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60 babysitters are listed in Sparta, MI
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Sparta, MI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madelyn, and I am a 2nd Grade Teacher. I have been teaching for the past 4 years and absolutely love what I do. I am looking for a part-time job this summer. I grew up babysitting 3 different families. Each family was unique with different needs. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and school aged kids. It was a...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We couldn't have asked for a better nanny with Madelyn. She worked fantastically with our son and did many small chores around the home as well. We rarely needed to explain much as she was very observant and caught on quickly. We will miss her as our nanny!"
Alex W.
Amanda G.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always...
Sarah D.
Julia M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia! I am an avid reader and love the outdoors. When I babysit my favorite activities (weather dependent) is taking the kiddos outside to the beach, library, or park! If the weather is cold or does not support inside activities my second plan is cooking, playing, or crafting! There is always something creative and...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia is awesome and if she hadn't already accepted a full time job, I would be begging her to be my permanent home helper. She's great with the kids and making my home life easier."
Lisa R.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 23 years old. I have 4 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from newborn- teen. I would love to get to know a family and help their little grow/thrive in all aspects of life. Here are some of my favorite qualities about myself: I am trustworthy, nurturing, fun, creative, patient,...
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us! Mariah did an awesome job, she can clean better than I do! I feel like my house is brand new again! Thank you!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been baby sitting since I was 16 years old. I have worked back home at a day care for the past four years. I have taken care of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school-age kids. I am very responsible and I love children. I am currently a Senior at Grand Valley State University and I am majoring in Special Education....
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa was a wonderful sitter for our two boys. She is very kind and genuine. I felt comfortable the moment I met her. She always took great care of our infant-now toddler-son (she primarily watched him). Always wrote down his feeding times, nap times, etc. and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Years of experience with children, laundry, housework & household management as both a live in and live out nanny. Also experienced with and open to a nanny share. Dependable transportation, neat and organized, excellent at prioritizing and multi tasking. Enjoy children of all ages. I have a 10/2021 girl that accompanies me to...
Sara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara is a baby whisperer! She is great with my 10 year old and my 2 year old both. Not only does she love my children like her own, she does age appropriate activities and is consistent, loving and reliable. She is hands down the best! If we lived closer we would...
Lisa P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love babies, young children, and animals and being a part of children's' health, happiness, and development. When my son was a young child, I was a licensed home day-care provider for infants through children aged seven. I have an Associates Degree in Child Development and Bachelors in Psychology. Working with families with...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Patty as an outstanding nanny. She is incredibly dependable and has a warm, loving, and friendly demeanor. My son absolutely adores her and eagerly awaits her visits. Patty has been a wonderful addition to our family, creating a nurturing and...
Michael Y.
Brianna Z.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianna, but I go by Bee! I am a lover of all things vintage, nature, and pollinating those around me with kindness. I'd describe my personality as caring, whimsical, and hardworking
I value the perspectives kids bring to their day-to-day lives. Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed taking care of kids. From...
5.0
"Bee was great, I'd hire her again!"
Nicholas E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Working as a summer camp counselor for 5+ years has really opened my eyes to how great kids are! I have so many ideas for how to engage your kids and help them learn new things. I am a huge outdoor enthusiast and love doing things like hiking and swimming.
I graduated in April 2022 with my Bachelor's of Social Work and I am...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two grown kids and I also have two awesome grands.
I was a 911 operator and police/fire/medical dispatcher for 18 years and previous to my time as a dispatcher I had nearly finished nursing school and have taken BLS and CPR classes.
I am a recent breast cancer survivor and I'm feeling great. I have finished all...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is a kind, knowledgeable, generous soul. She always followed our instructions and cared for our child the way we intended. Cindy never hesitated to let us know if she noticed something concerning, which was appreciated! She'd send me updates and pictures...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am friendly and passionate 23-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant I love being able to communicate and have fun with people . I have worked in multiple different settings I am always open to side jobs. I do have a learning disability but I don't let that stop me!! I even have 25-35 nieces and nephews all together. Look...
Ciana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ciana is very caring and sweet. She is great with the kids and they enjoy playing with her. She also has the house picked up the which is always nice!"
Ryanna H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an honors college student at GVSU majoring in Environmental Sustainability Studies with minors in Psychology and Applied Statistics. My college extracurriculars include marching alto saxophone in the Laker Marching Band and participating as a site leader in the club Alternative Breaks. Outside of school I enjoy...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie has been watching my son J since he was 2 years old. J is 5 now and he totally adores her. She is always on time, keeps her word and always does fun activities with him. I am a single dad with full custody of my son and Natalie was such a great find . She...
David M.
Marisa M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Marisa and I'm 23 years old. I'm on this site to find the right family to either babysit or nanny for around the Grand Rapids area. I graduated with my bachelors degree last spring and after a year of career experience I'd like to go back to childcare for a while before I go back to school! I'm currently looking...
Marisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Halle K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am looking for a nannying position this summer, May-August, with a possibility of continuing through the school year with limited hours.
I'd describe my personality as fun, comforting, and caring.
I'm looking for a job that provides me with a comforting work place that is fair and reasonable to me.
I started working...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is McKenzie and I would love to tell you a bit about myself. I graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2020 with a bachelor degree in advertising & public relations. Throughout college I was nanny for a family and enjoyed my experience, but moved on to a job in my field. I quickly realized that my passion...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I'm a hardworking stay at home mom looking to re-enter the work force. I own a car and am happy to provide transportation if needed. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles and later caring for my own 2 children. I am happy to provide cleaning services if needed.
I believe in a patient, calm, and...
I have babysat since I was 14 years old. I have four siblings, two younger, two older, so I've grew up in an active house. I have graduated with my Bachelors in Family and Human Services and I am working on my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I currently work with children in foster care as well. I've participated...
Rebekah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 30-year-old woman with eight years of nanny experience. I am CPR certified, vaccinated, I have my own car, and have previous medical field experience. It all started back when I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a "mothers helper". Through school years I did a lot of babysitting. When I entered adulthood I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Audrey H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was a junior in high school, starting with the children of family friends. The ages varied from 4-7. In the Summer of 2018 I started working at a childcare center and continued working there a few weeks in the fall and winter when I was home from school. I was in charge of watching children from...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Hi everyone! My name is Hannah. I am currently a senior at Grand Valley State University and am almost done with the completion of my degree. My degree is in criminal justice in which I want to use to help children and teenagers that were not given the best hand in life. I have at least five years of experience in caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI
Madelyn A.
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better nanny with Madelyn. She worked fantastically with our son and did many small chores around the home as well. We rarely needed to explain much as she was very observant and caught on quickly. We will miss her as our nanny!
- Alex W.
Amanda G.
5.0
Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time & was fully engaged with him while my husband & I were at work, sending us pictures & texts frequently to always keep us in the know, which we...
- Sarah D.
Julia M.
5.0
Julia is awesome and if she hadn't already accepted a full time job, I would be begging her to be my permanent home helper. She's great with the kids and making my home life easier.
- Lisa R.
Mariah M.
5.0
Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us! Mariah did an awesome job, she can clean better than I do! I feel like my house is brand new again! Thank you!
- Care member
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa was a wonderful sitter for our two boys. She is very kind and genuine. I felt comfortable the moment I met her. She always took great care of our infant-now toddler-son (she primarily watched him). Always wrote down his feeding times, nap times, etc. and would send me updates through out the...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sparta, MI:
How can I find a Sparta babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sparta, 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 3 babysitters in Sparta, 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 Sparta, MI?
The average rate for Sparta, MI babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of February 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 Sparta, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sparta, 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.