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60 babysitters are listed in Pontiac, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Pontiac, MI
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Jackie. I am 31 years old and I reside in White Lake MI. I am a mom of 3 girls ages 4, 3 and 1. We stay busy learning, reading, doing arts and crafts, playing and spending time outside. I have worked in retail and restaurant hospitality, but my passion is to be with children. I am reliable, kind, patient and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is a very reliable person that is great with kids. She is very respectful and prioritizes her time very well.
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Robert G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a senior at Central Michigan University. I have babysat for many families before. I have also worked at a daycare with children ranging from ages 2 months to five years. I have babysat for children up to the age of 15 as well. I am currently studying Child Development. I love getting to know great kids and...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Claire was a very bubbly person and helpful with my kids! She's always on time and has fun activities for the kiddos! I definitely recommend her to everyone and would absolutely hire her again!"
Megan H.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
**Not available at the time**
More about me:
Available for nanny share and house manager (different rate for that)
Open to any family
I have 10 years of experience (newborn-10years old)
Infant Qualified (4 years of work)
Responsible, dependable, attentive to details, fast learner, flexible, organized, and mature...
Luana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luana has been such a blessing to our family! She has cared for my two-year-old as well as our newborn infant as our full-time nanny and has done a wonderful job with both. She is consistently on-time, communicative, hands-on, creative and positive with our...
Claire C.
Maha M.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Balanced Playtime And Limited Screen Time ,and Create Positive Energy.
5.0
(1)
Hi, this Maha. I have bachelor degree in statistics. I am kind and caring by nature. I have 20 years experience working with infants, toddler, and youth. I truly love working with kids who I can get help them grow and teach. Skilled creating fun and educational activities. I used to have my own babysitting place back home....
5.0
"Maha has worked for us for 6 years. She is dependable and especially good with little children. She has a gentle manner , and I’m sure will be a great help to any family with kids."
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Carmen B.
Rochester, MI
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Hope That I Can Be Apart Of Your Family, And Assist In Taking Care Of Your Wonderful Children !
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dependable, friendly and compassionate.
I like working with kids because they always give me great joy. There's also great joy in knowing that I am a small part of their incredible growth!
I'm looking for a job that has a warm and nice family that needs assistance in taking care of their...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen watched our 1 year old son for two months this summer. He absolutely loved her and got super excited when she came through the door in the morning. They spent a lot of time outside enjoying the warm weather. Carmen was always on time and very dependable....
Kelly F.
Tammy W.
Troy, MI
$15-20/hr
4.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was a teacher for 20 years. The last 3. 5 years I was a lead toddler/preschool teacher at my church's child care center. I currently am a nanny for a 1. 5-year-old and a 3. 5-year-old. I'm a mother and a grandmother. I'm first aid and CPR trained.
Tammy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Tammy to pet sit my two young cats. Tammy timely came every day as asked, sent daily reports on how the cats were doing, kept the litter boxes clean, and even washed the dirty food bowls. "
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Shannon G.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Welcome to my profile! I am a full-time career Nanny with over 25 years of child care experience. I have experience in a daycare setting, after school care & in a preschool setting. I also worked as a patient care technician at a hospital for 5 years, so I am proficient in first aid & CPR. I have worked for two families in the...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is a dedicated, experienced nanny. She takes her job very seriously and treats the families she works with like they are her own. She comes with a wealth of knowledge from years of working with kids. She is loving but firm, balances playtime with learning...
Brandy R.
Kayla K.
Rochester, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! Im Kayla, a responsible young professional looking to make extra money (the price of good throw pillows has drastically increased) and find fulfillment outside of my normal corporate atmosphere. I am in the beginning years of my career in Finance after spending many of my earlier days in the childcare field in...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Kayla and she was THE BEST sitter I’ve had. She was professional, prompt, kind, flexible. She made my life so much easier. I didn’t feel like my schedule was an inconvenience for her and our schedule was always changing. I couldn’t have asked for a better...
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Hailey H.
Rochester, MI
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking For Babysitter/Nanny Jobs, Reliable Transportation, Flexible Availability.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***currently only taking one-time babysitting jobs***
Hello! My name is Hailey and I'm 25 years old. Currently, I am very pregnant with a baby due in October. Because of this I can only help families with one-time/infrequent babysitting needs. However, I have plenty of experience with children. I helped raise my two little...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hailey was truly the best nanny that we could have ever imagined. She is patient, kind, fun, dependable, loving, trustworthy, and every other positive trait that you would hope for in a person caring for your child. She's quickly become like family and my kids...
Marie F.
Brooke B.
Rochester, MI
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently a nursing student with the hopes of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner. I love working with children and have worked in three different daycare with kids between the ages of 2 months to 13 years old. I have also done many at home babysitting jobs with many ages. During my years of working with kids I...
5.0
"Extremely sweet! My girls loved her and keep asking when she is coming back"
Amanda A.
Kayla S.
Lake Orion, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Kayla. I Am Looking To Be Hired As A Nanny/long Term Babysitter.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient, and kind
I like working with kids because it is fun to watch them grow and the way the look at the world
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old
In my spare time, I like to make crafts and cook!
My skills include patience, understanding, and fairness
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"My kids have so much fun with Kayla! She keeps them active whether it’s soccer in the yard, hide and seek, or simple science experiments! I’m so glad we found her! "
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for numerous families since the age of 13, including families with multiples, with disabilities, and those who just need a little more special attention :). A little about me: I grew up in Michigan and throughout high school I worked in a local day care part time. I moved to California for University, and...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very caring and took great care of our cat, I will definitely hire Clara again."
Cathy B.
Sierra B.
Rochester, MI
$24-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
My name is Sierra and I'm 25 years old. In 2022 I graduated from GVSU with a bachelor's degree in psychology. I have eperience in a daycare setting with children ages from 4-10 years old, where I also took a CPR class. I have worked with a total of four wonderful families ranging in ages from toddler to early...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Sierra is very sweet and good with kids. She is reliable, playful and honest."
Michelle W.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I have been babysitting/nannying for 20 years. I enjoyed interacting with children because they are so happy and care-free. I am originally from Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State, I moved to Aspen. While in Aspen, I worked for a babysitting agency and made so many amazing connections. I still...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Sarah has been amazing stepping into our families summer schedule and helping out. She is dependable, attentive, mature and outgoing. She has been a great match for our home."
Jamie F.
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience babysitting children between the ages of 0-13 years old. I've babysat for families with multiple children and pets, so I feel comfortable in a busy/challenging environment. I spent 3 years as a pre-k-12 grade reading/math tutor at a private learning center, and spent 3 years working with thousands of...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids."
Cheryl R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Current availability for 2024 is weekends only!!!
Hi! I'm a 25-year-old Business student and I have 6 years of experience. I previously worked in the Beaumont health system as a Postpartum Nursing Assistant. (left due to school schedule) I had regularly taken care of newborns as early as 2 hours old and I have been babysitting...
Shanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shanna was great with our kids, and our kids loved her. She sent us a couple quick texts throughout the evening just to let us know how they were doing, even without us asking. We appreciated that."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I have 4 years of experience, I'm open to watching up to 2 children ( 3 children if one is above the age of 6 ) . Any task around the house like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc I am more than happy to help with. I have my own car for transportation as well. I am also CPR certified by the state of Michigan and with the...
Chance can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chance is such a sweet person and very intentional with our little ones. She brings a nice creative and calming approach into her work with kids. I was most impressed with her ability to work well with different age ranges (a pre-teen, 7 yr, and toddler). We've had...
Kari G.
Shannon F.
Rochester, MI
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shannon and I have three years of experience ranging from daytime babysitting, overnight nannying, and nursing care. I graduated with a nursing degree (BSN) from Hope College and I am currently studying to take my licensing exam. My passion is pediatric care, and I have been lucky to learn about caring for...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon was wonderful - so nice, punctual, easy to schedule with, caring and made our trip to Michigan so much more enjoyable - we hope we can work with her again when we are back in town."
Kate L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 33 years old and enrolled as a second degree nursing student at Oakland University. I am often surrounded by the children of friends and family and enjoy doing whatever it is they love to do. I can have fun playing games or make believe and am happy to help with homework and reading, too.
I have been babysitting since I...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jane did a great job. The kids loved her."
Nick T.
Makenzi H.
Waterford, MI
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makenzi, and I am a 20-year-old college student (soon to be 21) entering my senior year as a special education major. I am also a proud dog mom. My passion for working with children stems from my experience tutoring an autistic child. Witnessing the progress and growth in children's learning journeys brings me...
Makenzi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Makenzi as a sitter for my 8 going on 9 month old daughter. She has been babysitting her 4 days a week for the last couple weeks and she is great! She is always on time and a has a great happy personality. She handles my daughter very well and lets her do...
Kaitlyn B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pontiac, MI
Jacqueline G.
5.0
Jackie is a very reliable person that is great with kids. She is very respectful and prioritizes her time very well.
- Robert G.
Claire R.
5.0
Claire was a very bubbly person and helpful with my kids! She's always on time and has fun activities for the kiddos! I definitely recommend her to everyone and would absolutely hire her again!
- Megan H.
Luana D.
5.0
Luana has been the most amazing babysitter for our 18-month-old!! She is so talented in caring for and connecting with our son. I wish that we would have met her sooner! She is timely, professional, fun, and so kind. Our son and our pups are very excited when she shows up for a babysitting session....
- Lauren S.
Maha M.
5.0
Maha has worked for us for 6 years. She is dependable and especially good with little children. She has a gentle manner , and I’m sure will be a great help to any family with kids.
- Care member
Carmen B.
5.0
Carmen is a phenomenal nanny and absolutely wonderful person. She was our nanny for our 2 daughters until we moved out of state. She was amazing with the girls. Patient, caring, creative and fun. We all absolutely adored her and she brought a lot of joy to our family. We miss her and would recommend...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pontiac, MI:
How can I find a Pontiac babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pontiac, 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 21 babysitters in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, MI?
The average rate for Pontiac, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.86 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 Pontiac, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Pontiac, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.