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60 babysitters are listed in Wayland, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Wayland, MI
Rebecca D.
Martin, MI
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Energetic, Child-centered Nanny, With Strong Attention To Detail.
I'd describe my personality as energetic. I also am empathetic and understanding, especially with children.
I like working with kids because I find joy in my work when I'm working with them. I get to be with kids all day; and have that be my job.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I have worked with numerous...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brianna L.
Caledonia, MI
$15-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a huge passion for helping kids grow, have fun, and meet their individual needs! I love to be outside, try new things, and go to new places!
I enjoy helping families in any way I can including light house cleaning, meal prep, and pet care. I have 7+ years of experience caring for families and helping out! During my...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I currently work with children with autism ranging in ages 4 to 20. I have had experience babysitting for family friends previously as well.
Alisha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I worked for MDHHS as a child welfare specialist and love kids. I work in Cyber Security now for the State! Willing to work wherever and however is needed.
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Parker E.
Dorr, MI
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
hi my name is Parker! I am the oldest of 4 and I have been babysitting my own siblings, cousins, family friends, and neighborhood kids for many years now. I enjoy working with kids because I want to make a good impression and positive impact I love to have fun with the little ones playing games, making food, going on adventures...
Parker can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Hi there, my name is Elaine and I was a nanny about two years ago for two boys. I am now married and have a 1-year-old baby girl who I am hoping to be able to nanny with. I would charge less :) We are very comfortable with dogs. I am a Christian and I do tend to use the Bible in teaching/parenting but we could discuss whether...
Elaine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Court. I live in Grand Rapids & I am a Registered Nurse at one of the ERs in downtown GR. I have been assisting with childcare since I was 14 years old & have always loved helping families with their children.
I'd describe myself as a loving, open-minded, & reliable individual.
My skills include:
- compassion &...
Court can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids absolutely loved Court and I will definitely be hiring her again!! They spent days talking about all the fun things they did with her, I was so impressed!!! I felt very safe leaving my kids with her right after meeting her, especially since she is a nurse....
Lain B.
5.0
(3)
Hi, So happy to have the opportunity to introduce myself.
My name is Mary, I am a 25+ year Montessori Certified Early Childhood teacher/nanny. I have had the privilege to work with many children and families in private homes, as well as over 10 with Grand Rapids Public Schools Montessori Children's House program!
Having...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mary worked for me as an assistant in a Montessori preschool kindergarten. She was excellent with the children. She was loving, firm, and kind. She always seemed to know what the children needed and was available to them."
Jennifer M.
Kayla K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello Friends!
My name is Kayla and I am excited to meet you!
With over 13 years of child care of child care experience, I was thrilled when I became a certified ABA therapist and started working with autistic children!
I am reliable, happy to be outside, and patient.
My goal is to help make your life easier, knowing your kids...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is a fantastic sitter. She is prompt and reliable. Kayla watched our daughter from around 18 months until she was just over 2 years old and our daughter ran to her when she arrived. Kayla does an excellent job of offering choices to keep our daughter on track...
Beth M.
Alicianna M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Worked with kids Newborn - 12 Years..
I have Experience babysitting/nannying for about 6+ years and looking to make it more of a profession for the time being. I have experience in a in-home daycare.
Im in college at GRCC for child psychology.
I'm 21 years old and the oldest of 6 siblings and 2nd oldest of approx. 17...
Alicianna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alicianna was fantastic! She is dependable, energetic, flexible, and punctual. My children adored her and requested she moved with us when we relocated!! Hands down, I would re-hire Alicianna! She is the Best!!"
Stacey M.
Lauren R.
Hudsonville, MI
$12-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Lauren. I am currently attending Calvin University to swim and double major in Elementary and Special Education. I played water polo and swam in high school. I am lifeguard certified and have enjoyed teaching swim lessons the past two years at a pool. I have a two years of babysitting experience and have interned in...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is great with kids. She likes to keep busy and have fun. She doesn't just supervise, she becomes involved in the activities right along with the kids. She is able to structure kids' time while allowing them to be active and pursue things that interest them."
Vicki T.
Maddie M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madeline, I am a 24-year-old college student! Ive been caring for children from the ages of 2 weeks -14 years of age for about 7 years now as well as caring for mothers and the home post-partum! Working with kids, especially babies and their mothers, is a passion of mine, and its the reason I'm currently...
Maddie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Maddie nannied for our 3 year old and now 11 month old son. She is fun, kind, smart and down to earth. Maddie took all of the crazy teething, separation anxiety tantrums and sassy "threenager" fits in stride. I never ever worried about my kids when they were with...
Ashly H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Maria, I'm 31 years old & I am from Argentina. I graduated as a lawyer in 2016 in Argentina. I worked as an Aupair in the US for +2 years. And after that I lived in Manhattan for +2 years by my own working with several families from Nanny to housekeeping and even as Personal Assistant & House manager. I lived and worked in...
Eugenia Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is an incredibly reliable person. She took care of my house and my family as if they were her own. I am really happy to have found her and you will be too."
Maria E.
Chaylynn A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Being a mom myself to my 5-year-old daughter, I fully understand what it takes to care for littles!
I have over 13 years of experience caring and working with children from various ages as young as newborn up to teenager and 10 years of nannying professionally.
In the past I went on a mission trip where I was living and...
Chaylynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Chay to be our nanny when our daughter was 3 months old and she has been great with her! We would have continued to use Chay if it were not for her relocating to a different state. She has only worked for us for a short time but we know that she would...
Katrina B.
3.0
(1)
I am 27 years old and have several years of experience with children of all ages. I have four brothers. I have watched my younger siblings and their children over the years. I started volunteering in the church nurseries at a young age, and that's when I knew I wanted to care for children as my career. I've had several years of...
Ashleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We interviewed this caregiver and hired her to start babysitting for our family. She cancelled on us twice - on relatively short notice. We ended up having to cancel our plans. She agreed to babysit on several dates, but ended up taking a job that paid her...
Kelli C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter looking for work in the Grand Rapids area. I have 8 years of experience Working with three different families. I have worked with kids ages newborn to 12 years old. Kids love me because I'm fun, respectful, caring, and responsible. They will feel safe with me and safety is my number one...
5.0
"Sam is punctual, reliable and dependable. We will definitely be hiring her again!"
Jeffrey K.
Lizzie H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$19-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! - My name is Lizzie! I just graduated Western Michigan University with a degree in Criminal Justice/Poly Sci and Social Psychology! I hope to continue my education and become a Paralegal, and eventually attend Law School. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and absolutely love it!
In my free time, I love traveling,...
Lizzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family has known Lizzie since she was born and we cannot say enough good things about her! She is strong and a ray of sunshine for everyone who meets her. She is caring, smart, and very good with children and pets! We highly recommend Lizzie!"
Kristie D.
Sierra H.
Plainwell, MI
$22-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 32 years old and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare.
I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. My certifications are up to date in CPR, First Aid, and...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant daughter! She was very responsible, experienced, punctual, and creative! She designed many sensory games to entertain my baby and help her to explore the world. She insisted on practicing tummy time to ensure...
Yu Z.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nicole and I'm an energetic, creative, and hard-working person! I have worked in the medical field, but fell in love with childcare and worked with care. com for about 10 years. I have experience with all ages. I am CPR and AED certified.
My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is great! She's flexible with times and understanding when things change last minute. She's been very sweet and attentive to our infant twin sons. From the moment she walked in my son was all smiles. She helps with any task we ask of her. She truly has been...
Angela G.
5.0
(1)
I've taken care of children for many years, ages ranging from 6 months to 15 years. Communication is incredibly important to me so I keep in touch with all my clients.
Zuri can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Zuri has taken care of our farm animals and inside cats and dogs a few times and she has done a great job! I can tell she really cares about of the animals and love to take care of them. 10 out of 10 would hire again! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wayland, MI
Court G.
5.0
Court is such an incredible caretaker for our son. She is patient, reliable, and energetic.
- Care member
Mary B.
5.0
Mary has the wonderful gift of being able to communicate with children at their level. She worked as a teaching assistant in my Montessori classroom for nine years. Our students and parents LOVED Ms. Mary. She is kind, understanding, and knows how to find ways to reach all children. I valued her...
- Kathy F.
Kayla K.
5.0
Kayla is a fantastic sitter. She is prompt and reliable. Kayla watched our daughter from around 18 months until she was just over 2 years old and our daughter ran to her when she arrived. Kayla does an excellent job of offering choices to keep our daughter on track and they spent countless hours...
- Beth M.
Alicianna M.
5.0
Alicianna was fantastic! She is dependable, energetic, flexible, and punctual. My children adored her and requested she moved with us when we relocated!! Hands down, I would re-hire Alicianna! She is the Best!!
- Stacey M.
Lauren R.
5.0
Lauren is great with kids. She likes to keep busy and have fun. She doesn't just supervise, she becomes involved in the activities right along with the kids. She is able to structure kids' time while allowing them to be active and pursue things that interest them.
- Vicki T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wayland, MI:
How can I find a Wayland babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Wayland, MI?
The average rate for Wayland, MI babysitters on Care.com is $18.75 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 Wayland, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wayland, 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 Wayland, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Wayland, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.