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Hi my name is Emma! I'm a recent college graduate from Central Michigan where my major was exercise science and minored in childhood development. I currently work as an ABA behavior technician with children on the autism spectrum in the area. I love my job, but my hours have been somewhat inconsistent since so many of my kiddos...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting/nannying for over 25 years, adding many tasks and job titles over the years. I've always loved little ones of every age and have helped many families over the years in raising those precious little ones. I have nannied for twin babies in their home, supervised the infant room in a hospital day care...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives. "
Sheila A.
4.2
(6)
I am married with two children, a 26-year-old and a 20-year-old. My husband and I decided it would be better for me to stay home with my daughter when she was younger rather than work. I have loved every minute. I love kids and use to babysit a lot before I was married and even before we had kids. Staying home for my kids has...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jill has been an incredible nanny for our family, caring for our child from 4 months to 3 years old. Always reliable and professional, Jill provided a safe and engaging environment. We feel so fortunate to have had her and plan to continue to use her for occasional...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Emily and caring for children is my passion! I graduated from Michigan State in 2018 and now work full time in admin for a center that offers various therapies for children in Ferndale, MI. I'm looking to use my extra time at nights or weekends to spend even more time with the kiddos! I have been a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company."
Xin Z.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Erica. I am a postpartum doula and certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (car seat tech). I am having my second child in April and will be looking for work starting in July and plan to bring my infant with me. I will also be available to watch your child in my home instead.
I have been working with children &...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica has cared for my kids and was amazing with them at each stage- newborn through elementary age. She is a baby whisperer and amazing with toddlers. She will follow your lead with parenting style and beliefs. She is very fun and silly while being very consistent...
Joni Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa, and I have been a childcare professional for many years, both in classroom and home settings. My specialty is infants and toddlers! While I have worked with all ages, 15 years were as the Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher, in two schools in Birmingham. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and am Montessori...
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"I was in a bind and Lisa was very open with her communication and generously accommodated my schedule. She was very patient and kind throughout the communication. She jumped right in and was asking all the right questions to best provide care for my little ones. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I just finished my junior year at Grand Valley and am home for the summer. I'll have an internship this summer but would also love a part time babysitting job as well. I have 7 years of experience with a huge variety of ages (3 months - 13 years). I've summer nannied and done lots of "date night" babysitting. I also have...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Olivia is incredible with my baby girl. I highly recommend her! We would keep her forever if she didn't have to go back to college this fall."
Brittany L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Victoria and I'm 27 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 12, worked at two children's play places (one of which I was in management), and was employed full time at a daycare for two and a half years and was a private nanny for 2 and a half years before leaving to work in the medical field. After the...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We highly recommend Victoria. She took care of our 16 month old son several days each week over the last 9 months as he transitioned through some big milestones from crawling to walking, talking and now, running around and was terrific through each stage. She is...
Care member
5.0
(12)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for over 20 years. I started off working in day cares and I was also a live-in nanny. Throughout the years I have taken many ECE classes for children of all ages. In 2001, I opened my own in-home day care service, which lasted for 7 years. At church, I was the nursery and Children's Church director. I...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gina was truly a blessing for our family. We are new to the area and needed backup day care and didn’t know where to turn. We are first time Care.com users and the idea of it made me nervous at first. However, the first time we met Gina all previous doubt faded...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
I bring a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for childcare to the table. Born in the picturesque city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, I made my home in the United States after meeting my husband in Detroit, Michigan, in 1990. Together, we raised five exceptional children who have gone on to forge successful paths in...
Cristina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cristina looked after my two sons for 4 years. She is undeniably one of the best influences in their life. Her primarily language is Spanish and both my kids speak Spanish because of her. She was a light in our lives, kind, loving, hardworking and intelligent. We...
Nicole Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience. I love working with and being around children. I have experience with toddlers, all the way up to 9yrs of age.
Tricia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tricia is kind, compassionate, understanding & loves children! She would be an asset to any family that hired her!"
Dimpi P.
Dana H.
Southfield, MI
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am from Farmington Hills, Michigan. I am a former YMCA child-care worker. I am also a Victim's Advocate for a Prosecutor's Office. To reach me, please contact me. Thank you!
Dana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is very caring and dependable person. She is comfortable with various changes in my schedule and the kiddies loved having her as a sitter."
Marissa B.
5.0
(5)
Since I took a babysitting class at 12, I have loved watching children. I am always the adult at the kids table.
Previously , I have cared for many families as a professional nanny.
Examples:
-Family of four children: 1, 3, 5 and 7-year-old as well as a dog.
-Family of two had a newborn and 6-year-old.
-I spent one summer...
Leah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leah watched my daughter starting at 6wks old. She was phenomenal!! I never had to worry or be concerned. She even sent me pictures throughout the day. She has expert knowledge in childcare and I couldn't imagine anyone else with my daughter at such a tender...
Care member
Mariah W.
Southfield, MI
$15-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Mariah I'm 24 years old and I've loved working with children for as long as I can remember. I've always had a passion for seeing kids grow and learn, probably because my family is full of them. I have watched children from ages newborns to 12 years old. I'm very involved with lots of plans and activities prepared....
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Mariah is very professional, and awesome at helping with homework. She?s a very dependable person. The kids enjoyed the short time that they had with her."
Kendra C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kim. I have over 15 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, and I love working with children more than most things in life. I have experience with a multitude of special needs, I'm highly creative, attentive, and always on time.
I am the oldest of 10, so although I have years of paid experience, I've been...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was a great match for our family. I have a rambunctious toddler and a teething infant. It's important to me to have someone who is patient and trustworthy. I love Kim's gentle redirect approach to the big feelings and that she has an activity ready any day...
Suhaily F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old. Working with kids has always been my passion. I started by teaching kids how to swim at 16 and ended up gaining amazing relationships with the kids and the families I transitioned into helping watch a handful of kids that I taught. After, I got into travel nannying with a family of 5. We went on weekly or...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is truly great with children!"
Allison P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in the Early Childcare field since April 2018. I have worked part-time in the infant, early preschool, preschool, pre-k, and school-age rooms when needed. I helped to plan my previous center's toddler summer camp program. I love spending one on one time with children and hoping them expand their minds.
Katerina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kat is an amazing person, we were blessed that we got to know her as our daughters teacher. From there she has become part of our family. We trust her completely with our kids, and know they are in great hands. They are cared for, and loved. She is very patient,...
Caroline E.
Crystal O.
Detroit, MI
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a knack for caring for children. As a child, I would spend hours playing with my younger siblings and neighborhood kids. I was drawn to childcare work through my previous babysitting roles, which gave me the opportunity to positively impact children's lives.
I'm known for my calm demeanor, creativity, and...
5.0
"I would definitely hire her again."
Jaenille L.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Alano, and I'm completely aware of the idea that men are NOT good babysitters. But, as a man who has the privilege of being an older cousin and uncle, I disagree! Care does not come with what you are, but who you are!
As an animation major, I probably know more about your child's favorite cartoons than they do! I...
Alano can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alano is wonderful! He has been watching our sons (ages 5 and 2) once a week while we are at work, and we are so happy we hired him! He is very respectful, is always on time, and is a great communicator. Our sons, who have a ton of energy, love playing with him;...
Rebecca R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 6 years of childcare experience, from babysitting and nannying, being an aba technician, to being the director at a summer camp. I have worked with children between the ages of 4 months old and 13 years old, and love to come up with new ways to entertain them. I am currently the nanny for a wonderful family with a...
Alivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She took my child to the park, on walks, did crafts. She also helped my child learn ABC's, colors and counting. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pleasant Ridge, MI
Samantha G.
5.0
Samantha was an amazing nanny. She is dependable,kind and has an incredible amount of patience. She engaged with our children and they loved spending time with her . We feel very fortunate to have had her in our lives.
- Sheila A.
Jill P.
5.0
Jill has been an incredible nanny for our family, caring for our child from 4 months to 3 years old. Always reliable and professional, Jill provided a safe and engaging environment. We feel so fortunate to have had her and plan to continue to use her for occasional babysitting. Highly recommend!!
- Care member
Emily D.
5.0
Emily is very loving and fun to play with. Our kid bounded with her immediately and really enjoyed her company.
- Xin Z.
Erica N.
5.0
Erica has cared for my kids and was amazing with them at each stage- newborn through elementary age. She is a baby whisperer and amazing with toddlers. She will follow your lead with parenting style and beliefs. She is very fun and silly while being very consistent and responsible. My kids LOVE when...
- Joni Z.
Lisa W.
5.0
Absolutely cant say enough about this Kind and Caring woman! Lisa is so helpful, and she has our trust 110%. She cared for my baby so well, and he clearly loved spending time with her. I loved the updates and videos she would text me, showing my happy boy playing and learning. We've sadly moved...
- Mark P.
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How can I find a Pleasant Ridge babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Pleasant Ridge, MI?
The average rate for Pleasant Ridge, MI babysitters on Care.com is $11.00 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 Pleasant Ridge, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pleasant Ridge, 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.