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Babysitters in Columbus, WI

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Julia B.


Columbus, WI

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

The Fun, Nice One

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I'd describe my personality as fun, quiet at first, active I like working with kids because they are fun and I like the stories they tell. I'm looking for a job that I can bring my kids along or else bring the kids to my house. I started working with kids when I was 9 (siblings), but I didn't start doing paid jobs until 12....
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Marie T.


Columbus, WI

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider who has elementary school teaching experience as a Library Media Specialist, with a deep passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With three years of experience in caring for children of various age groups, I've honed my skills in providing a safe,...
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My previous babysitting roles have only solidified this passion. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I know how to put children at ease. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their...
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Tristen H.


Sun Prairie, WI

$20-24/hr3 yrs exp

I Have Worked With Many Families Throughout The Years And Have Loved It! I Love Helping Families.

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tristen. I previously was a nanny and currently I'm a CNA and nursing student. I really enjoy babysitting! If you are looking for occasional care, I'd love to help out!
Tristen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tristen was fantastic for our daughter and two dogs! We would be delighted to have her back again!"

Jacob S.

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Ndaziona N.


Cottage Grove, WI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Let's Do More Than Play Dough

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as patient & play oriented. I like working with kids because no two days with kids is the same. I also find that kids genuinely enjoy life, exploring, and ANYTHING can be an adventure. I'm looking for families that are looking for an in-home childcare provider. For me, active, present child care...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It is always a big deal to trust someone with the care of your children. When I tell you that Ndaziona was a blessing at just the right time, it is not an exaggeration. It takes a special person to be able to care for children the way she does. She is expert level...

Rachael C.

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Isabella W.


Sun Prairie, WI

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Bella and I'd love to meet you! I live in Columbus with my husband, 2-year-old son, and newborn daughter! I have been working with children professionally since I was 18, but have been babysitting since I was 12! I would love to connect with you!
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bella was our Nanny for almost 2 years. She has become apart of our family and my children miss her dearly if she isn't able to come visit often. Unfortunately, the pandemic forced us to a single income but fortunately allowed my husband to stay home with the kids....

Rhea V.

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Becky D.


Lake Mills, WI

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

In Your Home Sitter Offering Backup Care And Flexibility Go At The Drop Of A Hat

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Good morning parents, I am glad you've come to care. com to find a sitter. While you're searching for your regular sitter, I'd like to suggest that you also form a list of backup options. I'm interested in being the very last name on that list. Why would I ask to be on the bottom? Because I'm an on call sitter that is available...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Becky is great with kids. My 5 year old daughter loves to play with her. She's available on short notice and extremely dependable!"

Kate W.

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Katherine F.


Madison, WI

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Katie and My experiences caring for children started when I was young, around the age of 14. I have babysat for multiple children ages 3 months - 12 years. I have always loved children. I absolutely love getting down and dirty with kids along with having fun doing arts and crafts as well as music! I am active and...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice."

Dan H.

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Jordyn H.


Cambria, WI

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jordyn. I am 20 years old and have a huge family, I have been babysitting since I can remember, I have a 10-year-old niece, 8-year-old twin nephews, and a 2-year-old niece, I am very comfortable with infants and young children. I am going into my junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where I am...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Simone B.


Madison, WI

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Want To Be A Loving Part Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Simone, I have worked with kids for 7+ years and I have a elementary school kiddo myself who is 7 years old.
Simone can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Simone is the best. First she was our four-year-old son's favorite teacher at daycare and we were crushed when she left to go back to school. But we were then lucky enough to employ her as our nanny for our son and his one-year-old brother while she attended...

Lindsay R.

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Noa S.


Sun Prairie, WI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Early Education Major Waiting To Become An Extension Of Your Family!

Hello! My name is Noa, I am a 23-year-old graduate from Madison College in the early childhood program. I have worked in childcare since the age of 16 in positions such as; Special education assistant throughout the Madison School District and (currently) a nanny for multiple families. I have experience with ages 6weeks-high...
Noa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Noa is genuine and loves kids. She has a formal background in child education with emphasis on self care, wellness, art therapy & social awareness. She is an excellent addition to a family. "

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Martha S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

The Caring And Crafty Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of babysitting experience under my belt and I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist Technician for kiddos with autism. I just recently graduated from UW Eau Claire with a degree in Communications Sciences in Disorders and on my way to becoming a Speech Therapist. I love being outside and spending time at the...
Martha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Khadijah M.


Sun Prairie, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Patient,engaging And Willing To Adapt To Parents Wants.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. I have taken care of babies as young as newborns to young teens. I can assure to keep kids safe and as happy as possible under my supervision.
Khadijah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing. She cared for my twins for months. Even though they only want their mom all the time when Khadijah walks in the house the kids are so happy and excited to see her. She has helped my family in such a needing time. My family and I are...

Kevin G.

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Emma O.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emma! I have been in and out of babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am available starting June 12th - mid August. I an 8th grade writing teacher in Lake Mills. Having a background in education sets me apart from other care providers. I have experience working with infants and toddlers, elementary,...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma nannied for our daughter on two separate occasions during her college breaks (a combined total of about 7 months). She is absolutely fantastic and built a special bond with our daughter. She is kind, nurturing, energetic and is always thinking of creative...

Melissa M.

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Diana S.


Marshall, WI

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Working with children fills me with joy, discovering the world through their eyes and help them to become happy human beings, My goal is to provide the best environment for both children and parents. I would describe myself as energetic, trustworthy, patience and affectionate person. I have been working with children since...
Diana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diana (Camila) has been our nanny for the past year, and we have been so happy and so fortunate to have her with us. She is incredibly resourceful, organized, fun, and most of all loving to the kids. She's become part of our family, and we couldn't be happier! We...

Brendan S.

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Stephanie D.


Madison, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 years of experience in child care. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, and SBS. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, primary, and elementary school children. I have the love and patience...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was a great help to our family, providing nanny care for our 3-4 month old baby girl when our daycare placement fell through. In the short time she was with us, we observed her giving our baby loving, attentive care. She sang songs to/chatted with her,...

Taryn S.

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Trisha S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

Michael W.

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Rebeccah H.


Randolph, WI

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves Making Kids Feel Safe, Loved And Happy!!

I'd describe my personality as down to earth, caring & gentle! I love working with children because I have been around children all of my life!! I am a mother to 6 with one on the way in October! I am also a mother to 5-year-old twins. whom I raised on my own from birth to 4 years old :) I'm looking for a job where I can...
Rebeccah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
4.0
"She has kids of her own. She desire to have them in Christian education. She was calm and even tempered with the my students. She was willing to do the tasks required that asked."

Kathleen T.

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Aileen J.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nannying By Aileen

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Aileen. From 2016 to 2021, I had the opportunity to babysit, nanny, and work in a childcare setting as a Licensed Lead Teacher. I've worked with all ages of kids - mainly with the ages 0-5. Working with others children and inside their homes gave me plenty of knowledge. I honed that knowledge in and turned it...
Aileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

4.0
"Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and compassionate with their individual personalities and developmental age. Aileen was quite flexible as the care needs for our family...

Jamie Z.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, WI

Tristen H.

5.0

Tristen was fantastic for our daughter and two dogs! We would be delighted to have her back again!

- Jacob S.

Ndaziona N.

5.0

It is always a big deal to trust someone with the care of your children. When I tell you that Ndaziona was a blessing at just the right time, it is not an exaggeration. It takes a special person to be able to care for children the way she does. She is expert level mom! She always keeps me informed...

- Rachael C.

Isabella W.

5.0

Bella worked with us for a few months and took great care of our kids! She was flexible, punctual, and highly communicative.

- Nikolas C.

Becky D.

5.0

Becky has been a Godsend to our family! We have two boys (now 4 and 5), Our oldest son is autistic and can be a handful. It has always been hard for me to trust someone with him. Becky is so patient, kind, and nurturing. When the boys are with her I know they are in good hands.

- Kelly B.

Katherine F.

5.0

Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice.

- Dan H.

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