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226 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since the age of 12. This is including my relatives, and for families I have meet here on Care. I am comfortable looking after younger children, as well as older children and I am very into music, arts and crafts, and pretty much any kid games/toys there are.
Marissa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CNA- 8+ years
Child Care/ Nanny- 5 years
History- I have worked with 4 families, and have had a great experience with all of them. The first family just needed a temporary babysitter because the father was sick, and the mother didn't have time with work. The children in that case were 12, 8, 5, and 1 year. After that I decided...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katrina has always proved her strong work ethic along with he ability to adapt to people. She has strong interpersonal skills and is reliable for getting things done. She has been proactive and productive when anyone needs something. Her peers always have positive...
Merlyn T.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Katie and My experiences caring for children started when I was young, around the age of 14. I have babysat for multiple children ages 3 months - 12 years. I have always loved children. I absolutely love getting down and dirty with kids along with having fun doing arts and crafts as well as music! I am active and...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice."
Dan H.
5.0
(6)
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, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie babysat for our 9-month old after our regular date night babysitter cancelled. Her communication was excellent, and her experience and confidence with young children came through the moment she walked through the door. Our son is active, on the cusp of...
Margot S.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind."
Ashlee J.
Trisha S.
Madison, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a fun loving, enthusiastic caregiver who loves creating art and being outdoors. I have a bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and Psychology. In the 4 years I was in school I had experience volunteering with and babysitting for children between the ages of 5-18 years old. Since joining Care. com in April 2019 I have...
Trisha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Patricia went above and beyond the call of duty! We hired her at the last minute and she was a dream! The kids loved her and I would highly recommend her for any future position."
Kelsey C.
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been working for 3 years now with Care... with 2 different families. The first family was two boys and toddler girl.... the second was for a single mother studying to get her degree in nursing.
This little girl is turning 2 in June and I have been with her since birth.... mom graduated and hopefully will get a job and...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has been taking care of my daughter since birth who is really attached to her and always has big smiles when she comes over. She teaches her, plays with, gives her plenty of cuddles, reads to her, so I know she's getting love when I am not home and doesn't let...
Stephanie G.
Amanda S.
Madison, WI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience, from babysitting, nannying, children theatre, camp counselor to most recently working helping run educational nature programs for children. I wanted adequate time to provide thoughtful and informative updates. Should you still be interested, .
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is an excellent caregiver. She is responsible, reliable, safety-minded, kind, and fun. She started watching our child when they were 3 months old and has continued to do so through the toddler years. Amanda is always very respectful of our schedule and...
Susanne K.
Zoe S.
Madison, WI
$12-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with families for babysitting and nannying for years and currently work in childcare. I am a mother of a toddler and just joined care. com again which I used to be in awhile ago
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Zoe is an incredibly warm and caring individual who possesses a remarkable ability to interact with our little one. Not only is she friendly and approachable, but Zoe is also highly skilled in understanding and meeting the unique needs of my son under her care. My...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Emilee G.
Madison, WI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience both as a babysitter and running an after school program for 2 years. I love to be active, make arts and crafts projects, read, play games, and otherwise be goofy with kids. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing to prepare and serve light meals and snacks and put kids to bed. I look forward...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great. She was punctual and the girls enjoyed playing with her. Would hire again!"
Care member
Katie S.
Madison, WI
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I'm a recent Purdue University graduate with a B. S. in Animal Sciences. Currently, I am in my first year of veterinary medicine at UW-Madison. I have cared for children for many years from ages 3 months and up. I love children of all ages and each of their personal interests. I have been a certified...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is very genuine and nice, and helps us out occasionally. She's responsive/timely responding to our messages for assistance. Would recommend her! "
Kristin S.
Emalyse G.
Madison, WI
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a large love and appreciation for children and their many unique abilities and love of learning. I love spending time with kids doing just about anything, which includes arts and the outdoors, making sure they are well fed and cared for, and also taking time to listen to them. I can also take care of house chores, drive...
5.0
"Emalyse was great with our kids. They absolutely loved having her care for them and I felt comfortable leaving my kids with her. We will greatly miss her while she's at school. I would recommend her to anyone wanting someone reliable and trustworthy to care for...
Melissa O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am in a graduate program obtaining my masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population.
I have spent many hours with children in the pool...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on time. Mature, dependable, and 100% trustworthy. A great find for us. Thank you, Julia! We hope to see you again...
Amy O.
Emma O.
Madison, WI
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma! I have been in and out of babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am available starting June 12th - mid August. I an 8th grade writing teacher in Lake Mills. Having a background in education sets me apart from other care providers. I have experience working with infants and toddlers, elementary,...
Emma can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma nannied for our daughter on two separate occasions during her college breaks (a combined total of about 7 months). She is absolutely fantastic and built a special bond with our daughter. She is kind, nurturing, energetic and is always thinking of creative...
Melissa M.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aileen.
From 2016 to 2021, I had the opportunity to babysit, nanny, and work in a childcare setting as a Licensed Lead Teacher. I've worked with all ages of kids - mainly with the ages 0-5. Working with others children and inside their homes gave me plenty of knowledge. I honed that knowledge in and turned it...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"What stands out to me about Aileen is she is a very value-eccentric and giving person. She has great character which in turn makes her a great role model for anyone who meets her. Her personality brightens a room and is beyond contagious. Her love for kids shows...
Clyde S.
Claire C.
Madison, WI
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 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...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Claire is amazing with my little one. You can see how much she cares and the wisdom she has. He’s always so excited when he sees her and doesn’t want her to leave! She has an energy that lets her keep up with him. He’s very active. She also loves teaching him new...
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Tommie D.
Madison, WI
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Paula A.
Madison, WI
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a mom of a 6-year-old and 7-month-old. I have worked at a Montessori preschool for 5 years. I'd love to go on walks, read, and craft. I'm comfortable doing light housework like laundry, meal preparation, and tidying.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Paula was a preschool educator for my twins when they were 3 at the time. She is so intuitive with children and so kind. Would absolutely recommend her!"
Colleen M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Katrina P.
5.0
Katrina has always proved her strong work ethic along with he ability to adapt to people. She has strong interpersonal skills and is reliable for getting things done. She has been proactive and productive when anyone needs something. Her peers always have positive things to say about her, she's...
- Merlyn T.
Katherine F.
5.0
Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice.
- Dan H.
Katie S.
5.0
Katie is great with kids of all ages, including more challenging situations like caring for twins. She is on time, dependable, and a clear communicator. I just wish she lived closer so we could take advantage of her skilled services on a consistent basis!
- Shannon C.
Cecilia B.
5.0
Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind.
- Ashlee J.
Trisha S.
5.0
Trisha has been very reliable and punctual even though some of my sitting needs are a little beyond the norm relating to weird hours and some shuttling required.. My young son really has enjoyed his time with her and I would definitely recommended Trisha's care services.
- Michael W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Madison, WI:
How can I find a Madison babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Madison, 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 226 babysitters in Madison, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Madison, WI?
The average rate for Madison, WI babysitters on Care.com is $17.87 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 Madison, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Madison, 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.
Ratings for Madison, WI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Madison, WI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 226 listed babysitters.