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Alexis Lyon
Ann Arbor, MI

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Member since: May 2024

Full time and part time nanny and babysitter

I have been watching and caring for children for 5 years. I have my own reliable vehicle along with being CPR and first aid certified.

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Running errands

I'm available for events:

  • Special event babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Ann Arbor for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

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Eve.

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I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Overnight jobs

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Asthma training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 18 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Computers
  • Writing

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Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Kaelyn Meyers

Kaelyn Meyers
Westland, MI

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Member since: Nov 2024

Hi! I'm Kaelyn and I would love to come babysit!

Hi! As of now, I'm a boy scout for troop 6695 so I will always be helpful! I've been babysitting my niece for a few years and I'd like to broaden my horizons. I've also worked professionally with kids before.

I also have a kitty cat myself so I am more than happy to care for your furry friends as well!

Babysitter, Parent helper $13 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Changing diapers

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

  • Pet sitting (click for details)
  • Dog walking (click for details)
  • Pet daycare
  • House sitting
  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Westland for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

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Day

- - - - - ✓ ✓

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Eve.

✓ - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Nite

✓ - ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 1 year experience working with children
    • I carry a first aid kit
  • 4 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Pet owner references
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 16 years old
    • Police check
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have been babysitting my niece who is about to be 2 years old. I also used to work for Lil' Kickers as a coaching assistant and I taught kids 18 months through 9 years basic soccer and life skills! I am also currently in the process of working at Chuck E. Cheese to be a Kids Attendant.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing

Contact Kaelyn For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Rowan Snyder
Dexter, MI

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Member since: Dec 2024

Hello ! My name is Rowan!

I enjoy working with infants and young toddlers! I enjoy sensory play and nature play! I encourage strong imaginations and bright smiles!

Babysitter, Nanny $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel a few suburbs/towns away from Dexter for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - - - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
    • Water safety training
  • 5 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
    • Have a pet carrier
  • General credentials:
    • 21 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking

Contact Rowan For Free

Your job requirements will be sent with your message.

Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Ann Arbor, MI, United States (Dec 2024)

Ann Arbor babysitters are paid an average of $16.33 per hour as of December 2024, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of $13.96, and 2.4% lower than the United States average of $16.73. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Ann Arbor:
$13.00 $16.33 $18.00
Michigan:
$5.00 $13.96 $24.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.73 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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