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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

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Kara W.


Redford, MI

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula/Paraprofessional

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Kara. A 38-year-old wife & mother. Besides caring for my own children, I've assisted in an in-home licensed facility for 2 years. The children varied in ages from infancy through about age 6. I am a holistically trained postpartum doula & love assisting mothers/parents in their parenting journey. (Laundry, cleaning,...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kara was amazing. She has a kindness about her, she really does care. She was so great with my little guy, I knew he was in great hands. She is flexible which was great for our family, whether it be helping around the house, coming with me to doctors appointments,...

Maria G.

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Subayah S.


Redford, MI

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Subayah

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Subay'ah. I'd prefer to be a full time Nanny but I don't mind fulfilling a part time position. I have no problem working with a different families to fill up my schedule. I'm very patient and adore working with children. I'm confident in providing routines, cooking/ meal prepping, organizing activities, helping...
Subayah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is reliable and communicative. She took great care of our little one!"

Abigail B.

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Lauren M.


Royal Oak, MI

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter & Nanny, A Wonderfully Fun Individual Who Has Been Called Mary Poppins!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a well rounded individual who has a passion for art and children. I have years of experience in child care and development, mentoring, art education and overall being a creative and inspiring role model for children. I have always have a high level of integrity when it comes to compassion and the care for children. I think...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!"

Julia M.

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Devon D.


Royal Oak, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Devy I have a strong passion for working with children of all ages. I have worked in many classrooms, summer camps and summer schools. I am CPR certified and I have been nannying/babysitting for 7 years. A couple of my hobbies are musical theatre and arts and crafts. I have previously worked in children's entertainment...
Devon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired Devy to watch my 9 year old while doing her virtual home school. She connected with her on day 1. She took ownership in supervising all her school work . She communicated with her school teacher and got my daughter back on track with all her school...

Jailan E.

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Elizabeth C.


Royal Oak, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

M/W/F Availability And Date Nights!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a college graduate living in the Royal Oak-Clawson area. I am unavailable at the moment. **Not available to pick up or drop off** **Not available for full-time positions** I have met so many great families in the area and if you need references I am happy to provide contacts. (Fully...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth took care of our 9month baby. She is professional and was able to adapt to our needs very quickly especially with both of us parents working full time and needing care immediately. Due to us moving to a different state we had to part ways. We wish her all...

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Mariah W.


Southfield, MI

$15-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Mariah I'm 24 years old and I've loved working with children for as long as I can remember. I've always had a passion for seeing kids grow and learn, probably because my family is full of them. I have watched children from ages newborns to 12 years old. I'm very involved with lots of plans and activities prepared....
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Mariah is very professional, and awesome at helping with homework. She?s a very dependable person. The kids enjoyed the short time that they had with her."

Kendra C.

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Heaven A.


Detroit, MI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...

Monique S.

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Emily U.


Royal Oak, MI

$11-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I have worked extensively with children, with over 14 years of experience: as a nanny for both preteens and elementary age children, as a day camp counselor, as a nursery caretaker, and as an overnight camp counselor. I am available for regular slots during the week, with potentially occasional weekend/night availability. I...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"We interviewed Emily this evening and hired her for some temporary work before she heads back to school. We are looking forward to working with her. She was extremely professional, organized, and warm. We are looking forward to using her to date nights as well!"

Jasmin B.

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Kira H.


Detroit, MI

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time Student At Wayne State University

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, and open-minded. I like working with kids because they provide a fun energy to be around, and it is the most rewarding feeling to be able to set a good example for such young, impressionable minds. I started "working" with kids at age 13, when my two younger sisters were born....
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kira looked after my 20-month old and 3-year old. She was dependable, caring, and communicative."

Leah P.

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Karen W.


Detroit, MI

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Karen and I am 56 years of age. I am a very hard worker, very energetic and very reliable. I have five girls of my own of which one I adopted at the age of 9 years old who is now 29 years of age. It was a very challenging journey being a single parent but with the help of God, I was blessed. I was also a foster mom...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Karen is a very caring person. She loves to take care of people and loves to work."

Kemoye K.

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Kimberly K.


Redford, MI

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny And Babysitter Available

My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time. I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...

Suhaily F.

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Kelsey M.


Royal Oak, MI

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I love spending time and working with children, it has always been my passion. I am a certified teacher, with over 15 years of experience both babysitting and nannying. Currently, I am a certified teacher, and graduated from Michigan State in 2012. I just finished my 4th year teaching Kindergarten. I love my job, and...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We interviewed Kelsey to help at our son's birthday party. She was extremely responsive and very flexible. She offered ideas around arts and crafts for a wide age range. A family member decided to help out with all of the children. Otherwise, we would have hired...

Patricia S.

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Kayla L.


Madison Heights, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember. Kids love me and I love kids! My experience started in-home. I have four siblings and three of them are younger than me. I learned bottle feeding and diaper changing very early. Unless the parents specify otherwise, my goal is to keep the children away...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Kayla has worked as a caregiver for my two children on several occasions over the past 4 years. She is friendly and compassionate. I have a son who is moderately mentally challenged and he is always excited when I tell him Kayla is coming over to care for him. He...

Michele B.

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Trinea F.


Oak Park, MI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Trinea (Tree-Knee-ya) I'm currently a college student pursuing a Mortuary degree! Before our pandemic, I was an active Pre-Med major, but with careful Consideration I transitioned from Med science to Mortuary Science. With over 10 year's experience, I started babysitting at the age of 14. I'm the oldest...
Trinea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Trinea was all I could have prayed for. She is super energetic, and you can definitely tell her passion for children. I hired her to take care of my 6 month baby girl and she is an angel sent. We just love her!"

Rhonda H.

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Laurie D.


Redford, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have previous experience babysitting children of all ages. I have two adult children of my own who I raised as a stay at home mom. Im looking to only babysit out of my own home.
Laurie can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"My kids loved their time with Laurie. She is friendly, attentive, on time, and my kids had a lot of fun with her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a baby sitter and will not hesitate to use her again in the future."

David D.

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Rachel R.


Madison Heights, MI

$28-34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When the opportunity opened up in California, I have been involved in cooking balanced meals for two environmental lawyers and their family. I took that position and moved to California. I enjoyed working for this family for three years as their private chef. I also helped with transportation to and from activities and...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel is really great! She worked for me for 3 years, taking care of me and the house. I really appreciate everything she has done for me. You would be lucky to have her."

Jeffrey B.

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Janice H.


Sterling Heights, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving And Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Janice and I am a very experienced nanny! I love working with kids! I am experienced with newborns, toddlers, twins, boys and girls. I am willing to help drive your kids around, do crafts, help with online learning, I can help tidy up around the home, make meals and so much more ! I cant wait to help your...
Janice can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janice is great! She was a nanny for us when our children were small, and would watch our children for the entire summer. Janice is great with kids!"

Franz S.

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Elle F.


Royal Oak, MI

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

FULLY VACCINATED! Hi! I'm Elle; I'm 20 and from Michigan. I come from a big family with 2 sisters and lots of cousins; I love kids. Over the past three years, I've worked as a nanny for a family in Huntington Woods, the following two summers for a family in Bloomfield Hills, and 6 months here in East Lansing. I've attended MSU...
Elle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Laura W.


Hazel Park, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Prospective Family, My Name is Laura. I feel that I would be a great fit for your family based upon the following reasons: 20 + years of Early Childhood experience - in the capacities of Assisting, Leading, Teaching, Coordinating and Administration Recently obtained my BS Degree in Early Childhood Education from...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Couldn’t ask for a better nanny"

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Diana S.


Warren, MI

$28/hr5 yrs exp

I am an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic nanny. I am the oldest of 7 children and have gained so much knowledge from helping with my siblings and nannying. I am currently a full time nanny and have worked at a daycare, as a preschool teacher and a paraprofessional. I love child care and interacting with children. I...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Diana came into our life when we needed it the most. Our kids are grown but we keep in touch. A nanny that turned into family. Availability, creativity, flexibility and passion for kids. A true extension of a mother to my twins."

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ferndale, MI

Kara W.

5.0

Kara was amazing. She has a kindness about her, she really does care. She was so great with my little guy, I knew he was in great hands. She is flexible which was great for our family, whether it be helping around the house, coming with me to doctors appointments, or playing with our little guy. We...

- Maria G.

Subayah S.

5.0

She is reliable and communicative. She took great care of our little one!

- Abigail B.

Lauren M.

5.0

Lauren took excellent care of my infant son!

- Julia M.

Devon D.

5.0

Devy was an excellent nanny to get us through virtual school. My son learned so much with her and was happy to have her around. She was always on time

- Jenn H.

Elizabeth C.

5.0

Elizabeth took care of our 9month baby. She is professional and was able to adapt to our needs very quickly especially with both of us parents working full time and needing care immediately. Due to us moving to a different state we had to part ways. We wish her all the best and thank her for all...

- Care member

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Babysitters in Ferndale, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.