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60 infant babysitters are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Portage, MI
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...
Caelynn U.
Portage, MI
$20-33/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cali and I'm writing in regards to your need for childcare assistance. I'm 24 and have 8 years of childcare service with children from 3 months to 11 years old. I have no issues getting my hands dirty with diaper duty or bottle feeding and am experienced in administering infant/child CPR. I have 3 years of...
Caelynn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caelynn responded quickly to messages and although I couldn't hire her due to her schedule, she was honest with the hours she wanted to work."
Claudia S.
Hello! My names Andena and I'm a 5th grade teacher. Before I taught 5th grade I worked at a daycare for 7 years with ages newborn through preschool. I have experience creating educational and age appropriate activities. I also am life guard certified and taught swim lesson for 6 years.
Andena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Devyn! I'm 21 years old and currently just working, no school. My babysitting experience started back in 2012, and is still going strong! I've worked with all ages, but I have the most experience working with ages 1-5. I love building bonds with children and their parents! I'm comfortable with transportation, meal prep,...
Devyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!"
Jordyn P.
Katlynn A.
Portage, MI
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Katlynn. I am 25 years old and have been babysitting since I was 14. I started off babysitting for a couple with two children that quickly grew to five children. After a few years of babysitting I really learned to love watching children learn and grow. I have a passion for learning and child care. I was a nanny for a...
Katlynn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am a very interactive, creative, and reliable sitter. I have experience with kids of all ages from 6 months to 11 years old. I also have first-hand experience with autistic children, seeing as my nephew is on the spectrum. With me, your kids will always feel like they are on an adventure and will never have a dull moment,...
Des'taney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Destaney to watch our 10 month old for 3 weeks while our daycare was closed. She was punctual and flexible with our schedule. She was even willing to watch our baby when they were sick! My baby loved spending time with Destaney, and I was confident that...
Corinne H.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
Hi I'm AnnaLea! I love being creative and teaching little ones what they need to know! I'm CPR and BLS certified and I am currently taking classes to get my CNA license!
Annalea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Caitryn L.
Portage, MI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I'm Caitryn! Currently, I'm a Lead Teacher at a Preschool in the 1-year-old room! I'm 24 years old and have 2 cats. I'm passionate about caring for children, and with a decade of experience, I'm confident in providing a nurturing and educational environment. My patient and creative personality allows me to engage children...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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
First Aid
CPR
Olivia B.
Portage, MI
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an elementary teacher on summer vacation! I've been babysitting off and on since I was 14. I am more than happy to help with summer school work help if needed, love dogs, and absolutely love to be outside!
Isabella G.
Portage, MI
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and my four years of experience and previous babysitting roles have honed my skills as a caregiver. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly individual, I create a nurturing and enjoyable environment for children. I enforce household rules as requested by...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(21)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
I have 19 years of experience being a nanny for children of all ages. Kids describe me as a happy-go-lucky, sweet, funny, and caring nanny/babysitter! I've worked at many preschools, day cares, and Montessori schools. My professional experience with children began at 17 years old with some college/Montessori trainings. Over the...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda has taken care of my daughter for 10 years now for date nights and occasional help. My daughter absolutely loves her and she always looks forward Amanda watching her! I would highly recommend her and plan on using her in the future. Our family would be lost...
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Macie P.
Portage, MI
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Macie , a 19-year-old sophomore at Western Michigan University studying nursing, with a goal of becoming a pediatric nurse. I've always loved working with children and have almost three years of experience at the YMCA Kids Zone, caring for kids from 6 weeks to 8 years old. I've also been babysitting since I was 12 and...
Macie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Becca . I've had many years of babysitting, working part time at daycares and taking care of my 6 younger siblings. I've always loved working with children, in the fall I'm starting at Western Michigan University to pursue a career in the pediatric medical field. Throughout my whole high school career I was a...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lexsis W.
Portage, MI
$15-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for children is something i'm definitely passionate about. I love being around kids and helping them, whilst seeing them grow. In the past four years I have realized that this would be better than any job for me at this point in my life. Ive taken classes for babysitting and nannying which helped me learn more essential...
Lexsis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mary M.
Portage, MI
$11/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mom of four (almost) grown children, and am seeking a part-time job in the child care field. I have an associate degree in child care. I miss taking care of little ones, and my schedule is quite flexible.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Portage, MI
Caelynn U.
5.0
Caelynn responded quickly to messages and although I couldn't hire her due to her schedule, she was honest with the hours she wanted to work.
- Claudia S.
Devyn P.
5.0
Devyn is an amazing caregiver. She is always very engaged with my children. She goes above and beyond without us asking. I couldn't be more grateful for her being apart of our team!
- Jordyn P.
Des'taney M.
5.0
We hired Destaney to watch our 10 month old for 3 weeks while our daycare was closed. She was punctual and flexible with our schedule. She was even willing to watch our baby when they were sick! My baby loved spending time with Destaney, and I was confident that they were well taken care of. I would...
- Corinne H.
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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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Portage, MI
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Portage, MI in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Michigan, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Portage have rates starting at $15.97.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Portage, MI?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 31 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Portage, MI?
There are 31 infant babysitters near you in Portage, MI. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Portage, MI infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Portage, MI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.