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60 babysitters are listed in Plainwell, MI

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Plainwell, MI

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Julie T.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"

Cynthia S.

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Lexis R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter And Entertainer

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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...

Marlo C.

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Bethany D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Bethany, M.S., BCBA, LBA

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Taylor L.


Hopkins, MI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny Available

Hello! My name is Taylor and I've been babysitting and acting as a nanny on and off for the past 15 years. I have worked with little ones from the newborn age to 11 years old. I am currently working as a Behavior Technician and have extensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis and early childhood development. Resume,...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor helped my family care for our three children. She was always on time and communicated well. When Taylor was caring for our children I knew that her focus was fully on them. I could tell that she truly enjoys spending time with little ones and they just loved...

Sarah Z.

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Liv H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter In DTX!

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Anneka L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.

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Devyn P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"

Jordyn P.

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Sydney R.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Creative Crafter & Storybook Reader

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...

Jennifer N.

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Des'taney M.


Portage, MI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Entertaining Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...
Des'taney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"DesTaney was great with my girls, they had a great time and keep asking when she'll come back. She's a great communicator and is very punctual."

Maryna B.

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Ashley B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 15 years of child care experience. I was a nanny for a family for 4 years until I moved away for college. They had 2 children, ages 5 and 10 when I began. I provided transportation to and from school and activities, prepared meals for them, and took them to do fun things, such as mini golfing and swimming....
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Chloe C.


Battle Creek, MI

$10-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and knowledgeable. I like working with kids because they are fun and I don't have kids if my own. I started working with kids when I was 16. I worked with 2 special needs kids and a toddler after school. When I graduated high school I started working at a special needs school....
5.0
"Chloe was awesome with our crazy 2 year old girl. look forward to using her again and would definitely recommend."

Joshua T.

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Molly F.


Hopkins, MI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 24 and recently graduated from nursing school. I have experience with children of any age but especially with infants and toddlers. I was a summertime nanny for three years and I have been babysitting for different families for 11 years.
Molly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Molly for a recurring babysitting job, and so far we are very pleased with her. She has a very calm, pleasant, sweet demeanor. My boys really enjoy her :). "

Tina R.

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Hannah M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-time Care Giver

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:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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.

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Angel M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Sam K.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Person

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

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Eliana B.


Dowling, MI

$17-21/hr6 yrs exp

I Am A Nurturing, Child Hearted Spirit Who Loves Helping Children Grow

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

In my early years, I babysat and nannied for families. I provided transportation for children, meals, and help with homework, and such, my first official job was as a camp counselor. In college, I started working at a summer camp, wherein only the next year I was co-coordinator of 50-60 4 to 6-year-old students and campers....
Eliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Eliana was a great sitter. Always on time, very nice, got along great with my child, willing to do whatever needed done. I loved her flexibility. Highly dfpendable."

Ashley H.

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Nicole V.


Hastings, MI

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm an energetic, creative, and hard-working person! I have worked in the medical field, but fell in love with childcare and worked with care. com for about 10 years. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and AED certified. My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole is very sweet and great with my kids. She handles 5 kids just fine! Punctual, will continue to use!"

Adrienne A.

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Holly M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$5-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & 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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainwell, MI

Julie T.

5.0

My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible

- Cynthia S.

Margaret M.

5.0

Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!

- Marlo C.

Bethany D.

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.

Taylor L.

5.0

Taylor helped my family care for our three children. She was always on time and communicated well. When Taylor was caring for our children I knew that her focus was fully on them. I could tell that she truly enjoys spending time with little ones and they just loved her. Taylor took them outside to...

- Sarah Z.

Liv H.

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 and we are very sad about that. But...

- Robbie R.

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