I have been a nurse for over 17 years caring for people from ages 2 days to 102! I have also raised 2 kids who are now 29 and 19 and are successful adult men:). I am young at heart, dependable, active, outgoing, caring and fun! I have enjoyed my nursing career and now I have the time to help others in my community when they may...
Nikole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Hello my name is Samantha, I'm 21 a Nursing Student at Grand Rapids Community college, I am a certified nursing assistant, I've worked at Pilgrim Manor as for residential care and as a camp counselor this past summer, feel free to reach out thank you.
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I have been a stay at home mom for my 5 children who are almost all grown now. During that time I have had a daycare in my home off and on and also homeschooled my own children. I love children and enjoy helping them develop as they grow to maturity.
Felicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hi there! I am a speech-language pathologist with 8 years of babysitting experience, 4 years as a camp counselor and 2 years of speech therapy experience. I am CPR certified, have a master's degree in speech-language pathology and am passionate about working with children! I also love working with dogs and have 2 large dogs of...
I'd describe my personality as energetic, caring, and logical.
I like working with kids because seeing them in joy makes me really happy, and I care about kids being safe and happy.
I'm looking for a job that will provide me with the supplemental income I need for college, while giving me experience.
I started working with...
Hi there! I'm new to the Grand Rapids area. My husband and I moved here from Indiana. I'm looking to make some money in the side while applying for full time jobs. I have 10 years of experience as a 3rd grade teacher, and have several nieces and nephews that I've spent a great deal of time with. Looking for babysitting,...
Emily can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hello! My name is Candace, I'm 25 years old, and I've been babysitting for over 10 years where I've looked after infant-preteen ages. I'm currently a second year teacher which has trained me to be quick on my feet and adapt to anything students need me for. I'm certified in CPR/First Aid both adult and infant, and I'm very...
Candace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
I have 6 years of experience and I am CPR certified. I have always enjoyed babysitting because it does not feel like a job to me! I have nannied as well as babysat short term for date nights, errands, etc. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with just about anything and will definitely keep your child entertained! I love animals and could help with housekeeping or meal prep. I have worked as a daycare worker, a behavior technician, and a caregiver. I also have lots of experience babysitting for various ages. I graduated from...
Josephine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I had the pleasure of hiring Josephine to care for our two young daughters (aged 10mo and 2yrs when Ms. Jo started with us), and we couldn't be more grateful for the incredible care she provided.
From the moment Josephine entered our home, it was...
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My name is Lindsey, and I'm 20 years old. This fall, I'll be starting my third year , studying Exercise Science.
I have experience caring for kids aged 3 and up. I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I love spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and playing sports. I'm fluent in...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
As a compassionate and experienced caregiver, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. I am a former IT Consultant, and a mother of 2, now looking to, again, work in a family support role. I thrive in fast paced environments as an expert multi-tasker, problem solver, and communicator. At the age of 11, I...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hello! I'm 21 years old, Grand Rapids based and I work full time Friday-Sunday as a Certified Nursing Aide at a local Skilled Nursing & Rehab facility. I'm CPR certified, a pet owner, and I have 2 young siblings! I love spending time and caring for kids, seniors, and pets. I spend my free time crafting and learning new hobbies...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
I have 8 years of experience where I have been a nanny to multiple families, with a variety of different ages. 2 of those years as a full time nanny/house manager. I love to balance my work with tasks such as chores, meals, driving as well as playing with your kids and finding activities for us to all do together. With me, your...
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic and optimistic.
I like working with kids because I love helping them learn, grow, and develop their own personalities.
I'm looking for a job that I can use my skills to help a child/children become the best version of themselves.
I started working with kids when I was a...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Being a mom myself, I understand the need to trust who you leave your little one with.
I've been watching kids since I was old enough to help out in my church nursery 12 years ago. I babysat through high school and college, then nannied after!
I have CPR/First Aid certifications and have brushed up on a lot of other basics...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
I have worked at an early childhood school in Farmington Hills and had been a teacher/ daycare facilitator at my church for five years, now assisting with child care for special events. I have been watching my nephews ranging from ages 9 months-7 years old since the oldest was around 1. I I've taken care of adults and children...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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My name is Whitney and I am currently a medical student at Michigan State's College of Human Medicine. I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad and Johns Hopkins University for graduate school. I am not positive which pediatric subspecialty I am interested in yet, but I definitely know that I want to spend...
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is McKenzie. I am 28 years old and currently live in Grand Rapids. I have worked with children for over 10 years professionally, but was a lifeguard for several years as well. I worked with children as a teachers aide and helped teach in three different childcare agencies. I also have nannied for approximately...
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Grand Rapids, MI
How much is child care near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.26 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Care.com currently has 799 child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Grand Rapids, MI and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Grand Rapids, MI that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Grand Rapids, MI child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Grand Rapids, MI, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Grand Rapids, MI and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Grand Rapids, MI in March, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 201 reviews of the 941 listed child care providers.