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

60 infants child care are listed in Portage, MI

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby infants child care is 9 years

Infants child care in Portage, MI

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Caelynn U.


Portage, MI

$20-33/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Yvonne B.


Portage, MI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny in search of a full-time position beginning this fall. I am a Michigan State grad with a degree in Music Education, and I taught early childhood and elementary music for three years. I've spent the last seven years as a professional nanny, and have worked with children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years...
Yvonne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Yvonne nannied for our family for 2.5 years and was absolutely wonderful. She helped our child blossom throughout every stage from infant to toddler to little boy. She was kind, patient and sincerely caring. She took an active role in educating him, teaching him...

Yarwijn 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:

CPR

Early Education

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

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah T.


Portage, MI

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Passionate For Spending Time With Children During School Year!

Hi there! I am currently a first grade teacher in Portage Public Schools. I absolutely LOVE what I do and want to continue to make an impact on children outside of school. I have nannied all throughout my life! I have nannied for families up to 4 children including all ages (infant to 6th grade). I am able to help tutor your...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I've been a childcare provider in a center, and I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow. I am currently a student at Kalamazoo Valley earning my degree in early elementary education, and I'm CPR-trained. I'm patient, friendly, and I love playing games with children. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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...
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Paris P.


Portage, MI

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

I'm looking to find part time child care opportunities as I am very passionate about the growth and success of our next generation of little leaders! I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old and have taken care of ages 6mo-14 years. I have previous professional experience working at a learning center in the 4/5...
Paris can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Ally S.


Portage, MI

$12/hr4 yrs exp

As a friendly and approachable childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare services. My background includes being a Day Camp Supervisor for ages 6-12, as well as a Daycare Teacher for ages 6 months- 5 years. I have also completed early childhood care...
Ally can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sara S.


Portage, MI

$24/hr20 yrs exp

Kindergarten Teacher With Learning And Behavior Disabilities Certifications Wants To Meet Your Needs

20 years of experience striving to make a positive impact on children's lives through creative and imaginative activities. I'm comfortable supporting and nurturing household expectations and guidelines. Parent communication and feedback is of the most importance. As a certified kindergarten teacher with degrees in elementary and...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Sierra H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$22-33/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sierra, I am 32 years old and I have over 15 years of experience working in childcare. I have worked as a pre-K teacher as well as a live in/ live out nanny. I have experience with all age groups but most of my experience is with infants and toddlers. I love being able to be a part of watching children learn...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant daughter! She was very responsible, experienced, punctual, and creative! She designed many sensory games to entertain my baby and help her to explore the world. She insisted on practicing tummy time to ensure...

Yu Z.

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Kristen O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Friendly and Fun Nanny

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I'm flexible on hourly rates so please don't let let the number scare you & know every situation is different & the rate will reflect that. My philosophy on raising children focuses on love. I believe in loving children. Holding them, cuddling, hugs & kisses, letting them sleep on me. Mainly, I will love your children & treat...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen watched our 1 y/o part-time for about 9 months and our whole family loves her! She is great at connecting with little ones and understanding their needs. Our little guy loves being outdoors and Kristen spent many many hours on walks, park outings, feeding...

Care member

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Angela S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny And Infant Care Professional

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Angela, a dedicated and passionate nanny for over 13 years. I've become an expert in infant care and helping families transition into first time parenthood as well as welcoming an addition into an established family routine. I love to come alongside parents; assisting with the adjustment to the constant needs and...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela is amazing, hands on, hard working, and honest. I love when she babysit because I know my daughter will be well cared for and that my house won't be a disaster when I get home! Highly recommend!"

Sadie L.

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Katelyn P.


Schoolcraft, MI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Lead Toddler Teacher, And Mama To Two!

Hello! I am an experienced nanny and lead toddler teacher with over 10 years of experience with children, ages 0-8. I have 7-year-old and 3-year-old daughters. As far as education, I have 3 years of college experience in early childhood development and family studies from Central Michigan University. I'm currently enrolled at...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate is very creative in her activities to keep kids busy. My children also learned baby sign language from her which I really appreciated. Our family would highly recommend Kate."

Lauren W.

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Jaclyn G.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-35/hr5 yrs exp

Exceptional Sitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a recent graduate from Michigan State University looking for employment in the Kalamazoo area. I have several years of childcare experience with infants to young teens. I have a reliable car and can provide after school pick-up and care if needed. Please message me if you are interested in setting up a call to...
Jaclyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Thank you so much Jaclyn for babysitting my kids! They had so much fun. You were reliable, punctual, and very polite. You took such good care of them and they're still talking about the good times they had with you. Thank you for making bracelets with my daughter....

Inna J.

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Jackline A.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have had 14 years of child care experience. I can provide a clean, safe and fun child care environment. I have experience with the following: *Check infants and children in and out while providing basic child care. *Ensure safe play conditions and follow established security procedures. *Develop and implement activities for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jackie still works for me most days. She is an excellent nanny. We love her and see her as a family member. She is very responsible, flexible and very committed to our kids. She brings a caring and loving attitude to her job each day. We are very selective in...

Stephanie G.

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Joelle D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Joelle and I am about to graduate at WMU with a major in Acting (so I am the BEST at playing make believe). I am extremely qualified to babysit/nanny: 10 years of babysitting and 6 of nannying, I have worked with up to 5 kids in the same household ranging from ages infant- 15!! (I also have a lot of...
Joelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joelle is very kind and loves playing with my kids. They always look forward to when she's coming over next!"

Francesca S.

I'm a formal and reserved individual with a passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey into childcare originated from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my ability to positively impact young lives. I believe every child deserves a safe and stimulating environment to grow and learn. I tailor my...
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Delaney E.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I've had five years of volunteer and job experience in childcare. I have experience volunteering in local church's kids' ministries, being a teacher's aid at a Montessori school serving children aged infant to elementary, and babysitting. Working with children is a passion of mine, and I love getting to know them and leading...
Skills:

CPR

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Most recent reviews for infants child care 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.

Yvonne B.

5.0

Yvonne nannied for our family for 2.5 years and was absolutely wonderful. She helped our child blossom throughout every stage from infant to toddler to little boy. She was kind, patient and sincerely caring. She took an active role in educating him, teaching him sign language, reading to him,...

- Yarwijn 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.

Sierra H.

5.0

We were so lucky to have Sierra cared for our infant baby! She was very responsible, kind, punctual, professional, and experienced. She designed many sensory games to entertain our baby and helped her to explore the world. She insisted on tummy time practicing to ensure our baby achieved her...

- Jianrong W.

Kristen O.

5.0

Kristen watched our 1 y/o part-time for about 9 months and our whole family loves her! She is great at connecting with little ones and understanding their needs. Our little guy loves being outdoors and Kristen spent many many hours on walks, park outings, feeding the ducks, watching rainstorms, and...

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Infants Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.