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60 part time child care are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby part time child care is 6 years
Part time child care in Portage, MI
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalie, I am a college student at Western Michigan University studying nursing. I am looking for a part time job while in school. I am CPR certified and BLS certified.
I'm looking for a family that would need a nanny a few days out of the week.
I'd describe my personality as energetic, outgoing, and...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Juliana R.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am currently a graduate student with a full time class schedule. I have always loved working with kids and thought that babysitting would be a great, flexible job.
I started working with kids when I was 15. I babysat for 3 families in my neighborhood. I was a nanny over the summer during undergrad for a family for 4 summers....
Juliana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hope B.
Kalamazoo, MI
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a senior at WMU currently looking for a part time babysitting job. I am the oldest of four children and have had years of experience with babysitting.
Hi I'm Lilly and a Junior in college studying Aviation and Aerospace Science, I am fully online so I have very flexible availability! I have been a long term nanny to a couple family's and have grown special bonds with all the kids I've worked with. The family's I have worked for before would say that I am very hands on and love...
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
I am a 39-year-old mother of a 2 1/2 yr old. Before becoming a stay at home mom, I worked as a receptionist. I am looking to make some extra money to help out with expenses. If the right job comes along I would also be putting my daughter in daycare a couple days a week. I love playing and socializing with children of all ages....
Roberta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi! I'm Makayla but everyone calls me Mak. I started childcare when I was about 11 years old and have babysat all ages since then. In 2018, I was a part time nanny for three children with special needs . I did all the things - cooking, cleaning, chores, appointments, daily medication, homework help, grocery shopping, etc. After...
Makayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Olivia M.
Kalamazoo, MI
$18-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I currently am a part time nanny for a family with 4 children (ages 20 months, 4, 6, and 9) and am looking for another amazing part-time family! Prior to that I was a lead teacher at a learning center for kids ranging from infants to 3 years of age. I have been working with kids...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hi! My name is Taylor. I am 27 years old and just recently became a new mom in January to my son. Looking for part time work, anywhere between 10-20 hours a week. I really love working with family who can be flexible with great communication! I am a former nanny of 3 years to a wonderful family who just moved :( Not only am I...
Taylor R. can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sunny! I'm passionate about working with children. I have nannied for the last two years for three kids ages newborn to 6 years old. I previously worked at an in home daycare for just over a year. I own a reliable car and am willing to drive children. I am a non smoker. I am CPR certified. I am comfortable helping...
Sunny can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sunny has been a full time nanny for our family since June 2020. She is lovely! We have three children (current ages 18 mo, 4, 6) so she has watched newborn, toddler, preschooler, and school age children for us. She is flexible and adaptive. She helps out with...
Heather D.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Mary has been our nanny for almost 2 years now and the only way I can describe her is amazing. She is patient, kind, dependable, and dedicated. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis. I have two two-year-olds and they absolutely love her. She brings daily fun...
Brandy M.
Anneka L.
Kalamazoo, MI
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have completed my Fine Arts degree and am currently finishing up my Gender and Women's Studies minor and I am looking for part-time work. I am a singer and a professional dancer and actor. I love children and have been babysitting and teaching for many years. I enjoy pets, being outdoors, art, and telling stories. I am...
Anneka can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Anneka has a maturity level and depth of character beyond her years. She is honest, fair, kind, and follows through on the tasks before her. She has an ever-present beautiful smile and a heart for service. She would be a great blessing in any capacity. "
Lori R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Childcare and education are passions of mine that I hold dear to my heart. I'm currently in school part time for my early childhood education degree. 2015 is the year I decided to become a nanny, though I've been taking care of children since I was 11. The ages of my previous charges were newborn to 14. I was a full time nanny...
Felicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Felicia is great! She's dependable, respectful, always on time, and my son adores her."
Kristina M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Grandma who is retired from a career of 20+ years in youth development. I have worked for various families in the greater Kalamazoo area for the past 10 years. Currently I'm only seeking one-time or short-term positions. References are available. Previous experience: I volunteered as tutor 2-4 days a week for 2nd and 3rd...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debra took care of my baby and toddler. They loved her! She was very patient and loving. Would highly recommend!"
Cassia S.
Hannah L.
Battle Creek, MI
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Hannah, I stayed for the rest of my college career because I loved the children, parents, and job. I bring both energy and organization to childcare. I'm reliable, a little bit of a clean freak so trust me, ill do my part, have my own car, and am eager to help out with part-time or occasional care. Let's chat!
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Hannah has been our toddler son's nanny for over 8 months now. I have never had any worries regarding the level of care he is receiving while I am working. He is sad when she leaves so I know he enjoys his time with her!"
Alicia H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a full-time teacher looking for occasional afternoon/weekend positions and/or part-time summer positions. I have my Bachelors Degree in teaching and a Masters Degree in the field of Education. I am CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. I love working with kids of all ages and can work with multiple kids at a time with ease. I...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is an amazing person. She is an educator, has years of camp experience and loves kids. Kelsey is very professional and puts the kids needs first. She is great at setting boundaries and keeping kids engaged."
Care member
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly and disciplined babysitter with many years of progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a super detail-oriented individual who has a special talent for preparing meals and formulas, serving meals, handling children's overall activities, changing diapers and managing...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Holly is a delight! She exceeds my/our expectations every time she cares for me or my husband. A very caring, thoughtful, intelligent, non-judgmental and considerate person, she always wants to care for us as we want or need, not "her way." Holly demonstrates...
Joellen F.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10+ years childcare experience. CPR/First Aid certified. Current Registered Behavior Technician for Children with Autism. Recent graduate from University Chicago (B. S. Psychology and Human Resources). I recently did an internship at a pediatric development center where I prepared for and assisted in speech and social therapy...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Kendall H.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kendall and I graduated from Western Michigan University last spring with a degree in Secondary Education. This year I completed my first teaching job at a Kalamazoo area school. I am currently nannying part time this summer and have been nannying the same family since the summer of 2020. I am looking to add a...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Courtney . I am currently a freshman at Michigan State University studying communications. I am definitely a ball of energy who loves staying active, anything crafty, and being outdoors. I have also been a dancer since the age of 3 and am currently apart of a dance team at MSU. I have had experience teaching...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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Most recent reviews for part time child care in Portage, MI
Sunny E.
5.0
Sunny has been a full time nanny for our family since June 2020. She is lovely! We have three children (current ages 18 mo, 4, 6) so she has watched newborn, toddler, preschooler, and school age children for us. She is flexible and adaptive. She helps out with making food, cleaning up, etc with the...
- Heather D.
Mary R.
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 and I we would recommend her to...
- Sharlee Z.
Anneka L.
5.0
Anneka has a maturity level and depth of character beyond her years. She is honest, fair, kind, and follows through on the tasks before her. She has an ever-present beautiful smile and a heart for service. She would be a great blessing in any capacity.
- Lori R.
Felicia W.
5.0
Felicia is great! She's dependable, respectful, always on time, and my son adores her.
- Kristina M.
Debra B.
5.0
Debra is incredibly kind and my daughter loved her. She was available last minute notice for a date night out, which was so helpful. I would recommend her and certainly hire her again.
- Jhai S.
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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 $16.00.
How can I safely find part time child care near me in Portage, MI?
To safely hire part time child care near you in Portage, MI, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
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 12 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.