted for four years until the dad got remarried.
I was a single mother to my son. He was in...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep
Carlee L.
Hastings, MI
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and optimistic.
I like working with kids because they bring me so much joy. I believe that children can bring anyone happiness. Taking care of and teaching children is such a fulfilling time.
I started working with kids when I was 12. My first ever job was watching my...
Carlee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I've been working with kids since I was 18! I have my degree in early childhood education and elementary education. I taught preschool and I will be teaching 3rd grade next year!
In my spare time, I like to be outside!
My skills include being energetic, having fun, and offering empathy.
Sammy C.
Hastings, MI
$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Sammy, I am 19-year-old who is currently attending GVSU as a sophomore. I am involved in multiple clubs, enjoy the outdoors, love animals and being social. I have previous babysitting experience with kids ages 2 months-10 years old. I am a legally licensed driver with my own reliable car. I am able to clean, cook, do...
Sammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello
I'm Kris, and I have been nannying for the past 7 years. I've worked with newborns to school age. we play, sing, read, do art projects, and learn. work on colors, counting, and ABCs, but most of all, we just have fun. I have been working with kids for over 20 years. I love to watch them learn and grow. I love to help them...
Audrey V.
Hastings, MI
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Recent Highschool Grad. Great With Kids. Lots Of Experience. Safe Driver, And CPR Certified.
I started babysitting in 2018 for multiple families. I have worked for very large families and small families with special needs children.
My top 3 child care skills:
I am very creative at coming up with fun ways to entertain children that involve learning and being active!
I am patient and can meet any child where they are at...
Skills:
First Aid
Julia L.
Hastings, MI
$12-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julia, I am a very responsible, reliable, patient and kind individual, who wants to create a safe, supervised, and fun environment for you children. I have 4 years of experience working with children from the ages of newborn to 7/8-year-olds. I am willing to complete other task around the house if requested, such...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jill H.
Hastings, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience working with special needs, pets, and seniors. I can handle medication, meal prep and light housework. I love experiencing new activities, crafting, outside and indoor playtime with children. I am a pure pet lover, am capable of pet sitting, walking and overnight stays. I enjoy listening to your grandparents or...
Madelyn H.
Hastings, MI
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a friendly hard-working and reliable 19-year-old college student. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Child Psychology. This will help me to better understand the specific physical and emotional needs of each individual child. I am very experienced! I have been working in professional childcare for 5+ years, I have...
Desi S.
Hastings, MI
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been carinmg for Elderly and children since I was around 11. I have a passion for caring and serving others. I am also a mom to 3 wonderful children.
Desi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Heather and I am a 47-year-old married mother of two boys. When my first son was born I quit my job and stayed home for 10 years. My husband is a school teacher and basketball coach. Our family is very involved in the basketball program. I went to work at a credit union for six years but it just wasn't fulfilling my...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Destiny P.
Delton, MI
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My Names Destiny And I'm Trying To Raise Money,and I Would Love To Do That By Kiddos Or Pets!
I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Positive, gentle
I like working with kids because I want to become a teacher one day and I've grown up looking after and caring for many kids
I'm looking for a job that's fun and I'm also looking for anything I can do to help other people
I started working with kids when I was 11 I also...
Caitlin F.
Battle Creek, MI
$11-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a babysitter for about 10 years. I've babysat children from the age of 5 months to 10 years. I enjoy working with them and I love to help.
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin is great with children, loves to play with them and wants to teach some day. She is also good at following through on cooking or cleaning chores when asked. I know she graduated from Calhoun Christian School and is continuing her studies at KCC. She is...
Connie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 58-year-old young grandmother to a 6-year-old and 3-year-old twins - all girls. I'm a (17 years) WMU staff member with an eye on retirement. I'd like to babysit occasionally in the evenings and/or weekends. My granddaughters have a bedroom/toy room at my house, so watching children in my home is an available option if you...
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cindy took great care of our animals. I will definitely be using her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an Animal Caregiver."
Laura W.
Olivia C.
Battle Creek, MI
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Liv, and I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with over seven years of experience working with children of all ages. Currently, I am a preschool teacher and a college student studying education. I love creating engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support learning and...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have loved working with Olivia! She has always taken great care of our children. She’s often taken it upon herself to find a new learning opportunity with our kids. Olivia has always been punctual and willing to help on short notice as well. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced sitter, I do have 3 kids myself and have been babysitting kids since I was pretty young, I have been a nanny and caregiver to many families in portage and Vicksburg. I cook, clean, I can drive to and from sports, appointments, I have a PERFECT driving record!
Chinena can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She has been babysitting for me for years!! She is always on time and my kids love her. She helped out when I need someone to watch my son when I took my other one to the hospital a lot. She and her teenage daughter both babysit on occasion now. I have 2 special...
Ann K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dowling, MI
Eliana B.
5.0
Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly dfpendable.
- Ashley H.
Nicole V.
5.0
Nicole is great! She's flexible with times and understanding when things change last minute. She's been very sweet and attentive to our infant twin sons. From the moment she walked in my son was all smiles. She helps with any task we ask of her. She truly has been a God send!
- Angela G.
Courtney W.
5.0
Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond many times helping with pet care when needed! I would recommend Courtney a million times over for your child care needs!
- Danielle P.
Caitlin F.
5.0
Caitlin is great with children, loves to play with them and wants to teach some day. She is also good at following through on cooking or cleaning chores when asked. I know she graduated from Calhoun Christian School and is continuing her studies at KCC. She is very trustworthy and not a "party...
- Connie B.
Cindy C.
5.0
Cindy took great care of our animals. I will definitely be using her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an Animal Caregiver.
- Laura W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dowling, MI:
How can I find a Dowling babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dowling, MI can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2 babysitters in Dowling, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Dowling, MI?
The average rate for Dowling, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.50 per hour as of April 2025. 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 Dowling, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dowling, MI through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.