Find experienced nannies in Wayland, MI

My name is Layne Gadberry. I am 31 yrs old and have lived in Michigan for almost 6 years. I live with my sweet 2 year old dog, Luna. My hobbies are reading, yoga, adventures with my pup, spending time with my sister, playing soccer, going to the beach, community based activities and art! I have loved children since I was literally a child myself. I found out in the last few years that my grandmother is the same way! Children are an essential part of my joy and bring so much positive energy to my life. I have been babysitting since I was around 10 and have worked at day camps, a children's museum, crisis nursery (my heart job), as a nanny, a pool and a residential home for girls.  I have been a career nanny for five years. I have a reliable car and a clean background etc. I have much infant experience as well as multiples, including twins I have been CPR, first aid and car seat safety trained, as well as training in trauma informed care.

I have years of experience in caring for children of all ages and have excellent references.I am flexible schedule wise and can help out with food prep, animal care, errands and light housekeeping.

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!

I have a bachelors in Early Childhood Education and I have over fifteen years of experience as a caregiver. I have cared for twin infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary age children.

Hello! I am an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. I am available for after-school care (4:30-9) and any time on the weekends. I chose a career working with children because I love their active imaginations and kind hearts. I enjoy spending time talking with children, making crafts, creating science projects, playing outdoors, exploring nature, reading and learning! Please feel free to contact me if you believe I would make a good caregiver for your child/children!

Hi, I’m Isabella! I just moved to Grand Rapids and I’d love the chance to nanny or babysit for a local family. I’ve always loved being around kids — I took two semesters of child development in school because I plan to go into pediatrics. Right now, I’m taking a year off from school, but I’m eager to keep working with kids during this time. I grew up in a big family with five siblings, so I’ve had plenty of hands-on experience with kids of all ages. I’ve also worked as a nanny before, which taught me a lot about routines, keeping kids engaged, and supporting families day-to-day. I’m First Aid certified, patient, and dependable. I really enjoy building connections with kids and creating a safe, fun environment for them to grow and feel cared for. My goal is always to give parents peace of mind while making sure their kids are happy and well looked after. 😊

My name is Leah, and I am twenty years old working on publishing three books while waitressing to bring in money. Having my first nephew at the age of eight I’ve grown up looking after kids and began babysitting very young which transferred into nannying later on, working for my church nursery, as well as the daycare at MVP Sportsplex where I became certified in First Aid and CPR. That’s over seven years of experience with children ages 0-12 years. I have a passion for taking care of little ones and giving them the love and care they deserve while their parents are away. My work is built on mutual respect and trust with parents to create a loving atmosphere for their children. Every child deserves to be heard and cared for lovingly, while this remains true I will kindly correct behavior to help each child grow. I would love to look after your children and help your lives be a little bit easier. I have reliable transportation and am comfortable driving kids. I love getting kids out of the house whether that is to a park or library. I will always clean around the house and am more than happy to assist with laundry or other household chores. Cooking and planning engaging and nurturing activities is something I am more than happy to do. Most of all I wish to give your child safe and nurturing care while their parents are away because I know it’s tough on little ones and I want nothing more than to help their time be filled with fun, love, and support!

My name is Lexi. I have 4.5 years of childcare experience. I have worked as an Assistant teacher, gymnastics coach, and as an ABA behavioral technician (working with kids with ASD). I have been AED, First Aid, and CPR Certified, however it will need to be renewed soon. When I’m not at work I love to get outside, do arts and crafts, read, crochet, build lego sets, and play with my cat and dog.

Hi! I’m Skilar! I’ve been a part time nanny for over a year and a date night/occasional sitter for five years! I have my own reliable vehicle so transportation is never a problem! I’m comfortable transporting kids if needed or wanted too! I love baking, art, and outdoor activities and I love to do those with the kids I watch! I also love a fun movie night too, making snacks and building forts! I’d love to further build my experience and make connections with new families as an occasional sitter!

Hello, my name is Presley and I am 19 years old! Spending time with kiddos always brightens my day. I love coloring with them, singing and dancing, and especially learning new numbers and letters. As important as it is to learn new things and meet their developmentally appropriate needs, it is also important to have play time and have fun with them as well! Something that I take pride in and is probably my favorite part about spending my time with children is that I can create a fun, loving, safe, and welcoming environment for the to learn and be themselves in. We spend so much time with kiddos in a day as teachers, aides, babysitters, and more so we should make the best of those moments! I have been babysitting for family friends and neighbors since I was about 10 years old. I also am currently finishing up a job as a student aide in a classroom with 3-5 year olds.