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14 in home child care are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years
In home child care in Portage, MI
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nicole and I have been a professional nanny for 14 years. I live in Portage, and I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. I have been a nanny to families for long periods of time, temporary, over-nights, and stayed in home with children while their parents travel. My love and experience also stretches over to...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is clearly a professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for child care."
Robert D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have experience with infants to middle school age children. I have two boys 5 and 3. 5 years old. We love to play outside, do crafts, read books and just be silly. Recently I worked for a family with two children and have worked for several families on an as needed basis. My other experience...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to...
Marlo C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Tanner! I'm 25 years old and currently a graduate student at Western Michigan University working on my second master's degree in special education. My first master's degree is in Behavior Analysis and I am a BCBA. I have extensive experience working with individuals with a myriad of special needs, but most of my...
Tanner can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house...
Jennifer N.
Casi R.
Portage, MI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 1 year of experience at a daycare but have been babysitting since I was 12. I have 6 siblings (not counting myself), I am also engaged to the love of my life. I have two Australian shepherds, I love to play outside and do crafts. I am very flexible at this point. I am moving home from living at college. I can help with...
Casi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am very pleased with Casi. My boys took to her immediately. She's very attentive and was able to keep up with my toddler and infant. I will certainly be utilizing her services again! Highly recommend!"
Kyle S.
Sarah L.
Portage, MI
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
with a decade of experience in education turned stay at home mom. I would love to help your family out with taking care of your little one(s). I enjoy creating a safe and predictable environment for kids so that they feel confident to explore, learn, and build independence.
I am a big fan of being active, time outdoors,...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Eileen S.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Eileen S. I grew up in Portage, MI my whole life and graduated last May from Portage Central. I am currently a freshman attending Grand Valley State University, and I am looking for a gig while I am home for the summer. I have loved working with kids my whole life and started babysitting in middle school for close...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Tatum! I have a little experience with children but I also did caregiving for years in general! I love caring for people and always felt that's where my purpose has always been, I enjoy lots of things like cooking and dance parties.
I'd describe my personality as fun, compassionate and kind
I like working...
Tatum can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
I have worked in Child Care for the past 12 years. From August 2014 - June 2023 I had an in home daycare licensed for 6 children. I recently closed my daycare as I needed more flexibility in my schedule to care for my own children. Previous to my daycare I worked as a Nanny from August 2011 - August 2014.
For my daycare license...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha A.
Portage, MI
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Provide An Extra Set Of Hands To A Family That Needs Part Time Care During The Week.
I like working with kids because their outlook on life is so refreshing! They live for the day and are a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment. They are unapologetically themselves and filled with wonder! Their playfulness and positivity is therapeutic!
I started babysitting around age 10. I continued working with...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Amy V.
Portage, MI
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 years of experience with children. Nanny for two different families. Enjoy doing crafts as well as getting outside and playing with the children. Able to prepare children's meals as well as ensure children's things are picked up before bed or before your anticipated arrival home. Able to take children to local parks or the...
Amy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maranda M.
Portage, MI
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maranda. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education with an early childhood ZS endorsement. I have experience in the daycare setting, in home care-giving, elementary teaching, substitute teaching, and babysitting! I have open availability from June 17th-July 31st. Also available to babysitting for date...
Maranda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
I have previously worked in daycares as well as an autism center. I have 4 of my own kiddos. I am CPR and first aid certified. I currently work with senior citizens in their homes. I have also previously worked in adult foster care with special needs adults.
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! My name is Aleithea (uh-LAY-th-ee-uh), and I am a 19-year-old living in Southwest Michigan over the summers (May 15-August 12 ish) while I'm home from college. I'm an Athletic Training major, and I play basketball for my school. I love sports, fitness, reading, writing, and singing. Being outside is also a huge blessing to...
Lexie H.
Portage, MI
$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
College Student, Home For The Summer, Just Trying To Make Some Extra Cash!
Hello! My name is Lexie and I am extremely fun and responsible! I worked at a daycare for almost a year, and had a blast with the kids! I love hanging out with kids and would love to babysit.
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Portage, MI
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole has been an incredible asset to our family. She has been watching my daughter from the age of three months, and I have always felt confident that my baby was safe, cared for, learning, and having fun with her.
Nicole picks my daughter up in the morning and takes her to her home where they...
- Alexa D.
Margaret M.
5.0
Margaret is wonderful! She cared for our 3.5 year old daughter. She brought her two sons and they had a wonderful day. She was attentive to all the children. She is relaxed and thorough. We appreciated her flexibility and absolute love of children. We would love to hire her again!
- Marlo C.
Tanner P.
5.0
Tanner is outstanding. She was instrumental to our family navigating educational and health changes that called for me to reach out for help. I wish she could have joined us when we moved out of state. Any family will be happy to have Tanner looking after house and home! JJN
- Jennifer N.
Casi R.
5.0
I am very pleased with Casi. My boys took to her immediately. She's very attentive and was able to keep up with my toddler and infant. I will certainly be utilizing her services again! Highly recommend!
- Kyle S.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Portage, MI
How do I find in-home child care near me in Portage, MI?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Portage, MI. There are 14 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 Portage, 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 April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.79 for in-home child care providers near you in Portage, MI.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Portage, MI?
You can compare 14 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 Portage, MI in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 14 listed in home child care.