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60 babysitters are listed in Portage, MI

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in Portage, MI

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Samantha M.


Portage, MI

$11-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hard Working, Educated, Family Care Provider

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Educated mama llama of two teenage girls here :) Family is everything to me! I am an experienced child care provider that has worked with kids of all ages and abilities, including special needs. With my degree in education and my life experience in of raising my two girls, I will be a great fit for you and your family!
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have babysat kids age 6 weeks to 14 years old helping with homework, transportation and feedings. I have worked in church day care centers. I currently work in the preschool division interacting daily with kids age 6 weeks to 6 years old.
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Sarah B.


Portage, MI

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for children consistently for the past 4-5 years. I have worked with children from 3 months old up to 13 years old. One of the most important things for me is building positive relationships with not just the children I am caring for but their families and pets as well. I have worked with a wide range of children...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chelsea H.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced and compassionate nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare & teaching experience with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about fostering a nurturing, creative, and educational environment that focuses on the child's interests and supports their growth academically,...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Amanda W.


Portage, MI

$11-15/hr

Fun, Caring, And Compassionate Caregiver!

I enjoy working with children, but I don't have much experience working with children. I have volunteered in kid's classrooms in my church a couple different times, and I enjoy helping one of my family members out with her child once in a while as well!
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kayla W.


Portage, MI

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I have always loved working with kids and would love the chance to get to be a caregiver for your children.
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
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Katiera B.


Portage, MI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Skilled Caregiver

Throughout my years in the field, I have worked with individuals of all ages and with a variety of health conditions. I am skilled in administering medications, providing personal care, managing household tasks, and offering emotional support to both clients and their families. I am also knowledgeable about medical equipment and...
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Kerri N.


Portage, MI

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Professional Looking To Fill Her Days!

Retired professional looking for something to fill my days! I have worked professionally with children for over 20 years and I have worked both professionally and personally with senior care. My most recent childcare position was helping to raise twin girls 2m-12years. I also recently cared for my mother with dementia before she...
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Lainey K.


Portage, MI

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Lainey and I'd love to meet you and your family! I have professional experience with kids and animals, and I'd love to share my knowledge with you! I have 2 cats and 2 dogs and a passion for traveling in my free time. Please message me with any questions! Can't wait to hear from you
Lainey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance

Erica N.


Portage, MI

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

I recently moved to the Grand Rapids area for work after graduating college and nannying for 3 years while I was going to school. I have watched up to 4 children at a time, as well as special needs children and infants. I am reliable, responsible and enthusiastic!
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lisa W.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Sitter Available Immediately

3.0

(2)

Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday! Highly recommend Lisa "

Danielle K.

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

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Megan K.


Kalamazoo, MI

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying for almost 11 years now. I have many years of experience as a youth camp leader with children aged 4-7 normally in groups of 10. I also have worked in my churches care center with children 3 months to 5 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for families around my neighborhood. I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a...

Julia K.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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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Julie T.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

I'm a formal and reserved individual with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey into childcare originated from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to positively impact young lives. I believe every child deserves a safe and stimulating environment to grow and learn. I tailor my...
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Eryn L.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was about 13 years old, which is around eight years of experience for me. I always went with my mom babysitting and then my mom passed on my name to some of her clients once I was old enough. I started by babysitting a special needs child when she was around 5 years old and she is now 16. I drove her...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Portage, MI

Lisa W.

5.0

Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday! Highly recommend Lisa

- Danielle K.

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.

Angel M.

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.

Sydney R.

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.

Megan K.

5.0

Megan has been our nanny for almost a month. She is punctual, dependable, and awesome with our 20 month old. She does an awesome job making meals, cleaning up, playing with our son, going outside, teaching him through crafts and games. She is amazing and such a blessing to our family!

- Julia K.

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Ratings for Portage, MI babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.