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60 babysitters are listed in Hopkins, MN
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Hopkins, MN
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, experienced and fun-loving caregiver who loves to play with, read to and teach kids of all ages. I have experience working in a daycare and as a nanny, as well as at home. I am smart, honest, caring and a good problem solver. I have a professional background in fundraising also, but most recently, I have been...
Susan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susan was our son's nanny from roughly three months of age to 18 months, when he started daycare. He is a preemie and has both lung problems requiring a nebulizer and food allergies, and Susan was extremely attentive to these issues. She also drove our daughter to...
Mara H.
Niki K.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Niki and I am currently getting my Master's in Education to become a high school science teacher. Right now I am looking for childcare or tutoring opportunities for the summer as I will be full-time teaching in the fall.
I love being outside, hiking, biking, reading, and baking. My favorite thing is to find new...
Niki can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"My son and Niki hit it off right away. Her calm open demeanor made my toddler feel totally like himself and the transition with me leaving was so smooth. Thank you Niki. We're so grateful."
David P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a very reliable, energetic, loyal, caring person who has roughly 20 years of paid experience as a babysitter/nanny and would classify myself as a career nanny. I have experience with: twins, overnights, out of town trips, infants, toddler, school age, teens, etc. I love kids if all ages however, infants - elementary...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel has watched our two kids multiple times for date night coverage. She is always on time, and the kids are excited to see her coming. She has been very good with our three dogs that also have their own challenges. She is great and I would highly recommend...
Matt J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Sydney.
I have a passion for working with young kids, as well as their families. I have many years of experience, including teaching in various centers, working in orphanages in Africa, nannying for a handful of families, and instructing fitness classes for youth. I love to teach and encourage kids to explore...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney is wonderful at caring for little ones! We worked together for a couple years in the infant classroom at a childcare center where she also helped out in the older aged classrooms too. Sydney always made sure to get to know each and every child as an...
Danielle M.
Kristen M.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kristen and I recently moved home for the holidays to be a caregiver for my grandma and focus on interviewing for Physician Assistant school. I hope to help take care of kiddos on my days off to earn some extra money and because I love kids! I have worked with kids since I was in 7th grade (Babysitting,...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristen helped us out on a consistent basis with our 2 kids (3,6) for over a year. She was responsible, dependable, always on time and my kids loved (and miss!) her. Would definitely recommend Kristen and hire in a second if she was still near us!"
Jessica A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...
Kristiana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great communicator and very professional when we set up the interview, and was very punctual. Circumstances didn't allow...
Jasmine K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karlie and I just moved back home to Maryland. I have great experience working with children. Most recently, I worked full days every Saturday for a family with 5 children ranging from 1-11 years old. I worked for this family in Minnesota for about a year until I moved back home. In the past, I worked for 3...
Karlie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly and sweet. Great with my son kept him entertained and my son really enjoyed hanging out with Karlie! Thank you Karlie! We will definitely be in contact for feature childcare. "
Sydney S.
Marissa W.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Marissa I am a 5th grade teacher who has been working with children for over 7 years. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs, with more availability once summer starts. I have daycare experience working with infants-preschool children, and have been trained in first aid/CPR, as well as hold certifications in...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She is very interactive with the kids. She has a passion working with children. She is very creative with activities, and is active with my kids physically as well. She loves to dance and play games."
Lora C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Gracie!
I am a full time infant nanny. I have previously worked as a nanny for ages 0-8, preschool gymnastics coach, and foster care social worker. I live in Eden Prairie, MN with my husband, dog, and cat. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for additional information. I'm more than happy to meet...
Gracie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lovely - brilliant - confident - dependable - Christian lady that has the ability to handle multiple tasks & give nurturing quality care to children of all ages. Highly experienced. "
Carolyn H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher of six years and mom of one! Being with children and watching them learn and play is my passion in life. I have experiences with all ages of kids from preschool through seniors in high school.
If you're looking for a date night sitter, elementary tutoring, or extra help in the...
Maya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat one to three children for up to eight hours. I am also an assistant at my church's nursery! Activities I do with children I babysit include: Play board games, play, watch movies/tv, play sports outside, go to the park, and prepare lunch and dinner. My interests include music, reading, cooking, swimming, and...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is great with our three boys. She is very mature and fun. The boys feel very comfortable with her and always look forward to her returning."
Molly H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melissa. I have experience caring for newborns, toddlers, infants and children ages 4-12. I recently completed a 4 year career in teaching. I have lots of experience caring for children. Two of my primary concerns when caring for children is to make sure they are safely exploring and having fun. I always...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsive and good communication. She confirmed she was coming and arrived on time. She was great with the kids and they really seemed to like her! She kept them on schedule and did everything we asked. She even put up with our dogs! "
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Suzanne A.
Minneapolis, MN
$23-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Mom Who Misses Having Little Ones To Care For
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two amazing boys! The 15-year-old loves to babysit and we would like to work as a team or individually to create an amazing experience for your little ones. We are comfortable with all ages and depending on your need we can come to you or you can drop kiddos with us. We have a beautiful home close to parks, trails...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Suzanne is so warm and friendly - she instantly charmed my shy 5 year old upon meeting and they had a blast together. She managed this while also taking great care of my 5 month old. Would have her back in a heartbeat!"
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Diana B.
Minnetonka, MN
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for a long time. I started in the eighth grade and I have been doing it ever since. I have previously been certified in CPR for children and adults, as well as First Aid. I have lived with dogs and cats my entire life, and would love to spend time with your pets. My degree is in Mechanical Engineering...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Currently, I work full time as an Assistant Teacher at a Montessori school in south Minneapolis with ages 3 to 6. I teach students empathy, teamwork and independence through daily Montessori and general pre-K activities. My daily duties also include preparing snack twice daily, restocking supplies, cleaning our classroom...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace spent a summer as a nanny for our two kids and we absolutely adored her. I can't recommend Grace highly enough - she was wonderful and loving with the kids, punctual, reliable, responsive with communication, impeccably organized, and professional in her...
Carolyn M.
Grace T.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun Loving And Patient Sitter, Teacher, And Amateur Chef
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I currently work as a special needs substitute teacher, helping my mother with two younger twin brothers, and babysitting for friends and family. I am looking for a part time position starting as soon as needed. I also nannied for a family and tutored their kids through online school during the Covid-19...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Grace was a fantastic nanny and homework help tutor for my kids when school went online-only during the early part of the COVID pandemic. She kept them on task with school work until it was done, and then rewarded them with a lot entertaining play. The kids loved...
Mary S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's.
I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated!
I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bert took care of my son with special needs for seven months beginning when he was twelve weeks old. She was phenomenal at working with us to care for him. We really appreciated her flexibility, communication, and of course, the love she poured into our family. Any...
Claire O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you considering me for the childcare needs of your family. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2020. Currently, I work part time at a restaurant in Minneapolis and have been filling the rest of my time nannying for a local family in Minneapolis.
Staying active and engaged with kids is one of my...
Meara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meara is the best! I have zero hesitation recommending her. I always feel confident leaving my children in her care. She is a reliable choice for anyone needing a trustworthy caregiver."
Shane Z.
5.0
(1)
I have 9 years of experience in ages ranging from newborns up to 13-year-old.
I am able to do diaper changing, feedings, laundry, homework help, dishes, cooking, cleaning up, organizing, carpools, bedtime, bath time, errands, and outings
I am open for on-call if you need a sitter for work, date night, or help around the house...
Alaina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alaina is very dedicated and passionate woman. She is flexible with scheduling and patient with the kids. "
Stella B.
Emma W.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma and I'm passionate about creating meaningful and positive memories for kids, being a positive role model, and helping them grow, learn, and have fun! I would describe my personality as open-minded, compassionate, and outgoing!
I'm looking for a kind, understanding environment with a certain level of...
5.0
"The best!! Emma nannied for our son during his first year. She was such a joy to have in our home. Emma was warm, reliable and engaging with our son and dog. She helped him achieve new milestones during such a changing year in his development. Very responsible...
Lauren P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hopkins, MN
Susan M.
5.0
Susan is a great nanny. I've primarily observed her working with my 3 year daughter over the past year. She is fun, but also remains "in charge". She always has a positive attitude and something nice to say. She's very consistent and reasonable in the way she treats my daughter. Susan is also...
- Angela K.
Niki K.
5.0
My son and Niki hit it off right away. Her calm open demeanor made my toddler feel totally like himself and the transition with me leaving was so smooth. Thank you Niki. We're so grateful.
- David P.
Rachel T.
5.0
Rachel has watched our two kids multiple times for date night coverage. She is always on time, and the kids are excited to see her coming. She has been very good with our three dogs that also have their own challenges. She is great and I would highly recommend her to other families.
- Matt J.
Sydney C.
5.0
Sydney is wonderful at caring for little ones! We worked together for a couple years in the infant classroom at a childcare center where she also helped out in the older aged classrooms too. Sydney always made sure to get to know each and every child as an individual, and that their specific needs...
- Danielle M.
Kristen M.
5.0
Kristen helped us out on a consistent basis with our 2 kids (3,6) for over a year. She was responsible, dependable, always on time and my kids loved (and miss!) her. Would definitely recommend Kristen and hire in a second if she was still near us!
- Jessica A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hopkins, MN:
How can I find a Hopkins babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hopkins, 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 31 babysitters in Hopkins, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Hopkins, MN?
The average rate for Hopkins, MN babysitters on Care.com is $20.81 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 Hopkins, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hopkins, 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.
Ratings for Hopkins, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Hopkins, MN are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.