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36 babysitters are listed in Petoskey, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Petoskey, MI
Gay H.
Petoskey, MI
$23-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Teacher, Childcare & Educational Services, Field Trips & Nature Excursions
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Janette B.
Petoskey, MI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a nice calm presence about her with children and adults. Very kind. Very trusting. Great with kids of any age. Very dependable. Plays very well with children. I like that I did not find her to be on her phone frequently or social media etc. You will not find...
Jill B.
5.0
(2)
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, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jamie was an excellent nanny for our 3 young children (ages 6, 4, &2)! She really developed relationships with them, took interest in their liking, and engaged with them very well. She was punctual, dependable, and had good communication skills. We would happily...
Sarah M.
Dasha E.
Petoskey, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Dasha is my daughter. She loves children and you would never find a more caring and attentive babysitter!"
Linda L.
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been watching children for over 5 years and have been nannying for 2! I take pride in what I do and ensure that each child feels safe and nurtured. I love incorporating life skills into projects such as crafts and baking! I can't wait to meet you and your family :)
Kayla P.
Petoskey, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
April B.
Petoskey, MI
$18-25/hr • 7 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Michelle S.
Petoskey, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
Kaycee D.
Petoskey, MI
$12-17/hr • 1 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
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Martyna K.
Petoskey, MI
$20-50/hr • 10 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...
Sadie R.
Petoskey, MI
$11-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always been passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With over 15 years of experience caring for children, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. I am creative and imaginative, always finding new and exciting ways to engage children in...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was excellent with our two children. Our son had been pretty shy around other babysitters, but he was a big fan of Lauren from the moment we met her. She's a great babysitter. You would be lucky to have her!"
Krista P.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with all ranges of children most of my life and I love doing it. I currently work in a preschool everyday and enjoy it! I would love to find some evening/weekend jobs during the school year. Once school is out I do work a couple days a week, but have the rest of the week free.
I am hoping to find a part-time...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's calm, patient and a go with the flow personality. We hired Kelsey for a weekend wedding for our three children under 5 years old. She was great and we'll definitely be hiring her again when we come up north!"
Jennifer Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Petoskey, MI
Gay H.
5.0
We enjoyed working with Gay. She provided great care for our kids on the short notice. Highly recommended!
- Michael M.
Janette B.
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 to anyone looking for someone to...
- Rachel B.
Jamie F.
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
Dasha E.
5.0
Dasha is my daughter. She loves children and you would never find a more caring and attentive babysitter!
- Linda L.
Sadie R.
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 extremely friendly. I would 100%...
- Kristen M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Petoskey, MI:
How can I find a Petoskey babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Petoskey, 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 16 babysitters in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey, MI?
The average rate for Petoskey, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.62 per hour as of March 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 Petoskey, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Petoskey, 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 Petoskey, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Petoskey, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 36 listed babysitters.