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945 child care providers are listed in Grand Rapids, MI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI

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Julia M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

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Jessica A.


Grand Rapids, MI

$10-50/hr9 yrs exp

Jessica!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as adaptable, bubbly and driven! I like working with kids because they make me feel like a kid again. I love using my imagination with them and being able to see the world through their eyes a bit. I started working with kids when I was very young. I grew up as the oldest sister and have always...
5.0
"Jessica was so good with my daughter. Even prior to meeting, she did a video call to answer any questions or concerns. She sent updates on my daughter through the night while she watched her. I would definitely recommend her, and hire her again! She was a pleasure...

Reema P.

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Tabia V.


Grand Rapids, MI

$12-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tabia! My aunt owns a daycare and growing up I spent every summer, and school vacations working for her. I have experience with ages from New born to 13 years old. I absolutely love kids and kids love me! I have a great imagination and love to play outside. Tag and catch are my favorite games! I am also a medical...
Tabia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn Z.


Grand Rapids, MI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot! Why Child...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn."

Andrew N.

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Kayla K.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Brianna S.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hey! My name is Brianna but I usually just go by Brie. I'm currently working at Pine Rest full time but looking to go down to part time and be a nanny the other half of the time! Would be willing to be a full time nanny too, just have to find the right fit! :)) I've been in childcare since I was 13 so just about 10 years. I...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Even though we didn't hire Brianna she was a great candidate. She interviewed well and was well spoken and punctual for her interview."

Courtney R.

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Malorie M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Malorie. I graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with several courses in child development & education. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of various ages. I previously worked as a lead teacher & childcare coordinator at a local school for over 2 years. Prior to...
Malorie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Malorie was kind enough to care for my 2 children (9 & 5 years old). She immediately connected with them and engaged in activities outside of screen time. They continue to ask "when will Malorie be back?" We would continue to welcome Malorie back into our home,...

Mike O.

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Ray H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Worker

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Nice to meet you! I am Ray & have well over 10 yrs of exp with kiddos! I have been working with them for most of my life! I started babysitting at the age of 11, via church, and it carried onto pursing to be a teacher studying at Alma College. Also! I do have 5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management duty for 3 of...
Ray can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very skilled at caring for young children. She establishes excellent connections very quickly. She is creative and the children learn a great deal from her. "

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Kristina B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$25-51/hr18 yrs exp

**Fully Vaccinated - Covid Conscientious - Career Nanny**

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

"The only job I ever loved more was being a nanny." I am genuinely excited to be once again engaging exclusively in heart-centered work through the support of families and their children. While it is impossible to share enough with you here in this limited space, I have listed below the key takeaways of my career and would love...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Look no further, Kristina is THE BEST! She watched our one year old daughter for several days a week last year and was an absolute dream. (We would still be using her but we moved out of state.) She has a true and obvious passion for children and their development....

Brittany B.

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Helen F.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Or Part Time Nanny Position.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have +7 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. I speak Portuguese and English fluently, intermediate Spanish. Certifications: -CPR/ First Aid -Child behavior, development -Child care health and safety -Healthy cooking for kids -Infancy and the First Two years. -psychology of education -Newborn sleeping...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Helen was wonderful with our 6 month old baby even when he was having a bad day. Would definitely hire her again and would recommend her! "

Anders C.

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Nicole B.


Grand Rapids, MI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Household Manager

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experience in childcare was mainly as a teenager. As a baby sitter, I cared for a new born and her older sister. As they grew their ages ranged from new born through 9 years old. Most recently I assisted a friend of mine with her new born. My friend was adopting and had very limited maternity leave available. I assisted...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is fantastic at keeping my life balanced. Her meal preparation gives my daughters plenty of options... that they look forward to trying! Best yet, my house was clean & organized. It's wonderful to come home to a well organized home. "

Kyra S.

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Kate H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Crafts And The Outdoors MOST FUN EVER

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CURRENTLY OFFERING: Day time appointments Date night **Hourly minimum: $21/hr. - ABOUT ME: 30-years-old. Social Worker. Grand Valley State University alumni. GVSU Grad student. - EXPERIENCE: Build-A-Bear Workshop Elementary Team Lead at Boys & Girls Club Bashor Children's Home (Residential) Wedgwood Christian Services...
Kate can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate is amazing with kids! We have three children (ages 3, 5, 7) who've had very little interaction with sitters for the past two years due to the pandemic. Kate engaged with them immediately- through games and art projects she proactively brought/thought of on...

Stephanie W.

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Lizzie H.


Grand Rapids, MI

$19-22/hr7 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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.

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Sarah O.


Grand Rapids, MI

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Patient, And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Thank you for reading my profile! I am a patient, affectionate, fun and reliable person with 4 years of experience in babysitting. I am also a mum and an aunt to 6 nieces and nephews whom I've had the experience of taking care of tutoring, storytelling, teaching art and cursive writing! I genuinely love kids, and enjoy seeing...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is reliable and very friendly, my son lived having her as a babysitter."

David C.

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Kelsey M.


Grand Rapids, MI

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I'm Kelsey! I currently work full time at a preschool in Cascade but i'm looking to transition into part time as I'm looking for a nanny job to split my time with! I'd prefer a 2-3 days per week position but I am flexible on which days. My availability is 8am-3 p.m. Send me a message if you have any questions!
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Kelsey is an awesome nanny! She helped my kids learn new things such as how to ride a bike & how to tie shoes! So appreciate her help."

Angie S.

Child care centers in Grand Rapids, MI

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

The Salvation Army Kroc Center

2500 S Division, Grand Rapids, MI

The Salvation Army Kroc Center s Camp Kroc is a Christian faith-based day camp licensed through the State of Michigan that gives children the opportunity to engage in fun-filled activities in a safe and positive environment. Camp Kroc promotes the development of the whole child: spiritually,...

Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center

Explore and Grow Christian Learning Center

1200 60th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Explore & Grow Christian Learning Center is a "growing by loving" ministry of Kentwood Community Church, serving families with children between the ages of two and a half (and toilet trained) and twelve. We strive for excellence as we help children grow and learn new ideas and skills in a Christian...

Grace Beginnings Preschool

Grace Beginnings Preschool

150 50th St Sw, Grand Rapids, MI

Christian Preschool Classes for both 3 and 4 year old students. 4 year old classes: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 9-11:30a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.* 3 year old classes: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9-11:30a.m. or 12:30-3:00 p.m.* **Afternoon classes are subject to enrollment numbers.

Cascade Christian Child Development Center

Cascade Christian Child Development Center

2829 Thornapple River Dr., Grand Rapids, MI

At Cascade Christian Child Development Center (CCCDC), our mission is to provide quality care for children in a Christian atmosphere. "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. " (Proverbs 22:6) Among so many other things, children who attend the Preschool...

Childtime of Grand Rapids, MI

Childtime of Grand Rapids, MI

1901 East Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI

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.

Jessica A.

5.0

Jessica was so good with my daughter. Even prior to meeting, she did a video call to answer any questions or concerns. She sent updates on my daughter through the night while she watched her. I would definitely recommend her, and hire her again! She was a pleasure to work with.

- Reema P.

Kaitlyn Z.

5.0

My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn.

- Andrew N.

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.

Brianna S.

5.0

Even though we didn't hire Brianna she was a great candidate. She interviewed well and was well spoken and punctual for her interview.

- Courtney R.

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Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 201 reviews of the 945 listed child care providers.