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60 babysitters are listed in Vandalia, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 9 years
Babysitters in Vandalia, MI
5.0
(1)
I am 24-year-old graduate student who has babysat for many years (including for my neighbors since I was about 12 years old). I was a nanny for a 10-year-old girl over a couple summers and have also done some overnights with her including caring for her diabetic dog, homework help, and meal prepping. I have also worked in...
Emie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emie is a wonderful babysitter. She watched our 5yo twins, 1-2 days per week for 3-4 hours a day. She made them dinner, did homework with them, practiced piano with them, gave them baths, and got them ready for bed. Emie became a member of our family."
Ron S.
Lauren E.
Marcellus, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children of all ages. I worked at a daycare previously for 7 years. I have a 2 years experience with nannying in the Kalamazoo area. I have loved watching children ever since I was at an age of being able to watch them. I graduated from Western Michigan University in May of 2021. I worked with children...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids...
Megan V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat newborns, toddlers, and older children. I also have a lot of experience in elderly care and house keeping !
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Anna for child care for our 3 month old. She is punctual, dependable, and has such a caring nature about her. We could not have hired a better person to watch our little one."
Mary W.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am available for full time care starting in June could be earlier if needed
I have 10+ years experience and love working with kiddos and love pets.
I have been a full time nanny for a year for a family with 3 kiddos so multiple children does not matter to me.
I have also worked in childcare centers as an infant teacher...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting on and off for the past 4 years. I am a full time student at Michigan State University, and am hoping to help out some families over the summer! I am glad to help with tasks around the house, school work, and light travel. I am a very reliable, kind, and responsible sitter and...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I have taken care of children in my personal life with many nephews. I am currently a mother on unpaid maternity leave and am looking for work that I can do from home with my newborn. I am CPR, AED, and first aid certified through my current job at Oaklawn psychiatric center in Goshen, IN. I currently have a Bachelors with...
Kennedy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Adryanna G.
Cassopolis, MI
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I became an aunt at just 3 years old. I've always loved babysitting and helping family members with their children. I love seeing the way children light up around me
I'm looking for a job that will accept me as part of their family. I'm looking for something that is long term. I want something...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there parents! I am Jordyn and I'm 22 years old. I have over 5 years of experience with babysitting. I have two years of experience with working in a daycare and three years of experience nannying. I absolutely adore kids and love helping them grow in life. References available upon request. I am CPR certified. I look forward...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jordyn was wonderful, I posted a job very last minute as I had to go into the office on a Saturday while my husband was traveling. Jordyn was super flexible with my last minute request and agreed to take care of my 6 month old at my office while I worked. My baby...
Katherine P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for a variety of children ranging from newborns to 12-year-olds. I started to care for children when I was in high school either for family or friends. I have worked as a paraprofessional and currently working as a teacher assistant at a preschool.
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with my kids (3 and 5)! They were constantly doing activities whether it was reading, playing outdoors or crafting."
Madeline M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amira, I am 21 years old and a full time student at Purdue. I am from Granger, Indiana and have nannied for a very long time. I am very comfortable with all ages, from new borns to pre-teens! I have experience with all and can give great references.
In West Lafayette I am open to part time! Again I am a...
Amira can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
4.9
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I love children and I would love to care for yours; read on to see if we are a perfect fit. I am a 37-year-old married, fun-loving, and Christian woman and I have more than 20 years of paid experience in child care. I have my own safe, reliable transportation and I do not smoke, drink or curse. I was a CNA with...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany was hired to clean my Mom's place since I do not live nearby. She was so responsive to my messages and very easy to communicate with. Tiffany has done an amazing job! She is very thorough and you can tell she cares. Both my Mom and I are very happy with the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 children, both boys, ages 25 and 22. I have a degree in Elementary Education. I've taught 3-year-old preschool, 4-year-old preschool, Kindergarten, been a paraprofessional for grades 3-5, and am currently finishing up my job as a Nanny for 5-year-old twin girls that I've been with for the past 4. 5 years. They are...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Mary has been helping us out this whole summer. She is always on time and is very easy to communicate with. She always comes with fun activities for the kids and my kids adore her. They always ask when she is coming back! She goes above and beyond my expectations...
Sharlee Z.
Rachel T.
Granger, IN
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Rachel! I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I love to play outside and go on adventures with the kids while helping parents around the house. I have experience in a wide range of age groups!
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was our full time sitter last summer and she was such a gift to our family. She is responsible, communicative, flexible and fun! She went above and beyond to make connections with the kids and would show up to birthday parties, family events and extra...
Sarah T.
Carly B.
Niles, MI
$18-29/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been working in the child care field since I was a senior in high school. I have had one nanny job that was for two boys that lasted roughly a year. All of my other experiences are babysitting jobs that friends and family needed. I worked as a substitute teacher for a year (mainly elementary school levels) then I worked...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sydney R.
Three Rivers, MI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My mother is a teacher so from a young age I was getting asked to babysit. I started watching kids around the age of 14. I have watched children of every age.
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
I am a current graduate student at Saint Mary's College in speech language pathology looking for part-time child care. I have been babysitting since I was 12 y/o. The age group of children I have cared for ranges from newborn to 14 y/o. I enjoy playing games, helping with homework, creative artwork, and reading bedtime stories....
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emily D.
Elkhart, IN
$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am studying Elementary Education with hopes to either become a Kindergarten or First grade. Since I am a full time student, I am in search of a job with some flexibility. I have 4+ years of experience working with kids, with my time teaching swim lessons, nannying, babysitting, and working at a Montessori school...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma B.
Niles, MI
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm currently a nanny right now. I'm nannying a 3-year-old and a 8-month-old. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I previously worked at an in home daycare and was in the infant room/ toddler room. I had ages 4 months- 3-year-old's by myself. I attended college for about a year and a half and decided I wanted to...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
I'm 27 yrs old. Newly married with a 6-year-old. I've been around children of all ages my whole life. I used to watch a 6 yr old and a newborn at the age of 15 over the summer. I did the cleaning, cooking, and laundry as well. I have 5 younger siblings from the ages of 7-12 yrs old which I usually end up watching for my parents....
Kristin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Yaritza C.
Dowagiac, MI
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced, passionate childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've always had a strong passion for helping children grow and develop, and I take great joy in providing a safe, nurturing environment for them to learn and play. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love using my...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Vandalia, MI
Emie C.
5.0
Emie is a wonderful babysitter. She watched our 5yo twins, 1-2 days per week for 3-4 hours a day. She made them dinner, did homework with them, practiced piano with them, gave them baths, and got them ready for bed. Emie became a member of our family.
- Ron S.
Lauren E.
5.0
Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids places and pick them up from...
- Megan V.
Anna Z.
5.0
We hired Anna for child care for our 3 month old. She is punctual, dependable, and has such a caring nature about her. We could not have hired a better person to watch our little one.
- Mary W.
Jordyn M.
5.0
Jordyn was wonderful, I posted a job very last minute as I had to go into the office on a Saturday while my husband was traveling. Jordyn was super flexible with my last minute request and agreed to take care of my 6 month old at my office while I worked. My baby adapted to her well and all my...
- Katherine P.
Rosa R.
5.0
Great with my kids (3 and 5)! They were constantly doing activities whether it was reading, playing outdoors or crafting.
- Madeline M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Vandalia, MI:
How can I find a Vandalia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Vandalia, 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 1 babysitters in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia, MI?
The average rate for Vandalia, MI babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of January 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 Vandalia, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Vandalia, 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.