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60 babysitters are listed in Eaton Rapids, MI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
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)....
Chasie H.
Dimondale, MI
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, dedicated, and supportive.
I like working with kids because seeing them grow and helping them learn the world around them is such a rewarding feeling. Making them smile and enjoying life is the best. I have 3 years of experience in a childcare center! I would be able to plan crafts and...
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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:
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen did a fantastic job caring for our infant. She was attentive and she engaged our baby throughout the day. Karen's attention to detail was greatly appreciated and she truly helped with all aspects related to baby -- laundering baby's clothes, preparing...
Sheeba J.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
Shane D.
Lansing, MI
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shane and I have worked with and around children for 10+ years, I have 3 younger siblings (6-year-old twin boys and a 7-year-old sister). I work at a Daycare teaching children mainly aged 6 weeks - 3 years but also work with children up to 15 years old. I also work as a manager at a gymnastics center, problem...
Shane can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shane was my child's assistant at the daycare and helped a lot around our house when they had to close at the beginning of the pandemic. He was amazing, and always brought activities to help keep my little boy learning! My favorite part about having Shane at our...
Beverly E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Being around children is a rewarding experience for me. I was a caregiver through the state of Michigan while my children were growing up. I have worked in the nursery at each church I have attended. I cared for my precious 5 grandchildren from birth until they entered school. I believe children should be loved, listened to,...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sherry has been an absolute dream! I have to leave for work at 5:45am, and I need someone to get my kids up and ready for school, and then take them. My older son told me she was wonderful from the very 1st day. When my 3yr old woke calling for me, she went to him...
Cristal M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Welcome,
My name is Joy! I'm looking to give your little one some extra compassion, kindness and care while you're present or away. My hope is to fit in to your already wonderful family as a beneficial addition and extra support. With my journey thus far caring and growing little ones I'm confident this will become a new and...
Tirzah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working with Tirzah for about 3 years now and she is absolutely amazing!! She has such a passion for animals and goes above and beyond to make sure they get the best care they can within her abilities and is the same way with children....
Justine S.
Samantha U.
Lansing, MI
$11-15/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, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is my #1 go to babysitter. When my twins were brand new she was able to take on the challenge of watching two infants with confidence, making me feel comfortable leaving them with her. "
ELIZABETH P.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
Jada S.
Lansing, MI
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jada and I have just graduated from UGA before moving to Lansing, MI. I have been providing part-time child care since I was 14 and I love it. I began with babysitting my three younger siblings almost everyday, then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years, I have mostly worked with...
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is SUPER SWEET! Would definitely hire her she is so nice and played with them and made them comfortable that they wanted to stay with her my daughter was extremely happy with her even went towards giving her a hug :)"
Sandra R.
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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.
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.
Shane D.
5.0
Shane is patient, kind, and fun. My kids love spending time with him. He is also great at cleaning.
- Megan F.
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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 7 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 $16.43 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 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.