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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, MI
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 25 years, adding many tasks and job titles over the years. I've always loved little ones of every age and have helped many families over the years in raising those precious little ones. I have nannied for twin babies in their home, supervised the infant room in a hospital day care...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives. "
Sheila A.
Trinea F.
Oak Park, MI
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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 11 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
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Jaida and I am a junior at Concordia University Ann Arbor studying nursing with hopes to become a pediatric oncology/ neonatology nurse. My childcare journey began at the age of six when my little sister was born who was premature. I am very experienced with children of all ages but my specialty is infants...
Jaida can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Jaida was a great help to our family. Flexible, kind, and very good with our two girls (3 and 7 months). I will definitely call her again!"
Julia R.
Hello Families! I have been nannying for 10 years! I have babysat newborns to 15-year-olds. I am originally from Minneapolis and moved to Chicago about 7 years ago. I am currently getting my Master's in Public Health. I have a BS in psychology. I have two dogs. I love to craft, travel and spend time with my family and friends!...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Ted H.
Oak Park, MI
$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Ted! I am a recent Wayne State Graduate. During college, I worked at the Huntington Recreation Center as a Day Camp Director. I have tons of experience with children from nannying part-time during the school year and working at the after-school latchkey program for Burton Elementary. I currently work full-time...
Ted can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as caring, creative and determined
I started working with kids when I was 19 years old I worked at a daycare for 2 years. I worked with children ages 3m-8 year's old. Watching children interact with other and learning new skills daily was an amazing experience. I also studied early childhood...
I'd describe my personality as
Caring
Confident
Funny
I like working with kids because it has always been my life long passion, I love making life easier for parents! I'm a parent myself and I feel like taking in other families ways of doing things help me also be a better mom!
I'm looking for a job that I can become apart...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm excited to introduce myself and share with you a little bit about my skills/ training and services I offer. I have 20+ years of experience. I can help with Crafts, Meal Preparation, tutoring and carpooling. I'm trained in early childhood education and counseling. I'm also CPR and first-aid trained.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I have had several years of experience with babysitting and just this past summer I was a full-time nanny for 4 kids ages 2, 4, 6, and 8. We went on lots of adventures and made the most out of what we were able to do. It barely felt like work because of how fun kids are to be around all the time.
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Karen J.
Oak Park, MI
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello there! I'm 26 years old and I love working with kids, I have been a great experience with them, I'm very responsible, loving, funny and political person. My plus: I graduated from Psycope (I know a lot things about developing, education and psychology) I can teach Spanish at your kiddos too! :)
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I get along really well with kids. They love me and I just love them them too! I have been involved in child care since I turned 13 (when I became the go-to neighborhood babysitter) and have experience with all ages. My degree is in Art Education. After working in public schools I realized I prefer creating a close connection to...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Madeline has been EXACTLY! what we were looking for in flexibility and dependability! My 3 small children literally count down the days until Madeline is expected to come again! Her engagement is above expectations and I am so thankful we have connected to manage...
Jessica K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Leadership and Early Childhood Education with certifications in First Aid and CPR. I have over 10 years of experience working in school systems, babysitting, and helping around the home. I also have over 10 years of experience working with dogs in training, dog sitting, & dog walking. I will...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is smart, reliable and kind. I would recommend her!"
Jamie G.
Kelsey M.
Royal Oak, MI
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Mackenzie B.
Warren, MI
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mackenzie, I am 28 years old. I am a graduate from Wayne State University.
I have 11 years of experience being a Nanny/Mother's Helper/House Manager. This includes running errands, organizing, grocery shopping, making dinner, driving children to activities, etc.
I'm looking for a full time position...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Mackenzie has been like an extended part of our family and I'm sad to be moving away from her! She started caring for my son when he was 5 months old and has watched him for 15 hours a week for the past 7 months. She is a very attentive and interactive caregiver...
Amy B.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Dorothy, I go by Dottie :)
I have been working with kids ever since I could work. I've been a babysitter, nanny, day camp counselor, older sister, substitute teacher and behavior technician. And that's just my work with kids! Which does include ages 0-18yo and working with multiple children at once.
I would love the...
Dorothy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Dottie is so professional and so passionate about working with children."
Maryann S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa, and I have been a childcare professional for many years, both in classroom and home settings. My specialty is infants and toddlers! While I have worked with all ages, 15 years were as the Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, in two schools in Birmingham. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and am Montessori...
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"Absolutely cant say enough about this Kind and Caring woman! Lisa is so helpful, and she has our trust 110%. She cared for my baby so well, and he clearly loved spending time with her. I loved the updates and videos she would text me, showing my happy boy playing...
Mark P.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Erica. I am a postpartum doula and certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (car seat tech). I am having my second child in April and will be looking for work starting in July and plan to bring my infant with me. I will also be available to watch your child in my home instead.
I have been working with children &...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You and your children will love her!"
Linda F.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is reliable and communicative. She took great care of our little one!"
Abigail B.
John C.
Detroit, MI
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Available For Part Time Child Care For Sitting And Transportation
5.0
(1)
I'm a hard working gentlemen who is retired. I provide transportation and sitting services to young children and teenagers. I am easy going with a great personality who is honest and I work well with children. My additional skills are meal preparation and cleaning. I enjoy cooking.
John can also help with: Carpooling, travel
5.0
"John C was very pleasant, easy going and he had a great personality. He transported school age children to and from school with no issues or concerns. I would definitely hire him again for services."
Levita C.
Elle F.
Royal Oak, MI
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, MI
Samantha G.
5.0
Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives.
- Sheila A.
Trinea F.
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.
Jaida J.
5.0
Jaida is wonderful! Experienced and our daugther had a lovely time. Highly recommend.
- Care member
Madeline S.
5.0
Madeline has been EXACTLY! what we were looking for in flexibility and dependability! My 3 small children literally count down the days until Madeline is expected to come again! Her engagement is above expectations and I am so thankful we have connected to manage our childcare needs! She is...
- Jessica K.
Katie A.
5.0
Kate is such a kind, genuine person I would certainly recommend her to other parents looking for assistance with their child care needs. She is a trustworthy caregiver who is very safety conscious when it comes to children and aware of their needs. She is a wonderful individual whom you'd be proud...
- Jennifer P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oak Park, MI:
How can I find a Oak Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oak Park, 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 10 babysitters in Oak Park, MI on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Oak Park, MI?
The average rate for Oak Park, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 per hour as of March 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 Oak Park, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oak Park, 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 Oak Park, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Oak Park, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.