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I'm very artsy and friendly. I have a lot of patience. I've been babysitting children since I was 10 years old. As I got older, I started working with children ages 0 - 15 years old. I'm very responsible and I'm always on time. I'm usually not busy and my work schedule is very flexible so I can leave whenever and do my paper...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(6)
Hello... my name is Kalish. I would love to be your next babysitter for you child/children. I have been watching children for over 20+ years. I am experienced, knowledgeable, and love what I do. If you are looking for someone to watch your child/children who is reliable, caring, trustworthy, and great with children... there is...
Kalish can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very dependable , caring , loving and provides a very clean and safe environment!!!"
Care member
Hi my name is Danielle! I'm 22 years old with a lot of experience with kids. I have 2 nephews and 1 niece. Plus I worked at a Daycare for a summer job with kids ages 0-15. I enjoy doing fun actives and going to the park. I take my job serious though. I'm a caring trust worthy person. I have tons of references.
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! I'm Ellie! I love working with kids of all ages and have done so in a professional capacity since last year. I am CPR certified and have extensive first aid training so your kiddos are in the best of hands. I look forward to hearing from you!
I have two younger siblings, a 7-year-old sister, and a 13-year-old brother. And from time to time my parents have me watch them while they go to work or the occasional date night on weekends . So, I have experience with preparing meals and helping with homework. I also helped my mother as an assistant a couple years ago when...
Rayann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Danielle S.
Paw Paw, MI
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Danielle.
I am a caring compassionate person, who enjoys to spend time talking and caring for people. I am a hardworking, reliable, and responsible person. I am willing to go above and beyond to help you with anything you might need.
Lauren E.
Marcellus, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children of all ages. I worked at a daycare previously for 7 years. I have a 2 years experience with nannying in the Kalamazoo area. I have loved watching children ever since I was at an age of being able to watch them. I graduated from Western Michigan University in May of 2021. I worked with children...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids...
Megan V.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lexi and I am a Senior at WMU. As a little bit about me, I am majoring in Occupational therapy and minoring in ASL and psychology. I have been a competitive dancer since 1st grade. I am on the WMU Dance Team. With dance over the years, I have had the opportunity to assist and teach little kids, which has helped...
Lexis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Ann S.
Benton Harbor, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 and my youngest just went off to college. I have flexibility of when I can help out including daytime hours, when needed.
Ann can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ann is amazing. She's a part time nanny for us and is extremely kind and patient with our toddler. She loves doing art projects with the kids, often taking them on adventures and playing outside. She's been a wonderful influence in our home - both on the kids AND...
Leah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I can cook, clean, and babysitting is no exception. I have 8 nieces and nephews ranging from a month to a 11-year-old. I am CPR certified and have a Medical assistant certification with an associates degree in applied science. I am also fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was great to watch our four kids. She arrived on time and was very sweet to our little ones. We were not worried leaving them in her hands. Our oldest said she was a nice babysitter. Would definitely hire again."
Amanda M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 children, both boys, ages 25 and 22. I have a degree in Elementary Education. I've taught 3-year-old preschool, 4-year-old preschool, Kindergarten, been a paraprofessional for grades 3-5, and am currently finishing up my job as a Nanny for 5-year-old twin girls that I've been with for the past 4. 5 years. They are...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Mary has been our nanny for almost 2 years now and the only way I can describe her is amazing. She is patient, kind, dependable, and dedicated. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis. I have two two-year-olds and they absolutely love her. She brings daily fun...
Brandy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and disciplined babysitter with many years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a super detail-oriented individual who has a special talent for preparing meals and formulas, serving meals, handling children's overall activities, changing diapers and managing...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Holly is a delight! She exceeds my/our expectations every time she cares for me or my husband. A very caring, thoughtful, intelligent, non-judgmental and considerate person, she always wants to care for us as we want or need, not "her way." Holly demonstrates...
Joellen F.
Anneka L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! I have completed my Fine Arts degree and am currently finishing up my Gender and Women's Studies minor and I am looking for part-time work. I am a singer and a professional dancer and actor. I love children and have been babysitting and teaching for many years. I enjoy pets, being outdoors, art, and telling stories. I am...
Anneka can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Anneka has a maturity level and depth of character beyond her years. She is honest, fair, kind, and follows through on the tasks before her. She has an ever-present beautiful smile and a heart for service. She would be a great blessing in any capacity. "
Lori R.
5.0
(2)
Dedicated early childhood educator for 6+ years. Passionate in early childhood education and the importance of developing the foundation for early learning. Graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education B-K & Special Education in May of 2024. Achieving a Teaching License June of 2024. Looking to open my own...
Noemi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting since age 12 and during my college career, I worked as a childcare provider at a local preschool/daycare. I have done, but am not limited to, cooking, cleaning, transporting the child, helping with school work, extra house work if needed by the parents, and of course making sure the child has the best...
Sylvella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Growing up my sister babysat for three different families over the summer and I always had to tag along. My sister and I are 8 years apart so she was watching me as well. My sister now has two kids a son and a daughter, aged 2 and 6. I have been watching my niece and nephew since I was around 13 years old for up to 24 hours at a...
Nicolle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Lauren S.
Lawton, MI
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, everyone! I'm Lauren and I am a mom to a sweet 1-year-old baby girl. I love babies, kids, animals and everything in between. I enjoy keeping kids active and outside while teaching them daily manners and life skills. I love arts and crafts and keeping their hands busy. I have babysat for a couple of families in my past,...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Kayla M.
Kalamazoo, MI
$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla, and I am passionate about providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive. With several years of experience babysitting for families and working with children of various ages, I understand the importance of creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere for kids while giving...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amelia, and I am a sophomore nursing major and dance minor at Western Michigan University. I am also a member of the Dance Team! I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, so I have plenty of experience caring for a variety of different people. I have also been a dance teacher for young kids, which gave me experience...
Amelia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
I actually have a 1-year-old boy and I have had experience over the last couple years as a temporary child care provider for a close friend. I provided care as well as did house chores each day I was there. I did laundry, dishes, vacuumed, mopped, and dusted. After I left this job, I worked as a housekeeper for Holland Hospital...
Josie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lawrence, MI
Kalish W.
5.0
Very dependable , caring , loving and provides a very clean and safe environment!!!
- Care member
Lauren E.
5.0
Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids places and pick them up from...
- Megan V.
Ann S.
5.0
Ann is amazing. She's a part time nanny for us and is extremely kind and patient with our toddler. She loves doing art projects with the kids, often taking them on adventures and playing outside. She's been a wonderful influence in our home - both on the kids AND the parents!
- Leah P.
Elizabeth G.
5.0
She was great to watch our four kids. She arrived on time and was very sweet to our little ones. We were not worried leaving them in her hands. Our oldest said she was a nice babysitter. Would definitely hire again.
- Amanda M.
Mary R.
5.0
Mary has been helping us out this whole summer. She is always on time and is very easy to communicate with. She always comes with fun activities for the kids and my kids adore her. They always ask when she is coming back! She goes above and beyond my expectations and I we would recommend her to...
- Sharlee Z.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lawrence, MI:
How can I find a Lawrence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lawrence, 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 1 babysitters in Lawrence, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Lawrence, MI?
The average rate for Lawrence, MI babysitters on Care.com is $25.00 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 Lawrence, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lawrence, 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.