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60 part time child care are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in Portage, MI
Destiny V.
Portage, MI
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Looking For A Caring & Loving Family To Part Time/full Time Nanny For :)
4.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I've cared for children of all ages and absolutely love it. I am currently on my way to getting my degree to become a Pediatrician and enjoy working with children. I have nannied full time, babysat, helped with homework and assisted with carpooling, pickups and after school activities. I am currently looking for a fun and loving...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for quality care for your precious children then I just might be the person for your family. My name is Renee and I have been working in the field of child care for many years. I have worked in daycare and as a nanny . I have a certification in Child Day Care Management and have many other certifications in...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I've known Renee for years. We worked together in the childcare field. Miss. P. is an exceptional worker. She is great with children. Renee has gained tremendous knowledge about children & their behavior during her years of working with different children and their...
Theresa L.
5.0
(6)
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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yvonne has been absolutely amazing to our family over the last year. She is extremely calm and patient. She has become a part of our family, and I would highly recommend Yvonne to anyone that is looking for a nanny to care for their children!"
Jenna D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an Occupational Therapist looking for a summer nanny job! I currently reside in the Ann Arbor area. I love to cook, read and spend time outside. I am looking for a part time or full time position from June-August.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for children consistently for the past 4-5 years. I have worked with children from 3 months old up to 13 years old. One of the most important things for me is building positive relationships with not just the children I am caring for but their families and pets as well. I have worked with a wide range of children...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Paris P.
Portage, MI
$15-17/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
I have cared for people of all ages and sicknesses. I am CPR certified and completely comfortable around children. My fiance and I have 5 nieces and nephews we commonly watch and also will be looking to start a family within the next few years.
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Sophie F.
Portage, MI
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sophie I am 18 years old and I just graduated high school. I have 4 younger siblings ages ranging from 4-16 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I love kids and animals, I have had lots of dogs, cats etc. I used to compete in Equestrian and would travel around the country to compete. I am going to...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hello! I am a 36 yr old special needs mom of 2 located in Southwest Michigan I have working in the special education field for about 2 yrs now various positions I would love to get to know you and your family!
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids highly recommended within our family and friends."
Patrick R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Rachel. I have been working with children since a young age. Currently I am taking classes in communications, but I have 2 years of previous Elementary Education experience. I love arts and crafts and coming up with creative ideas to keep children engaged and using their imaginations.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super special for him. She's kind, patient, and willing to take my son on adventures to gymnastics, the museum, etc....
Brianna R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Originally from California. I've been living in Kalamazoo for six years. I recently finished my master's degree program in early childhood. I currently work as a GSRP Pre-k teacher and run a summer program. I have many years of experience with young children and school age children!
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My kids really liked Julie. She did a great job following directions. Friendly and very nice girl. Very responsible"
Cynthia S.
I am currently working at Borgess cardiopulmonary rehab on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and looking for some part time work on Tuesday and Thursdays. I love taking care of children and have been doing so since high school. I love outdoor activities and staying active. I am very flexible to parents rules and do not mind some...
Shana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Anna N.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi families! My name is Anna and I currently attend WMU and am studying Aviation Flight Science. I have 8 years of full and part-time babysitting and nannying experience, including newborns through preteens. I am willing to help around the home with basic chores and well as helping with homework, carpooling and cooking/meal...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
I currently work part-time as an elementary school playground supervisor. I was a stay at home dad for many years (my son is now 12 years old) and have a lot of experience supervising and tutoring elementary age children. Aside from a playground supervisor, I've worked in a 4th/5th grade classroom and volunteered as a reading...
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Portage, MI
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.
Renee P.
5.0
I've known Renee for years. We worked together in the childcare field. Miss. P. is an exceptional worker. She is great with children. Renee has gained tremendous knowledge about children & their behavior during her years of working with different children and their families. She is a very creative...
- Theresa L.
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.
Lisa W.
5.0
Lisa is an absolute pleasure! My girls adored her! She's funny she's sweet.. my girls enjoyed the craft projects she brought with her for each holiday! Highly recommend Lisa
- Danielle K.
Rachel T.
5.0
Rachel is AMAZING with our son and she has become part of the family. My son gets excited every time Ray Ray comes over and she has made many days super special for him. She's kind, patient, and willing to take my son on adventures to gymnastics, the museum, etc. We are all sad she has to return to...
- Brianna R.
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FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Portage, MI
How much does it cost to hire part time child care near me in Portage, MI?
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in MI is $15.64.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Portage, MI?
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What types of part time child care services are available near me in Portage, MI?
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Portage, MI who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for part time child care near me in Portage, MI?
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Portage, MI, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
How many hours a week can I hire part time child care near me in Portage, MI?
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 14 part time child care providers near you in Portage, MI who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.
Ratings for Portage, MI part time child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Part Time Child Care in Portage, MI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care.