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654 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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melissa. I have experience caring for newborns, toddlers, infants and children ages 4-12. I recently completed a 4 year career in teaching. I have lots of experience caring for children. Two of my primary concerns when caring for children is to make sure they are safely exploring and having fun. I always...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsive and good communication. She confirmed she was coming and arrived on time. She was great with the kids and they really seemed to like her! She kept them on schedule and did everything we asked. She even put up with our dogs! "
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, 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
(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
"My kids love Anna! She comes with fun activities for the kids and i always trust my kids are in good hands with her."
Nikki M.
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Highly recommend. Always on time. Genuinely interested in my daughter."
Elizabeth F.
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 15-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, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.
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 has been a nanny for our two boys for the past 6 months. We are so incredibly sad she is moving and can no longer nanny for our family. She has been flexible, dependable, and our boys are so attached to her. She is energetic, creative, and does a great job...
Jenny B.
Emma R.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-25/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:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ellen, I'm 25 + looking for part time work this summer with the potential to move into more hours in the fall. I am interested in working with infants and children, including neurodivergent children. I find genuine joy in working with children and supporting their development in a variety of circumstances.
I am...
Ellen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is always willing to go out of her way to have fun with our kids and make them feel comfortable. She helps to clean up, cook, and organize as well. I would never hesitate to recommend Ellen as a sitter! "
Lauren C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's.
I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated!
I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as she went through lots of transitions in a short time - first nanny, giving up bottles, weaning from...
Allison D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed K-6 teacher with classroom experience teaching K, 1 & 2. I've taught english over seas (TFL certified) and art class to grades K-5. Last summer I tutored for students going into grades 2 and 4. I understand MN standards and curriculum very well and can fill in any gaps needed before next school year. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is reliable, trustworthy, friendly and overall amazing with children. From teaching in the classroom to nannying in the summer, she can handle it all!"
Myah C.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very friendly and sweet. Great with my son kept him entertained and my son really enjoyed hanging out with Karlie! Thank you Karlie! We will definitely be in contact for feature childcare. "
Sydney S.
5.0
(1)
Hey!! My name is Saijal V. I just graduated at UMM majoring in Health & Well Being Science this past semester currently in my gap year. I have a full time nanny gig for the summer but am interesting in part-time position once school starts up again in September! I grew up in Duluth and nannied for a family of 3 boys ages 10, 8,...
Saijal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Saijal has been nannying our 4 yr old boy and 2 yr old daughter since the beginning of 2024. She has my highest of recommendation. She is caring, fun, creative, resourceful, proactive, planful, a great communicator and all around a joy to have in our household. I...
Liz S.
Erika O.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
American Graduate Student With Special Needs Experience In Edinburgh
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children with special needs for the previous three years in a professional context and have a master's degree in special education. Most of my experience is with children and adolescents from 9 months to 17 years. I can connect and engage with a wide range of children and absolutely love working with kiddos! I...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erika engages with children in play and my children love her, often requesting for her, asking when they will get to play with her next! Very punctual, neat, asks good questions, and gives helpful updates upon our return."
Michelle P.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have hired Bebe a few times to babysit our four kids (ages 9, 8, 3 and 21 months). She has always arrived on time or a little early and been very excited to see our kids. It's easy to see that she is comfortable with children and feels confident in her...
Cristina H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children as young as 3 months old up . I also have over 15 years of experience taking care of children and young adults on the autism continuum. I can help with Laundry/ Cooking/ Light chores/tidying/shopping and errands. I have an interest in Child Development and my motto is...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is fabulous! She is great with my toddler and animals. She is punctual and dedicated to her role as a caregiver. She has become a regular provider for us, and I would absolutely recommend her! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Amanda! I have been a nanny for 7 years. I have nannied for a family with 2 children ages 4-9 for 4 years and most recently have nannied for a family with a 2-year-old and an infant. I also have nannied for children ranging in age from 0-11 years. I was a CNA as well as a nanny. I am currently attending law...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"She has been so wonderful for our family!!"
Bridget S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Melissa C.
5.0
Our one year old warmed up to Melissa immediately, and I think she did a fantastic job while giving us a date night out. She’s friendly, professional, and you can tell she really cares about kids. Also A+ communication. I would hands-down hire her again!
- Jenna C.
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.
Anna B.
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 looked forward to when she picked...
- Carey S.
Emma W.
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 during Covid. Wish we could have kept...
- Lauren P.
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 654 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 $19.23 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 220 reviews of the 654 listed babysitters.