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60 babysitters are listed in Hopkins, MN
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Hopkins, MN
Erika O.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return."
Michelle P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Erica! I currently work a full time job helping physicians obtain licensure with state medical boards. I have been babysitting and nannying for many years. I enjoy kids of all ages and love to play with them and help them learn :) I am looking to help out with some occasional date nights or weekends as needed....
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Erica is wonderful with children! She is very responsible and and trustworthy! Would recommend her to any family looking for childcare!"
Taylor O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children of all ages in an extensive variety of settings since I was very young. Over the past 12 years, I've done anything from assisting dance classes (1st graders), to lead children's Bible study (ages 8-12), to babysit up to 6 children at one time (ages 1-8). My childcare experience started at a very...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sophie cared for my son as I returned to work after maternity leave, and she made the transition much easier by being so loving. She has become a family friend over the past nearly 2 years!"
Aberdeen R.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is warm and wonderful when caring for my daughter."
Lauren D.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were fortunate to have found Rachel to watch our 1 year old. As soon as she arrived, she was playing and interacting with our child. She fed him changed him and got him to go to sleep like it was very natural for her. She was prompt and extremely...
Daniel B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karlie cared for our 12-year old daughter for a week at the beginning of this summer. Karlie was reliable, friendly, and responsive to any calls/texts from us. We would definitely contact Karlie again if the needed arises."
Dawn R.
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Nicole L.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Looking For Part-time Summer Nanny Job.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a registered nurse working at children's hospital in mental health! Prior to nursing (which I began may 21') I was a full time nanny! I love kiddos and miss hanging out with them and I am looking to be a families go to babysitter! Or a caregiver to live in for when parents go out of town or a short getaway! I have...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole watched our 17-month old son in August 2019. She was warm, kind, and was able to get our some to warm up to her very quickly. Nicole was very easy to communicate with and we'd absolutely work with her again in the future."
Annie 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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 14-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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Honestly, I can’t express enough how great and helpful Suzanne is for our family. I trust her completely to take our son to soccer practices when needed. She also cooks dinner for him, and both he and I adore her and her son. "
Rotem Z.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hopkins, MN
Erika O.
5.0
Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return.
- Michelle P.
Erica N.
5.0
Erica is wonderful with children! She is very responsible and and trustworthy! Would recommend her to any family looking for childcare!
- Taylor O.
Sophie R.
5.0
Sophie cared for my son as I returned to work after maternity leave, and she made the transition much easier by being so loving. She has become a family friend over the past nearly 2 years!
- Aberdeen R.
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.
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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 33 babysitters in Hopkins, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 $20.64 per hour as of December 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Hopkins, MN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.