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Hi! My name is Amy. I am a senior at UW-River Falls. In May I will graduate with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and my hope is to go on to graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist.
I love working with kids! I have cared for children of all ages for the past 10 years as both a nanny and a...
I started working with kids when I was pretty young. My mom had a home daycare that she started when I was quite young myself and ran it until I moved out of the house. I have experience with newborns through school age kids.
In my spare time, I like to hike, camp, paint, read, play with my toddler, play with my cats. I'd...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
With over 10 years of experience, I am comfortable managing households of various sizes, including household chores and tutoring children with dyslexia and learning differences. In college, I worked both in a hospital setting and a pediatric clinic as an Emergency Medical Technician. I have always had a love of children leading...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I'm a childcare provider with five years of experience. My passion for helping children grow and develop led me to this profession. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I love playing outdoor sports, educational games, and technology-based games with children.
I believe in open communication with parents and will provide...
Hanah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Ava and I'm looking for a nanny position for Summer 2024! I am an Elementary Education major and between camps, nannying, and babysitting, I have worked in childcare of some form for the last four years. I have experience with children ages 1-12, and would enjoy working with children of any age. I love working with kids...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
I have been babysitting children periodically from the time I was 13 years old and have experience watching children from as young as two years, to as old as 12. During my time at Smith College, I assisted five days a week at a local elementary school in Northampton, MA, where I supervised 1st and 2nd-grade children. My duties...
Aliya can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Aliya watched our 4-year-old for an evening and it was a great experience. She was responsive, polite, on time and took our daughter's bedtime protests in stride. Maybe most important, our daughter had a great time with her. We plan to hire her again.
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Hi! I am a senior at UMN-Duluth studying early and special education. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children. I am currently searching for a family that is in need of afternoon or evening care as I finish up my student teaching. I am available weekdays...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sydney was incredible!! She took the time to play with the kids and do arts and crafts! She handled my three young kids very well on her own! They were always asking when she was coming back! We will miss having her watch the kiddos after we move!"
I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with my masters degree in communication sciences and disorders. Over the years I have had various experiences with children. From babysitting and working at a daycare in high school to nannying throughout my college years. After graduating college in 2020, I took...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky to have Gabi as our regular summer babysitter for our two children last summer. She was always punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. She was great at keeping the kids active and getting them to summer activities. She committed to us in advance and...
Hi, my name is Greta! I'm a recent Macalester College graduate living in St Paul, available for childcare, pet care, or housesitting. I've described some of my experience below, but feel free to reach out with any questions :)
Raised by a preschool teacher, I have been working with kids almost my life. In high school, I...
Greta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We had her over a couple of times already, and she's always punctual, very understanding and easy to get along with....
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters!
During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs...
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Gustavus Adolphus College with a degree in theater. I am passionate about helping kids learn through exploration, and have found that theater is a great way to do that. I have always loved hanging out with kids and making crafts, singing along to Disney movies, and having dance parties. I love...
Martha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Martha is the best! We met her through this site about a year ago and she watched two six-month old girls like no one else could! She is very loving and found unique ways to keep the girls excited throughout the day (w/out TV).
Martha's quite the singer too!...
Hello All! My name is Natalie, a little bit about me- I am a recent graduate of St. Cloud State University with a masters degree in Higher Education Administration. I am looking for a position with care due to COVID making my job search more difficult within my field. I have had experience with children from just a couple months...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalie is phenomenal!!! The total package. She consistently has been punctual, even tempered, fun and assertive. My son ADORED her from minute one and returned worn out from all the fun. Natalie will be with us for 2 weeks this summer and I'm just so grateful...
I have 10 years of experience starting from my first job as a camp counselor. I am very musical, artsy/crafty, and theatrical. I worked as a before- and after-school childcare provider for Minneapolis Public Schools for two years during the pandemic. Now I make my own schedule as a grocery deliverer and so am frequently...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My first grader was disappointed when I returned home--that says it all! Lydia was great and we will definitely hire her again."
Hi, I'm Maia! I am a reliable and experienced babysitter available for evening, weekend, and overnight babysitting. I have cared for infants and children of all ages. I am an alumna of the University of Minnesota and while I grew up in Wisconsin, I consider myself a Minnesotan having lived through many, many winters! I love...
Maia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maia is great! My daughter loves her and often asks when she is coming back again. She is trustworthy, punctual, a great communicator and overall just a great person. Your family is in great hands with Maia."
Hello! My name is Haidyn and I am currently a student at St. Thomas. I have nannied for families in the past, as well as occasionally babysitting for other families on the side and helping with my brother who is 10 years younger. I love to be outside going for walks, bike rides, swimming, exploring new places, anything! I am...
Haidyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hi, my name is Molly, I have 15 + years of experience. I can help with Crafts, Grocery Shopping, and laundry. I have been a nanny for many, many years. I was a nanny right out of high school until I had my own children. I have been happily married for 30 yrs. I have 3 grown children of my own. I did the corporate thing for 10...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is amazing! She immediately became part of our family. She is energetic, dependable, trustworthy, caring and loving. All essential assets a person who is caring for your babies. The only reason she is not with our family now is because I ended up staying home...
I'm 30 yrs old and live in Bloomington. I came to the U. S. in 2015 as part of an Au Pair program. While in the program I nannied for a 3 yr old boy and twin 2 yr old girls. After leaving the program, I was a nanny in Minneapolis for a 5 mo. old boy and was with them for 1 year until they relocated to New Prague. I then joined a...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've been incredibly lucky to have Karla as our full-time nanny for the past 5+ years, starting in Oct/Nov 2018 with our 8 week old daughter (Sorry Paula G, we must have met her around the same time). It's a bittersweet moment writing this review because Karla has...
My name is Liza! Children are one of those things that let me live with purpose. They live completely in the moment and in turn keep me completely present. I've been babysitting/nannying for 8 years now. I have experiences with ages 1 month-12 years old. When I'm with kids I like to stay as present with them as possible, no...
Hello! My name is Amelia (My kiddos usually call me Millie) and I am 22 years old. I am an energetic and playful sitter with approximately 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I am First Aid and CPR certified as well as Lifeguard certified. For the last 3 years I have been working as a swim instructor for young kiddos...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia is a lot of fun for our kids with her frat attitude and artistic aptitude. Very dependable and independent."
Hello! My name is Emily. I am currently a full-time student at the University of Minnesota studying Family Social Science. My journey of childcare began with my siblings but by the age of 16 I was babysitting for different families. My Care. com experience began in 2019. I have worked with 6 families over the course of my time!...
Emily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Emily! She has been nothing but great since she started taking care of our baby F. She is very punctual, plays and interacts with the baby so well, will do the occasional laundry, and cleans up the baby's room at the end of the day. She's headed...
Melanie H.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN
Aliya N.
5.0
Aliya watched our 4-year-old for an evening and it was a great experience. She was responsive, polite, on time and took our daughter's bedtime protests in stride. Maybe most important, our daughter had a great time with her. We plan to hire her again.
- Kirsten T.
Sydney R.
5.0
I highly recommend her. she is very good at caring for babies.
- Charuka W.
Gabrielle M.
5.0
We were lucky to have Gabi as our regular summer babysitter for our two children last summer. She was always punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. She was great at keeping the kids active and getting them to summer activities. She committed to us in advance and was always dependable. If you're...
- Amie D.
Greta E.
5.0
Greta is very kind, honest, and reliable. My 5yo really enjoyed spending time with her and she managed to keep him pretty busy throughout the day. We had her over a couple of times already, and she's always punctual, very understanding and easy to get along with. We really like having her over!
- Carolina M.
Emma R.
5.0
Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters!
During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs but Emma's CNA (nursing assistant)...
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Cottage Grove, MN
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Cottage Grove, MN 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Cottage Grove, MN is $17.70. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
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 Cottage Grove, MN on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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 Cottage Grove, MN can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
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