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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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm open to a variety of positions, including short term positions and nanny shares, so please feel free to reach out to me with any opportunities you may have!
I'm transitioning back to nannying as I begin graduate school this fall to become a therapist for children and families! I'm a deeply empathetic, attuned and present...
Johanna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Johanna has just begun watching our two little ones, and shows great presence and interest in what they are thinking and doing. This is a treat for us, given that we prefer to limit movies, and love to see our kids engaged. Thanks, Johanna!"
Amelia B.
Kyla O.
Minneapolis, MN
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kyla. I have experience in many different care situations including a family with four boys under the age of 11 as well as a family with one sweet little girl who loved it when I would bring her fishing.
I am fascinated about everything outdoors. I love taking kids on walks to the park where we can play tag...
Kyla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kyla was An amazing caregiver! I have a very chaotic household, and she was able to handle it with no problems. She was very kind and patient. My oldest son told me he thoroughly enjoyed her company and would love for her to come babysit again, I'd highly recommend...
Alyssa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life!
I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and understood him very well. She even visited the city recently and made the effort to visit and re-connect....
David B.
Emma C.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old licensed educator with over 13 years of experience working with children. I have been a nanny, camp counselor, Para educator, and special education teacher. I have always loved working with children! Covering some basics: I have my own car and I am willing to drive children to activities. I love all...
Emma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say."
Kendall B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone,
My name is Thamires, I'm 27 years old, and I'm from Brazil. I recently moved to Bloomington and I'm in search of a great match.
With over 12 years of experience in childcare, I started caring for children as a teenager in Brazil, helping my mother with my younger siblings and looking after children of friends and...
Thamires can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Thami is so patient and kind. She took on the hardest task….a very clingy, crying baby and was able to soothe him and calm him
down. She was able to meet with us before using her services to see if our 10 month old would take him liking her. He did great with her...
Lisa C.
Thea S.
Minneapolis, MN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I'm Thea I am 24 years old I have been working in caregiving for 10 years. I love being outside , reading books , I am not much of tv person but I dont mind a movie or 2 :)my approach on education development is by not being in front of a tv but more being a leader , being outside and enjoying nature with fun activities:) I have...
Thea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Thea Was phenomenal, she was patient & kind my son loved her ! I can tell she’s loves what she’s does & knows exactly what’s she doing ! I will definitely hire her again and recommend her to My friend’s and family members needing childcare assistance."
Care member
I helped daycare when I was around 7 years old till I was 12 and started babysitting on my own for kids around the neighborhood. I also have a baby sister that is 3 who I watch from time to time. I have always been very good with kids. I was a nanny this past year for an amazing family whom I really connected with. Unfortunately...
Alex can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Liv. I'm a recent graduate of UMN's Elementary Education program currently living in South Minneapolis. Right now, I work as a second grade teacher in Saint Paul Public Schools. During my free time, I love playing/watching soccer, camping, biking, and cooking for my friends and family.
Outside of my classroom...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an educator available evenings and weekends :-) I have 7 years of experience working with kids in private and public settings, and I'm passionate about helping young people build positive memories and mindsets. I'm more than willing to help your family with chores, meals and errands as applicable. As an educator, I am also...
Sylvia P can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Really good with kids! Love being active!! Looking for after school or weekend babysitters? I am the perfect match :)
Bobbi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Mamaka K.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced And Caring Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends.
I am a current graduate and taking gap year or two to prepare for PA school. I've loved working with kids ever since I got my first real job during my first semester of college as a tutor/mentor at a local middle school. I am well experienced with kids because I am surrounded by them 24/7. I have two brothers 8 and 10 who I look...
Mamaka can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny looking for some kiddos to babysit this year. Last summer I worked for two family's with children ranging from 1-5. This winter I got the opportunity to nanny a 4-month-old and 2-year-old triplets! I've also had experience working at an elementary school with children ranging...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Alissa S.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, House Cleaner, Animal Sitter, And Dog Walker.
I have worked in the past at my grandmas In Home Daycare for 15 plus years, throughout my school years I did online schooling. I have also done babysitting on my own for my grandmas daycare children and neighbor children as well. I have been caring for a little boy for 5 years now that I still care for after school.
I am more...
Alissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have worked as a nanny for the past 17 years, caring for and supervising children as old as 16, and as young as a newborn baby. I also have a daughter who is in college now, who I home schooled through her sophomore year in high school.
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am an upcoming sophomore at the University of Minnesota and will be pursuing elementary education. I have several years of experience with jobs related to childcare and pet care. I volunteered in a second grade classroom this past school year (2023-24). I volunteered in a second grade classroom, 4/5th grade elementary...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Hired for an overnight babysitting job and had her over for a trial run to watch the kids before heading out of town. She showed up 10 min late and hadn't texted or called to let us know she was running behind. After watching the boys as a trial run she texted that...
Alecia P.
I have worked as a babysitter since I was 14 years of age. I am also an assistant teacher for day cares and a Para for schools. I have worked with children ages 6weeks- elementary aged kids. I am CPR certify.
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have many younger cousins and relatives that I have cared for my entire life. I have also babysat for my other of my family friends' kids as well as the neighbors around my house. I love kids and feel confident in my ability to form relationships with them.
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Hello everyone! I am a 21-year-old, fully vaccinated college student who is currently available most days others then Monday and Wednesday and I love working with children I previously worked at the YWCA with children in the kid zone department where I worked with children ages 6 weeks-11 years. So I've had experience with all...
Shyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Shaina and I'm a student pursuing a B. S. in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience. I enjoy working with kids because they have so much energy and creativity. They always impress you with how smart they are and their capabilities. Through my psychology studies and work experiences, I've learned more...
Shaina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Leah.
I am an elementary school teacher of 9+ years currently transitioning to my next career! During my nine years, I taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade and was also an English Language Teacher for PreK, K, 2nd, and 5th grade multilingual learners.
I have been caring for children since what feels like forever!...
Leah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Johanna L.
5.0
Johanna has just begun watching our two little ones, and shows great presence and interest in what they are thinking and doing. This is a treat for us, given that we prefer to limit movies, and love to see our kids engaged. Thanks, Johanna!
- Amelia B.
Kyla O.
5.0
Kyla was a wonderful babysitter for our two young girls. It was our first time having someone outside family watching the kids and she made us feel so at ease. I loved that she brought her own books to read with the girls, made cookies with them, and the immediate comfort she had playing with the...
- Rose K.
Sophia A.
5.0
Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and understood him very well. She even visited the city recently and made the effort to visit and re-connect. Highly recommended!
- David B.
Emma C.
5.0
Emma was awesome! She was on time and even stayed later. My son had nothing but great things to say.
- Kendall B.
Thamires O.
5.0
Thami is so patient and kind. She took on the hardest task….a very clingy, crying baby and was able to soothe him and calm him
down. She was able to meet with us before using her services to see if our 10 month old would take him liking her. He did great with her and we knew she was the one. (My...
- Lisa C.
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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.