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48 babysitters are listed in Hastings, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Hastings, MI
4.5
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm an energetic, creative, and hard-working person! I have worked in the medical field, but fell in love with childcare and worked with care. com for about 10 years. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and AED certified.
My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole is great! She's flexible with times and understanding when things change last minute. She's been very sweet and attentive to our infant twin sons. From the moment she walked in my son was all smiles. She helps with any task we ask of her. She truly has been...
Angela G.
Carlee L.
Hastings, MI
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, and optimistic.
I like working with kids because they bring me so much joy. I believe that children can bring anyone happiness. Taking care of and teaching children is such a fulfilling time.
I started working with kids when I was 12. My first ever job was watching my...
Carlee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Sammy C.
Hastings, MI
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Sammy, I am 19-year-old who is currently attending GVSU as a sophomore. I am involved in multiple clubs, enjoy the outdoors, love animals and being social. I have previous babysitting experience with kids ages 2 months-10 years old. I am a legally licensed driver with my own reliable car. I am able to clean, cook, do...
Sammy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Audrey V.
Hastings, MI
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Recent Highschool Grad. Great With Kids. Lots Of Experience. Safe Driver, And CPR Certified.
I started babysitting in 2018 for multiple families. I have worked for very large families and small families with special needs children.
My top 3 child care skills:
I am very creative at coming up with fun ways to entertain children that involve learning and being active!
I am patient and can meet any child where they are at...
Skills:
First Aid
Jill H.
Hastings, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience working with special needs, pets, and seniors. I can handle medication, meal prep and light housework. I love experiencing new activities, crafting, outside and indoor playtime with children. I am a pure pet lover, am capable of pet sitting, walking and overnight stays. I enjoy listening to your grandparents or...
I've been working with kids since I was 18! I have my degree in early childhood education and elementary education. I taught preschool and I will be teaching 3rd grade next year!
In my spare time, I like to be outside!
My skills include being energetic, having fun, and offering empathy.
I have 40 years of experience. I can help with Cooking and Meal Preparation. I have many years of nanny sitter experience. I was a nanny to 6 ages 16 to new born. And nanny to three wonderful little girls 5 years to 8 months this lasted for four years until the dad got remarried.
I was a single mother to my son. He was in...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep
Hello
I'm Kris, and I have been nannying for the past 7 years. I've worked with newborns to school age. we play, sing, read, do art projects, and learn. work on colors, counting, and ABCs, but most of all, we just have fun. I have been working with kids for over 20 years. I love to watch them learn and grow. I love to help them...
My name is Heather and I am a 47-year-old married mother of two boys. When my first son was born I quit my job and stayed home for 10 years. My husband is a school teacher and basketball coach. Our family is very involved in the basketball program. I went to work at a credit union for six years but it just wasn't fulfilling my...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Eliana B.
Dowling, MI
$17-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am A Nurturing, Child Hearted Spirit Who Loves Helping Children Grow
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In my early years, I babysat and nannied for families. I provided transportation for children, meals, and help with homework, and such, my first official job was as a camp counselor. In college, I started working at a summer camp, wherein only the next year I was co-coordinator of 50-60 4 to 6-year-old students and campers....
Eliana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly dfpendable."
Ashley H.
Jessica H.
Woodland, MI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a stay at home mom to six kiddos and I love taking care of children! We have a small hobby farm with goats and geese and we love to be outside!
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, fun, and active.
I like working with kids because I love to teach them things about nature and animals and I love the excitement they have...
Olivia K.
Freeport, MI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience and two children of my own.
I'd love to help families in the early weeks of parenting especially overnight to help with feeds, light house keeping, and meal prepping. I have experience in breastfeeding / pumping and can help with that in any way I can!
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madelyn H.
Middleville, MI
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a friendly hard-working and reliable 19-year-old college student. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Child Psychology. This will help me to better understand both the specific physical and emotional needs of each individual child. I am very experienced! I have been working in professional childcare for 5+ years. I...
Katelin S.
Woodland, MI
$14/hr • 5 yrs exp
I like working with kids because you get to inspire generations, watch them grow up into an amazing person, and be that person they know they can come to when mom & dad arent home, to know they are cared for. \n\nI'm looking for a job that if they needed full-time, would only need it for a few years, as I am newly married and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher in with GSRP program and have 5 children of our own. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and several children at a time. I am energetic, loving, quick on my feet, and have a plethora of strategies and activities to pull from. I love to be outdoors, bake/cook, listen to music (aka-dance party), read, do...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I am a mother of 4 grown children(I stayed home with them). I have taught preschool, cleaned houses and done in home health care. I'm looking for something to do a few days a week. I am outgoing, dependable and very efficient.
Kristie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
April I.
Middleville, MI
$11-15/hr
I have three nephews ranging from newborn to 6 and one niece who is 2! I love to make kids laugh and love to look after them also! I love to greet both of my nephew which I live with when they come home from day care.
April can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Sienna A.
Wayland, MI
$20-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Most of my experience is in a professional setting with YMCA school age programs. I love working with children and have been doing so professionally now for almost a decade. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Most of my experience is in not only in just babysitting children but helping them to grow as human beings all...
Sienna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sienna is a dream care person for your child. She is very loving, caring and communicates effectively.
I'd love to work with her again. We needed to find more hours for our baby & that's why we had to make a change. You will not regret having her!"
Satvinder K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Courtney. I have 8 years experience in babysitting and I have been employed with 2 Care. com families. I started babysitting after high school while working at a local pizzeria and attending a community college. I have experience with CPR, comfortable with pets, I do not smoke, and I am able to pick up/drop off...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond many times helping with pet care when needed! I would recommend Courtney a million times over for your child care needs!"
Danielle P.
Sierra H.
Plainwell, MI
$22-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 32 years old and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare.
I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. My certifications are up to date in CPR, First Aid, and...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant daughter! She was very responsible, experienced, punctual, and creative! She designed many sensory games to entertain my baby and help her to explore the world. She insisted on practicing tummy time to ensure...
Yu Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hastings, MI
Nicole V.
5.0
Nicole is great! She's flexible with times and understanding when things change last minute. She's been very sweet and attentive to our infant twin sons. From the moment she walked in my son was all smiles. She helps with any task we ask of her. She truly has been a God send!
- Angela G.
Eliana B.
5.0
Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly dfpendable.
- Ashley H.
Sienna A.
5.0
Sienna is a reliable, thoughtful and engaging caretaker! She is wonderful with our baby, who she started caring for when our daughter was only 5 months old. Sienna is always on time, flexible with scheduling, and a lovely person to have in our home. Our daughter loves her because Sienna never tires...
- Care member
Courtney W.
5.0
Courtney has been the best addition for our family! She was always on time and treated our son like her own! She even went above and beyond many times helping with pet care when needed! I would recommend Courtney a million times over for your child care needs!
- Danielle P.
Sierra H.
5.0
We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant baby! She was very responsible, kind, punctual, professional, and experienced. She designed many sensory games to entertain our baby and helped her to explore the world. She insisted on tummy time practicing to ensure our baby achieved her...
- Jianrong W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hastings, MI:
How can I find a Hastings babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hastings, 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 9 babysitters in Hastings, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Hastings, MI?
The average rate for Hastings, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.89 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 Hastings, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hastings, 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 Hastings, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Hastings, MI are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 48 listed babysitters.