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60 babysitters are listed in Cottage Grove, WI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI

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Ndaziona N.


Cottage Grove, WI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Let's Do More Than Play Dough

5.0

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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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I like the way Ndaziona interacts with kids.. I love how she takes the kids on mini field trips to the park. She also takes the time to keep me updated on what is happening throughout the day; which I appreciate greatly.."

Denise O.

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Emily M.


Cottage Grove, WI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Help

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

CPR

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Lori M.


Cottage Grove, WI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Coach / Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Are you looking for personalized education for your child? I'm here to help! I have been a learning coach for 5 years and love it! My daughter has enjoyed learning about subjects that appealed to her, projects that were customized, and a pace that suited her needs. She is a mostly independent student now, so I'm looking...
Lori can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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,...
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Micala H.


Cottage Grove, WI

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Me (feel Free To Ask More!)

I'd describe my personality as bright, creative, responsible. I like working with kids because they're so fun and interesting. I was a toddler teacher for some years and I LOVE watching them grow and learn in the world around them! I'm looking for a job that is kind, respectable to me and is open to getting to know me as well...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Alafia C.


Cottage Grove, WI

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, & Loving Nanny Ready To Help Support Your Child And Their Development!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with young children for over 5 years and recently was a Teacher at Red Caboose Childcare Center teaching & nurturing children in the 3-year-old classroom. I've cared for children with various special needs and have credentials to teach & care for toddlers & infants. I love to read books, make puzzles & treasure...
Alafia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Laura J.


Cottage Grove, WI

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Laura J.

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

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Britnye V.


Cottage Grove, WI

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Britnye and I am very interested in this opportunity. I love children and I have many years of experience with taking care of them. I have babysat since I was in middle school and grew up with a little brother. I have worked in a day care setting for over two years mostly in the infant and toddler room. I am also in...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"What stands out to me about Aileen is she is a very value-eccentric and giving person. She has great character which in turn makes her a great role model for anyone who meets her. Her personality brightens a room and is beyond contagious. Her love for kids shows...

Clyde S.

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Breianna R.


Madison, WI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love spending time with children. Being an aunt and teaching swim lessons have been the best experience with how to handle children. Finding fun and exciting games or sitting down to read as many books as possible is my goal.
Breianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Breianna was extremely open to making us comfortable when it comes to COVID safety measures, responded quickly in general to any questions I had, and was able to win the heart of my oldest which is a feat all in itself! She gave my three kids her full attention and...

Katie D.

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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:

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.

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Claire C.


Madison, WI

$15-21/hr3 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Claire is amazing with my little one. You can see how much she cares and the wisdom she has. He’s always so excited when he sees her and doesn’t want her to leave! She has an energy that lets her keep up with him. He’s very active. She also loves teaching him new...

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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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Emilee G.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was great. She was punctual and the girls enjoyed playing with her. Would hire again!"

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & 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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Catherine C.


Madison, WI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working for 3 years now with Care... with 2 different families. The first family was two boys and toddler girl.... the second was for a single mother studying to get her degree in nursing. This little girl is turning 2 in June and I have been with her since birth.... mom graduated and hopefully will get a job and...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Catherine is dependable, flexible, and was always willing to help out when we had last minute schedule changes/childcare needs. She really connected with our 1 year old & helped him immensely with overcoming his stranger danger & adjusting to new caregivers!"

Kate G.

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Zoe S.


Madison, WI

$12-50/hr7 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
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...

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Sophie C.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Warm ECE Practitioner-Researcher

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, WI

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.

Aileen J.

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 changed over the years. Would highly...

- Jamie Z.

Breianna R.

5.0

Breianna was extremely open to making us comfortable when it comes to COVID safety measures, responded quickly in general to any questions I had, and was able to win the heart of my oldest which is a feat all in itself! She gave my three kids her full attention and played games with them instead of...

- Katie D.

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.

Claire C.

5.0

Claire was very communicative and amazing with our 3 children, they took to her immediately. Would definitely hire her again!

- Travis C.

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