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211 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
3.0
(2)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 13 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Katrina is a very friendly, and organized employee. She has a wide range of skills and always made sure that my kids were well taken care of! "
Katherine P.
5.0
(1)
I'm looking for part time morning work with children ages 2 and up. I love working with kids of all ages. I have more than 20+ years of experience. I've raised 3 of my own children and like to help often with my grandkids. They keep me young. :) I enjoy reading with the children, outdoor activities, teach them through playing...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Clare was great with our very active 2 yo son. She did dinner and bedtime with him and helped keep the house tidy for while we were out. We’ll definitely hire her again!"
Care member
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind."
Ashlee J.
5.0
(7)
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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!"
Care member
Trisha S.
Madison, WI
$25/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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...
Michael W.
Taniyah R.
Madison, WI
$25-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Taniyah, I am 25 years old. I have been working with children since I was 14 and always loved watching every child develop new skills and reach many milestones. I started by watching family members, and then I began to babysit my neighbors kids for about 2/3 years. However, I do have 3 years experience working in a...
Taniyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ms T is the best! She handles our 3 under 3 with ease and has excellent communication. She is reliable, prompt, and when we say “Ms T is coming tonight!” The kiddos go “yay!!!!”🙌🏼"
Care member
5.0
(16)
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. "
Care member
Amanda S.
Madison, WI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is delightful. She takes great care of the children and they love her. She is very reliable and responsible. I never have to worry when the children are with her. Highly recommend!"
Care member
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: Travel, craft assistance
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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Laura P.
Madison, WI
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 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...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Opal, I am a 21-year-old based on the west side of Madison, I currently work full time as a CNA. Ever since I was young I have loved taking care of kids. I have lots of experience babysitting for family friends and my younger stepsister. I feel comfortable, cooking, driving kids places, playing, helping with...
Opal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She was good with the kids, including our child with special needs, and she was good with the dog too."
Jeremy B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was appreciated. Would recommend 10/10"
Levi H.
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 am in my second year of vet school at UW-Madison. I am currently looking for a full time summer nanny position and would love to be a part of your family! I have cared for children for many years from ages 2 months and up. I love children of all ages and each of their personal interests. I have been...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Akeara S.
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 and organized. If we needed to...
- Tori M.
Andrea M.
5.0
Andrea dog sat for my dog, Bugsy, and she was great. She even said he slept with her and that only proves that he was very happy with Andrea.
- Care member
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.
Clare S.
5.0
Clare was great with our very active 2 yo son. She did dinner and bedtime with him and helped keep the house tidy for while we were out. We’ll definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Cecilia B.
5.0
Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind.
- Ashlee J.
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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 213 babysitters in Madison, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 $18.33 per hour as of May 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 118 reviews of the 211 listed babysitters.