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Andrea J.
Cottage Grove, MN
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 6 years old! With over 10 years of experience in the child care/nanny feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
I worked in a in home daycares and accredited daycare centers for 5+ years. I am CPR certified and up to date on all vaccinations, etc. I have taken classes in shaken baby, SIDS, etc.
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Samantha G.
Cottage Grove, MN
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor,...
Nicole M.
Cottage Grove, MN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of two children that are now 20 and 22. I started babysitting at the age of 11. I have always been around kids and love them! I miss having kids around as I am an empty Nester. I work a full time job during the week as a manufacturing manager. I was always the house that had all the kids over. I am also currently...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as fun, goofy, and caring
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and helping them discover things
I'm looking for a job that is fun and rewarding
I started working with kids when I joined a summer camp in 2019 and I've been working with kids since
In my spare time, I like to...
Maria R.
Cottage Grove, MN
$11-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Maria . I am currently a lead high five(preschool)/ school age teacher .
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Kyra and I am a recent college graduate with a degree in Cybersecurity and information systems who just moved for a job and am looking for new families to pour into. In the past six years I have cared for ages 1-13. With these children we have gone on many different adventures to museums and parks. I spent time...
Kyra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
My name is Caitlin. I am a mom of 2- one toddler son and one school age daughter. We have 2 dogs- a golden retriever puppy and a beagle!
I have a double bachelors degree in early childhood development and elementary education. I have been in the early childhood field working for Small World Learning Center since 2015. I...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Terry T.
Cottage Grove, MN
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 3 adult children and have cared for my 20-month-old granddaughter in my home since birth. Looking for 1 additional little one 2-3 days per week.
Abby K.
Cottage Grove, MN
$21-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have 7 years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love coming up with new and exciting activities for children to enjoy. I believe that every child deserves to feel loved and supported, and I...
Hello, my name is Talila B. I am from Minnesota and recently moved to the Los Angeles area. I have 4 years of experience caring for people in all different age ranges. I can help with travel and carpooling along with running errands. Im a patient person and determined to treat my clients with the utmost respect and care that...
Talila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I love caring for children of all ages. I have over four years experience caring for kids ranging in age from the very young to middle-school-aged. My experience includes both in-home as well as childcare settings. I also served as a huddle leader at FCA camp two summers during high school.
I believe in actively engaging with...
Bella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I'm Sydney, I am 26 years old and a college graduate. I graduated from college in 2018 with an AA in cosmetology and worked in the industry for a year. Since I left the field, I've been a nanny. I have been lucky enough to watch two girls grow up and be part of each family. I prefer long-term positions and I can work with...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Leighton W.
Saint Paul, MN
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Most Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to pursue any occasional babysitting opportunities or before/after school care, I have an extensive history of childcare and also have a huge love for children. I have cared for children from the age of 6 months to 13, I have also had full time nanny jobs the past three Summers. My interests as an individual line up...
Leighton can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leighton is very flexible with my daughter and incredibly trustworthy! "
Mikki R.
Kylie L.
Saint Paul, MN
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have a love and passion for taking care of kids. I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 6 years. I recently have been working as a ta in a high needs preschool class. I've also worked in multiple child centers and I am comfortable working with any age. I love to create a fun environment for the kids through many...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kylie is a very nice girl and watched my kids for about 2/3 months and she was amazing! She cooked, she cleaned and she was extremely interactive with the kids! Love her and would 10/10 recommend her!"
Karen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sydney and I love being around kids! I have been babysitting my little cousins for several years now. They would call me their favorite cousin ;) I have been babysitting for around 10 years now. From cousins, to my parents friend's kids, to the neighborhood kids. I love sports, being outdoors, and keeping your kids...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"Very easy to work with and flexible about timing! Really glad we found her for occasional babysitting of our two young children."
Kathryn B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
This is my third year as a nanny, but I've been an auntie for 23 years. My favorite thing about littles is that they're so curious, and earnest, and I just love hearing their thoughts!
A typical day with Nanny J would include the morning field trip to the library, park, a nature center or a Museum/Zoo. After an excellent lunch...
Jobin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jobin is absolutely wonderful with kids of every age. I am entirely at ease when she minds my daughter and have no reservation giving her the highest possible recommendation."
Courtney F.
Sihon W.
Saint Paul, MN
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny since November 2019. I have cared for children from the ages of 2 months to 14 years old. I am a passionate and experienced nanny, dedicated to providing the best possible care for children. With several years of hands-on experience in childcare, I have developed a deep love for working with...
Sihon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sisi was amazing with both my 7 mo and 4 year old! It can be scary trusting your children with others, but I immediately felt comfortable when meeting her. She was so easy going and easy to work with from start to finish! "
Jacque H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia. During the school year I am a high school special education teacher. I have my dual licensure in elementary education and special education and work as a nanny in the summer time. I am a hard working, kind, caring, reliable and organized person. I have worked at two different school programs with elementary-aged...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed and hired Olivia. My kids warmed right up to her and were sad to see her go. I'll be hiring Olivia again as she was prompt and responsive. She asked appropriate questions And seemed comfortable playing with and feeding kids. I didn't have her for a...
Amelia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic, creative, kind and responsible person who loves kiddos! I adore having the opportunity to spend time with infants, toddlers and kids. Over the years I have gained tons of experience with many different age groups but have mostly cared for those between 0-3 years of age.
Since I was 13 I have been engaged in...
Marni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's feeding, sleep, etc. cues very quickly and was able to balance meeting the needs of both my girls' needs/wants well. My 3 year...
Sarah T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN
Leighton W.
5.0
Leighton is very flexible with my daughter and incredibly trustworthy!
- Mikki R.
Kylie L.
5.0
Kylie is a very nice girl and watched my kids for about 2/3 months and she was amazing! She cooked, she cleaned and she was extremely interactive with the kids! Love her and would 10/10 recommend her!
- Karen W.
Sydney R.
5.0
Very easy to work with and flexible about timing! Really glad we found her for occasional babysitting of our two young children.
- Kathryn B.
Jobin H.
5.0
Our whole family loves Jobin! We've been working with her for about 3 years and she's always timely and prepared. We have three feral sons close in age and she is the perfect combination of assertive and kind to effectively manage them. She almost always shows up with a craft and the boys really...
- Elizabeth S.
Sihon W.
5.0
We had a sitter drop out last minute, and Sisi stepped in and really saved the day. With 1 phone meeting and meeting right before sitting time she ran the show (even when my daughter was having a hard time falling asleep.) My 5 and 7 year old loved her, and asked if she could come back the next time...
- Jeff W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN:
How can I find a Cottage Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 13 babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Cottage Grove, MN?
The average rate for Cottage Grove, MN babysitters on Care.com is $17.46 per hour as of February 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.