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Hii! My name is Kendall and i'd love to be your next sitter/nanny. I am 18 years old and I have 4 years paid experience with all ages. This would be my first time being a nanny though. Kids are so unique and loving and I just love helping out in any way I can. I'm outgoing, organized, clean, positive, supportive, empathetic,...
Kendall can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Teia A.
Dowagiac, MI
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking to help out with care for your child or children for a date night or a couple days a week. Im currently with a family that has 3 girls ages 5, 2 and 5 months. I'm with them 1-2 days a week and been with this family for 4 1/2 years. My schedule is flexible and would love to fill more of my time with some extra hours for...
Teia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Natalie M.
Cassopolis, MI
$15-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Currently A Medical Assistant Looking For A Part Time Nannying Position I Can Work Monday-sunday!
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I am available Saturday-Monday! I work full time Tuesday-Friday as a medical assistant. I am CPR certified and work well with infants and little ones as I work at a family practice! :)
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Whether you're looking for 1 nights worth of help, or a reoccurring schedule, I'm your gal. I've been the family babysitter ever since I could remember. In addition I have experience working with nonverbal, autistic children. I also know how to change a trach and feeding tube.
Aleia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Angela S.
Berrien Center, MI
$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Sitter With 5 Years Experience Or Nanny With An Open Schedule Looking For Full-Time
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for many years. I worked at a day camp (ages 5-10) for 3 years and have volunteered in church nursery (ages 2 and under) and children's church (ages 4-5) for 6 years. I have decided to go back to school so I have had to stop working with the wonderful family I have been with for a year and a half. I am CPR and...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am person who will join a family and partner with the parents in raising their children. I will provide quality childcare. I will care and love your children as my own. I have been a substitute teacher since 2009 and have interacted, cared, taught children of all ages. I believe I would be a valuable addition to your family as...
Doris can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Terri and I have lived in the South Bend/Granger area my whole life. I have been married for 27 years and have 3 grown children of my own, along with one grandchild. I was blessed to be a primarily stay at home mom while my children were young and enjoyed volunteering at their school on a regular basis. Before...
Terri can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Terri is amazing! It is a joy to have her care for our infant son. She has a positive presence and has a very caring and kind way with children. She is playful and fun! Initially when meeting her I appreciated her experience and training in educational methods. As...
Kristina F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Samantha. I am 24 years old. I live in Buchanan, MI with my fiancé, two dogs, and two cats. I am a life long Notre Dame football fan, even when it is hard to be. I love to golf, hike, and travel. If I could vacation one place for the rest of my life it would be the Pacific Northwest. I love the mountains and...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was wonderful with my daughter! Not only was she timely, communicative and reliable, she proactively identified opportunities for fun activities that my daughter loved. This included painting, making tie-dye shirts, etc. Highly recommend Sam and will be...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Jasmin. I recently just moved here a few months ago from New York. I've worked as a nanny and babysitter for several years. Although I'm in college pursing a different career path, I still enjoy working with children. I have lots of experiences and references. I've worked in a preschool, organized events and...
Jasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Prepared punctual and reliable.
Great at communicating. Detail oriented.
Always had fun activities planned - appropriate for our 4 year old.
Highly recommend!"
Kristin M.
Lauren E.
Marcellus, MI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience with children of all ages. I worked at a daycare previously for 7 years. I have a 2 years experience with nannying in the Kalamazoo area. I have loved watching children ever since I was at an age of being able to watch them. I graduated from Western Michigan University in May of 2021. I worked with children...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids...
Megan V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Addy, I'm 26 and graduated from Michigan State University in 2020.
So far I have nannied for 2 different families. My first family I was watching a little boy starting at 3 months up until he was 7 months, and my second family I watched a 2-year-old boy for 6 months. I also have a 3. 5-year-old niece who I watch...
Adeline can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Addy watched my infant from about 3-6 months old. She moved out of the area so we had to say goodbye to her. Addy was so incredibly helpful. She is truly amazing as a nanny!! I have an infant and 3 crazy dogs and she handled it all so well. She’s super engaging...
Laurie A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 plus years of child care experience. From 1990 to 1994 I was a live-in nanny in the Boston area, 1998 to 2005 I was a licensed home daycare provider, in 2018 I went back to nannying and am currently full time with a family. When I have the time, I pick up evening and weekend jobs.
Rhonda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids absolutely love Rhonda. She is so kind, punctual, and helpful. We love working with Rhonda!"
Taryn L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there parents! I am Jordyn and I'm 22 years old. I have over 5 years of experience with babysitting. I have two years of experience with working in a daycare and three years of experience nannying. I absolutely adore kids and love helping them grow in life. References available upon request. I am CPR certified. I look forward...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jordyn was wonderful, I posted a job very last minute as I had to go into the office on a Saturday while my husband was traveling. Jordyn was super flexible with my last minute request and agreed to take care of my 6 month old at my office while I worked. My baby...
Katherine P.
5.0
(1)
I am 24-year-old graduate student who has babysat for many years (including for my neighbors since I was about 12 years old). I was a nanny for a 10-year-old girl over a couple summers and have also done some overnights with her including caring for her diabetic dog, homework help, and meal prepping. I have also worked in...
Emie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emie is a wonderful babysitter. She watched our 5yo twins, 1-2 days per week for 3-4 hours a day. She made them dinner, did homework with them, practiced piano with them, gave them baths, and got them ready for bed. Emie became a member of our family."
Ron S.
Jennae M.
Berrien Springs, MI
$11-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jennae and I am 24 years old! I've been on Care. com since I was 19 and have had about 6 or so jobs from here over the years caring for kids of all different ages, ranging from newborn to preteens. I had great experiences with all of them and the elderly lady I currently take care of is moving, so I'm looking to get...
Jennae can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Jennae is very sweet and easy to work with. She is good with kids and likes playing along side them. You'll love working with her :)"
Julia H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have two grown children and have a nursing back ground. I have been caregiving for the past 25 years and I'm also a hospice volunteer. I have experience with the elderly and dementia and also with newborns and children.
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Susan has been wonderful with our 1-2yr old son! She is very adventurous with out of the house excursions which matches our son's personality perfectly. Highly recommend!"
Ben and Erin K.
Sneha V.
Berrien Springs, MI
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
If You Need Someone That's Fun, Teaches, And Puts A Smile On Your Child's Face, I'm The One!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sneha, a 23-year-old college graduate, who would love to look after your kids and help out in any way before I head to graduate school. With five years of hands-on experience in babysitting and nannying, I have adeptly cared for children of all ages, from newborns to high schoolers. I am full of compassion and genuine...
Sneha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sneha sat for our two kids one afternoon. She was great--punctual, conscientious, engaged, and a lot of fun for the kids. We recommend her for other babysitting jobs."
James F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 children, both boys, ages 25 and 22. I have a degree in Elementary Education. I've taught 3-year-old preschool, 4-year-old preschool, Kindergarten, been a paraprofessional for grades 3-5, and am currently finishing up my job as a Nanny for 5-year-old twin girls that I've been with for the past 4. 5 years. They are...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Mary has been helping us out this whole summer. She is always on time and is very easy to communicate with. She always comes with fun activities for the kids and my kids adore her. They always ask when she is coming back! She goes above and beyond my expectations...
Sharlee Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of littles for almost 10 years now. I've worked with a wide range of personalities and ages (4m+). Some things I value as a caregiver include: time outdoors, hands on practical life skills, nurturing focus and attention span, practice with boundaries & autonomy, positive reinforcement with mindful...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eliza nannied for our 2 children this past summer (ages 3 and 7). The kids love her. I say love, because she still sees them when she visits home! We were so sad when she moved, but were happy to see her follow her passions. She was such an asset to our family...
Brittany L.
Grace L.
Granger, IN
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Grace and I am 23 years old! I would love to help care for your children! As for experience, I have worked at a daycare for 4 years and have been a nanny before! I love children and will make sure to provide the best care possible. Message me! (:
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Has tons of education & experts in childcare & health & wellness!!!!
Long history of training & bachelor degree in health science. Very dependable & trustworthy! "
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Dowagiac, MI
Terri M.
5.0
Terri is amazing! It is a joy to have her care for our infant son. She has a positive presence and has a very caring and kind way with children. She is playful and fun! Initially when meeting her I appreciated her experience and training in educational methods. As a new mom I was amazed when she...
- Kristina F.
Samantha M.
5.0
Samantha was wonderful with my daughter! Not only was she timely, communicative and reliable, she proactively identified opportunities for fun activities that my daughter loved. This included painting, making tie-dye shirts, etc. Highly recommend Sam and will be using her again.
- Care member
Jasmin J.
5.0
Prepared punctual and reliable.
Great at communicating. Detail oriented.
Always had fun activities planned - appropriate for our 4 year old.
Highly recommend!
- Kristin M.
Lauren E.
5.0
Lauren is a rockstar! She is a great communicator and is really good with kids. My kids ages are 2,4 and 6. She babysat with us for 1 year. My kids loved her. She would do crafts and make sure the kids were doing productive projects. We trusted her to take the kids places and pick them up from...
- Megan V.
Adeline G.
5.0
Addy watched my infant from about 3-6 months old. She moved out of the area so we had to say goodbye to her. Addy was so incredibly helpful. She is truly amazing as a nanny!! I have an infant and 3 crazy dogs and she handled it all so well. She’s super engaging with the kids she nanny’s for and also...
- Laurie A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Dowagiac, MI
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Dowagiac, MI?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Dowagiac, MI is as of is $17.50 per hour as of February, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Dowagiac, MI?
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