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Find in home child care in Portage, MI that you’ll love

13 in home child care are listed in Portage, MI

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby in home child care is 5 years

In home child care in Portage, MI

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Nicole B.


Portage, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nicole Pinkernell

5.0

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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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Nicole is clearly a professional and I would recommend her to anyone looking for child care."

Robert D.

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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Tanner P.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Available On Short Notice All Summer

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

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Eileen S.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr5 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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Sarah L.


Portage, MI

$25-30/hr3 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

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Tatum O.


Portage, MI

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Caring For People Is What I Do!

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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Valerie V.


Portage, MI

$31/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience Summary

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Amy V.


Portage, MI

$17-25/hr10 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha A.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr5 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
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Maranda M.


Portage, MI

$15-25/hr3 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

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Stephanie P.


Portage, MI

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Aleithea L.


Portage, MI

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Aleithea's Bio

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...

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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.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

In Home Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 13 listed in home child care.