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657 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Rachel! I am an Occupational Therapist that enjoys spending time with my dog and trying new restaurants with my husband. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, figure skating, arts and crafts, and reading. I have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years. I have babysat up to 5 children at one time and have babysat children between the...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am the most skeptical person especially when it comes to my family. I assume that everyone is out there to harm my child so it was SO hard for me to let go and leave my little one with a sitter. Rachel is by far the nicest, most caring and attentive babysitter...
Hilary M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about 12 years now and I love it! I am currently in a Physical Therapy program at St. Catherine University. I am very caring and responsible but still love to joke around and be silly! I also love playing games outdoors and also making up games inside for those rainy days. I am quick to respond to...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison is a wonderful babysitter, my two girls adore her. They can be apprehensive about having a sitter, but they look forward to her coming and have so much fun with her. From a parent perspective she is responsible, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We...
Jen B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natalie was amazing with my two very active sons ages 6&8. She was patient and engaging with them and calm when one of them had an injury. My kids and I look forward to seeing her again."
Catherine A.
Jessica S.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Worker Available For Occasional Babysitting And Tutoring
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Minneapolis native who loves the outdoors, art, and music. All of this comes out when I work with kids; let me tell you a little bit about my experience!
I started working with youth my first year of college when I got a summer job at the Concordia Language Villages. CLV is a language immersion camp in northern...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is creative, loving, and able to establish excellent rapport and boundaries with kids. Both my kids are ASD, and she was amazing with adapting to their needs. I highly recommend Jessica!"
Adrienne C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I have over 3 years of babysitting experience with 0-10 years old. I worked in healthcare for 4 years in a mental health clinic along with being CPR certified. I bring a unique understanding of child development. Drawing on my academic background and hands-on experience, Fueled by a genuine passion for children, I create a safe,...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I truly appreciated the timely and thoughtful response from Caroline when I was searching for sitter options. Though my family needs changed making me unable to hire at the time. I sensed more hope in the care search process due to her professionalism and demeanor....
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Licensed Practical Nurse, and I work M-F 8-5. I love children, and I'm available for date night babysitting. (Fridays and Saturdays.) I was a newborn nursery nurse, at Unity hospital, for two years. I have 10 nieces and nephews. I babysat a lot growing up, and I was a nanny for two months while in between jobs,...
Darcia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have had Darcy babysit our two kids, ages 2 and 3, many times over the past 9 months and she is fantastic! The kids immediately loved her and get very excited when we tell them Darcy is coming over. She engages with them from the minute she walks in the door and...
Sarah K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! I'm Savannah an experienced 23-year-old career nanny! I absolutely love my job and children. I have 5 years of paid professional experience. I am currently working with my nanny family of over a year and absolutely loving it! I have evening and weekend availability and would love to have some extra family's who...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I've known Savannah since she was three yes old. She is a good person and very responsible. She has babysat my three kids numerous times over the years and has done a great job."
Stephanie L.
Verity F.
Minneapolis, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun College Student Who Is Missing The Kids I Sit For At Home!
5.0
(2)
I have been a sitter for around 5 years! I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota- Twin cities studying nutrition. I have experience with many different families in my home town (Oak Park, IL) from ages 3-10 as well as all different pets! I am open and willing to help with things that need to get done around the house....
Verity can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Verity as a wonderful babysitter and nanny. She is not only kind and nurturing but also incredibly organized, dependable, trustworthy and patient. She set appropriate boundaries with my kids while bringing an element of fun and creativity to each...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Zoe, I'm 22 years old and have over 7 years of both babysitting and nannying experience. I am super outgoing and love working with kids. I just started my real estate career, and I am hoping to help a family with something part time or for date nights throughout the week. I am very flexible, and adaptive, and...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe was on time, polite, and great with our children. She would be welcome in our home anytime. Our kids are really looking forward to having her back."
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Sawyer L.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, organized, and responsible.
I started working with kids when I was really young. I grew up in a family with a ton of cousins, so I was always the designated babysitter. During my high school years, I was always asked to watch my teachers kids & still continue to love doing so!
In my spare...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sawyer was wonderful! My girls loved her and immediately asked if she could babysit again before she even left."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sofia, I currently attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and I am pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. A little about me: I speak Russian and English fluently, and I am actively learning Spanish! I have experience working with children of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds! I have 7 years of...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia was a great sitter for our two girls! She was very responsive to messages as we got to know her a bit before the day she would be sitting, and we felt very comfortable leaving the kids in her care for the first time. This included picking them up from bus...
Justin K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little about me, I'm 19, originally from Wisconsin and just moved to Minneapolis. I'm currently working on my bachelor's degree in law and my hobbies are reading, art, hiking, and baking. I have 6 years of childcare experience with ages 1+ from babysitting throughout high school and college, working as a camp counselor for...
5.0
"Rayna was the best babysitter we’ve ever had. I have 4 children ranging from 11 years down to 3 years old. Rayna made sure to do activities with the kids which was a new experience for my family. She was reliable, prompt, very good at communicating and an...
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Marissa W.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Marissa I am a 5th grade teacher who has been working with children for over 7 years. I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs, with more availability once summer starts. I have daycare experience working with infants-preschool children, and have been trained in first aid/CPR, as well as hold certifications in...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She is very interactive with the kids. She has a passion working with children. She is very creative with activities, and is active with my kids physically as well. She loves to dance and play games."
Lora C.
Kristen M.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kristen and I recently moved home for the holidays to be a caregiver for my grandma and focus on interviewing for Physician Assistant school. I hope to help take care of kiddos on my days off to earn some extra money and because I love kids! I have worked with kids since I was in 7th grade (Babysitting,...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen helped us out on a consistent basis with our 2 kids (3,6) for over a year. She was responsible, dependable, always on time and my kids loved (and miss!) her. Would definitely recommend Kristen and hire in a second if she was still near us!"
Jessica A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have 6 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and have worked with children and youth of all ages. I graduated from Bethel University with a degree in Elementary Education and I am fluent in both English and Spanish! I am currently looking for a summer nanny position.
I am willing to help with transport,...
Caissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caissa has been a great babysitter for our family as she's so friendly (her background as a teacher also helps) and prompt (easy to schedule and respond). When we leave home for date-night we have complete peace of mind and trust in Caissa so we can enjoy...
Junarm C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Megan. I am an occupational therapist and have several years of paid experience (9 years) with babysitting and nannying children. I have one year of professional experience working in an adult day program specializing in care for adults with dementia. My care experience ranges across the lifespan and I have...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She was my first babysitter I hired through Care.com. I was really nervous but she was punctual, professional & easy to jump in with the kids. She was great with my 2 daughters (2.5 yr & 10 mo)."
Kara G.
Grace T.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun Loving And Patient Sitter, Teacher, And Amateur Chef
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I currently work as a special needs substitute teacher, helping my mother with two younger twin brothers, and babysitting for friends and family. I am looking for a part time position starting as soon as needed. I also nannied for a family and tutored their kids through online school during the Covid-19...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Grace was a fantastic nanny and homework help tutor for my kids when school went online-only during the early part of the COVID pandemic. She kept them on task with school work until it was done, and then rewarded them with a lot entertaining play. The kids loved...
Mary S.
Emma G.
Minneapolis, MN
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name is Emma. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been caring for kids in some way ever since. I studied education at Luther college for 2 years, helped out in a Montessori classroom for a year, and nannied for my nephew for a year and half. I love providing children with adventure and opportunities to learn, but...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma has been a wonderful addition to our family! She regularly picks up our 3 year old and 6 year old from their schools and brings them to our house for an afternoon of indoor & outdoor playtime. She makes sure to pick activities that match our kids' energy and...
Jen D.
Bethany F.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable Sitter Able To Help Kids With Emotional Regulation Skills
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a calm, caring, reliable person who loves working with kids because they are fun to be around and always show me new ways to see the world with wonder. I started babysitting when I was 14 years old and have worked with kids in many different capacities since, such as full time nannying, teaching, and swim lessons. I'm...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Bethany did a great job with our 3 kiddos and several pets! Very responsive and was an overall great fit for our family. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you considering me for the childcare needs of your family. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2020. Currently, I work part time at a restaurant in Minneapolis and have been filling the rest of my time nannying for a local family in Minneapolis.
Staying active and engaged with kids is one of my...
Meara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meara is the best! I have zero hesitation recommending her. I always feel confident leaving my children in her care. She is a reliable choice for anyone needing a trustworthy caregiver."
Shane Z.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Rachel T.
5.0
We hired Rachel to help with our 2 children on the weekends and she is fantastic. She is smart, caring, reliable, punctual, and mature. Our children got along with her right away. We look forward to continue working with her.
- Marcie G.
Madison G.
5.0
Madison is a wonderful babysitter, my two girls adore her. They can be apprehensive about having a sitter, but they look forward to her coming and have so much fun with her. From a parent perspective she is responsible, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We all are so lucky to have found...
- Jen B.
Natalie G.
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 a rush!). In all instances, she was...
- Alexandra K.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is creative, loving, and able to establish excellent rapport and boundaries with kids. Both my kids are ASD, and she was amazing with adapting to their needs. I highly recommend Jessica!
- Adrienne C.
Caroline A.
5.0
Caroline was supportive and understanding during a last minute booking. Caroline was kind and celebrated our toddler’s strengths and worked to build a connection with her. Caroline was also communicative throughout the session, providing picture and nap updates. We plan to book again!
- Care member
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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 657 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 $19.08 per hour as of February 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 Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 226 reviews of the 657 listed babysitters.