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I'm a passionate childcare provider with a genuine love for helping children grow and develop. I've dedicated the past 15 years to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens.
My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my creative and imaginative approach, allows...
Joleen W.
Plato, MN
$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! It is so great to meet you. I am Joleen and I am 21 years old. I am currently employed at a child care center as an infant teacher and am making the switch to an Elementary school in the coming weeks! I am comfortable with caring for many children at a time and very willing to help with any homework/assignments they have...
Joleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joleen is kind, fun and dependable. My young kids were instantly comfortable with her, which is not their usual.
I had Joleen assist me on an outing with the kids, she was so helpful. I never had to direct her to do anything, she did it naturally. I also...
Abby S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a full time stay at home mom of 3, but this fall my life is changing with my youngest starting kindergarten. I have wholeheartedly enjoyed staying home with my babies and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'd love to continue on and nanny part time for a family with young kids. I have had my own 3, plus I...
Brittney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am one of the oldest in a family of nine so I have known how to take care of kids for a very long time and have babysat my cousins multiple times.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello, my name is Paige! I have my associates degree in early childhood education and I have 8+ years of childcare experience. I am certified in First-Aid/CPR for adults and pediatrics. I have been a lead teacher in a childcare center for about 4 years, with 3 of those in infant/toddler age. I love watching the kiddos learn...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic mother of 2 teenagers and have worked with children for over 12 years. I worked in the kids department at Life Time for over 7 years and worked as an aide at a Montessori School. I am a very reliable, patient, and a creative person. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie was a PHENOMENAL nanny for our 2 children, age 10 months and 5. She was very responsive in communication, punctual, very nice and friendly, and brought great energy, smiles, and loving snuggles to our kiddos!
I can tell Angie loves kids and, after day...
Sarah P.
Emily U.
Delano, MN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Teacher And Mom Looking For A Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started working with children at an after-school care program in 2000 and haven't looked back. Since then, I have been a nanny for five families, taught in day care centers with a variety of ages, and babysat as well. While working with children, I also made the decision to go to school to receive a degree in Early Childhood...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily worked as our full-time nanny for 3 years from the time my youngest was an infant until my son started Kindergarten. She is extremely dependable and her training in early childhood education would shine through in her every-day interactions with our children....
Ann S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hallie, and I am a senior in the nursing program at North Dakota State University graduating in December of 2024. I am currently a student nurse intern at Children's Minnesota where I am gaining experience in the NICU and on the pediatric floors. I have been babysitting for 10 years and started nannying 5 years...
Hallie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hallie did such a great job with our kids. She played with them pretty much the whole time, took them to the park, and did a Jello project with them.
She communicated before she was scheduled to be there, was on time, and cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
My...
Lydia Z.
Heidi M.
Cokato, MN
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm 19 and I grew up in a family of 8! I'm the fourth oldest and grew up babysitting my younger siblings. I'm looking for an easy going family and preferably mornings!
Skills:
CPR
I love kids, animals, and the older population! I have plenty of experience with memory care and special needs. I am PCA/CNA/First Aid/CPR/BLS certified and have also worked with the elderly for quite awhile. I graduated last May with my RN degree. I will be in-between jobs while studying for my NCLEX so it would be nice to have...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Looking for a babysitting job on the weekends. Wayzata, Minnetonka, and Edina areas.
I like working with kids because they keep me very busy and it's fun to feel like an older brother.
I'm looking for a job that will have good communication and good people.
I started working with kids when I got a girlfriend.
In my spare...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Zoe i'm 18 years old and I'd love to be a caregiver for your child or children! I'm an energetic and artistic individual with a love for working with kids. In my free time I love spending time with my family and performing in theater. I'm CPR certified and I have my own car that is reliable. Need help...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lydia C.
Saint Bonifacius, MN
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a college student and have over eight years of childcare experience.
I also have a Life-guarding (up to 5 ft) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certificate.
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello my name is Sarah I am 20 years old, and have over 5 years of babysitting experience. I can do housekeeping, laundry, and run errands for you if needed. I am very organized and a planner.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have 3 years of paid experience but helped raise my little brother who is 10 years younger than me. I am very outgoing, responsible, and have a huge passion for young children. I play competitive soccer and love all sports. I am available to help with travel, errands, light cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and any other things...
Morgan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
I have done private care for clients with strokes and Alzheimer's and I also have many years of experience working in nursing homes and assisted living. I have my TMA and CNA, I am strong and a hard worker.
Greta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Kate T.
Hutchinson, MN
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello I'm Kate! I'm currently in my second year of graduate school for speech language pathology and will be completing an internship at the early learning center in glencoe Mn. I have a patient and calm personality that helps me connect with them effectively. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 7 so I love being around kids and just people in general! I am outgoing, patient, adventurous, and responsible. I have previous nanny experience, where I nannied 4 kids ages ranging from 1 yr-9yr. I was responsible for transportation of the kids, meal prep, light house cleaning, and most importantly...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Would you love a fun, kind, caring date night or causal nanny/ babysitter? I'm the girl for ya! I would take the time to get know you and child and want to know how to make the experience the best for your child! My experience with children vary. I have experience working with children 6 months to young teen! I also have...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am a current first grade teacher for Anoka- Hennepin School District. I am new-ish to the area. I taught kindergarten in Rochester for 2 years and have multiple years of teaching summer school and child care programs throughout my years of college and after. I am from Waconia, MN, but currently am living in Coon Rapids....
Jordanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lester Prairie, MN
Joleen W.
5.0
Joleen is kind, fun and dependable. My young kids were instantly comfortable with her, which is not their usual.
I had Joleen assist me on an outing with the kids, she was so helpful. I never had to direct her to do anything, she did it naturally. I also enjoyed our conversations, she is very...
- Abby S.
Angela H.
5.0
Angie was a PHENOMENAL nanny for our 2 children, age 10 months and 5. She was very responsive in communication, punctual, very nice and friendly, and brought great energy, smiles, and loving snuggles to our kiddos!
I can tell Angie loves kids and, after day one with Angie, my 5 yo daughter...
- Sarah P.
Emily U.
5.0
Emily worked as our full-time nanny for 3 years from the time my youngest was an infant until my son started Kindergarten. She is extremely dependable and her training in early childhood education would shine through in her every-day interactions with our children. Every day she planned crafts and...
- Ann S.
Hallie H.
5.0
Hallie did a great job watching our 3-year-old and 11-month-old girls! We'd be happy to have her babysit again in the future.
- Care member
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How can I find a Lester Prairie babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Lester Prairie, MN?
The average rate for Lester Prairie, MN babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 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 Lester Prairie, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lester Prairie, 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.