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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm a kindergarten teacher, looking to get back into nannying this summer! I am so passionate about teaching and caring for children. Outside of my 3 years as a teacher, I've been an after-school nanny and a summer nanny for 6+ years. My favorite parts of caring for children include helping littles learn through play,...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tori is amazing! We are so sad she isn't able to work with us moving forward do to her school schedule... She has been amazing during this dry challenging school year and our daughter just loves her! She goes the extra mile everyday. Anyone would be lucky to...
Christel K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mackenzie! I am currently a part time executive assistant as I finish up my Masters degree in Business Administration. I also have a degree in Elementary Education, and Child Development. I have 2 + years working in public schools as a general education teacher. Similarly, I have been working in child care jobs...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Mackenzie was an absolute joy to work with! Our children were well taken care of and had fun! Mackenzie helped transport them to their after school activities, helped with homework, and worked with our flexible schedules. She was always on time and was great at...
Kelly R.
Grace M.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an energetic, easy-going person with 5 years of experience working with children of all ages and big groups of kids ranging from babysitting, swim lessons instructor, and kids summer camp event planning! I am also a certified lifeguard and love working and spending time with kids whether it be sitting at home doing crafts...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace completed the Teacher Academy program, which is a yearlong program for 11th and 12th graders interested in careers related to education. As her instructor, I found Grace to be bright, reliable, creative, and incredibly focused on caring for the people around...
Katie S.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Nice to meet you! I am Ray & have well over 10 yrs of exp with kiddos! I have been working with them for most of my life! I started babysitting at the age of 11, via church, and it carried onto pursing to be a teacher studying at Alma College. Also! I do have 5 years of Food Service Experience as well as management duty for 3 of...
Ray can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ray is very creative and caring in all activities she does with the children. She has a good sense of discipline and gives logical consequences appropriately. Ray is hardworking as she cooks, cleans and does many household duties as well. The children love her...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am friendly and passionate 23-year-old Certified Nursing Assistant I love being able to communicate and have fun with people . I have worked in multiple different settings I am always open to side jobs. I do have a learning disability but I don't let that stop me!! I even have 25-35 nieces and nephews all together. Look...
Ciana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ciana made herself available, on a last minute request, to watch our 5 year old daughter on a Sunday afternoon. She is the first, outside of family/close friends, to watch our daughter. She made us feel very comfortable by allowing us to get to know her before we...
Mandy L.
Morgan D.
Rockford, MI
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny for about 5 years, experienced in caring for all ages. I enjoy working with families and growing healthy meaningful relationships with the children I watch. I also have experience with household managing and cleaning. I do like to help maintain a families household when I'm nannying, I think it's important for...
5.0
"Morgan was awesome with our son! He was 6.5 months old when she filled in for our regular Nanny and he absolutely loved her. She was sweet and attentive and was able to get him to do things such as holding and drinking out of the bottle on his own, which even I can...
Jamie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently seeking a full time nanny or house manager position! I have had two nanny jobs with children ages 3 months - 5 years old. I have a lot of prior babysitting experience with children of all ages. I also worked with a pediatric dentist for several years which gave me a lot of great experience working with and caring for...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 17 month old got along great with her. Flexible with hours and last minute requests. I feel my child is safe in her care."
Niki T.
4.0
(1)
Outgoing and sociable nanny with impending Masters degree, Bachelors in Psychology, and associates in Early Childhood Education. Over 8 years in childcare experience including mastery level completion of the Early Childhood Education II program at OHM Boces. Most recent position held with family of three children, since 2020.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Rachel was a former student of mine who is now doing some observation hours in my classroom. She is a responsible, caring young adult who works hard to get the job done and does it to the best of her ability."
Rosemary P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Malorie. I graduated from GVSU in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, with several courses in child development & education. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of various ages. I previously worked as a lead teacher & childcare coordinator at a local school for over 2 years. Prior to...
Malorie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Malorie was kind enough to care for my 2 children (9 & 5 years old). She immediately connected with them and engaged in activities outside of screen time. They continue to ask "when will Malorie be back?" We would continue to welcome Malorie back into our home,...
Mike O.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm an experienced and dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care to children. With a 5 year background as a 6th grade teacher and and a bachelor's degree in elementary and special education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding to childcare. As the oldest of 7 siblings, I have honed my...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Came with activities and great energy! Kids loved her! "
Kristi K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 9. I helped my mom raise my little brother and sister. I have interned in high school with an after school program for children of all ages. I was an early childhood development teacher at a private school for 2 years for 18 to 30 months. I am now an associate teacher for 3 and 4-year-olds. I...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a recent graduate from Grand Valley State University. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I am CPR and first aid certified and have been working in group child care for the past four years. I am currently searching for a nannying job this summer Monday- Friday. I will be able to start...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Emma watch our two children (ages 6 and 2) . She was hands on and caring. You know you find a great sitter when the kids ask for her all the time! We will 100% have her watch them again!"
Mallory J.
Kimberly T.
Rockford, MI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kim, or Miss Kim as my current nannied kiddos call me. I am 26 years old and have been watching children since I was 11. I started my first regular babysitting job for a special needs baby at 16. I worked as a nanny for a few months before my former boss opened a daycare, I worked there for about 4. 5 years. I then...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kim was on-time, friendly, and great with my two kids. We will definitely be contacting her to babysit again!"
Grace B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sarah! Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so I went on to study Early Childhood Education at Cornerstone University. Upon graduation, I worked as a lead teacher in a 12-18 month daycare classroom before becoming a professional nanny.
I have a decade of lifeguarding experience, so I take water...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We felt that our 5 month old was in excellent hands with Sarah on our night out while on vacation. She was punctual, professional and highly qualified to care for our infant. We absolutely recommend her!"
Peter B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Faith and I am currently senior in College. I have 5 years of consistent babysitting experience with all ages and am CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified. I have experience with ages from 4 months- 11 years old. I am also a substitute teacher. During covid, I have babysit while helping with online spanish immersion...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Faith has been with us for almost 5 months and we will be so sad to see her move onto student teaching next semester! Would highly recommend her for babysitting jobs to anyone looking"
Lindsey S.
5.0
(2)
Hello! Thank you in advance to taking the time to read a little bit about me!
Childcare Working History:
I have been a nanny & babysitter since I was 15. Through high school I worked summers, and occasionally through the school year for a family of 3, until they got old enough after I graduated. I then worked for a family of 2...
Codibrianne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Codi is very dependable and we have enjoyed having her watch our children. She is great with the boys, fun, energetic, yet able to enforce rules if necessary. We are truly lucky to have Codi help us out!"
Jill K.
Regina R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Let me just say that I absolutely love children! I worked in Pediatrics for 4 years, went through Nursing school while working in Surgical Trauma as a Nursing Technician for 7 years, and eventually decided to stay home with my children, who are both grown now.
I am a career Nanny. This is my profession; I love and am proud of...
Regina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gina was our nanny for the first year of our daughter's life. She loved our daughter and was so involved in all aspects of her life. Our daughter was a preemie, and Gina attended all the early intervention visits so that she could get a better idea of how to help...
Carina K.
Brianna Z.
Grand Rapids, MI
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianna, but I go by Bee! I am a lover of all things vintage, nature, and pollinating those around me with kindness. I'd describe my personality as caring, whimsical, and hardworking
I value the perspectives kids bring to their day-to-day lives. Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed taking care of kids. From...
5.0
"Bee was great, I'd hire her again!"
Nicholas E.
5.0
(1)
Hello perspective family! I have a bachelors in hospitality management and business from the University of Alabama and just recently got married and moved to Grand Rapids:) I have had many experiences babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting and would be more than happy to provide references upon request for you! A little...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is great! Very kind very friendly a great friend even years later!"
Alexis P.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny/babysitter looking for work in the Grand Rapids area. I have 8 years of experience Working with three different families. I have worked with kids ages newborn to 12 years old. Kids love me because I'm fun, respectful, caring, and responsible. They will feel safe with me and safety is my number one...
5.0
"Sam is punctual, reliable and dependable. We will definitely be hiring her again!"
Jeffrey K.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Kent City, MI
Victoria C.
5.0
Tori is amazing! We are so sad she isn't able to work with us moving forward do to her school schedule... She has been amazing during this dry challenging school year and our daughter just loves her! She goes the extra mile everyday. Anyone would be lucky to have Tori as their caregiver.
- Christel K.
Mackenzie P.
5.0
We have 2 boys under the age of 3. Mackenzie has been wonderful with both of them and jumped right in with our active 2.5 year old. She is fun but hold him to the rules. We have hired her for long days/nights and she has always been so wonderful and loving with our boys. Our 2.5 year old always asks...
- Darcie W.
Grace M.
5.0
Grace completed the Teacher Academy program, which is a yearlong program for 11th and 12th graders interested in careers related to education. As her instructor, I found Grace to be bright, reliable, creative, and incredibly focused on caring for the people around her. She really loves kids! Grace...
- Katie S.
Ray H.
5.0
Ray is truly a gem! Any family who hire her would be acquiring an invalueable person to potentially adopt into their family! She is reliable, honest, and truly cares about your kid(s)! She's super energetic and ready to teach and have fun! I would recommend her to any family and we wish we could've...
- Reanna G.
Ciana D.
5.0
Ciana made herself available, on a last minute request, to watch our 5 year old daughter on a Sunday afternoon. She is the first, outside of family/close friends, to watch our daughter. She made us feel very comfortable by allowing us to get to know her before we left and kept in contact with us,...
- Mandy L.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Kent City, MI
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Kent City, MI?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Kent City, MI is as of is $13.00 per hour as of January, 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in Kent City, MI?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Kent City, MI?
You can find different nanny services in Kent City through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Kent City, MI with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.