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60 babysitters are listed in Ferndale, MI
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Ferndale, MI
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly experienced and trained newborn care specialist with over 10 years of child care experience. Over the years, I've worked with children, ages 3 weeks - 12 years old in various settings including being a professional full-time nanny. I studied child and family development in college and truly enjoy supporting moms...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were very impressed during our interview with Jessica. She was punctual and courteous. She has extensive experience in working with a variety of ages of children. Our kids gravitated to her immediately and our son hopped into her lap for a story. As a full...
Jennifer S.
5.0
(2)
I have years of experience nannying, house sitting & also house cleaning! I bring my own supplies for cleanings.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"WOW. Alma was very attentive to my detailed wants. She went above and beyond and did an amazing job. She was very thorough and easy to communicate with. I have recommended her to family members and friends, and would recommend to anyone who needs such services. "
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
As much as I would love to spend more time with your family, I must work. Thus, I am unavailable for full-time and rigorous part-time positions. I'd love to be considered for evening/weekend support and your rotation of occasional sitters (date nights, errand runs, "me" time).
My greatest strengths are love and...
Carlena can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Simply Amazing! If you're concerned about having a stranger care for your kids book Carlena! She's prompt, professional, and wonderful with the kids. My kids literally ask me to have her come over lol."
Chantyle B.
Johanna S.
Detroit, MI
$18-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Johanna and I am a junior student attending Wayne State University studying elementary education. I have 8 years of babysitting experience and 4 years of nannying. I have watched infants to teenagers. I am willing to cook and clean while sitting. I am energetic, creative, love playing with children, and truly have...
Johanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Johanna is absolutely amazing. She’s professional, reliable, and friendly. I am thrilled to have her as a nanny. "
D'junay W.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 25 years, adding many tasks and job titles over the years. I've always loved little ones of every age and have helped many families over the years in raising those precious little ones. I have nannied for twin babies in their home, supervised the infant room in a hospital day care...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives. "
Sheila A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, outgoing, organized, and loving person. I graduated from a Bachelors in Kinesiology program where I gained more knowledge on child development. I love crafts and play that focuses on enhancing children's development. I am also very active. I enjoy taking the children out to places such as the park, library,...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was our nanny for several months. As a busy surgeon, I appreciated her being so flexible, dependable and going above and beyond. She would send pictures throughout the day and was just amazing! She was very trustworthy and so friendly! She not only would...
Alana K.
Emily M.
Detroit, MI
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello!
My name is Emma M. I have extensive childcare experience, and I have worked as a private nanny, as a nanny in a nanny-share situation, and as an assistant daycare teacher. I have experience caring for children from 6 weeks old to four years. I love working with children and it is my passion. I am currently in college...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emma has been watching our 2-year-old for a few months now and we are so incredibly grateful to have found her! She is a fantastic babysitter and our son loves being with her. She is fun and engaging, doing crafts, reading books, and playing outdoors with him, and...
Kimberly L.
5.0
(1)
Graduate Student
First Aid & CPR Certified (adult/infant/child)
Experience with babysitting children of all ages
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Unfortunately Amanda was too far away to be able to hire"
Devan F.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Chat w/me regarding recurring or occasional needs. Please do not use the "Book Now" feature unless you plan to confirm it. Thank you. In the past, I've worked in a child care dept, providing activities and offering homework help for children. I've also worked for private families and I'm comfortable with kids of all ages. I love...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We were visiting from Texas for a wedding in Vero Beach and needed a sitter for two evenings. Luckily, Rose was available, and we are so happy she was. She was so wonderful with our two year old son and I was so surprised she showed up with toys - which was a plus...
Vanessa D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Crisdayona. I go by Cris, I am a loving mother of an 13-year-old. Taking care of children has always been a huge passion of mines. I love going on outings & enjoying the outdoors. Learning is a big part of my everyday life as well as teaching, I have a passion for helping, nurturing & loving others. There is some...
Crisdayona can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Crisdayona did a great job babysitting my 5-year old son. She came over to meet my son and talk with me prior to coming to babysit, which allowed me to get to know a little more about her. She was professional and I will hire her again."
Shontae O.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
am an active, creative, reliable, patient, and fun caretaker for your children! I am now in my second year as a kindergarten teacher in Belleville MI.
I have had 8 years of combined education and experience with children aged 3 months to children with special needs aged 20+. I am also CPR and first aid...
Sofia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia has always impressed me with her zeal for life. She is honest, very responsible, eager to be helpful. It's a blessing to know her."
Paulette T.
Maha H.
Dearborn, MI
$40-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 16 years old, am reliable, punctual and a very effective communicator! I work as a freelance artists and photographer when I'm not nannying! I have both a bachelors and masters degree!
Maha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have hired Maha to do some housekeeping which she does a great job at and also to help out with transportation with my daughter. She is always on time and I would recommend her to any family."
Nate C.
Mckenna B.
Troy, MI
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, nurturing young adult. I have been babysitting for 7 years for family, friends, and other members of Care. I am very interested in childcare and have taken multiple child development courses. I love animals, crafts, outdoors, and reading - I have reliable transportation, and am always punctual. I look...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"It was our first time using care.com and we had a wonderful experience with McKenna. She came early and kept us updated. I was a little nervous to have anyone watch my son who has autism but he did phenomenal with her which speaks volumes."
Belsam S.
Alisia G.
Center Line, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently work as a Head Start teacher. I want to work in a more familial environment and am looking to be a full-time childcare provider for a family. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I adore kids! I've worked with children who have autism and I've worked with families from care. com.
I have...
Alisia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alisia is great! I hired her to get my kids ready for school & taken to school for about 5 months. My kids adore her. She's very laid back personality. Very experienced!"
Mike J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching my little sisters for my whole life. I have also been babysitting my neighbor's children for five years. I also teach swim lessons and I am certified in CPR.
Karen can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Dorothy, I go by Dottie :)
I have been working with kids ever since I could work. I've been a babysitter, nanny, day camp counselor, older sister, substitute teacher and behavior technician. And that's just my work with kids! Which does include ages 0-18yo and working with multiple children at once.
I would love the...
Dorothy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Dottie is so professional and so passionate about working with children."
Maryann S.
Monica F.
Sterling Heights, MI
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an energetic educated women with a vast cultural background in Spanish and French. I enjoy watching children and tutoring in language.
I'd describe my personality as fun energetic
I like working with kids because they are the future
I'm looking for a job that allows we to get out and work with children
I started...
5.0
"Monica is a great turtor and nanny!! I would recommend her to anyone. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! :) My name's Kelly. I used to babysit in New York City through my college's babysitting agency I've babysat regularly for children (one and multiple) age ranges from 3 months to 10 years of age. I have also been an Au pair for two children for a couple of weeks. Happy to provide references.
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"I've known Kelly for 5+ years now. While she lived in New York City, she regularly babysat for my two children, ages 2 and 5. Kelly routinely traveled with my kids in NYC to parks, restaurants, etc. as well as providing child care while my wife and I were out and...
Michael K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old and enrolled as a second degree nursing student at Oakland University. I am often surrounded by the children of friends and family and enjoy doing whatever it is they love to do. I can have fun playing games or make believe and am happy to help with homework and reading, too.
I have been babysitting since I...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jane did a great job. The kids loved her."
Nick T.
Morgan S.
Warren, MI
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Morgan. Im very nurturing, creative and open minded. Also I'm a mom to two amazing little humans. I realized I enjoyed working with children in 2017. I received my first child care position as an Assistant Teacher. I worked with infant - preschool occasionally floated to older age classrooms. Also gained experience at...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan accepted a night job from 9pm-1am on short notice. She was nice, and great with my son. I would definitely book her again."
Glenn B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ferndale, MI
Jessica T.
5.0
We were very impressed during our interview with Jessica. She was punctual and courteous. She has extensive experience in working with a variety of ages of children. Our kids gravitated to her immediately and our son hopped into her lap for a story. As a full or part-time, in home nanny, she...
- Jennifer S.
Alma S.
5.0
Alma is an excellent housekeeper and we would definitely hire her again. She is thorough, well organized, friendly, and is a great cleaner. We were very lucky to have found her.
- Robert K.
Carlena T.
4.0
Simply Amazing! If you're concerned about having a stranger care for your kids book Carlena! She's prompt, professional, and wonderful with the kids. My kids literally ask me to have her come over lol.
- Chantyle B.
Johanna S.
5.0
Johanna is absolutely amazing. She’s professional, reliable, and friendly. I am thrilled to have her as a nanny.
- D'junay W.
Samantha G.
5.0
Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives.
- Sheila A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ferndale, MI:
How can I find a Ferndale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ferndale, 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 13 babysitters in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MI?
The average rate for Ferndale, MI babysitters on Care.com is $21.62 per hour as of February 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 Ferndale, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Ferndale, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.