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646 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anna, and I am a graduate student at Winona. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in a special care nursery where I cared for children ages birth to 3 years old, with and without medical complications. I also have a background as a lifeguard instructor which has given me a...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our girls loved having Anna babysit. She often brought games/activities over with her from home, took the kids outside for biking, time at the neighborhood park, etc., braided hair, genuinely played with them. You won't go wrong in hiring Anna."
Kerry C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years, and I worked at a daycare for three. I enjoy working with children ages 0-12 and am great with helping with homework, driving to activities, spending time with them, etc. I am a Red Cross certified babysitter as of 2011, with updated CPR/AED certification as of 2018.
I am a non-smoker,...
Greta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I would recommend Greta to anyone. Professional, personable and so good with our 3 month old son."
Lindsey A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a caring and responsible babysitter with 5 years of experience. I have a passion for working with children and I love helping them learn and grow. I am patient, kind, and always put the safety and wellbeing of the children I care for first. I have experience working with children of all ages, from infants to...
5.0
"She was wonderful to work with my two girls! I can't wait to work with her again."
Andrea D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maia! I am a reliable and experienced babysitter available for evening, weekend, and overnight babysitting. I have cared for infants and children of all ages. I am an alumna of the University of Minnesota and while I grew up in Wisconsin, I consider myself a Minnesotan having lived through many, many winters! I love...
Maia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maia has been helping watch our twin boys since they were around 6 months old (currently 9 months). She is wonderful with them! She has great experience with infants and a very calm, sweet and caring demeanor. She is always on time and does everything that needs to...
Shalini P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a very reliable, energetic, loyal, caring person who has roughly 20 years of paid experience as a babysitter/nanny and would classify myself as a career nanny. I have experience with: twins, overnights, out of town trips, infants, toddler, school age, teens, etc. I love kids if all ages however, infants - elementary...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were fortunate to have found Rachel to watch our 1 year old. As soon as she arrived, she was playing and interacting with our child. She fed him changed him and got him to go to sleep like it was very natural for her. She was prompt and extremely...
Daniel B.
Valerie B.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter And College Graduate Well-Versed At Blending Learning And Play
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I was 11 years old. I've been an occasional babysitter and petsitter ever since. In 2011, I worked at a community farm/CSA in Osceola, WI, and took care of twin 3-year-olds. I was also responsible for gardening and cooking nutritious meals for the community. My experience working on farms led...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Valerie traveled through a Minnesota snow storm to babysit our year-old identical twin boys for a day. They took an immediate liking to her. She was punctual and professional, and when we came back the boys were in excellent shape. She also took care of our cat...
Arielle T.
Nicole L.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter, Looking For Part-time Summer Nanny Job.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a registered nurse working at children's hospital in mental health! Prior to nursing (which I began may 21') I was a full time nanny! I love kiddos and miss hanging out with them and I am looking to be a families go to babysitter! Or a caregiver to live in for when parents go out of town or a short getaway! I have...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was a pleasure to have watch our children and would recommend her to anyone. She's patient, great with kids and listening, and the children had nothing but nice things to say. A rehire for sure."
Johnathon A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annmarie and I am a Dental Student pursuing my DDS at the University of Minnesota. I am passionate about health, education, the great outdoors, and exploring new things! I hope I can bring my positive attitude and hard work ethic to bring the best care experience to your family. I have loved the connections I...
Annmarie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"reliable, punctual, and with a very positive attitude towards everything. I hired her as a mothers helper and she did a great job looking after my 8 month old daughter while also keeping the house clean and organized, prepping meals , and doing the laundry.great...
Sara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Annie M! I recently graduated from the College of St. Benedict, receiving a bachelor's degree in Health Science. I am now working on earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica. I am new to the Duluth area and looking for part-time work in the area.
I have tons of childcare...
Annie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"We had Annie for only a couple of months during the summer to help look after our boys and during that time the they grew to love her. She was patient, understanding and always showed warmth towards my boys. She also had a lot of energy to keep them happy and...
Patti P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat one to three children for up to eight hours. I am also an assistant at my church's nursery! Activities I do with children I babysit include: Play board games, play, watch movies/tv, play sports outside, go to the park, and prepare lunch and dinner. My interests include music, reading, cooking, swimming, and...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is great with our three boys. She is very mature and fun. The boys feel very comfortable with her and always look forward to her returning."
Molly H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Regan and I would love to be a babysitter for your family! I just moved to Minneapolis from northern California. I just graduated from Sonoma State with a degree in Communication & Media Studies. Throughout my time in college, I nannied for two families and previously provided child care all throughout high...
Regan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Regan has been our babysitter for 1 year and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her. Our son loved his nights with Regan babysitting. Regan is top notch. She has a positive attitude, she is a fun personality, and overall is a joy to have in our home....
Christina J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amelia and I currently am looking to do some weeknight and weekend babysitting. I graduated in fall of 2021 with a degree in developmental psychology and currently have a full time position (9-5 on weekdays) working in the ASD and mental health field. I've been in childcare for about 10 years and I have...
Amelia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again."
Kelly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brittany and I have been babysitting for the past nine years from age ranges from newborn to 7 years old! I am currently finishing my Bachelor's at the University of Minnesota and am looking for a nanny position starting in January. I will be applying to a Physician Assistant program this spring, with hopes of...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany was amazing with our son. She was always on-time and made herself available in times of emergencies. She was quick to return texts or phone calls. And my son really enjoyed spending time with her when she came to watch him. We wish she hadn't moved! But...
Jessi C.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to the Denver area and am looking to nanny full time. I have been a nanny for years and have worked in k-5 classrooms. My age preference is early childhood/pre-k. I love getting kiddos ready for kindergarten!
A little about me: I love the outdoors - camping, exploring and traveling. In hand with traveling, I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I hired Rachael to babysit my four year old and two year old for two nights in a row. I was slightly nervous about it because she forgot about our phone interview during the hiring process, but she was great on the phone so I wasn't too concerned. The first night...
Amanda V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...
Kristiana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great communicator and very professional when we set up the interview, and was very punctual. Circumstances didn't allow...
Jasmine K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Please note I go by my middle name, Savannah!
I'm a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill who has always adored working with and caring for children! I recently concluded my full time position as the Housing Director for Start Today Hennepin, a long-term homelessness housing agency in Hennepin County, and am searching for a new full time...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah watched my two kids for a date night we had recently. She was very responsive beforehand and was punctual. The kids had a blast with her and keep asking when she is coming back again. I would highly recommend Savannah and we hope to have her back again...
Molly F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Sarah. A little about me: I'm 26, I work in advertising and have lived in Minneapolis for about 7 years, but I'm originally from Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019 with a degree in Journalism.
I have extensive experience working with kids over the last 15 years. Over the...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sarah arrived right on time, she kept my 3 and 6 year old entertained with fun activities, fed them dinner, and read them a bedtime story. She was great with my kids and they loved her! I will definitely hire her again, and would recommend her to anyone."
Jocelyn V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 2022 University of St. Thomas grad seeking as hoc and / or consistent babysitting and nannying opportunities and to build strong, trusting relationships with the families I work with.
I am working full-time for Optum doing health care management and strategy consulting but absolutely love spending time with kids & am...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia is very responsible and is such a joy to be around. She gives you her full attention and can be depended on. I've never met anyone (adult or child) who doesn't enjoy to be around her."
Doris O.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Tiffany, I am a young professional who would love to help take care of your children!
I have an extensive amount of experience caring for children of all ages! I know how to properly care for infants, toddlers and older children. I understand how to make and mix formula for infants. I understand how to position them...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
3.0
"Tiffany was kind and provided safe care for my daughter. However, she was between 20-30 min late requiring me to call and push a work meeting."
Kristen O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I always took care of my cousins when they were babies. I have friends that have babies and I usually take care of them while they are on a date or meetings. I love dogs!
5.0
"Fortunate to have found such a delightful, warm, kind and highly intelligent caregiver for 5 year old daughter. Recommend highly."
Daniel S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Anna A.
5.0
Our girls loved having Anna babysit. She often brought games/activities over with her from home, took the kids outside for biking, time at the neighborhood park, etc., braided hair, genuinely played with them. You won't go wrong in hiring Anna.
- Kerry C.
Greta K.
5.0
I would recommend Greta to anyone. Professional, personable and so good with our 3 month old son.
- Lindsey A.
Touvoli K.
5.0
She was wonderful to work with my two girls! I can't wait to work with her again.
- Andrea D.
Maia N.
5.0
Maia is great! My daughter loves her and often asks when she is coming back again. She is trustworthy, punctual, a great communicator and overall just a great person. Your family is in great hands with Maia.
- Jessa R.
Rachel T.
5.0
Rachel has watched our two kids multiple times for date night coverage. She is always on time, and the kids are excited to see her coming. She has been very good with our three dogs that also have their own challenges. She is great and I would highly recommend her to other families.
- Matt J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN:
How can I find a Minneapolis babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN 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 646 babysitters in Minneapolis, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Minneapolis, MN?
The average rate for Minneapolis, MN babysitters on Care.com is $18.60 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 Minneapolis, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Minneapolis, 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.
Ratings for Minneapolis, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 278 reviews of the 646 listed babysitters.