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60 babysitters are listed in Otsego, MI
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Otsego, MI
Emma F.
Allegan, MI
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a reliable and responsible babysitter with CPR and First Aid certification, ensuring the safety and well-being of your child. I have my own transportation I don't have a college degree, but I am passionate about pursuing a career in education! and love engaging with children to support their growth and development. I'm also...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a recent graduate of WMU and currently a Kellogg nursing student. I have a lot of experience with children as I was a frequent babysitter to several families at home before going off to college. In the past I have babysat for several large families and I am great with kid. I am very friendly as well. Along with my...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been great and our kids love her. She is always on time, responds quickly, and is very personable. Our kids have started asking for her to watch them because she plays with and spends time with them."
Gaby O.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lexi and I am a Senior at WMU. As a little bit about me, I am majoring in Occupational therapy and minoring in ASL and psychology. I have been a competitive dancer since 1st grade. I am on the WMU Dance Team. With dance over the years, I have had the opportunity to assist and teach little kids, which has helped...
Lexis can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sydney! I come with many craft projects up my sleeve, an arsenal of fun facts, and plenty of patience. For me, the best part about being around children is watching their imaginations at work and encouraging their artistic expression. I love to read aloud and spend lots of time outside.
I primarily have experience...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been working for us now for a couple of months, and we would definitely recommend her to be hired by other families."
Hilary J.
Megan K.
Kalamazoo, MI
$14-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 11 years now. I have many years of experience as a youth camp leader with children aged 4-7 normally in groups of 10. I also have worked in my churches care center with children 3 months to 5 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families around my neighborhood. I...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a...
Julia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and disciplined babysitter with many years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a super detail-oriented individual who has a special talent for preparing meals and formulas, serving meals, handling children's overall activities, changing diapers and managing...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Holly is a delight! She exceeds my/our expectations every time she cares for me or my husband. A very caring, thoughtful, intelligent, non-judgmental and considerate person, she always wants to care for us as we want or need, not "her way." Holly demonstrates...
Joellen F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, and provide affection for all of the children I care for. Seeking a responsible role as a babysitter for your family. I have 10 years of experience and also a 3yr old of my own. I am very...
Angel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angel took care of our 3 kids (ages 7, 3, and 1) for a whole day. They had a blast together, and Angel took excellent care of the baby while managing the two very active older brothers!"
Caroline R.
Anneka L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have completed my Fine Arts degree and am currently finishing up my Gender and Women's Studies minor and I am looking for part-time work. I am a singer and a professional dancer and actor. I love children and have been babysitting and teaching for many years. I enjoy pets, being outdoors, art, and telling stories. I am...
Anneka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Anneka has a maturity level and depth of character beyond her years. She is honest, fair, kind, and follows through on the tasks before her. She has an ever-present beautiful smile and a heart for service. She would be a great blessing in any capacity. "
Lori R.
Sadie P.
Hamilton, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been babysitting for 5 year. I love kids of all ages. I am certified in CPR first aid AED lifeguarding and babysitting.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Sadie and she was extremely well prepared. She had questions for us about some of the specific things listed in our posting, which made it obvious that she had read it carefully, and paid attention to details. It is clear she has cared for other...
Sara C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a BCBA with 5 years total experience working in the field of applied behavior analysis and 2 years of experience as a clinician with a client caseload. I specialize in providing evidence-based ABA services that are trauma-assumed, assent-based, and effective toward meaningful behavior change. I have experience working with...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Bethany! She makes my kids feel comfortable and safe. She is great at managing autistic meltdowns. She is also very tidy, and helps out around the house without being asked!"
Holly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I can cook, clean, and babysitting is no exception. I have 8 nieces and nephews ranging from a month to a 11-year-old. I am CPR certified and have a Medical assistant certification with an associates degree in applied science. I am also fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was great to watch our four kids. She arrived on time and was very sweet to our little ones. We were not worried leaving them in her hands. Our oldest said she was a nice babysitter. Would definitely hire again."
Amanda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Originally from California. I've been living in Kalamazoo for six years. I recently finished my master's degree program in early childhood. I currently work as a GSRP Pre-k teacher and run a summer program. I have many years of experience with young children and school age children!
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"
Cynthia S.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sam and I absolutely love caring for children! I have been working in child care for over 10 years. I can handle long days spent caring for kids and their emotional needs. I have worked as tutor as well as baby sitter. I have a record of always showing up on time to help parents' life run smoothly.
My greatest...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She took all the efforts that she could to be punctual, take care of the child, take care of the house. She's AWESOME!"
Ashish B.
Sienna A.
Wayland, MI
$20-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Most of my experience is in a professional setting with YMCA school age programs. I love working with children and have been doing so professionally now for almost a decade. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Most of my experience is in not only in just babysitting children but helping them to grow as human beings all...
Sienna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sienna has cared for our toddler for the past year and has been great! She is caring and trust worthy and our daughter absolutely loves her!"
Jessi B.
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of children for many years, ages ranging from 6 months to 15 years. Communication is incredibly important to me so I keep in touch with all my clients.
Zuri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Zuri has taken care of our farm animals and inside cats and dogs a few times and she has done a great job! I can tell she really cares about of the animals and love to take care of them. 10 out of 10 would hire again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liv, a college student who loves working with kids and has 7+ years of experience caring for them. ! I have a car and am CPR certified as well! I'm in the TC area for the holiday season and would love to help out with date nights and sitting! I want to help make lifelong memories for kiddos and have fun being their...
Liv can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family loves Liv! She is like the Aunt everybody needs to have! The kids adore her!! I love the way she deals with my 4 year old. She is just super!! She has so much joy and enthusiasm for life that it is contagious!! She has to go back to Michigan mid-August...
Robbie R.
3.0
(2)
Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday! Highly recommend Lisa "
Danielle K.
Hey! I am Kellie. I am 29 years old and love kids!
I have been babysitting since I was around 12 years old. As an adult I love to help others by continuing to babysit! I love finding new games to interact with the kids, cooking, cleaning, folding laundry, and having a good time! I would love the opportunity to meet your family...
Kellie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hello!
I'm Charlene & I'm currently a Preschool Associate Teacher here in town. (Kalamazoo) I truly enjoy being around kids and take pride in gaining a child's trust. I am silly, outgoing, laid back, but I do follow through and will kindly redirect behaviors if needed. I have plenty of experience and am CPR/First Aid Certified....
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Brenna O.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Child Whisperer Extraordinaire: Your Go-To Babysitter For Fun And Adventure!
I am dedicated to providing top-notch care for children and animals, ensuring their safety, happiness, and well-being. I have 4 years of experience watching children between 0-13 years old. I also have a lifetime of experience with dogs, cats, and small animals.
My childcare services include:
In-home babysitting
Date night...
Brenna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Otsego, MI
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah has been great and our kids love her. She is always on time, responds quickly, and is very personable. Our kids have started asking for her to watch them because she plays with and spends time with them.
- Gaby O.
Sydney R.
5.0
Sydney is the best! She goes above and beyond, bringing arts and crafts materials for my son, playing games, etc. Always on time, reliable. She's been working for us now for a couple of months, and we would definitely recommend her to be hired by other families.
- Hilary J.
Megan K.
5.0
Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a blessing to our family!
- Julia K.
Holly M.
5.0
Holly is a delight! She exceeds my/our expectations every time she cares for me or my husband. A very caring, thoughtful, intelligent, non-judgmental and considerate person, she always wants to care for us as we want or need, not "her way." Holly demonstrates integrity and honesty at all times;...
- Joellen F.
Angel M.
5.0
Angel took care of our 3 kids (ages 7, 3, and 1) for a whole day. They had a blast together, and Angel took excellent care of the baby while managing the two very active older brothers!
- Caroline R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Otsego, MI:
How can I find a Otsego babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Otsego, MI?
The average rate for Otsego, MI babysitters on Care.com is $13.50 per hour as of February 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 Otsego, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Otsego, 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.