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I have not been a full time nanny/babysitter for a long time but have a lot of experience over the years babysitting for families with multiple different age ranges. I have been a dental assistant the last 7 years and am currently in-between jobs and have a flexible schedule. I am watching a 1-year-old around 9 hours a week to...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I was au pair in 2016 to 2018. I took care 4 great kids (9-6-3-2 years olds), also I am working for a great family since march 2019, I am taking care two boys 4 and 2 years old.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Connie T.
Cottage Grove, WI
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello there! I'm Connie, a dedicated school psychologist with a passion for fostering children's growth and well being. With over two years of experience in education, I bring a unique blend of understanding child development and creating a safe, supportive environment for children of all ages, and most importantly over summer,...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families!
I have extensive...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is wonderful with children. She is dependable, responsible, and caring. My children have fun, stay safe and are well-cared for when they are with her. Katie is a fantastic nanny and an amazing person. I would highly recommend her to any family!"
Anne K.
Emilee G.
Madison, WI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience both as a babysitter and running an after school program for 2 years. I love to be active, make arts and crafts projects, read, play games, and otherwise be goofy with kids. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing to prepare and serve light meals and snacks and put kids to bed. I look forward...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was appreciated. Would recommend 10/10"
Levi H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am finishing up my final year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have been living in Madison for the past four years and spend the summertime here as well. I am friendly, reliable, responsible, hard-working, and eager to learn. I have experience as a summer nanny, babysitter, after-school teaching assistant, and...
Riley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Riley was great with our girls last summer! She found fun activities for them to do including planning art activities, bike rides and dance parties. Dependable, creative and caring."
Giustina P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Allison. I have been a full time nanny for over 3. 5 years now!
I began babysitting when I was in the fifth grade. Along with babysitting since a young age, I have worked many jobs involving children. These jobs include: Coaching gymnastics, teaching dance/tumbling at a dance studio, and working in the daycare at...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is like a member of the family! We trust her completely. She’s laid-back, adaptable, great with our girls, and just a lovely human! She helps take care of our 2 and 4 year olds during weekdays, weekends, nights, you name it. She’s friendly, easy to work...
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Trisha S.
Madison, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a fun loving, enthusiastic caregiver who loves creating art and being outdoors. I have a bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and Psychology. In the 4 years I was in school I had experience volunteering with and babysitting for children between the ages of 5-18 years old. Since joining Care. com in April 2019 I have...
Trisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Patricia went above and beyond the call of duty! We hired her at the last minute and she was a dream! The kids loved her and I would highly recommend her for any future position."
Kelsey C.
Claire C.
Madison, WI
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Claire was very communicative and amazing with our 3 children, they took to her immediately. Would definitely hire her again!"
Travis C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Summer babysitter (part-time or full-time)
Hello! My name is Emma H. and I am a rising senior at UW-Madison currently studying health promotion and health equity planning on becoming a Certified Child Life Specialist. I have been babysitting full-time for the last three summers for two different families, working around 45...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She was great with F!!! He had a blast! "
Care member
Zoe S.
Madison, WI
$12-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with families for babysitting and nannying for years and currently work in childcare. I am a mother of a toddler and just joined care. com again which I used to be in awhile ago
Zoe can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Zoe is an incredibly warm and caring individual who possesses a remarkable ability to interact with our little one. Not only is she friendly and approachable, but Zoe is also highly skilled in understanding and meeting the unique needs of my son under her care. My...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 32 years old. I love working with kids. I guess it is because I am a kid at heart.
I have a younger brother and I worked in my school nursery after school the ages of the kids are 2-5. I spend a lot of time with young children and so I work well with children.
I am in college to get my Education degree. I worked at a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Elizabeth has been our child care provider for over three years now. For three years, she served as our full-time before school caregiver for our elementary aged children. She was always punctual (if not early), reliable, and trustworthy. She took care of helping...
Kris H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a joint doctoral student in UW's School of Education and Department of History studying the history of early childhood policy. I am available ~10 hours a week, and I love working with infants and toddlers. I do not have a car and prefer jobs on the Isthmus.
I have 10+ years experience working with children in...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sophie has been working for us for quite some time now and she's amazing. She's traveling for the summer to study but I'm very excited to have her back in the fall. Sophie is amazing with my daughter, active, playful, considerate - S. loves her time with Sophie!...
Tamara A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I do not currently have any weekday daytime availability. Message me for inquiries about evening / weekend babysitting.
I have 20 years of babysitter experience and 5 years of tutoring, after school club, and sports coaching. I am flexible to the needs of independent families and am familiar with children of varying...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Heather is a pro! She kept the kids off screens and engaged with fun activities! She also tidied up while we were gone which was a nice surprise."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin is great! My older two girls love her. She always comes with 1 or 2 of her own activities. She is interactive, dependable and we are lucky to have found her. She stresses work/life balance, which I can appreciate being a working mom of 3!"
Adam K.
4.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a current Family and Consumer Science teacher at Middleton High School. Previously, I worked at MHS as a special education teacher and case manager for 5 additional years. I have completed my Masters in Education with certificates in ABA therapy, transitions and Autism alongside a graduate degreen...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."
Sarah V.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler.
We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice.
Best,
Lisa"
Lisa L.
Emalyse G.
Madison, WI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a large love and appreciation for children and their many unique abilities and love of learning. I love spending time with kids doing just about anything, which includes arts and the outdoors, making sure they are well fed and cared for, and also taking time to listen to them. I can also take care of house chores, drive...
5.0
"Emalyse was great with our kids. They absolutely loved having her care for them and I felt comfortable leaving my kids with her. We will greatly miss her while she's at school. I would recommend her to anyone wanting someone reliable and trustworthy to care for...
Melissa O.
I have experience as a full-time and part-time nanny, and have loved every second of it! Most recently, I worked as a full-time nanny for several months watching three kids under six, where I did schoolwork, prepared food, drove to extracurriculars, planned activities, and so on. I'm now a second-year law student at UW Madison...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abbrielle M.
Sun Prairie, WI
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Abbrielle (or Abby). I am from a very small town called Brodhead, WI. I graduated high school in 2019 and started college at UW Madison. After a break, I've decided to go back to school in the fall for my psychology degree. I worked in a small daycare from April 2020-July 2021, with a break from August...
Abbrielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, WI
Katie S.
5.0
Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!
- Shannon C.
Emilee G.
5.0
Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was appreciated. Would recommend 10/10
- Levi H.
Riley S.
5.0
My children loved Riley. My daughter was particularly excited that Riley played dolls with her.
- Janine W.
Allison B.
5.0
Allison is like a member of the family! We trust her completely. She’s laid-back, adaptable, great with our girls, and just a lovely human! She helps take care of our 2 and 4 year olds during weekdays, weekends, nights, you name it. She’s friendly, easy to work with, and I can’t recommend enough.
- Care member
Trisha S.
5.0
Trisha has been very reliable and punctual even though some of my sitting needs are a little beyond the norm relating to weird hours and some shuttling required.. My young son really has enjoyed his time with her and I would definitely recommended Trisha's care services.
- Michael W.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Cottage Grove, WI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Cottage Grove, WI?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Cottage Grove, WI 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, WI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Cottage Grove, WI is $17.33. 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, WI?
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, WI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Cottage Grove, WI 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, WI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Cottage Grove, WI?
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