Hello I am Jay, I am 19 years old and am a current college student. I’ve been babysitting since a young age and am very patient with kids. I am an art major so I love helping kids with art projects and allowing them to have fun.
Reliable Babysitter & Pet Care Helper – Experienced with Kids & Pets!
Hi! I’m Sarina, a responsible and dependable 14-year-old currently enrolled in online school, which gives me a flexible schedule to help families when needed. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including children with special needs, and I genuinely enjoy creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment.
I can help with homework, daily routines, meals, personal care like hair styling, and I’m comfortable caring for pets by feeding, walking, and supervising them. I’m also able to administer medications and follow care instructions for children if needed.
I take childcare seriously, and I strive to make every day enjoyable and structured for the children I care for. I would love the opportunity to support your family and become a babysitter you can trust.
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Detroit for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
5 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
1 year experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
General credentials:
Email verified
16 years old
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Languages I can speak: English
My name is Sarina, and I am a responsible and dependable 14-year-old currently enrolled in online school, which allows me a flexible schedule to assist families as needed. I have been helping care for children since I was very young and have experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs.
I am skilled in creating a safe, fun, and structured environment for children, helping with homework, preparing simple meals, assisting with daily routines, and providing personal care such as hair styling. I am also comfortable caring for pets, including feeding, walking, providing playtime, and supervision.
I am capable of administering medications and following specific care instructions for children as needed, ensuring their health and safety. While I am still in school, I have received guidance and hands-on experience from family and community settings that have taught me patience, attentiveness, and responsibility. I take childcare seriously and strive to provide a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for children and pets alike.
Hi I’m Samantha. I’m a single mom. I’ve always been a very nurturing person. Caring for kids has been a natural part of my personality my whole life. I recently left a position as a behavior technician. My skills and training along with my experience make me an excellent teacher/care provider. I am really great with kids who have special needs. If your looking for someone to provide quality care and show up everyday with empathy and compassion I’m right here :)
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.
I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Taylor for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
Last minute bookings
School holidays
Public holidays
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
10 years experience working with children
Babysitting course complete
I'm a parent
Registered carer
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
Asthma training
I have child car seats
General credentials:
Email verified
35 years old
Languages I can speak: English
I have 10+ years of experience working long-term with families as a nanny or a childcare provider. I am very experienced working and caring for children with special needs as well as physical disabilities. I have worked as a behavior technician. I have many certifications and trainings, some of which include CPR and first aid Behavior, therapy, recipient rights, crisis intervention, and proper handling of physically aggressive children (QBS). I also have classroom experience (head start). I am also a mom I have a son that is on the autism spectrum. I love teaching and. It comes very natural for me to treat any child in my presence as my own.
Hello! I'm Tamsin (16 years old), your go-to babysitter with a knack for keeping things fun and safe. When I'm not entertaining little ones with games and crafts, I'm out here making sure everyone is happy and cared for — including the family dog (who loves me, by the way). From snack time to bedtime, I promise to keep the kiddos laughing, learning, and loving every minute of it. Looking for a night off? Let me take over while you enjoy a peaceful evening, knowing your kids are in great hands!
I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.
I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Farmington for work.
Here's my weekly availability:
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I'm available for:
School holidays
Public holidays
Overnight jobs
Vacations with the family
My credentials
I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:
6 months experience working with children
CPR training
First aid training
First aid training for babies
I carry a first aid kit
Asthma training
Anaphylaxis training
1 year experience working with pets
I'm comfortable with pets
I have pets
Have a pet carrier
General credentials:
Email verified
I have a car
Non-smoker / non-vaper
Covid vaccinated
Languages I can speak: English and Spanish
I have a babysitters licence from red cross, a CPR certification from red cross, and a First aid certification from red cross. I have years of cooking experience, I have been caring for pets for about a year, and a couple months of childcare service/cleaning service experience
hi, my name is jlaya I’m 17 years old currently in school about to graduate. I really love reading and I enjoy working with children And having fun with them I have experience throughout my life of babysitting my siblings from ages 2 to 15.
Hi! I’m very happy to work with children! To help them learn with homework and be responsible
Hi! I’m 17 and been having 9 years experience with children myself because of my siblings and other children I have take care of and pets for 1 year and I’m glad I get to help parents out there! And I have a down syndrome sister who is 7 and I help her daily basis
My name is kayla I’m 17 years old currently in online school so I have open flexibility. I enjoy working with children And having fun with them I have experience throughout my life of babysitting my siblings from ages 2 months to 12 years old
Babysitting Pay Rates Southgate, MI, United States (Updated 31 Jan 2026)
Southgate babysitters are paid an average of $17.89 per hour as of February 2026, which is 6.3% higher than the Michigan average of $16.82, and 3.3% lower than the United States average of $18.50. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Southgate.
1 Kid
2 Kids
3+ Kids
Southgate:
$16.26
$17.89
$19.51
Michigan:
$15.29
$16.82
$18.35
United States:
$16.82
$18.50
$20.18
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