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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....
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

(7)

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: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We had an extra early request for our start time to safely catch our appointment. Tristen still arrived on time and showed no concerns of drowsiness or anything like that. Very clear during initial meeting that she was paying attention to some notes we wanted to...

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Angela S.


Sun Prairie, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

This Is Me: Angela

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I have been working with children for several years. I have a bachelors and masters in early childhood education. I love working with children and helping them learn and experience new things. The best part about working with children is seeing the look in their eyes when they achieve something for the first time. I enjoy...
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She's always open to communication and wants the very best for the children in her care. She is a team player and is very helpful when asked. She offers advice to coworkers who need it when it comes to making an amazing classroom."

Jennifer H.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was amazing with our 8 month old daughter. Her communication is excellent and she is incredibly smart, kind and caring. I would highly recommend Katie!"

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Elizabeth K.


Sun Prairie, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

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: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is amazing. My son loves her and she is one of the few people who actually can get him to put on his socks! She has been taking care of him every weekday morning and drives him to preschool. She has never been late, is a great communicator, and always has...

Connie W.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She has been our nanny since the pandemic and I cannot recommend her more. Very easy to work with as a parent, my daughter loves spending time with her. She is creative and engaging with her time with the kiddos. "

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Taniyah R.


Madison, WI

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taniyah, I am 25 years old. I have been working with children since I was 14 and always loved watching every child develop new skills and reach many milestones. I started by watching family members, and then I began to babysit my neighbors kids for about 2/3 years. However, I do have 3 years experience working in a...
Taniyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Taniyah was great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). She was responsible-texted to confirm, was punctual, helpful, and so sweet with them. We'll definitely be hiring her again!"

Madeline P.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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
"I had a fantastic experience with Khadijah watching my two kids, ages 7 and 9. She was wonderful with them, managing their after school activities seamlessly and keeping them engaged and happy. Not only was she dependable and organized, but her warm personality...

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Stephanie G.


Madison, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Something a Little Different...

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in all kinds of centers and nannying, and am now looking for something more one on one. I have experience with multiples: twins and triplets. I have worked with children with differing abilities and their families. I have experience with ELL families, my second languages are German sign. I have also used both...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Great job handling the unexpected!"

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Amy E.


Madison, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Hired by 3 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...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Akeara S.


Madison, WI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Infant And Child Caretaker And Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, as you may have seen my name is Akeara. I am currently a full time interior design student. I have 5 years of experience in childcare. During those five years I worked as a coach, babysitter, nanny, and caretaker at a daycare. While working at the daycare my main responsibility was working in the infant room but I look...
Akeara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Akeara has been our nanny for just over a year - around 16 hours per week. She is absolutely wonderful with our two year old son and we adore her. She prepares snacks and meals, plans activities, takes him on adventures to local parks, library, etc. She is prompt...

Tori M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, WI

Tristen H.

5.0

We had an extra early request for our start time to safely catch our appointment. Tristen still arrived on time and showed no concerns of drowsiness or anything like that. Very clear during initial meeting that she was paying attention to some notes we wanted to share about our two children....

- Care member

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.

Angela S.

5.0

Angela is wonderful. She has watched my three kids a couple of times and I am hoping to have her watch them again. She is very responsive and punctual. My kids really like her. She has done arts and crafts with my kids which they really enjoy. She has also driven my kids for a school pick up and...

- Erin K.

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