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52 babysitters are listed in Hastings, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is very sweet and great with my kids. She handles 5 kids just fine! Punctual, will continue to use!"
Adrienne A.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sammy C.
Hastings, MI
$11-20/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
Julia L.
Hastings, MI
$12-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Julia, I am a very responsible, reliable, patient and kind individual, who wants to create a safe, supervised, and fun environment for you children. I have 4 years of experience working with children from the ages of newborn to 7/8-year-olds. I am willing to complete other task around the house if requested, such...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Desi S.
Hastings, MI
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have been carinmg for Elderly and children since I was around 11. I have a passion for caring and serving others. I am also a mom to 3 wonderful children.
Desi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Madelyn H.
Hastings, 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 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 have...
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katelin S.
Woodland, MI
$15/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. I'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 hoping...
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Destiny P.
Delton, MI
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My Names Destiny And I'm Trying To Raise Money,and I Would Love To Do That By Kiddos Or Pets!
I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Positive, gentle
I like working with kids because I want to become a teacher one day and I've grown up looking after and caring for many kids
I'm looking for a job that's fun and I'm also looking for anything I can do to help other people
I started working with kids when I was 11 I also...
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, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
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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.
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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 11 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 $18.09 per hour as of April 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 52 listed babysitters.