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37 babysitters are listed in Petoskey, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

What others are saying about babysitters in Petoskey, MI

Jamie was great! She was on time and worked really well with my son. He was teething and she handled his cranky attitude really well. She

Review for Jamie F. by Care member

We enjoyed working with Gay. She provided great care for our kids on the short notice. Highly recommended!

Review for Gay H. by Michael M.

Janette took excellent care of our 11 month old son for daycare in our home. Reliable, easy to communicate with, and left notes on how each

Review for Janette B. by Rachel B.

Babysitters in Petoskey, MI

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Jamie F.


Petoskey, MI

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Nanny .

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a patient, caring, easy going and responsible person. I have had 4 years of experience with children ages 2 months to 10-years-old. I have worked at a nature based preschool, have been a babysitter for multiple families, worked at a local animal and am currently working . I am comfortable with pets. Disney is my life so...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jamie was great! She was on time and worked really well with my son. He was teething and she handled his cranky attitude really well. She was great! "

Care member

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Gay H.


Petoskey, MI

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Childcare & Educational Services, Field Trips & Nature Excursions

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a retired teacher providing in-home childcare and educational curricula services. My experiences have included working with both general education and special needs students. I lead a healthy, active lifestyle and enjoy planning engaging enrichment activities, nature excursions, field trips and participating in...
Gay can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We enjoyed working with Gay. She provided great care for our kids on the short notice. Highly recommended!"

Michael M.

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Janette B.


Petoskey, MI

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children in a variety of settings (babysitting, pre school teacher, nanny, home day care) for over 25 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages, especially infants and toddlers. I am a mom of an exceptional 17-year-old daughter and 3 young adult step daughters. I have many area references and a...
Janette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Janette took excellent care of our 11 month old son for daycare in our home. Reliable, easy to communicate with, and left notes on how each day went! We have a full house of three dogs and a cat and she was accommodating to their energy too! I would recommend her...

Rachel B.

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Dasha E.


Petoskey, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 29 years old, and have a 3-year-old daughter! I have my Early Childhood Education degree, and was a lead teacher in an infant room. If interested shoot me a message.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Dasha is my daughter. She loves children and you would never find a more caring and attentive babysitter!"

Linda L.

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Kendra H.


Petoskey, MI

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kendra. I graduated from Northern Michigan University with a major in Spanish and pre-medicine, and a minor in chemistry. My caregiving journey began at 12 and has grown into a fulfilling career. I've worked as a live-in nanny, professional nanny, tutor, and educator at a private high school. In addition to my...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Abby G.


Petoskey, MI

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I am looking to be a nanny for a family throughout the summer, starting in June, preferably from around 7 or 8 in the morning to around 5 or 6 in the afternoon, along with a consistent schedule. I have helped my aunt with her daycare for two summers with up to 12 kids on certain days. I love kids and love babysitting! I know...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Alyssa G.


Petoskey, MI

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a welcoming environment for children to thrive. With four years of experience and a background in early childhood education, I am equipped to provide a safe and nurturing space for your...
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Kayla P.


Petoskey, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kayla and I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 12 and I am currently 24. I was apart of the non profit organization called The Young Americans for 4 years where I traveled internationally teaching music and performing to kids and adults of all ages. My last two jobs were an assistant teacher in a pre-k...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle S.


Petoskey, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been babysitting for families in the Northern Michigan area since high school. I love to do outdoor activities, playing with pets, listening to music, crafts, and games while babysitting! I am a Central Michigan University graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. I was a teacher in Alaska, New Mexico and at...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I've always had a passion for working with children, and after several years of fulfilling babysitting roles, becoming a caregiver was a natural career progression for me. I find great joy in positively impacting children's lives and am committed to supporting families by providing a reliable childcare option. I'm a patient,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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April B.


Petoskey, MI

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, my name is April. I am 22 years old and have been babysitting since I was 14. I enjoy working with kids and am able to help meal prep as well as light housekeeping. I am comfortable watching multiple kids ages 1 and up and do not mind helping out with homework. Able to work any weekdays from 6:00am-6 p.m.
April can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maddie D.


Petoskey, MI

$11-15/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi there! I absolutely love working with kids and babies. I love their playfulness and energy and being someone who can care for them and support them. I am CPR certified for both infants and children. I have had experience with childcare including both infants and children. Feel free to let me know if you have any...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaycee D.


Petoskey, MI

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am also studying child psychology in college.
Kaycee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
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Elizabeth M.


Petoskey, MI

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Youth Development Professional

I am a full-time childcare professional. Previously, I worked as a live-in nanny for 4 children ranging from newborn to 7 years old. I have also worked in professional setting with children up to 15 years old. I enjoy spending quality time with littles including reading, arts and crafts, imaginative play, outdoor activities and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Kristen W.


Petoskey, MI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and seasoned childcare provider with over a decade of experience nurturing and educating children of various ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development, which is why I'm always seeking opportunities to make a positive impact on their lives. As a caregiver, I prioritize patience and...
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Lindsey M.


Petoskey, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lindsey. I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a Bachelors Degree in Education and have cared for children ages newborn-12 years old. I have been a camp counselor for two summers, an assistant teacher at some day cares and preschools in Petoskey and Harbor Springs. I have eight...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Martyna K.


Petoskey, MI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, humble and patience I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. Vacation work and after full time nanny. In 2022 I graduated nursing school in Poland. In my spare time, I like to cooking, listening to music, spending time with my family and friends, doing all outdoors...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sadie. I was born and raised in northern Michigan. I enjoy spending my time outdoors, baking, and being crafty. I graduated with my associate degree in early childhood education at North Central Michigan College in 2018 and I am currently pursuing a bachelor degree in elementary education with a focus in early...
Sadie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sadie was very sweet and our children loved her. She spent two days with my daughter and her friend while we were at a wedding and I trusted her straight away. We messaged continuously before the wedding and she didn't mind a bit. She was responsive, punctual and...

Kristen M.

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Jessica T.


Boyne Falls, MI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

After School And Date Night Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm 24 years old and have a degree in Developmental Psychology. I'm originally from Grand Rapids and worked as a nanny for twin toddlers for a year during my gap year. While at college, I worked as a nanny for 3 years for the same family with 2 children. One of these children has OCD, ADHD, and Autism. I worked with special...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is amazing! She nannied for my twin boys for about a year, from 2yo-3yo. She took them to different fun activities and was always on time and extremely dependable. She is very friendly and my boys were a bit of a handful and she handled them very well. She...

Sarah M.

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Tracey O.


Alanson, MI

$24-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With over 30 years of experience, I bring the skills and knowledge needed to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. I am calm, patient, and creative, and I prioritize open communication with parents to provide the best care...

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Babysitters in Petoskey, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 37 listed babysitters.