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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, MI
Dana H.
Southfield, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I am a former YMCA child-care worker. I am also a Victim's Advocate for a Prosecutor's Office. To reach me, please contact me. Thank you!
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a sitter."
Marissa B.
Nana F.
Royal Oak, MI
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I've always been passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I have five years of experience as a childcare provider. I love creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe in open communication with...
Nana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's one of amazing person I ever know "
Jiddata S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I just finished my junior year at Grand Valley and am home for the summer. I'll have an internship this summer but would also love a part time babysitting job as well. I have 7 years of experience with a huge variety of ages (3 months - 13 years). I've summer nannied and done lots of "date night" babysitting. I also have...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Olivia is incredible with my baby girl. I highly recommend her! We would keep her forever if she didn't have to go back to college this fall."
Brittany L.
Levita C.
Detroit, MI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available To Babysit And Care For Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm a loving and honest person who has several years of experience caring for toddlers, preteens and teenagers. I've babysat for family members as well as other families in the Detroit metro area. I've provided care giving services to children who have ASD, ADHD, who are speech impaired, mentally impaired,...
Levita can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Levita in the fall of 2019 and she has been with us since. She helps us in so many ways with our children, dogs and in our home. She is a major factor in helping our family run and function smoothly with our busy schedules. Levita is kind, patient,...
Karen P.
Mariah W.
Southfield, MI
$15-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Mariah I'm 24 years old and I've loved working with children for as long as I can remember. I've always had a passion for seeing kids grow and learn, probably because my family is full of them. I have watched children from ages newborns to 12 years old. I'm very involved with lots of plans and activities prepared....
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Mariah is very professional, and awesome at helping with homework. She?s a very dependable person. The kids enjoyed the short time that they had with her."
Kendra C.
Mckenna B.
Troy, MI
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, nurturing young adult. I have been babysitting for 7 years for family, friends, and other members of Care. I am very interested in childcare and have taken multiple child development courses. I love animals, crafts, outdoors, and reading - I have reliable transportation, and am always punctual. I look...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"It was our first time using care.com and we had a wonderful experience with McKenna. She came early and kept us updated. I was a little nervous to have anyone watch my son who has autism but he did phenomenal with her which speaks volumes."
Belsam S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Happily a nanny for the last 6 years with the same family. What I love about nannying is the long term relationships and the one on one connections. This is a unique job that requires a lot of energy, patience and dedication. I love what I do and I'm taking my time to find the right family for me. I love helping children grow...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karen W.
Detroit, MI
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Karen and I am 56 years of age. I am a very hard worker, very energetic and very reliable. I have five girls of my own of which one I adopted at the age of 9 years old who is now 29 years of age. It was a very challenging journey being a single parent but with the help of God, I was blessed. I was also a foster mom...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is a very caring person. She loves to take care of people and loves to work."
Kemoye K.
Rachel R.
Madison Heights, MI
$28-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
When the opportunity opened up in California, I have been involved in cooking balanced meals for two environmental lawyers and their family. I took that position and moved to California. I enjoyed working for this family for three years as their private chef. I also helped with transportation to and from activities and...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel worked for me for 3 years helping to cook, clean, and keep the house in order. She was always such a great help and I feel so grateful to have had her around. She's practically part of the family now! You won't regret giving Rachel a shot- she is simply...
Jeffrey B.
5.0
(1)
Graduate Student
First Aid & CPR Certified (adult/infant/child)
Experience with babysitting children of all ages
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Unfortunately Amanda was too far away to be able to hire"
Devan F.
Diana S.
Warren, MI
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am an experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic nanny. I am the oldest of 7 children and have gained so much knowledge from helping with my siblings and nannying. I am currently a full time nanny and have worked at a daycare, as a preschool teacher and a paraprofessional. I love child care and interacting with children. I...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Diana is the best! She’s always in a good mood - her positive energy is contagious! She’s creative and fun, coming up with all sorts of ways to keep my kids busy! And she handles any issues that come up with comfort and confidence.
I would recommend her for any...
Care member
4.2
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a high school teacher at West Bloomfield High School for the past two years, and I am about to start my third year there. I teach English to freshman and sophomores, and I love it! I am looking to be a part of a family and bring more joy in my life with lots of smiles, laughs, and fun activities.
I have been...
Tarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tarah was great with my daughter. On time, dependable. No issues. Have had her babysit several times. "
Amber H.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents, Thanks for checking out my profile! I'm a mother of four, and I've been working in childcare/teaching for more than three decades. I take my job very serious, and my life mission is to create a safe, fun environment for children to learn and grow (as if they are all my own). I have cared for infants, toddlers,...
Minoo can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Minoo is wonderful - responsible, resourceful, punctual, and loving. Any family would be lucky to have her. She took such great care of our little one; we never had to worry! Our kid adores her. Minoo loves working with kids. She knows many educational activities...
Jared B.
5.0
(5)
Since I took a babysitting class at 12, I have loved watching children. I am always the adult at the kids table.
Previously , I have cared for many families as a professional nanny.
Examples:
-Family of four children: 1, 3, 5 and 7-year-old as well as a dog.
-Family of two had a newborn and 6-year-old.
-I spent one summer...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids capital L Looooooove Leah. When she arrived the first time she ran ran past us and sat down with our kids ages 1 and 4, which we all loved. She was very comfortable with babies and can keep up with the endless kid energy. She is punctual, friendly, fun,...
Care member
Heaven A.
Detroit, MI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have a great deal of experience babysitting and tutoring. I have worked with children with special needs such as autism, and have tutored in ESL, basic reading, writing, math, and science. Some of the activities I love to do with kids are telling stories, arts and crafts, and dance parties! I have also been extremely...
Heaven can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Heavenlee cared for my two boys for a few years, and we could not have been happier. She was always on time, high energy, and happy to work with our family. She made sure the boys were entertained, active, and most importantly, safe. I highly recommend Heavenlee to...
Monique S.
Gracie V.
Warren, MI
$32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've worked as a babysitter for years and truly enjoy interacting with kids. They always have a great time when I'm around. I'm 23 years old, live in Warren, and am caring, fun, and kindhearted. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and know how to keep them entertained and engaged. I'm also reliable and...
Gracie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Gracie is a very caring person who also interacts extremely well with kids and pets. She is someone to always count on and super reliable."
Olivia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I am a certified Caregiver with experience in caring for elderly people with disabilities. I also have taken care of children and infants and I am CPR certified!
I'd describe my personality as Kind, Empathetic, & Professional.
I like working with kids because they are carefree and I can conform to different personalities...
Tantre can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tantre was fantastic with our little one! She was on time, kind, and very responsive to our little one's needs. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Super dependable and very nurturing young lady ! Kids always wanted her to come back "
Samantha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , my name is Janice and I am a very experienced nanny! I love working with kids! I am experienced with newborns, toddlers, twins, boys and girls. I am willing to help drive your kids around, do crafts, help with online learning, I can help tidy up around the home, make meals and so much more ! I cant wait to help your...
Janice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janice is great! She was a nanny for us when our children were small, and would watch our children for the entire summer. Janice is great with kids!"
Franz S.
Alisia G.
Center Line, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently work as a Head Start teacher. I want to work in a more familial environment and am looking to be a full-time childcare provider for a family. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I adore kids! I've worked with children who have autism and I've worked with families from care. com.
I have...
Alisia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alisia is great! I hired her to get my kids ready for school & taken to school for about 5 months. My kids adore her. She's very laid back personality. Very experienced!"
Mike J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, MI
Dana H.
5.0
Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a sitter.
- Marissa B.
Nana F.
5.0
She's one of amazing person I ever know
- Jiddata S.
Olivia S.
5.0
Olivia is incredible with my baby girl. I highly recommend her! We would keep her forever if she didn't have to go back to college this fall.
- Brittany L.
Levita C.
5.0
We hired Levita in the fall of 2019 and she has been with us since. She helps us in so many ways with our children, dogs and in our home. She is a major factor in helping our family run and function smoothly with our busy schedules. Levita is kind, patient, organized, sets and keeps limits,...
- Karen P.
Mariah W.
5.0
Mariah is very professional, and awesome at helping with homework. She?s a very dependable person. The kids enjoyed the short time that they had with her.
- Kendra C.
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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 11 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 $18.45 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 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.