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647 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, 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 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children of all ages in an extensive variety of settings since I was very young. Over the past 12 years, I've done anything from assisting dance classes (1st graders), to lead children's Bible study (ages 8-12), to babysit up to 6 children at one time (ages 1-8). My childcare experience started at a very...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sophie cared for my son as I returned to work after maternity leave, and she made the transition much easier by being so loving. She has become a family friend over the past nearly 2 years!"
Aberdeen R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages as a babysitter and nanny. My focus is on providing a stable and predictable environment for kids and their parents. I am calm, patient, reliable, and I love to craft, experiment, and explore with kids. Personally, I am a PhD candidate at the University of...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney recently watched our 10-month-old daughter while I had an important meeting. Our daughter hasn't really had any babysitters and Courtney was very attentive and sensitive to her needs. She was also very punctual which was important that day! I really...
Erin H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a very kind, nurturing, and responsible young adult who loves helping children and pets. It is important to me to teach the children to be respectful while having fun at the same time. I have been a babysitter for 6 years and a pet sitter for 8 years. My experience includes watching children ages 2-12 and the pets have...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna was great to work with! She helped with early morning care in the summer and then drop off at summer camp. A few times she also helped pick up from camp. She was always on time and had a smile on her face even though it was 6am! The kids really enjoyed her and...
Carey S.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.
Suzanne A.
Minneapolis, MN
$23-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Mom Who Misses Having Little Ones To Care For
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two amazing boys! The 14-year-old loves to babysit and we would like to work as a team or individually to create an amazing experience for your little ones. We are comfortable with all ages and depending on your need we can come to you or you can drop kiddos with us. We have a beautiful home close to parks, trails...
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Honestly, I can’t express enough how great and helpful Suzanne is for our family. I trust her completely to take our son to soccer practices when needed. She also cooks dinner for him, and both he and I adore her and her son. "
Rotem Z.
Eylin B.
Minneapolis, MN
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, FUN Sitter Who Loves To Incorporate Learning Into Playtime
5.0
(4)
Overall, I have more than 15 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I can help with Travel, Errands, Homework, Light Housekeeping and Meal Prep or anything else that might be needed with your little one(s). My education in the field of Psychology has taught me a lot about the developing mind but it's my experience that has...
Eylin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Eylin was great!
She is great with kids and have a great attitude. Loved having her around. She helped us with everything she could. Thank you Eylin!"
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Emma W.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma and I'm passionate about creating meaningful and positive memories for kids, being a positive role model, and helping them grow, learn, and have fun! I would describe my personality as open-minded, compassionate, and outgoing!
I'm looking for a kind, understanding environment with a certain level of...
5.0
"The best!! Emma nannied for our son during his first year. She was such a joy to have in our home. Emma was warm, reliable and engaging with our son and dog. She helped him achieve new milestones during such a changing year in his development. Very responsible...
Lauren P.
Victoria S.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tori and I am currently a second-year student at The University of Minnesota. I am a very energetic, outgoing, and caring person who loves kids! I have worked with kids before, of all ages, from babysitting to even being a cheer coach for the little ones! I know how to cook, clean, and I even have my own car to...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We have used Tori on multiple occasions to watch our 23 month old son. Very responsible and respectful! My son loves her! We will definitely be using her again whenever we need a babysitter :) There are very few people we trust to watch our son, so I'm glad to add...
Kayla R.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Katlyn, I worked in childcare for 6 years, 2 of which I was a preschool teacher! I have been a summer nanny for 3 years, with infants- school age kids. I love all things outdoors, arts and crafts, music, and sports! My favorite things about being a teacher is watching kids learn and grow!
5.0
"Katlyn was a wonderful nanny. Our daughter is in love with her. (We are too!!!) Hiring Katlyn was one of the best choices we have made. I'd hire her in a heartbeat."
Becky S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Currently, I work full time as an Assistant Teacher at a Montessori school in south Minneapolis with ages 3 to 6. I teach students empathy, teamwork and independence through daily Montessori and general pre-K activities. My daily duties also include preparing snack twice daily, restocking supplies, cleaning our classroom...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace spent a summer as a nanny for our two kids and we absolutely adored her. I can't recommend Grace highly enough - she was wonderful and loving with the kids, punctual, reliable, responsive with communication, impeccably organized, and professional in her...
Carolyn M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Elementary School Teacher of six years and mom of one! Being with children and watching them learn and play is my passion in life. I have experiences with all ages of kids from preschool through seniors in high school.
If you're looking for a date night sitter, elementary tutoring, or extra help in the...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Niki K.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Niki and I am currently getting my Master's in Education to become a high school science teacher. Right now I am looking for childcare or tutoring opportunities for the summer as I will be full-time teaching in the fall.
I love being outside, hiking, biking, reading, and baking. My favorite thing is to find new...
Niki can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"My son and Niki hit it off right away. Her calm open demeanor made my toddler feel totally like himself and the transition with me leaving was so smooth. Thank you Niki. We're so grateful."
David P.
Emma R.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Reliable And Fun Sitter With Various Healthcare Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota with a B. A. in human physiology. I am also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UMN Medical Center and have experience in both geriatric and child care, with experience in the post-mortem field as well. I have been a part-time nanny for one family with a 3-year-old...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Emma was a wonderful caregiver for our two young daughters!
During the COVID-19 pandemic my partner and I were worried about finding safe, reliable care for our children while trying to juggle our own jobs moving remote. My youngest daughter has special needs...
Edith J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am originally from small town ND, where I grew up helping raise my younger brother and working at the local daycare. During this time I worked closely with newborns all the way up to school aged children. After turning 18 I sought out training and became a DSP caring for children with special needs. I developed a genuine love...
Kasey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hello all. We hired Kasey to part-time nanny our twin boys for the past 2 years. She is punctual, very dependable, extremely responsible, and a great help to our family. Our boys love her. I don't know where she finds the energy to keep up with them.
If we...
Wesley W.
Karla D.
Minneapolis, MN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Au Pair Seeking New Family After 3/9/24
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm 30 yrs old and live in Bloomington. I came to the U. S. in 2015 as part of an Au Pair program. While in the program I nannied for a 3 yr old boy and twin 2 yr old girls. After leaving the program, I was a nanny in Minneapolis for a 5 mo. old boy and was with them for 1 year until they relocated to New Prague. I then joined a...
Karla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've been incredibly lucky to have Karla as our full-time nanny for the past 5+ years, starting in Oct/Nov 2018 with our 8 week old daughter (Sorry Paula G, we must have met her around the same time). It's a bittersweet moment writing this review because Karla has...
Michelle W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karlie and I just moved back home to Maryland. I have great experience working with children. Most recently, I worked full days every Saturday for a family with 5 children ranging from 1-11 years old. I worked for this family in Minnesota for about a year until I moved back home. In the past, I worked for 3...
Karlie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karlie cared for our 12-year old daughter for a week at the beginning of this summer. Karlie was reliable, friendly, and responsive to any calls/texts from us. We would definitely contact Karlie again if the needed arises."
Dawn R.
5.0
(4)
I'm a pediatric social worker with a passion for caring for children. Growing up in a huge and diverse family, I cherish the importance of understanding and embracing different cultures and backgrounds. With years of child care experience, I bring a nurturing and compassionate approach to every family I work with. When not...
Bendu can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bebe is always a cheerful and energetic caregiver. She brings a lot of passion and compassion to the time she spends with children and our girls always look forward to another visit with miss Bebe!"
Jeremy H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Grace T.
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 her, and I always felt like I could...
- Mary S.
Meara C.
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.
Bethany F.
5.0
Bethany is great with our toddler! She navigates dinner time and bedtime with ease. Bethany is very engaging and supportive in play, which my toddler loves. She communicates well and is always on time too. I would recommend Bethany!
- Care member
Sophie R.
5.0
Sophie cared for my son as I returned to work after maternity leave, and she made the transition much easier by being so loving. She has become a family friend over the past nearly 2 years!
- Aberdeen R.
Courtney H.
5.0
Courtney watched our almost two year-old for a few hours while my husband and I went out on a date night. She played with my son, kept him entertained, read him stories and got him to bed easily. We'd love to hire Courtney again!
- Erica M.
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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 647 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 $18.64 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 272 reviews of the 647 listed babysitters.