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60 babysitters are listed in Ortonville, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Ortonville, MI
Elizabeth W.
Ortonville, MI
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I am a very outgoing 24-year-old who loves to interact and care for children. I am a graduate of Rochester High School and currently attending Oakland University to receive a Human Resorces degree. I started off watching my relative's children at around the age of 12 but once I turned 16, I started to work at a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is great with our kids, very interactive! She goes above and beyond and our boys love having her as their sitter! "
Sarah L.
I have had lots of babysitting experience. I've even taken a babysitting class and I have a First Aid, C. P. R. and A. E. D. license. I like being outdoors, playing games, making arts and crafts and reading!
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kathryn O.
Ortonville, MI
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kat! I'm 26 years old
I have experience working with all ages of children in school and at home care! I also have experience working with children with disabilities due to my family's previous business. I am a professional figure skater and have travelled the world doing what I love and getting to know many people and...
I have experience working as a Registered Behavior technician in which I worked with kids on the autism spectrum 2-17 on learning social, occupational, educational skills and more. I've also done tutoring, and don't mind helping with house keeping and running errands. I enjoy doing crafts and playing games. I graduated in May...
Tricia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have experience with taking care of large groups of kids. I babysat for about 4-5 sets of parents while they went out together. In total, they had around 9 kids ranging in ages of 1-12 and I watched over them while their parents were gone. I also taught in a middle school once a month for 2 years and managed the kids while the...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Katie C.
Ortonville, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passion for kids & extra love for special needs! I am the oldest of a big blended family three of which have special needs. I have a plethora of experience working with kids both professionally & through non-profit/community based areas. I have a background in Theatre & have directed kids in local community productions & more....
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and surprised us by how calmly she handles stressful moments. Her patience is exceptional! Her creativity is...
Care member
My name is Kaitlin and I'm 23 years old. I currently work as a part time insurance broker but I'm looking for something to balance my spare time! I have a year experience in a Montessori working with children from the ages of 6 weeks to 6 years old and I also grew up with a younger brother that is 8 years younger than me. As you...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Patricia O.
Ortonville, MI
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a loving mother of 5 children (ages 16-25). We homeschooled them for varying years over the course of 20 years. I love educating and playing with children of all ages. Before homeschooling, when I only had two children myself, I did babysit for three separate families out of my home, for about 6-12 months each and...
I have no professional experience, but I am the oldest of four with three younger brothers that I practically raised. I am a good teacher when it comes to helping young ones with school work. I am also a three sport athlete (softball, rugby, basketball). I am in college for a music education degree. Great with pets as well...
Anna C can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a para in Chippewa Valley Schools in a special Ed program during the school year.
I had lived in Clarkston for 15 years and had worked in Clarkston schools for 9 years prior to moving districts. We just moved over the summer to Ortonville and love the country life. I have 2 boys of my own that are 20 and 22. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi, my name is Tanya and I'm 25 years old. I have 2+ years experience caring for little ones (ages 0-7 years old) and have currently been nannying full time for the past few months. I received my Childhood Development Associate (birth-36 months) certification in March of 2024. I'm CPR and first aid certified, I'm very pet...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gabby H.
Oxford, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Gabby H. I'm a recent graduate from Central Michigan University with a bachelor's in Child Development and family studies. I have been volunteering at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital for the past few years. This has given me the opportunity to work with many different children from a variety of different...
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Gabby for a nanny position. She was very prompt, professional, and I was truly impressed by her child development knowledge. I think she would make a great hire!"
Elizabeth G.
Kendra S.
Clarkston, MI
$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/sitter Available For Summer Vacation Hours And Long-term
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have eight plus years of experience in the care giving field with the same client (special needs). Activity planning, transporting, meal prep & passing medication includes some responsibilities I feel will prepare me for future jobs.
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond....
Anthony N.
Madeline C.
Metamora, MI
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maddie!
I am a pilot with hopes of getting to the airlines soon! I am also TESOL certified, giving me the ability to teach English. The first English class I ever taught was for a nonprofit serving children in Colombia. In my free time, I love volunteering with the Young Eagles and STEM programs, taking kids up for...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Madeline, and felt very comfortable with her. Later in the week we had her watch our daughter for a few hours. She was great with our daughter and our hyper Boxer. She even contacted us about our daughter a few days later as to her inquiry about her...
Jenn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am outgoing, friendly, energetic, and trustworthy. I love reading, being outdoors, and music. I have babysat for multiple families, ages ranging from a few months old to 12 years old. I love children, taking care of them, and having fun with them! I am available on nights and weekends :)
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"This woman is nothing short of amazing! She worked with my family (4 kids under 7) for about 5 months and many times was our saving grace. She was never late, but stayed late whenever we needed her to. She is kind, funny, creative, and my children love her. She...
Kandra G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and compassionate person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children from infants to teenagers. I grew up in a large family which gave me a lot of experience with different age groups. I have enjoyed babysitting and assisting many families over the years. With me, your children...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolute pleasure and would highly recommend. Very caring, patient, and my son simply loved being around her."
Daniel M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I have been babysitting/nannying for 20 years. I enjoyed interacting with children because they are so happy and care-free. I am originally from Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State, I moved to Aspen. While in Aspen, I worked for a babysitting agency and made so many amazing connections. I still...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Sarah has been amazing stepping into our families summer schedule and helping out. She is dependable, attentive, mature and outgoing. She has been a great match for our home."
Jamie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two and a grandmother. I love children and taking care of little ones is my favorite job ever! I have a clean driving record and background check performed in the last year. My newer jeep is fully insured. I have been a Nanny to newborns, assisting first time parents. I have watched families with 3 children, of...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Linda is wonderful! We feel so blessed to have found her on Care.com to watch our baby girl. She is great at communicating, always on time and best of all we feel that our little one is safe and happy with her :)"
Kirsten P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for numerous families since the age of 13, including families with multiples, with disabilities, and those who just need a little more special attention :). A little about me: I grew up in Michigan and throughout high school I worked in a local day care part time. I moved to California for University, and...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Clara sit for our two girls, an infant and a 5 year old. She was energetic and outgoing and the girls had so much fun with her. She showed up 15 minutes early and was great at engaging the girls right away so we could finish getting ready. I'd definitely...
Shannon S.
Brittany K.
Goodrich, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Brittany! I am 28 years old. I've most recently been in the car business, selling cars & before that I was recruiting for an engineering company- however, although I went to school for it- nannying seems to be what I always miss & want to get back to! I graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with my BBA....
Brittany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ortonville, MI
Elizabeth W.
5.0
We're so glad that we found Elizabeth! She's great with the girls, and able to handle direction well. Professional attitude is much appreciated!!
- Lindsey G.
Katie C.
5.0
Katie immediately had a way of making my family feel comfortable in our transition starting with a full time nanny. She is trustworthy, reliable, flexible and surprised us by how calmly she handles stressful moments. Her patience is exceptional! Her creativity is an asset and she has been friendly...
- Care member
Gabby H.
5.0
I interviewed Gabby for a nanny position. She was very prompt, professional, and I was truly impressed by her child development knowledge. I think she would make a great hire!
- Elizabeth G.
Kendra S.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kendra. She has been so great to my two boys. Kendra is so involved with my kids when she takes care of them. My kids do fun activities as well as learn, TV time is at a minimum. She continuously goes above and beyond. Kendra is also professional, trusting,...
- Anthony N.
Madeline C.
5.0
We interviewed Madeline, and felt very comfortable with her. Later in the week we had her watch our daughter for a few hours. She was great with our daughter and our hyper Boxer. She even contacted us about our daughter a few days later as to her inquiry about her health, as she herself caught a...
- Jenn B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ortonville, MI:
How can I find a Ortonville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ortonville, 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 Ortonville, 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 Ortonville, MI?
The average rate for Ortonville, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.27 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 Ortonville, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ortonville, 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.