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Blaze A.

Can't Wait To Meet And Connect With Your Child/children!

Sparta, MI

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am 18 years old, just finished my senior year. I took a year long program for my CNA/NT certifications, so I am CPR certified and first aid certified! I have been babysitting for the past two years around Lowell/Ionia/Greenville, I am moving to the Sparta area in two weeks so I am looking for a new job and for me babysitting...
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Amanda G.

Over 10+ Years Experience, Energetic Professional Ready To Entertain Your Child/Children & Or Pets!

Belmont, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Amanda & I'd love to apply for your position. I took a babysitter course through our local hospital where I worked as a nurse assistant. I have lots of childcare experience from the age of 14. I've cared for infants to pre-teens, including children on the spectrum or with seizure disorders. (My ex-husband had...

Sarah D. says "Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places all the time &...

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Jennifer A.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Belmont, MI

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$5/hr
5 years experience
My name is Jen. I am a stay at home mom of a 2-year-old and I also have two boys in school, ages 7 and 9. I would love to provide care in my home for your little one as it works for my schedule. Prior to having my own kids, I spent several years caring for children as a babysitter and nanny.
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Kelly J.

Experienced Child Care Provider (Babysitter And Teaching Assistant At A Daycare Center) Of 9 Years Looking For A Full-Time Nanny Position

Comstock Park, MI

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$11/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I have babysat for a family with three children for about 8 years. When I started, the youngest was just about to turn 2 and the oldest was 6. I am currently a teaching assistant at a daycare center. My classroom has children ages 2-2. 5 but I am also qualified to and have worked in the infant rooms. I also babysit on the side...
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Dena G.

Nanny

Belmont, MI

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I have been providing childcare since 1996, so for about 27 years. The first 14 years were spent providing in-home daycare, as my children grew, while the following 7 years were spent nannying a family of 3 kiddos. The 6 years that followed have been spent consistently doing some in daycare, but mostly nannying. I just concluded...
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Jessalynn O.

Part-time And Full-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for the past 9 years. My experience goes past just babysitting. I also worked as a before/after school care giver for 5 years in a private christian school. In addition to that I was also a Preschool aid for the two years following my graduation from High school. I have experience with children with...

Jennifer C. says "Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She is willing...

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Emma P.

I Am A Reliable, Caring, And Organized Person.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love music, reading, and being outside/active. I've been married to my husband, Joshua, for 4 years and counting. I like planning activities and making sure the children I care for get plenty of time outside. I truly would appreciate if you chose me to watch your kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and...

Kathleen S. says "Emma is reliable and provides such attentive care. My baby always smiles when she arrives and is happy to be with her throughout the day! I trust Emma...

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Chloe K.

Ready And Excited To Be Your Little One's New BFF!

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I began babysitting as young as 12 years old and have built countless relationships with children and families as the years have progressed. To me, childcare is more than just "sitting," I strive to build a genuine relationship with a child as a role model, and to fill the day with enriching activities. In the past I have...

Jonna H. says "Chloe watched my daughter and twin sons. She is very attentive and interactive with the kids. She is trustworthy and I would highly recommend her for your...

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Mackenzie W.

Wyoming, MI

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as energetic, flexible, handworking I like working with kids because everyday is a different day! I am going to college to be a teacher or open a daycare! I have worked with kids since I turned 16 and ive never disliked it. I'm looking for a job that works with my college schedule! While allowing me...
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Emma S.

Cheerful, Kindhearted, And Responsible Childcare Provider

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am currently a senior university student studying Recreational Therapy and planning to pursue a career in pediatrics. I am a patient and empathetic person who enjoys caring for children while also encouraging their social, emotional, and academic growth. I have worked as a childcare provider for over 10 years for children...

Care Member says "If I’d give her ten stars, I would. Truly such a blessing to our family! She cared for our 4,2,6 month old boys and was great with them! Treated our...

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Jennifer R.

Full-Time Teacher Available For Part-Time Babysitting/Tutoring

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I currently teach elementary school full-time, but I am available for occasional babysitting and/or tutoring. I have 16 years of teaching experience and have excellent references that would speak on my behalf. Please consider contacting me. Thank you!

Care Member says "We had JUST moved in, and I had a work call scheduled for the next morning. Jennifer came and took excellent care of my kids! "

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Mariah M.

Full Time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mariah and I am 23 years old. I have 4 years of babysitting experience with ages ranging from newborn- teen. I would love to get to know a family and help their little grow/thrive in all aspects of life. Here are some of my favorite qualities about myself: I am trustworthy, nurturing, fun, creative, patient,...

Care Member says "Thank you for taking such great care of my home. I have been very pleased with your service and I am so thankful jamie selected you to clean for us!...

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Annika G.

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Annika! I enjoy being outside, reading, am a creative/artistic person and animal lover. I have loved children for as long as I can remember and really enjoy being a nanny. For the past 5 years, I have provided childcare and gained a lot of experience with multiple children, ages newborn-12 years. I love that I am able...

Gaby W. says "Annika has been one of the greatest gifts to our family! She has truly become a part of our life and we are so thankful for our time together. We are so sad...

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Ashleigh B.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Jenison, MI

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 27 years old and have several years of experience with children of all ages. I have four brothers. I have watched my younger siblings and their children over the years. I started volunteering in the church nurseries at a young age, and that's when I knew I wanted to care for children as my career. I've had several years of...

Kelli C. says "We interviewed this caregiver and hired her to start babysitting for our family. She cancelled on us twice - on relatively short notice. We ended up...

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Nicole B.

Household Manager

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
My experience in childcare was mainly as a teenager. As a baby sitter, I cared for a new born and her older sister. As they grew their ages ranged from new born through 9 years old. Most recently I assisted a friend of mine with her new born. My friend was adopting and had very limited maternity leave available. I assisted...

Lynn L. says "Nicole has been a much needed and well appreciate addition to my family. As a single working mom, she helps me keep my home and personal business in order...

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Avalien S.

College Student Looking For Evening Jobs

Wyoming, MI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Avalien and I would love the opportunity to watch your child/children. I will be attending Cornerstone University in the fall for pre-nursing. I am the second oldest of 8 children. I love spending time with my family, traveling and experiencing new cultures. I am very comfortable babysitting for multiple kids...

Care Member says "Avalien was great; our boys had a wonderful time!! "

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Ray H.

Childcare Worker

Grand Rapids, MI

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Ray did a great job caring for our 2 kids (2 and under)! She is kind, patient and calm. The kids love playing with her and she does a great job engaging...

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Maddie S.

Sitter/Nanny

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am so excited to be on your potential list for a summer nanny! I am a 2022 College graduate and am currently teaching special education at the elementary level ! I am currently looking for a summer nannying position after the school year (early June) until I have to head back to my classroom (early-mid August). I have...

Douglas B. says "Maddie helped us out last minute and did a great job with our kids. Very friendly and reliable!"

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Olivia P.

Positive And Energetic Sitter

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Liv! I love working with kids because they are full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I am passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them, such as how to enjoy the simple things in life. I also enjoy watching children grow and learn, and helping them as they face new challenges in...

Paige P. says "Olivia is the sweetest soul I have ever met. She is so patient and kind. She is amazing with children my 3 year old might like her more than me. She has...

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Kaitlyn Z.

Part-time Caregiver

Grand Rapids, MI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn. I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot! Why Child...

Andrew N. says "My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $11.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, MI

After School Babysitters in Sparta, MI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Amanda G.

Amanda was very reliable, full of energy & helped with things around the house while she cared for our son last summer! She took him places...

- Sarah D.

Jessalynn O.

Jessa has a huge heart and loves kids. She is a natural and we call her Mama J because of her love and passion for caring for children. She...

- Jennifer C.

Emma P.

Emma is reliable and provides such attentive care. My baby always smiles when she arrives and is happy to be with her throughout the day! I...

- Kathleen S.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Sparta, MI

You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Sparta, MI to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Sparta, MI is $11.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Sparta, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Sparta, MI can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Sparta, MI.

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