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Babysitters in Dane, WI

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(7)

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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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.

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:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Prompt and very polite. My twin 3yr olds both said they had fun with her and would like to see her again"

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Lindsey M.


Cross Plains, WI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Stay-at-home-mom Offering Drop-in Or Short-term Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a School Counselor of 8 years, currently a stay-at-home-mom for my 2 toddlers (and middle school step daughters). I have worked with 4K-12 kids in school counseling. And I have been caring for kids age 3-12 while being home with my kids. I can offer short-term or drop-in care. Such as, if there is a gap in childcare, or...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"My wife and I hired Lindsey after a last minute cancellation by another babysitter, and we are very glad that we did. I can't think of anything about the experience that could have gone better. If you work with Lindsey you will be in great hands."

Kevin D.

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Anna R.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi Families,

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, I am available for date night childcare I have 10+ years of experience with children, ages newborn to 12 years old. I have experience watching up to eight children, and have experience watching twins
5.0
"We hire Anna to babysit our 4 month old son. She did a wonderful job caring for him and even sent video and photo updates of him smiling and cooing at her. We will absolutely hire her 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
"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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Andrea M.


Madison, WI

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night- Caregiver- Babysitter

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in Fitchburg and began working with families while in graduate school. I'm currently an HR Manager by day, but I love spending my free evenings with kids-they bring so much joy to my life. I enjoy playing games, reading, singing, being silly, building forts, playing with light sabers, anything Star Wars-related,...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea is great, she has watched our 10 month old son several times. She is also so good with our two dogs. I highly recommend her!"

Nina S.

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Megan W.


Madison, WI

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan moves them to clean under and then puts everything back in organized piles. Her attention to detail is fantastic...

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Cecilia B.


Madison, WI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cecilia. I am 21 years old and a college student. I am looking for a full-time summer nanny job, with the possibility of continual care into the school year, in the Madison area! I have 7 years of nannying and babysitting experience. I provide care in your home. I have experience with children as young as 2...
Cecilia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind."

Ashlee J.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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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:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Angela was great with my boys. They had a good time, she got them to nap and tidied up their toys while they were sleeping! She is amazing, would definitely hire her again."

Laurel B.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great job handling the unexpected!"

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Tommie D.


Madison, WI

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Tommie. I am a very dependable and flexible person. I worked for my first family, for 3 years. They had three children that ages all varied. The family also had another child that was in their 20s, that was autistic that I would watch on occasions as well. Since then I have worked with 4 families total. One...
Tommie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tommie has done nannying work for a friend of mine who has 3 younger boys plus an older son who has autism. She was responsible for picking the younger boys up from school and getting them to their different sporting practices. She would also accompany them to some...

Denis A.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, 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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Mary S.


Madison, WI

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pre-school Teacher And Foster Mother.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I taught pre-school at accredited centers for 15 years, working with children two to 5 years old. I was a foster mother to 13 children, newborns to teenagers, over a five-year period. I am available to work with potty-trained children, no infants. I love to read to children and to work on arts and crafts. I am a positive,...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Mary has been an absolute blessing to our family, providing not only exceptional care for our child but also bringing warmth, kindness, and a sense of calm to our home. Mary is reliable, patient, and truly passionate about caring for children. She goes above and...

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Aasha D.


Madison, WI

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher of 8 years in a School District and taught for 2 years in Jakarta, Indonesia before that. I like reading, playing games and going to the pool. I am responsible, caring, and punctual. I am looking for occasional date night/weekend jobs. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Aasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Aasha was punctual, friendly and the kids liked her."

Lydia B.

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Laura P.


Madison, WI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Laura! I'm originally from Milwaukee and am currently an MBA student at the Wisconsin School of Business, specializing in Strategic HR Management. I'm passionate about my studies and career, but I also miss spending time around kids! I started working with kids over a decade ago, beginning as a babysitter at 13 and then...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura babysat for us when we had a last minute military event to attend. She was punctual, kind, communicative and my son liked her. We hope to have her babysit for us again soon! She was lovely."

Gen H.

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Elizabeth B.


Madison, WI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Elizabeth, and I love working with children! I have been babysitting for at least 10 years now and have had wonderful experiences with many different families. I am a recent college graduate from UW-La Crosse with a degree in Public Health and Spanish. I am looking for part-time or full-time work once completing...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lizzy is great! My kids really like her; she is enthusiastic with them and also encourages them to be independent and well-behaved. She has been very reliable too. She also picks up after the kids. We never worry about leaving the kids with her."

Maryse W.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dane, WI

Katie S.

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!

- Care member

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

Lindsey M.

5.0

Lindsey was awesome to work with - flexible, dependable, communicative, and provided updates. I 100% would hire her again!

- Shoshanna D.

Anna R.

5.0

Anna was very great at communicating and timeliness. She also went above and beyond and did a few household chores when we didn’t even ask her to. When we got home, the kids were calm, clean and happy.

- Care member

Khadijah M.

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 made our kids look forward to...

- Care member

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