Find Babysitters in East Lansing, MI
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in East Lansing, MI and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in East Lansing, MI that you’ll love
129 babysitters are listed in East Lansing, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in East Lansing, MI
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madeline I've been babysitting since I was 12 and absolutely love kids. In high school, I babysat regularly for a 6-year-old, then when I started college, I began nannying part-time and babysitting for multiple families with ages ranging from nine months to 12 years old. Additionally, I have four years experience...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Madeline and she presented herself very well. She is very mature, has extensive work experience and she loves children. We felt we could trust Madeline from the start and sensed that the kids would have fun with her. We will be keeping her...
Allison F.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years, and I absolutely love it. To me, caring for children is less of a job and more of a blessing. It warms my heart to be able to watch kids grow and learn, and to know I've been able to be a positive influence in their life fills me with joy. I have experience with children of all ages,...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the...
Heather H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Lydia. I've been a caregiver with kids for around 7 years, and would love to meet your family!
I have experience with children ages 1< - 13. I am currently a full time college student at Michigan State University, and work part-time as a paralegal. I gained a lot of experience in childcare working through the Youth...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lydia was prompt and kind, the kids really enjoyed her! Would definitely hire her again. "
Care member
Brooke L.
East Lansing, MI
$20-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Patient, Caring, Energetic, Dependable Nanny Home For The Summer.
5.0
(1)
Hello!! My name is Brooke ! I am graduating from Michigan State University April 2024 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am looking for a full time nanny position starting after graduation! I have 6+ years of experience working with children ages 0-12 years old! I have nannied long term for 3 families and done...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was an absolutely amazing nanny to our family in the summer of 2022. The kids truly came to love her and as did I! She was very dependable and communicative about how the kids were doing. She took them on tons of fun adventures while also keeping up in the...
Elizabeth I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 21 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 for many children ages 6 months-12 years old. I love working with kids through volunteering and teaching, I'm currently a Senior at Michigan State University studying elementary education and child development which I'm loving so far!! I have over...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"To whom it may concern,
It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe...
Brianna S.
Maya D.
East Lansing, MI
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya D! I am a junior in college pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting for the past 5 years and had lots of experiences with a variety of kids. Throughout the school year, I am involved in lots of clubs centered around helping children and I work part-time at a preschool. I will be...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maya was wonderful! She was super flexible with our last minute scheduling and was able to step right in to watch out 1.5 & 3.5 yo with ease. Very upbeat and bright personality, would love to have her back!"
Rachel L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Danielle and I graduated from MSU with my bachelors in human development and family studies because I adore working with children. I am also currently attending MSU working towards my masters degree in social work to be a family therapist. Since I was about 13 I have been working with kids in various settings. I...
5.0
"Danielle did a great job with our 3-year-old. She spent time playing games, building puzzles and playing outside. She communicated well during the day and left the house as clean as it was when she arrived!"
Alan I.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Theano.., I am 18 years old and a freshman in college. I love caring for kids and have been babysitting for a couple years now as well as helping out with my two younger siblings. I am responsible, patient, but also energetic and very compassionate towards children. I have my own car and am willing to drive to any...
Theano can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Theano nannied my 3 year old daughter for several months and was wonderful. She was fun and patient, I felt very comfortable leaving her in Theano's care."
Courtney C.
Megan M.
East Lansing, MI
$16/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Megan and I attend Michigan State University. I am an Elementary education major and I spend time with kids right now for one of my classes. I love kids so much and hoping to get more experience with your kiddos! I would want a job starting in May and ending mid-August. I am doing an internship in late June...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan is amazing. She's great at communicating; she's punctual, responsible, and dependable. We've been happy to work with her busy schedule to line up coverage and she hasn't missed a beat. She's also very kind and patient; great at de-escalating toddler tantrums...
Lauren B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Marissa! Im a positive and outgoing masters student at MSU, who absolutely adores children pets! I currently work at a a police department as a crime analyst/security operations coordinator. I work midnight shifts throughout the week and tend to have plenty of free time on my days off. I have previously been a nanny and...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marissa is wonderful with our children. We have kids ages 4, 8, and 10, and she is able to do activities with all of them, making sure the youngest is safe, and the older kids don't feel left out. Crafts, sports, nature walks, food organizing and cleanup, she can...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking a moment to view my profile. My name is Bailey. I am 25 years old. I currently live in Lansing. I have 10+ years of paid experience with age groups ranging from newborns to preteens.
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Bailey was amazing with my energetic boys, 4 and 7 years old! She did a wonderful job making sure they did their school work and showed a great amount of resourcefulness and patience with them. I was comfortable having Bailey supervise my kids in the pool and...
Jenna M.
I am 21 years old with 8 years of babysitting experience. I am available for personalized volleyball or basketball training. I also have 1 year of tutoring experience and am available for all subject K-8. References available upon request.
My name is Caroline and I'm 19 years old. I'm from East Lansing and am currently a student at Indiana University. I'm home for the summer and am excited to get to work!
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
In my old hometown, I used to babysit for about four years. I love kids and remember what it was like to be babysat. :)
Sarah can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am Jess and I am available for part time babysitting or nannying. I am available more nights and weekends. I come from a very large family with 4 sisters and 3 brothers. We've had infants to teenagers so I am familiar with it all. I love kids and would love to hang out with yours!
Jessika can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over my 6 years of experience I have worked for 7 families. This involved caring for a
premature baby, triplets along with their older sibling, an autistic child, and a child in cancer remission. I helped children work towards their age-appropriate milestones and was able to clearly communicate with parents to understand each...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Looking for a babysitting on a regular or as needed basis? Look no further! I have over 10 years of experience babysitting multiple different families. I have taken care of kids as young as infants and up through their teenage years. I am comfortable with multiple kids around at once. I have background in education as well and...
Charlotte can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Alexandria, and I am excited to have the opportunity to introduce myself as an experienced and reliable babysitter. I have been in childcare for over 4 years working with kiddos ranging from infants to teens of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and personalities. With a valid First Aid and CPR certification, my...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi, i'm Hannah and i'm a student at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. I have been working with kids since I was a freshman in high-school and love babysitting and nannying when I am available.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am a very bubbly, friendly, caring person who always likes to work hard and care for others. I have a passion for helping others and have been babysitting and caring for children in multiple different settings since as early as 5 years old when my little sister was born :) I have many years of...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Showing 1 - 20 of 129
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in East Lansing, MI
Madeline G.
5.0
Madeline is an excellent nanny, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking help with child care. We have four young children (now 7, 5, 3.5, & 2), but when Madeline started, they were 6, 4, 2.5 & 1. Even as a mother, that is a lot to handle! Our little guy is, shall we say a "strong-willed" child...
- Kelli L.
Zoe S.
5.0
Zoe is a very dependable, smart, intuitive woman. She has always had a natural ability with kids, carrying around my children as if they were an extension of her arms. If we lived closer to each other she would probably be working for us and I would have the utmost confidence that my four kids...
- Heather H.
Lydia N.
5.0
Lydia was prompt and kind, the kids really enjoyed her! Would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Brooke L.
5.0
Brooke was an absolutely amazing nanny to our family in the summer of 2022. The kids truly came to love her and as did I! She was very dependable and communicative about how the kids were doing. She took them on tons of fun adventures while also keeping up in the summer reading and activity books I...
- Elizabeth I.
Chloe V.
5.0
To whom it may concern,
It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the past 3 months. Chloe always arrived on time, and ready to engage with our son, with a positive attitude. Chloe is kind, compassionate, attentive,...
- Brianna S.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
The 3 baby food stages: What foods and when
March 21st, 2025 Making the leap from breast milk or formula to solids and then eventually to table food is an exciting time. But it’s also a little confusing because t... Read more
16 easy fire safety crafts for preschoolers
March 19th, 2025 It may not be as fun a topic as, say, superheroes or unicorns, but discussing fire safety with preschoolers is crucial. According to the ... Read more
What is a babysitter and what are their main duties?
March 18th, 2025 A babysitter is just one of many in-home child care options available to families — and job options available to caregivers looking for work in child c... Read more
How to teach kids about the diverse spring holidays
March 17th, 2025 During spring in the U.S., stores fill with colorful Easter eggs and pastel pink and yellow packages of Easter candy. But Easter is not the only important ce... Read more
22 ‘girl power’ quotes for raising confident girls
March 17th, 2025 From the time we’re born, we’re taught that girls and boys are different. We see it everywhere: the baby clothes aisle where one side is pink and... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in East Lansing, MI:
How can I find a East Lansing babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in East Lansing, 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 129 babysitters in East Lansing, 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 East Lansing, MI?
The average rate for East Lansing, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.40 per hour as of March 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 East Lansing, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in East Lansing, 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.
Ratings for East Lansing, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in East Lansing, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 129 listed babysitters.