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60 babysitters are listed in Cottage Grove, WI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Grace, a childcare worker, musician and visual artist. I have been working with kids for over 10 years now, starting as a teenager. Since then I've done full time nannying, part time babysitting, afterschool programs and a series of art workshops with local nonprofits. I currently work at an arts nonprofit on...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace F.
Madison, WI
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I come from a family of 5 girls and I have been babysitting since I was in 5th grade. I am responsible, hard-working, and always on time. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant and I am a student at UW-Madison. I have a lot of experience with babies and toddlers. I am also certified in CPR.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
I began babysitting when I was about 14 years old and babysat regularly throughout my high school years. I have experience in babysitting kids from the age of 1 through kids in early high school. I also worked as a counselor for a camp for three years. There, I worked as the inclusion counselor for children with special needs. I...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Ava D.
Madison, WI
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I have babysat for many families, nannied, tutored and ran a small craft camp. I have three siblings and am currently a student at UW-Madison.
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Shay, I am a 28-year-old young professional who graduated with a degree in psychology and neurobiology. I am currently working at a local non for profit and prepping for medical school.
I have been a child care provider for about 10 years ranging from babysitting, nannying and working in community centers with...
Shaquella can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Katie M.
Madison, WI
$10-15/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outdoorsy, kind, patient
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old, babysitting family members and neighbors.
In my spare time, I like to go for hikes, thrifting, and art activities
Dedicated to child-led caregiving at every age, I believe autonomy and respect are key to raising happy and healthy kids. I curate peaceful and patient environments by setting children up for success, nurturing agency, and validating feelings. My natural style of caregiving closely aligns with Montessori & RIE beliefs and is...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families, I'm Robin. I've been a nanny for my current family for a little over a year now. I'm just looking into one time nanny jobs for now!
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, welcome and thank you for checking out my Care. com profile!
Energetic young professional with childcare experience in both residential and educational environments, looking to learn how to care for children with special needs.
Background
-Babysitting ages 3 months to 13 years
-4 years of experience...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amy K.
Sun Prairie, WI
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Amy, a 22-year-old student studying psychology. I like hiking, watching 90s' TV shows, and doing art projects! I'm an aunt of five and through that experience I've learned that I love working with kids!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids! In college I was the caregiver at a church nursery for three years and watched between 1-6 children for two hours every Sunday. I also babysat for families from the church with children between the ages of 2-11. Throughout college I also babysat for professors' children including twins, multiple siblings, and...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Kiersten R.
Sun Prairie, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Kiersten. I am in my tenth year of teaching Special Education. I love hiking and doing puzzles! I like being able to watch kids learn and grow.
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I am available most weekends and evenings for babysitting services. I love kids and have experience as a nanny for a newborn, as well as over 5 years experience as an early childhood music educator for ages 0-5. I am also a mom to an 8-year-old child and have my two reliable vehicles.
I enjoy playing games, having dance...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat for kids all through middle school and high school, and I have taken a Red Cross babysitting class. I have taken classes in high school, such as infant and toddler development and child development. I also have some college experience in early childhood education. I have 6+ years of working in daycare and a little...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Amanda D.
Madison, WI
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am currently a nursing student at University of Wisconsin - Madison. I've spent the last four summers watching a family of two children as well as working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Children's Hospital and Geriatric Care Centers. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I make it a point to be friendly and approachable...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Caitlynn B.
Madison, WI
$20-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
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...
Caitlynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm passionate about caring for children, and I have a year of experience as a childcare provider. I'm also certified in CPR and AED, as well as shaken baby syndrome and SIDS. I'm patient, calm, creative, and imaginative, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules.
I enjoy playing all sorts of games with children,...
Mila C.
Madison, WI
$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mila, I just recently graduated from Drake University with my BA in psychology, and I will be getting another BA in Elementary in Education next fall. I have lots of history in childcare, I helped run camps for young cheerleaders, babysat through care. com, babysat neighborhood kids, as well as volunteered in a...
Mila can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cottage Grove, WI:
How can I find a Cottage Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cottage Grove, WI 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 9 babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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, WI?
The average rate for Cottage Grove, WI babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of January 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, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI 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.