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653 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I would recommend Greta to anyone. Professional, personable and so good with our 3 month old son."
Lindsey A.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Valerie has been a trusted and dependable provider, caring for our 10-year-old daughter on a part-time basis. She is thoughtful, flexible, and creative in her work and engagement with our family."
Former Member A.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Matt J.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, 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 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
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is incredibly great to work with! Always does what she said she was going to do and super easy to talk to. Our family has had an amazing experience working with her ❤️ "
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again."
Kelly B.
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah watched my 17 month old daughter for my husband and I while we were staying in a hotel. She was very friendly and easy to communicate with. We would 100% hire her again and recommend her to everyone!"
Sydney Z.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is always on time, great with our 14 month old and very flexible with scheduling. We would hire her anytime, day or night."
Cori S.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Tiffany, I am a medical student 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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide array of babysitting experience. I have been a short-term and long-term babysitter for multiple families with children from newborns through middle school. Currently I am a mental health therapist, but looking for some side income.
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've had Kelsey come over a few times for date nights. She's always super dependable and quick to respond when we've asked her on short notice. Only babysitter that's successfully gotten our 2 year old back to sleep!
Will definitely hire Kelsey again!"
Alex N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am eager to begin helping families in whatever tasks they may need from babysitting to running errands. I currently work full-time as a Guardian ad Litem for the State of Minnesota. The kids I represent can age from 1 day old to 17 years old. My job is to advocate for their best interests and keep them safe. I am an...
Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is responsive polite and willing to learn new jobs"
Carol E.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am Justina. I am 24-year-old college graduate. I have been working with children for 8 years from the ages of birth to about 14-years-old. The families that I have worked with over the years have become like family to me. The most important thing about nannying to me is making sure that the children are as comfortable with me...
Justina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"We interviewed Justina and she was a very sweet, energetic girl who obviously loves children. The schedule didn't work for consistent care but we are looking forward to using her as back up and date night when needed. Only reason I didn't give her 5 stars is...
Alyssa R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello All! My name is Natalie, a little bit about me- I am a recent graduate of St. Cloud State University with a masters degree in Higher Education Administration. I am looking for a position with care due to COVID making my job search more difficult within my field. I have had experience with children from just a couple months...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalie is terrific! She helped us for a couple days when we visited the beach. She mostly played with my then 2-year-old daughter and also took care of our 4-month-old girl for a couple hours. She also helped us clean-up the house the morning we had to depart (in...
Alexandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
EDUCATION:
MS Degree in Geology
College degree in Early Childhood Education.
Child Development, Formal Education, Anoka Co. 148 hrs.
Columbia Heights Public School, training for 4 months.
Fridley Public School, training for 6 months.
JOB EXPERIENCE:
25 Yrs. of teaching abroad.
Crayon Box Child Care in Fridley, as a...
Fattaneh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Fattaneh was our daughters nanny for eight months. Today was her last day with us and we are devastated. I cannot speak highly enough about her, I could never ask for better. When we started our nanny search I had no idea we would be so lucky to have such an...
Emily E.
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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.
Valerie B.
5.0
Valerie has been a trusted and dependable provider, caring for our 10-year-old daughter on a part-time basis. She is thoughtful, flexible, and creative in her work and engagement with our family.
- Former Member A.
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.
Annie M.
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 entertained.
- Patti P.
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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 653 babysitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN?
The average rate for Minneapolis, MN babysitters on Care.com is $19.56 per hour as of April 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 Minneapolis, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 365 reviews of the 653 listed babysitters.