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219 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Grace, a childcare worker, musician and visual artist. I have been working with kids for over 10 years now, starting as a teenager. Since then I've done full time nannying, part time babysitting, afterschool programs and a series of art workshops with local nonprofits. I currently work at an arts nonprofit on...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you are able to hire Grace to care for your child, do it! You won't regret it. She is loving, thoughtful, creative, and always elevates the needs of a child over what might be convenient or easy.
Grace cared for my daughter for around 30-35 hrs a week from...
Jennie B.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Taniyah R.
Madison, WI
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Taniyah was great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). She was responsible-texted to confirm, was punctual, helpful, and so sweet with them. We'll definitely be hiring her again!"
Madeline P.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Tommie D.
Madison, WI
$22-23/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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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
"Kind and caring, would trust her to babysit again"
Michelle E.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
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.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Stephanie N.
Madison, WI
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Stephanie & I'm 22. I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology. I'm CPR & first aid certified. I have 6 years of experience along with watching my 2 younger siblings, one who is currently 8. I have big heart and love children. I am creative and organized and well planned out nanny. I love doing crafts and...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is responsible, reliable, and has a great rapport with children. She has a bright personality and is a ton of fun to talk to. She is flexible and always willing to work with our schedule. Our son enjoyed the time he spent with her and would light up when...
Tara S.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
I taught pre-school at accredited centers for 15 years, working with children two to 5 years old. I was a foster mother to 13 children, newborns to teenagers, over a five-year period. I am available to work with potty-trained children, no infants. I love to read to children and to work on arts and crafts. I am a positive,...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Though Mary only worked with us a short time my 4th grader and I came to really like her. I trusted her completely with his care. She was dependable and kind. I would rehire her in a heartbeat!"
Sonja F.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Carly is a wonderful caregiver! We met her back when she was a teacher at our preschool and she was a standout. She babysit for us when we needed help and was always dependable and caring. As a family of 5 we would give her 10 thumbs up!"
Kari 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Phenomenal nanny and baby sitter. Stephanie is kind, warm, super experienced, and I trust her with my or any of my extended family's kids. She was always on time and didn't miss any days. Some family will be lucky to have her."
Seth K.
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Aasha was punctual, friendly and the kids liked her."
Lydia B.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Helena was great! Easy to communicate with, punctual and professional. My son had a great time with her."
Rebecca D.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Julia S.
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 soon!
- Amy O.
Grace O.
5.0
If you are able to hire Grace to care for your child, do it! You won't regret it. She is loving, thoughtful, creative, and always elevates the needs of a child over what might be convenient or easy.
Grace cared for my daughter for around 30-35 hrs a week from May of 2020 to August of 2020. My...
- Jennie B.
Aileen J.
4.0
Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and compassionate with their individual personalities and developmental age. Aileen was quite flexible as the care needs for our family changed over the years. Would highly...
- Jamie Z.
Claire C.
5.0
Claire was very communicative and amazing with our 3 children, they took to her immediately. Would definitely hire her again!
- Travis C.
Taniyah R.
5.0
Taniyah was great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). She was responsible-texted to confirm, was punctual, helpful, and so sweet with them. We'll definitely be hiring her again!
- Madeline P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Madison, WI:
How can I find a Madison babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Madison, WI?
The average rate for Madison, WI babysitters on Care.com is $18.11 per hour as of March 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 104 reviews of the 219 listed babysitters.