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Eliza H.
Oakland, MI
$18-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Eliza and I graduated this past May 2023 from Michigan State University- go green! I have a degree in Nutritional Sciences with a minor in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems. I have many years of job experiences including working as a veterinary assistant, working for the MSU baseball team, and of course...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lana C.
Oakland, MI
$12-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Lana! l am a sophmore at Oakland University and i'm majoring in physical therapy. I work at urban air trampoline park and have experience with kids of all ages. I would be able to take them up there for a fun day. I am also certified in CPR. I will be able to provide transportation and help with cooking and cleaning. I'm...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Genevieve S.
Oakland, MI
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Genevieve! I'm 30 years old. I believe in play based learning and making everyday an adventure learning. I have work in childcare centers from 2 years old to school age. I have been a SACC Director and Camp Director. More recently, I started teaching in a great start readiness program (GSRP) classroom. I...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jenna C.
Oakland, MI
$10-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Jenna, and I'm currently a college student looking to part-time nanny for the summer! I've babysat for families with kids of all ages; most recently, I've watched a family of four children with kids ranging from a newborn to a 12-year-old. I often picked the kids up from school and attended soccer and gymnastics...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Donna P.
Oakland, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a retired pediatric nurse with over 25 years of caring for children. I have 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
Sierra B.
Rochester, MI
$24-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Sierra and I'm 25 years old. In 2022 I graduated from GVSU with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have eperience in a daycare setting with children ages from 4-10 years old, where I also took a CPR class. I have worked with a total of four wonderful families ranging in ages from toddler to early...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sierra is very sweet and good with kids. She is reliable, playful and honest."
Michelle W.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Meagan. I am an extremely dedicated, fun, and disciplined babysitter that has been babysitting since I was 16. I have 3 years working in school age childcare at Utica Community Schools and have gained further experience working as an assistant teacher at a preschool academy (1-12). I feel I am caring and can offer...
Meagan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met with Meagan today to confirm the next two months of scheduling. She is always early and always smiling!!! Very accommodating!!"
Rhonda G.
Hailey H.
Rochester, MI
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For Babysitter/Nanny Jobs, Reliable Transportation, Flexible Availability.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***currently only taking one-time babysitting jobs***
Hello! My name is Hailey and I'm 25 years old. Currently, I am very pregnant with a baby due in October. Because of this I can only help families with one-time/infrequent babysitting needs. However, I have plenty of experience with children. I helped raise my two little...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey was truly the best nanny that we could have ever imagined. She is patient, kind, fun, dependable, loving, trustworthy, and every other positive trait that you would hope for in a person caring for your child. She's quickly become like family and my kids...
Marie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been an experienced Nanny for the last almost 4 years. Even before nannying I worked with special needs and severe epileptic twins for a couple years. I've always enjoyed working directly with families and kids, so nannying seemed perfect for me. I enjoy doing many activities! Here is just a small list: Reading,...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hello
We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and...
Michele B.
Angela B.
Washington, MI
$18-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, A Love For Children, Confident In Childcare Skills, And Motivated.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am CPR and First aid certified. Just ask to view my credentials. I am a mother to 4 grown children. My hobbies include crocheting and writing. I have worked in both home settings, and school settings. I work for all children including those with disabilities, emotional trauma, and children with autism. I have relevant...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Angela is really calm and caring with both my 7 and 3 year old. I hired her to help my 7 year old get English homework done. Angela very calmly reminds my daughter to pay attention or sit in her chair when she gets antsy where I may not have been so calm. She...
Samantha S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a very big family and am always around kids. I babysit my niece all the time who is now three almost four. I love to be around kids and getting to know them. I like to interact with kids and do fun activities together. I also love being around kids and being with them because they ultimately make me happy. I know how to...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Morgan is a very dependable young lady with a beautiful heart and soul. The way she cares for children is remarkable. They are her number one priority, even when she's off the clock, she's thinking about ways to improve herself. She thinks about what she will do...
Cheyenne S.
Brooke B.
Rochester, MI
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently a nursing student with the hopes of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner. I love working with children and have worked in three different daycare with kids between the ages of 2 months to 13 years old. I have also done many at home babysitting jobs with many ages. During my years of working with kids I...
5.0
"Extremely sweet! My girls loved her and keep asking when she is coming back"
Amanda A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving and outgoing person that absolutely loves children. I have been babysitting for over 30 years. The past 8 years I have been working with an amazing loving family. I started when their son was 5 months old and now he is 8 1/2 and then his sister was born 5 1/2 years ago and I have been caring for both of them since...
Cathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very patient person, I love the way she care about my kids they do love her so much:)"
Lena T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 9 years now and I love every minute of it. I started watching kids when my mom would bring them over to our house and I would take care of them. Then about 7 years ago and still do work at my church's nursery for children ages newborn-5 years old. Then about 6 years ago I started babysitting more...
Tiffanee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Provided for my child as I would!!!"
Kim A.
Cassidy L.
Pontiac, MI
$20-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with all age groups as I volunteer as a teacher aide at Church. I also have been a volunteer and a staff in training at the camp as well as a camp counselor! I love to do crafts with the kids I work with and also love to read and play outside. I have house sat, pet sat, and light housekeeping. I look...
Cassidy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cassidy was great to work with for watching my son on a part-time basis. She was punctual, picked up his schedule quickly and was so great with my toddler even when he was very rowdy!"
Amanda R.
Carmen B.
Rochester, MI
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Hope That I Can Be Apart Of Your Family, And Assist In Taking Care Of Your Wonderful Children !
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dependable, friendly and compassionate.
I like working with kids because they always give me great joy. There's also great joy in knowing that I am a small part of their incredible growth!
I'm looking for a job that has a warm and nice family that needs assistance in taking care of their...
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen watched our 1 year old son for two months this summer. He absolutely loved her and got super excited when she came through the door in the morning. They spent a lot of time outside enjoying the warm weather. Carmen was always on time and very dependable....
Kelly F.
Shannon F.
Rochester, MI
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shannon and I have three years of experience ranging from daytime babysitting, overnight nannying, and nursing care. I graduated with a nursing degree (BSN) from Hope College and I am currently studying to take my licensing exam. My passion is pediatric care, and I have been lucky to learn about caring for...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was wonderful - so nice, punctual, easy to schedule with, caring and made our trip to Michigan so much more enjoyable - we hope we can work with her again when we are back in town."
Kate L.
Kennedy H.
Leonard, MI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kennedy, I am 22 years old and currently live in Rochester! I have been a full time Realtor for the past 3 years. Before I became a Realtor I was a nanny for 2 years and before that I was babysitting throughout my teen years! I am now looking to get back into it part time as working with kids is truly where I...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I can't describe in such a small space what Kennedy has meant to our family. She took care of our 3 children ages 9 years, 22 months, and 10 months old and they all love her. Our son started his "terrible twos" early and she was so patient with him. She kept our 9...
Charlese R.
Ashley S.
Auburn Hills, MI
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have younger siblings and lots of cousins who I have watched quite often. I have also been babysitting since I was 12. I have experience all age groups as well as children with disabilities.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience babysitting children between the ages of 0-13 years old. I've babysat for families with multiple children and pets, so I feel comfortable in a busy/challenging environment. I spent 3 years as a pre-k-12 grade reading/math tutor at a private learning center, and spent 3 years working with thousands of...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids."
Cheryl R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakland, MI
Sierra B.
5.0
Sierra is very sweet and good with kids. She is reliable, playful and honest.
- Michelle W.
Meagan M.
5.0
Meagan has been incredible with the two boys and is always bringing a positive clean energy to the house!
During the return to work, our childcare needs have fluctuated and Meagan has been able to work on our time needs and has been always prompt!
2 thumbs way up!
- Enrique K.
Hailey H.
5.0
Hailey was truly the best nanny that we could have ever imagined. She is patient, kind, fun, dependable, loving, trustworthy, and every other positive trait that you would hope for in a person caring for your child. She's quickly become like family and my kids love her so much! She set the bar as...
- Marie F.
Paige H.
5.0
Hello
We had Paige care for our two small children, age 10 month and 3-year-old. She also helped with our 7-year-old dog. We needed help for 2 years, so Paige was with us while our children grew older and we got an additional puppy too. She is dependable and on time. We liked how engaging...
- Michele B.
Angela B.
4.0
Angela is really calm and caring with both my 7 and 3 year old. I hired her to help my 7 year old get English homework done. Angela very calmly reminds my daughter to pay attention or sit in her chair when she gets antsy where I may not have been so calm. She listens to my 3 year old tell wild...
- Samantha S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakland, MI:
How can I find a Oakland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakland, 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 5 babysitters in Oakland, 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 Oakland, MI?
The average rate for Oakland, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.20 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 Oakland, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakland, 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.