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60 babysitters are listed in Oak Park, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Oak Park, MI
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Unfortunately Amanda was too far away to be able to hire"
Devan F.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Diana came into our life when we needed it the most. Our kids are grown but we keep in touch. A nanny that turned into family. Availability, creativity, flexibility and passion for kids. A true extension of a mother to my twins."
Care member
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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Minoo has been amazing with our daughter! She loves children and has a very kind and caring personality. She has a lot of experience and always has great and novel educational ideas to engage with our daughter. We have worked with her since baby girl was almost 6...
Maryam T.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tarah was great with my daughter. On time, dependable. No issues. Have had her babysit several times. "
Amber H.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & 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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kenedi, I am 25 years old. I am a Hairstylist and college student. I have experience with children from infant to teen. I used to babysit my nieces and nephews growing up and for the last 2 years have watched kids from ages 5months - 5 years old. I am a fun and patient babysitter who understands every child has different...
Kenedi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kenedi is a wonderful, sweet, caring girl who loves kids and pets. She would be a great addition to a regular babysitting list or pet sitting list."
Traci G.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janice supported me and my boys when we first moved to MI. As a single mom with two small children it was difficult to get the back and forth to daycare, plus care while I was working late. Janice swooped in with her sweet charm and firm Janice would also take the...
Marlow H.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tamia, I'm 30 years old and a mother of two beautiful toddlers. Ive been a nanny for 12years now. I love being a nanny. I have experience with children from ages newborn-13years of age, meal preparation, light homecleaning, bottle feeding, pamper changing, creating fun activities, educational learning, I'm also a...
Tamia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tamia is a professional, reliable and trustworthy care giver I would recommend her to any family who is looking for an outstanding respectful, loving and caring care giver. If you are looking for someone to care after your children Tamia is the best at what she...
Mia W.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kara.
A 38-year-old wife & mother. Besides caring for my own children, I've assisted in an in-home licensed facility for 2 years. The children varied in ages from infancy through about age 6. I am a holistically trained postpartum doula & love assisting mothers/parents in their parenting journey. (Laundry, cleaning,...
Kara can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kara was amazing. She has a kindness about her, she really does care. She was so great with my little guy, I knew he was in great hands. She is flexible which was great for our family, whether it be helping around the house, coming with me to doctors appointments,...
Maria G.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 20 years. I started off working in day cares and I was also a live-in nanny. Throughout the years I have taken many ECE classes for children of all ages. In 2001, I opened my own in-home day care service, which lasted for 7 years. At church, I was the nursery and Children's Church director. I...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gina was truly a blessing for our family. We are new to the area and needed backup day care and didn’t know where to turn. We are first time Care.com users and the idea of it made me nervous at first. However, the first time we met Gina all previous doubt faded...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a college graduate living in the Royal Oak-Clawson area. I am unavailable at the moment.
**Not available to pick up or drop off**
**Not available for full-time positions**
I have met so many great families in the area and if you need references I am happy to provide contacts.
(Fully...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth took care of our 9month baby. She is professional and was able to adapt to our needs very quickly especially with both of us parents working full time and needing care immediately. Due to us moving to a different state we had to part ways. We wish her all...
Care member
Zianab B.
Dearborn, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, a little bit about me, my name is Zianab and I am a Babysitter and Nanny with three grown children of my own whom I Truly Love with all my Heart and are my World!!! I also have a Grandson who I adore and who is my everything!!! So I have Experience with and Enjoy taking care of Children of all ages. I am Muslim,...
Zianab can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Frieda and I'm currently a student at Wayne State University with dreams of becoming a pediatrician with a concentration in obstetrics! Working with children is something I have always enjoyed doing and have been doing since I was about 14! I have experience working with children of all ages and am fun (yet...
Frieda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Frieda babysat for us through much of the school year and is a wonderful caregiver. She is so great with my kids and I highly recommend her to any families looking for care."
Amanda C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
I'm a babysitter for the Metro-Detroit area. I am an experienced educator with degrees from Rice University in Political Science and Managerial Studies. I fluently speak Chinese and I've been babysitting since I was 16 years-old and I've had CPR training (three times). I've been professionally care giving at least...
Camille can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camille arrives ahead of time and her Communication is excellent. She is dependable and trustworthy. I never worry when she watches my young son. "
Chanelle J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children from as young as one year in age to 14 in the Bay, Saginaw, and Ingham Counties. Additionally, I am a certified Music Educator in the state of Michigan. I have worked in classrooms with age groups as young as birth to five and as old as high school. I am Infant & Child CPR/First Aid certified.
Judy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Judy is great she has a wonderful caring and positive outlook. "
Catherine K.
Precious R.
Southfield, MI
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, If you're looking for a fun, energetic person to care for your kids on a part-time/occasional basis, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!
Precious can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Precious has been such a blessing to our family. She has cared for our son for a year now. She goes above and beyond in her care duties. We would recommend her to any family who wants to feel comfort in the individual caring for their child."
Melissa M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oak Park, MI
Rachel R.
5.0
Rachel is really great! She worked for me for 3 years, taking care of me and the house. I really appreciate everything she has done for me. You would be lucky to have her.
- Jeffrey B.
Amanda C.
5.0
Unfortunately Amanda was too far away to be able to hire
- Devan F.
Karen W.
5.0
Karen is a very caring person. She loves to take care of people and loves to work.
- Kemoye K.
Diana S.
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 age - both singletons and siblings!
- Care member
Minoo D.
5.0
Minoo has been amazing with our daughter! She loves children and has a very kind and caring personality. She has a lot of experience and always has great and novel educational ideas to engage with our daughter. We have worked with her since baby girl was almost 6 weeks old and I have always been at...
- Maryam T.
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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 9 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 $18.33 per hour as of January 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.