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Find babysitters in Lawton, MI that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Lawton, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Lawton, MI

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Megan K.


Kalamazoo, MI

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 11 years now. I have many years of experience as a youth camp leader with children aged 4-7 normally in groups of 10. I also have worked in my churches care center with children 3 months to 5 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families around my neighborhood. I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a...

Julia K.

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Lisa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Sitter Available Immediately

3.0

(2)

Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great with kids highly recommended within our family and friends."

Patrick R.

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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...

Marlo C.

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Arielle S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked at a childcare here in Kalamazoo where I cared for children 6 months to 5 years old. I've been an in-home care provider for families as well. Both have blessed me with the opportunity to bond with children with autism and Down syndrome. I adore children and pride myself on building positive, healthy relationships...
Arielle can also help with: Grocery shopping
5.0
"My children love Arielle. They are all excited to see her and she is very active and loving to my girls. If you want someone to treat your children as her own, she is the one. She is on time, dependable, and trustworthy. She is our go to date night sitter!"

Ashley C.

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Liv H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-20/hr7 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter In DTX!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Liv, a college student who loves working with kids and has 7+ years of experience caring for them. ! I have a car and am CPR certified as well! I'm in the TC area for the holiday season and would love to help out with date nights and sitting! I want to help make lifelong memories for kiddos and have fun being their...
Liv can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family loves Liv! She is like the Aunt everybody needs to have! The kids adore her!! I love the way she deals with my 4 year old. She is just super!! She has so much joy and enthusiasm for life that it is contagious!! She has to go back to Michigan mid-August...

Robbie R.

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Angel M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, and provide affection for all of the children I care for. Seeking a responsible role as a babysitter for your family. I have 10 years of experience and also a 3yr old of my own. I am very...
Angel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Angel took care of our 3 kids (ages 7, 3, and 1) for a whole day. They had a blast together, and Angel took excellent care of the baby while managing the two very active older brothers!"

Caroline R.

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Melissa H.


Portage, MI

$11-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny / Housekeeper

I'm dedicated hard working individual, very talented with children and pets. I enjoy activities with children and being able to remain active with them as well. I don't believe in sitting a child in from of the t. v or video games. Light housekeeping, errands and meal prep are always included with the job. I have references upon...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"

Jordyn P.

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Rachel T.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been working with children since a young age. Currently I am taking classes in communications, but I have 2 years of previous Elementary Education experience. I love arts and crafts and coming up with creative ideas to keep children engaged and using their imaginations.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super special for him. She's kind, patient, and willing to take my son on adventures to gymnastics, the museum, etc....

Brianna R.

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Anneka L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.

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Anna Z.


Constantine, MI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat newborns, toddlers, and older children. I also have a lot of experience in elderly care and house keeping !
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Anna for child care for our 3 month old. She is punctual, dependable, and has such a caring nature about her. We could not have hired a better person to watch our little one."

Mary W.

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Caelynn U.


Portage, MI

$20-33/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cali and I'm writing in regards to your need for childcare assistance. I'm 24 and have 8 years of childcare service with children from 3 months to 11 years old. I have no issues getting my hands dirty with diaper duty or bottle feeding and am experienced in administering infant/child CPR. I have 3 years of...
Caelynn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our two year old wakes up in the morning asking for Cali! He is pretty high maintenance, but Cali has done a wonderful job giving him the 1:1 attention he needs. She is deeply competent, exceedingly patient, and kind without being mushy. Definitely recommend."

Tierra J.

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Des'taney M.


Portage, MI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Entertaining Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...
Des'taney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"DesTaney was great with my girls, they had a great time and keep asking when she'll come back. She's a great communicator and is very punctual."

Maryna B.

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Sydney R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sydney! I come with many craft projects up my sleeve, an arsenal of fun facts, and plenty of patience. For me, the best part about being around children is watching their imaginations at work and encouraging their artistic expression. I love to read aloud and spend lots of time outside. I primarily have experience...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been working for us now for a couple of months, and we would definitely recommend her to be hired by other families."

Hilary J.

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Julie T.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Originally from California. I've been living in Kalamazoo for six years. I recently finished my master's degree program in early childhood. I currently work as a GSRP Pre-k teacher and run a summer program. I have many years of experience with young children and school age children!
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"

Cynthia S.

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Bethany D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Bethany, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a BCBA with 5 years total experience working in the field of applied behavior analysis and 2 years of experience as a clinician with a client caseload. I specialize in providing evidence-based ABA services that are trauma-assumed, assent-based, and effective toward meaningful behavior change. I have experience working with...
Bethany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Bethany! She makes my kids feel comfortable and safe. She is great at managing autistic meltdowns. She is also very tidy, and helps out around the house without being asked!"

Holly L.

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Eryn L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jada B.


Gobles, MI

$18/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as understanding, friendly, & respectful. I pride myself on my empathy & understanding of others & think this is why I'm able to be patient with adults & children alike. My friendly, playful side is allowed to come out more when I'm working with kids - showing them I can relate & have fun, while also...
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Erin H.


Portage, MI

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an Occupational Therapist looking for a summer nanny job! I currently reside in the Ann Arbor area. I love to cook, read and spend time outside. I am looking for a part time or full time position from June-August.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Delaney E.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I've had five years of volunteer and job experience in childcare. I have experience volunteering in local church's kids' ministries, being a teacher's aid at a Montessori school serving children aged infant to elementary, and babysitting. Working with children is a passion of mine, and I love getting to know them and leading...
Skills:

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lawton, MI

Megan K.

5.0

Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a blessing to our family!

- Julia K.

Lisa W.

5.0

Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday! Highly recommend Lisa

- Danielle K.

Margaret M.

5.0

Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!

- Marlo C.

Arielle S.

5.0

My children love Arielle. They are all excited to see her and she is very active and loving to my girls. If you want someone to treat your children as her own, she is the one. She is on time, dependable, and trustworthy. She is our go to date night sitter!

- Ashley C.

Liv H.

5.0

Our family loves Liv! She is like the Aunt everybody needs to have! The kids adore her!! I love the way she deals with my 4 year old. She is just super!! She has so much joy and enthusiasm for life that it is contagious!! She has to go back to Michigan mid-August and we are very sad about that. But...

- Robbie R.

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