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60 babysitters are listed in Eaton Rapids, MI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Eaton Rapids, MI
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 3 amazing children. My mother has been doing daycare since before I was born, and I've been her helper since age 10. I have 4 younger siblings, and I helped raise them as well. I love kids, and they love me. I'm also good with dogs and cats.
I'm also CPR certified, and I don't smoke or drink. I do care from my...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Haley was an awesome babysitter for my two boys. She was very kind, flexible, and understanding. She would consistently work with our family’s needs and had constant open communication. Definitely recommend!"
Rodolfo R.
Ellie F.
Eaton Rapids, MI
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering the growth and development of children, and I believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. With three years of childcare experience, I'm skilled at creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn and play. I have some high school education (I am currently in high school)....
Alyssa S.
Eaton Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey! I'm a sweet bubbly person. I'm more than willing to drive kiddos to and from school, to their after-school activities/practices, or just to go to a friends house!!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Teacher looking for some extra work. I have been teaching for 15 years and have great references. I can do childcare, tutoring, etc. I can send my resume to interested employers.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, intuitive and adaptable
I like working with kids because it's my passion
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Olivia Q.
Eaton Rapids, MI
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I can't wait to meet you and your families.
I have been teaching in preschool and childcare settings for about 7 years and I can't imagine doing anything else. I took this passion and finally enrolled in an education/science program so I can eventually teach that subject at the middle and highschool ages! . When I wasn't...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makaylin. I several years of experience in the child care field. I have pediatric First Aid/CPR certification and early childhood education at a college level. I have my own reliable transportation and do not smoke, I am comfortable with animals if you have any and am willing to do light housekeeping and meal...
Makaylin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Lilionnah H.
Eaton Rapids, MI
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lilee, and I am a professional childcare provider based in Eaton Rapids. I have 4 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, with 8 total years of experience. I also hold a Bachelor in Teaching English as a Second Language, am Safe Sleep/SIDS cerfied, CPR and First Aid Certified, and trained in...
Lilionnah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Gracie H.
Eaton Rapids, MI
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
High School Graduate18I Can Start After I Put My Two Weeks In At My Current Job. I Have A Car.
I'd describe my personality as kind, respectful, responsible.
I like working with kids because I love teaching them and watching them grow.
I'm looking for a job that pays at least $15-16, is 5-6 days a week and is at least 6-8 hours a day.
I started working with kids when I was about 11 or 12. Most of my experience is with...
Shelby R.
Dimondale, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Shelby! I'm 22 years old and a daycare teacher for children ranging from 3-5 years old. I love reading, nature, and family. The most important thing to me when working with children is making them feel loved and understood. I'm comfortable working with children of any age. I'm available weekdays 7am-5 p.m. but...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a certified and experienced childcare provider who has a passion for teaching and caring for children.
I am able to provide care in my licensed facility on weekends and after normal daycare hours for an hourly rate.
I'm CPR and first aid certified.
I have also worked as a para educator in special education, a...
Meriah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
I have raised 5 children of my own. They are now ages 37 to 52. I have also taken care of children while my children were growing up. I have been through mostly all of the childhood diseases with my children.
Billie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia was prompt and kind, the kids really enjoyed her! Would definitely hire her again. "
Care member
4.6
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 wonderful boys. One is out of the house in the Navy and the other is busy with high school! I have been a full time mom for over 20 years and have a lot of love to share! I started babysitting when I was 13 years old.
I am CPR/AED/Choking and First Aid certified by the Red Cross for adults and pediatrics. I volunteered...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family absolutely LOVES Karen. She is honest, caring, and always puts my son first. Her care is top-notch and we likely would not trust anyone else the same way we do Karen. We hope she is with us for a long time to come."
Elisabeth K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I am a professional of many career paths and recently taking a small break for a reprieve. My spouse is a professor at MSU and we have two children, 8 1/2 and 71/2. My strengths and enjoyments are organizing, design, completing tasks, creativity, able to work independently and as a team and learn quickly. I enjoy my...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie was nanny to our two young girls (ages 7 and 3) for about a year and we could not recommend her more highly or enthusiastically. She is the perfect combination of love, professionalism, responsibility, caring, and goodheartedness, and any family would be...
Meredith H.
Mariah N.
Okemos, MI
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Mariah and I'm currently in College pursing my degree as a social worker. I have watched kids at the age of 16 and I enjoyed every minute of it and knew at a young age I wanted to work with children. As I got older I continued to educate myself about child development. I took classes in high school and now in...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mariah was absolutely amazing with our little (~12 months old). She was reliable, communicative, and so good with our child. Would definitely recommend!"
Hans S.
Samantha U.
Lansing, MI
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha I love to educate, guide, play with and care for children. I have 11+ years of experience with paid babysitting jobs, working in schools and daycares and also helped my aunt with her two twin boys from infancy until now. I worked for the YMCA for three years in an after school program for ages k-8, as...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved playing with Samantha and are excited for her to come back! She seems to have good experience caring for children of all ages. "
Patty H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old and looking for a nanny position, I have a 20-month-old daughter I would need to bring with me. I was an educational interpreter for 6 years, before becoming a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school and then as a lead toddler teacher. I am an energetic and a loving person. I am CPR and first aid certified....
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex is absolutely fantastic! She watched our 2 children (ages 3 and 1) on an occasional basis when both my husband and I both had to work. The kids loved her. She was always on time and was always playing with the kids. I could definitely tell that she enjoyed...
Brenda B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am from Lansing but I recently moved to Harrison!
Growing up with 7 siblings I was the built in babysitter, I have years of experience with all age ranges as well as taking care of multiple children at one time. I can confidently say I can watch more than 2 children at a time. Im very interactive with children and know how...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Eaton Rapids, MI
Haley B.
5.0
Haley was an awesome babysitter for my two boys. She was very kind, flexible, and understanding. She would consistently work with our family’s needs and had constant open communication. Definitely recommend!
- Rodolfo R.
Lydia N.
5.0
Lydia was prompt and kind, the kids really enjoyed her! Would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Karen I.
5.0
Our family absolutely LOVES Karen. She is honest, caring, and always puts my son first. Her care is top-notch and we likely would not trust anyone else the same way we do Karen. We hope she is with us for a long time to come.
- Elisabeth K.
Natalie W.
5.0
Natalie was nanny to our two young girls (ages 7 and 3) for about a year and we could not recommend her more highly or enthusiastically. She is the perfect combination of love, professionalism, responsibility, caring, and goodheartedness, and any family would be lucky to have her. Most...
- Meredith H.
Mariah N.
5.0
Mariah was absolutely amazing with our little (~12 months old). She was reliable, communicative, and so good with our child. Would definitely recommend!
- Hans S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Eaton Rapids, MI:
How can I find a Eaton Rapids babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Eaton Rapids, 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 8 babysitters in Eaton Rapids, 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 Eaton Rapids, MI?
The average rate for Eaton Rapids, MI babysitters on Care.com is $16.25 per hour as of January 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 Eaton Rapids, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Eaton Rapids, 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.