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86 in home child care are listed in Grand Rapids, MI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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...
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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
Regina R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Let me just say that I absolutely love children! I worked in Pediatrics for 4 years, went through Nursing school while working in Surgical Trauma as a Nursing Technician for 7 years, and eventually decided to stay home with my children, who are both grown now.
I am a career Nanny. This is my profession; I love and am proud of...
Regina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina was our nanny for the first year of our daughter's life. She loved our daughter and was so involved in all aspects of her life. Our daughter was a preemie, and Gina attended all the early intervention visits so that she could get a better idea of how to help...
Carina K.
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
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Patty was a perfect fit for our family and we were grateful to have found her. She is very responsive to commutation and adaptable to our changing work schedules. A change in shifts is the only reason we are no longer retaining her services. I know my Daughter was...
Kate C.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Jaynie I am a 23-year-old female, trying to help a family out by joining them as their nanny! A little about me, I am a mommy of a lovely little boy! I am also the oldest of 5, (18, 10, 8, and 6) so I have lots of experience with little ones:)! I have nannied ages NB - ages 15+ in the past 10 years - As well...
Jaynie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Jaynie is great! She has been watching my two boys once a week for months now. They are both under the age of two and she does a great job managing them at the same time. She is very kind and always leaves my house cleaner than the way I left it. "
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Kristina B.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-51/hr • 18 yrs exp
**Fully Vaccinated - Covid Conscientious - Career Nanny**
5.0
(7)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristina is amazing with our 2 year old. She's been watching her for almost a year now and our little girl loves "teetina". When she watches her there's always a new activity that is planned. We joke and call her "Mary poppins" because she shows up with a bag of...
Danielle S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CURRENTLY OFFERING:
Day time appointments
Date night
**Hourly minimum: $21/hr.
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ABOUT ME:
30-years-old.
Social Worker.
Grand Valley State University alumni.
GVSU Grad student.
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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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 3 children. Fun loving but firm when the situation called for it. Always put the best interest of our family first. A really great find!"
Tiffany E.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two grown children/boy-girl ages 23 and 19 . I worked with all ages in our children ministry at the church's we have attended. When my children were younger I worked in Daycare's and also had a licensed Day Care in my home. Now that my children are grown and are no longer living at home, I am looking forward to...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was the caregiver for my daughter between the ages of 2 and 4. She is so creative and great with kids. T. absolutely loved her and was so sad when we move away from Ms Lisa."
Cindy J.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kaylana (Kay), I am 20 years old, and I have a 1-year-old son. I love working with kids. I have 4+ years of experience with kids of all ages. I am currently employed at a daycare where I teach a class of 1-4-year-olds. I also have 1 years of experience as a in home caregiver for elders and veterans.
More about me: I...
Michelle T.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pediatric RN, Happy To Help Look After Your Kiddos On The Weekend
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a former nanny turned pediatric RN, in search of babysitting opportunities to supplement my primary income. I'm reliable, patient, compassionate-- & I love what I do.
I worked part-time as a nanny while attending college. I have a long history of working with children, starting with childhood in my mother's...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle has a very caring personality and is exceptionally good with children. I would have no issue hiring her to care for my children."
Diane A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Currently seeking a full time nanny or house manager position! I have had two nanny jobs with children ages 3 months - 5 years old. I have a lot of prior babysitting experience with children of all ages. I also worked with a pediatric dentist for several years which gave me a lot of great experience working with and caring for...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 17 month old got along great with her. Flexible with hours and last minute requests. I feel my child is safe in her care."
Niki T.
Hi!
My name is Ava, and I'm a 22-year-old Michigan State student studying dietetics. Over the past four years, I've loved working as a nanny, but I wanted to find additional ways to support families. That's why I've combined my passion for cooking and health to start a home meal service designed to make weekdays less...
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a stay at home momma to my two little boys C. (3) and R. (1), who offers care in my home!
I am available Monday-Friday 7:45am-5 p.m.
I offer daily rates, as I know that hourly rates can get really expensive!
$70/day for 5 hours or more, $50/day for anything less than 5 hours. This includes...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Brittney A.
Grand Rapids, MI
$24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Stay At Home, Homeschooling Mom Of 2 Looking To Help A Fellow Mama And Kiddo(s)
Hello! My name is Brittney and I am a stay at home, homeschooling, Christian mom to two littles (1. 5 and 6. 5)! I am hoping to find a family who needs occasional care, and/or pick up and drop off from school.
Ideally we would love to have your kiddos over to our pet-free home! We have a fenced in back yard with a fun swing...
Brittney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Judy H.
Grand Rapids, MI
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A Bilingual And Energetic Individual For A Passion To Come Alongside And Help A Family In Need.
I Have been babysitting since I was young. Growing up in a foster home, you learn how to take care of many different ages of kids and children's who come and go over the years. I have also been a babysitter throughout High school and college. Babysitting two little girls in high school ages 5 and 3, as well as a 2-year-old by...
Judy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Amanda C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$17/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello, I ran an in-home daycare for 7 years in order to be home with my two daughters. One of my daughters is on the autism spectrum, and she has reached adulthood now. Therefore, she no longer needs as much support. I'm now looking to start caring for children outside of my home, giving both of her myself the opportunity for...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ruth O.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm 25 years old and I love kids. I've always loved kids, even when I was still young myself I could always be found at family gatherings playing with my younger cousins or asking to hold the babies. I would describe my personality as gentle, loving, and cheerful.
I have my own little toddler son at home who keeps me on my...
Ruth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I graduated from Michigan State University last May with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Health Promotion. I am currently attending GVSU to get my masters in Occupational Therapy! For 2 years in East Lansing, I worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician at a children's therapy clinic where I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
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...
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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.
Regina R.
5.0
Gina was our nanny for the first year of our daughter's life. She loved our daughter and was so involved in all aspects of her life. Our daughter was a preemie, and Gina attended all the early intervention visits so that she could get a better idea of how to help with our daughter's development. She...
- Carina K.
Patricia W.
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 joyful environment for my child.
- Michael Y.
Maddie M.
5.0
Maddie provided care to our toddler for several months. We were always impressed with her calm and playful presence around our daughter.
- Myra S.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Grand Rapids, MI
How do I find in-home child care near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Grand Rapids, MI. There are 86 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Grand Rapids, MI?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.86 for in-home child care providers near you in Grand Rapids, MI.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Grand Rapids, MI?
You can compare 86 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Grand Rapids, MI in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
In Home Child Care in Grand Rapids, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 86 listed in home child care.