Sittercity helps Grand Rapids families find the best nannies

Hi, my name is Rebekah :) I am a kind and creative person looking to help out families through babysitting! I love caring for others. Some of my favorite elements of babysitting include making arts and crafts, teaching ASL, playing games, and going outside to get some sunshine and fresh air. I value healthy eating and encourage the children I babysit to as well!

Hi my name is Kayla and I’ve been babysitting for many years. I have a heart of Gold and love everything about building a bond with families and watching the growth of kids. I am an Aquinas Alumni 2023 & I currently work in the NICU at Helen DeVos Children’s hospital as a nurse tech. I have always dreamed of being a nurse, so I decided to do more school to become a NICU nurse, but currently on a waitlist. I am very active each and everyday! I am responsible, trustworthy, patient, and will treat and take care of your kids as if they were my own:) I’m big into sports, traveling, shopping, & working out & I enjoy staying busy. It would be a pleasure to meet you and your family 💗

Hello! My name is Riley & I just recently relocated to the east side of MI from Grand Rapids for my first Speech & Language Pathologist job. I just recently graduated with my Master’s degree from MSU. I also have a Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University, & a minor in child development. CMU, I study Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Child Development. A little bit about my experience: I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 14-I am now 24. I have experience with infants (2 months) to age 12, and love all of them! I am certified in CPR and First Aid, have my own car/clean driving record, am able to provide references and a background check upon request, and can cook/clean also upon request. I am also fully vaccinated against COVID-19. I have experience working with twins, multiple infants at a time (volunteered in my church nursery), as well as special needs children (ASD and downs syndrome to be exact). I love kids because they are so upbeat and positive, it is hard not to be happy around them! If you have pets, that's even more of a plus! I looove dogs and have grown up with dogs my entire life. I also am not a smoker! I recently traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy as part of my Child Development minor and got to learn a lot about the Reggio Emilia/Montessori educational approaches and have since brought that back to the states and implemented it into the care that I give to those I nanny :) I look forward to hearing back from you!

I have recently retired from the field of nursing and am happy to return to childcare. I have years of experience in caring for children of all ages from babysitting as a teen, I worked as a nanny for 2 years in high school, I’ve helped raise my goddaughter and cared for children of neighbors and friends through the years. I am flexible schedule wise and can help out with food prep, animal care, errands and light housekeeping.

I have been working with children for 5 years now. There is nothing I love more then putting a smile on kiddos faces! I’ve been a swim instructor for over 2 years now, and have worked with ages 4 months up too 15 years old in the water. I’ve nannied long term for twins and some kids with special needs. I also have been babysitting for families date night, outing, up north weekend for years! I’m currently a elementary education major and am looking to get even more experience before I go back to school in the fall. I am CPR, First aid and lifeguard certified. I have also have a competitive swimmer for over 13 years.

Hi there! I’ve worked with kids (aged newborn to 14 years) professionally for 13 years, mostly in the families’ homes, and I’ve worked at two daycare centers (infant rooms at both). I’m CPR and first aid trained and certified (recertification on 12/01/2022). I’m patient, caring, and safety-conscious, while also being fun-loving. I love outside play, reading to kids, and crafts. Along with being fun for the kids, I’m also here to help the parents. I’m a great communicator, trustworthy, and reliable. I follow the rules that you’ve set as parents. I’ve also had experience with kids with severe allergies. I’m very conscious of contaminants (though I do have a cat in my home). Thank you for your time, and please ask if you have any questions!

Hi! My name is Stephanie. I am a very loving, reliable and easy going nanny and have experience with all ages including newborns to young teens. I have my associates in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, am a certified Newborn Care Specialist as well as being CPR and First Aide certified. My experience with children includes working at a home based daycare for 4 years, homeschooling two young teens for a year, and have been a full time nanny/NCS for the last 2.5 years. I am a believer that children learn through play and taking advantage of “teachable moments.” I am passionate about building relationships with the families I work for and helping support a new and exciting season in their life!

Hi! My name is Sienna Spencer. I’m 20 years old and currently entering my third year at Grand Valley State University, where I’m studying to become a Child Life Specialist. I have several years of hands-on experience working with children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I absolutely love working with kids—my energy and creativity help me connect with them in fun, engaging ways. I enjoy planning and leading play-based activities, especially ones that involve outdoor time and imaginative play. Reading to children is one of my favorite activities, and I’m passionate about helping them learn and grow in a caring, positive environment. I’m currently looking for a child care position where I can bring my enthusiasm, experience, and love for kids to a family who values a nurturing and active caregiver.

With a B.S. in Child and Family Psychology from Northwestern University and a Master’s in Parent Coaching from Seattle University, I’ve spent my career helping families thrive—both in the home and professionally through my own parent coaching business. I’ve cared for children of all ages and abilities for over 30 years and volunteered in hospital emergency departments, always drawn to where the need (and the chaos) is greatest. I’m CPR certified, extremely experienced with infants, and happiest outside—whether it’s a walk to the park, visiting playgrounds, or a backyard bug hunt. I believe in calm confidence, creative play, and the power of a good snack.

Hi, my name is Lavender and I’m 34 years old. I have been a career nanny since 2014 with experience dating back to 2007. I am from a small town in Michigan and have been living in Grand Rapids since 2016 when a live-in position brought me to the area. I have previously worked as a live-in nanny here in Michigan, as well as Hawaii California, Florida + North Carolina. I have extensive experience with newborns in particular, but primarily work with ages 0-2. I am CPR certified and know basic first aid skills (I am willing to become re-certified in first aid if need be). I began working with children at age 13 when I assisted in a family friend's daycare for two full summers. After that, I nannied for triplets during the summer at age 15. I babysat on and off until college, when I got my first full-time nanny job for infant twins. In between nanny jobs, I went back to the corporate world. I was hoping to get in some experience so that when I graduated, I'd have adequate experience to get a good job, but my favorite was always nannying. After graduating college, I worked two career jobs in accounting and finance, but after a year of working in the corporate world again, I decided that nannying was what I really enjoyed. I wasn't happy in my finance jobs and nannying makes me very happy. I adore working with children. I am a very outgoing, charismatic and caring person. I believe if you are happy doing your job, you will be even better at it and nothing makes me happier than working with children. I am currently working for a family full time and will be looking for my next position in August 2025. Feel free to message!