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219 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing with my kids! Kids still miss her but all grown up! "
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler.
We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice.
Best,
Lisa"
Lisa L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello all,
My name is Gianna and I am an experienced, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am especially passionate about caring for kiddos ages 0-5 years of age. For the past 2 and a half years, I have been a professional infant nanny and I have had the privilege to...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting her go because we're moving out of state :)"
Paola O.
5.0
(2)
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
"Anna lovingly cared for my children so that I could complete my Master degree. She was amazing and I highly recommend and trust her. "
Sarah G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kristen and I am finishing up my senior year of college currently.
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a current Family and Consumer Science teacher at Middleton High School. Previously, I worked at MHS as a special education teacher and case manager for 5 additional years. I have completed my Masters in Education with certificates in ABA therapy, transitions and Autism alongside a graduate degreen...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."
Sarah V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Simone,
I have worked with kids for 7+ years and I have a elementary school kiddo myself who is 7 years old.
Simone can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simone is the best. First she was our four-year-old son's favorite teacher at daycare and we were crushed when she left to go back to school. But we were then lucky enough to employ her as our nanny for our son and his one-year-old brother while she attended...
Lindsay R.
Estela M.
Madison, WI
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families!!
Interested to start a full time job on May. Also,
I'm looking for date nights, weekends or late afternoon/ evening opportunities (*check availability at the end*).
I have around 3 years experience taking care of kids. During my week I take care of 3 yo twins who I've been working with for almost 2 years. I've...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Estela is prompt and professional and does a great job channeling our toddler's energy into safe and fun activities. Highly recommend."
Rachel L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carly! I am looking to find child care jobs outside of my full time nanny position to help out families and make a little cash in my free time!
I am currently a full time nanny for 1 and 3-year-old girls in verona! I have been working as a nanny for over 10 years with kids ranging from newborn to tennagers.
I...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carly has been such a wonderful nanny to our three young children for almost 2 years! We're so sad to move out of Madison, as she's truly become a member of our family. With my husband in medical school, it's been a tough phase of life - especially as a working mom...
Amanda S.
Breianna R.
Madison, WI
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love spending time with children. Being an aunt and teaching swim lessons have been the best experience with how to handle children. Finding fun and exciting games or sitting down to read as many books as possible is my goal.
Breianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breianna was extremely open to making us comfortable when it comes to COVID safety measures, responded quickly in general to any questions I had, and was able to win the heart of my oldest which is a feat all in itself! She gave my three kids her full attention and...
Katie D.
Helena L.
Madison, WI
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently graduated with my BSN from UW-Madison and I have been nannying for about 4 years now. I have experience with kids of all ages and I am also CPR certified. I have availability to watch the kids for this month before I start my RN job! I enjoy coming up with activities to keep the children engaged during their...
Helena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Helena was great! Easy to communicate with, punctual and professional. My son had a great time with her."
Rebecca D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 15 years of experience in child care. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, and SBS. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, primary, and elementary school children. I have the love and patience...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie was a great help to our family, providing nanny care for our 3-4 month old baby girl when our daycare placement fell through. In the short time she was with us, we observed her giving our baby loving, attentive care. She sang songs to/chatted with her,...
Taryn S.
Aasha D.
Madison, WI
$18-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a former teacher of 8 years in a School District and taught for 2 years in Jakarta, Indonesia before that. I like reading, playing games and going to the pool. I am responsible, caring, and punctual. I am looking for occasional date night/weekend jobs.
I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Aasha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Aasha was punctual, friendly and the kids liked her."
Lydia B.
Madeline W.
Madison, WI
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for a wide variety of ages over the past 10 years and have been a preschool teacher for the last two years. Previously, I worked as a family nanny for two years. I am comfortable with all ages and with multiples. I love spending time with young kids and coming up with fun activities. I am currently finishing my...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Morgan D.
Madison, WI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And Camp Counselor Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs
Hello! I'm Morgan, a 26-year-old graduate from Michigan State University.
I am all about hands on fun! I'm down to play in the dirt or sing Frozen songs with a wand. I love watching kids be creative and enjoy the outdoors.
I have been babysitting/nannying for the past 11 years including one summer in college as full time...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 12 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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent graduate of UW Madison. I graduated with distinction with a degree in Neurobiology, and Certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I just applied to dental school and am expected to matriculate in August 2023. I am currently in a gap year, and am looking for a childcare jobs. Nannying,...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Caila! I am 26-years-old currently living in Madison, WI. I have been working as a travel nurse for the past 2. 5 years. In my high school and college years, I gained plenty of experience working with children of all ages as a summer camp counselor and part-time nanny.
Each week, I work 3 full-time day shift, and I...
Caila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an 18-year-old high school graduate. I have experience babysitting children of all ages as well as special needs children. I also have experience with overnight babysitting so I am able to help with whatever you need, no matter how many children you have or what needs they may have!
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Tommie D.
5.0
The only reason Tommie is not with our family is because we moved… and we miss her everyday. She came to our family during the pandemic and was a life saver. She helped our kids with hybrid learning, shuttling them to their activities and school pick up. She created an environment for our kids...
- Care member
Paula A.
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.
Megan W.
4.0
We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler.
We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice.
Best,
Lisa
- Lisa L.
Gianna C.
5.0
Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting her go because we're moving out of state :)
- Paola O.
Anna R.
5.0
Kind and caring, would trust her to babysit again
- Michelle E.
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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 219 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 $17.86 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 Madison, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Madison, WI 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 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 90 reviews of the 219 listed babysitters.