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60 babysitters are listed in Waconia, MN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Waconia, MN
Rebecca O.
Waconia, MN
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and learn. My 22 years of experience have allowed me to develop patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor that puts children at ease. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their lead when it comes to enforcing household...
Hello! I am a current first grade teacher for Anoka- Hennepin School District. I am new-ish to the area. I taught kindergarten in Rochester for 2 years and have multiple years of teaching summer school and child care programs throughout my years of college and after. I am from Waconia, MN, but currently am living in Coon Rapids....
Jordanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madaline V, I am recent graduate student of MNSU and pursuing my doctorates in Acupuncture this Fall. I am posting this in search of a babysitting/nanny position around the Waconia area. I'm from Waconia, MN where I spent my past 8+ years babysitting through high school. My experience ranges as early as...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I'm Rose, a friendly and responsible babysitter with nearly a year of experience caring for children aged 1-5. I've had the pleasure of working with several families, providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for their little ones.
I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top...
Gretchen K.
Waconia, MN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Working with children has been a passion and joy of mine for as long as I can remember.
I worked my way through college as a swim instructor for individuals from 6 months to adults. I spent 2 years being a nanny in Westchester County. I then came back and earned a degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
I have babysat for date nights before for my neighbors/family and nannied for 2 kids one summer. I am very comfortable with pets and do not have a problem with multiple kids. I am very energetic and love playing sports and going outdoors.
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Kara M.
Waconia, MN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been a nanny for 14 years. I have worked with many different families. When I started on Care. com, I had been a nanny for two elementary school girls for 5 years during the summer months. While getting my college degree, I worked with a few children with autism doing therapy in their home. After college, I moved to St....
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! I have a variety of experience including day care centers, part-time nanny, and I have 15 years of teaching experience ranging from Pre-K to 2nd Grade. I have a degree in Elementary Education with an Age 3-PreK focus. I love to cook, bake, craft, clean, organize, and I love animals. I love to travel! have lived in...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Mary B.
Waconia, MN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Educator With Background In All Ages Seeking Part-time Within 15 Miles Of Waconia
I have 30+years of caring experience including spending the last year one year of helping a 98 yo stay in her own home, and the past two years being an afterschool
nanny for a 6 and 8 yo. in addition I have 9 years running my own child care business, 15+ years teaching special ed, secondary and post secondary and adult learners....
Mary can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nicole and I am interested in occasional babysitting jobs! I have been babysitting since 13 years old and have held many summer nanny jobs. I graduated in May 2021 with a bachelors degree in elementary education. I am currently a full time kindergarten teacher.
I would love to meet you and your kiddos!
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rest assured Nicole is a wonderful sitter and is very good with kiddos. She is fun and creative."
Fran R.
5.0
(1)
I have always loved working with kids, and I am currently attending college to obtain my Elementary Education degree. I started babysitting 10 years ago when I was 12 years old, and have continued doing so for a variety of different families since. I have worked with children between the ages of 2 months to 15 years old, and...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have seen her grow from a shy young girl into a confident young women. She has found her calling to work with children and loves every minute of it. She is creative and fun, loves music and can be silly and is a loving granddaughter that I am proud to call a...
Kathy L.
Allison T.
Mound, MN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to spend time watching children! I can watch any age and I enjoy going on adventures with them. I have watched many children and have enjoyed getting to know them. I love pets and am willing to drive children around. I can care for any age.
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison looked after our 3.5-month old baby for a whole day while we were busy preparing for a move. She was great with the baby and we would absolutely hire her again."
Gretta D.
Nakita S.
Chaska, MN
$40-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seasoned Caregiver Available June 2022 - CPR & First Aid Certified, Excellent References
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I specialize in newborn and infant care and have excellent references. I am CPR & First Aid trained for newborns and babies I am available June of this year for part-time (up to 32 hours) care. I live in Chaska and am a mother of three children over the age of 11. I dont smoke or wear perfumes and am not able to sit for those...
Nakita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I would absolutely recommend Nikki as a nanny. She has been nannying part-time for our 4 month old daughter and she is always on time, dependable and wonderful with our baby. She truly makes me feel comfortable caring for my daughter!"
Anya V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi im haley! I have 5 years of experience (date night sitting and nannying), as well as two years as a camp counselor. I love working with kids and going on adventure and doing fun activities! im energetic, outgoing, and not afraid to get my hands dirty. i'm very reliable and trustworthy, taking pride on keeping your kids safe...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haley is amazing, she immediately understood how to form a bond with our children and was able to see their needs and meet them. We feel very comfortable with her and are looking forward to working with her again soon!"
Lauren D.
Sarah B.
Chaska, MN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sarah and I currently work as a pediatric nurse! I have been babysitting/nannying for just over 16 years and adore every family I have been lucky enough to be a part of. With specialty healthcare being so limited right now, I have quite a bit of new found time on my hands and would love to help lighten the load...
Emily B.
Excelsior, MN
$20-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been nannying for the last 8 years. My hobbies include photography, baking, and hiking. I would describe myself as a fun babysitter who loves to make art, go to the playground, and bake fun desserts with kids that I nanny.
I have 2 sisters who are currently 4 and 6 years old who I have been babysitting since they were...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Allison L.
Excelsior, MN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Housekeeper, Pet Care, Child Care, Driver, Odds & Ends Job Provider
Hello! My name is Allison, 33 years old, born and raised in Minnetonka, Minnesota. I graduated from University of St. Thomas in 2012 with a Marketing degree, where I then worked in various Digital Marketing jobs for 9 years following graduation. I never found myself happy or satisfied in a 9-5 office job, so I decided to follow...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Breelyn S.
Excelsior, MN
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a rising college sophomore looking for a nannying/babysitting job! I have 2 years of experiencing working as a Chanhassen Park Playground Leader and 5 years of experience working for Tonka United as a recreational soccer coach. I have worked with all ages of kids and know what to do in any situation.
Breelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rhiannon M.
Mound, MN
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student graduating this May looking for a nannying job for this summer before I start my full-time job in late September. I have worked as a lifeguard, swim lessons instructor, and swim coach for the last three years and am CPR, AED, and first aid certified. I swam competitively throughout my childhood and a year...
Rhiannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ally F.
Excelsior, MN
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked in a daycare throughout all of high school from infants to kindergartners. I also have been babysitting for various families in my neighborhood since the age of 13. I am currently 20 years old and I will be a junior in college at the University of Minnesota next fall!
I'd describe my personality as nice, giving,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waconia, MN
Nicole B.
5.0
Rest assured Nicole is a wonderful sitter and is very good with kiddos. She is fun and creative.
- Fran R.
Kayla C.
5.0
I have seen her grow from a shy young girl into a confident young women. She has found her calling to work with children and loves every minute of it. She is creative and fun, loves music and can be silly and is a loving granddaughter that I am proud to call a friend Any child would be lucky to...
- Kathy L.
Allison T.
5.0
Allison looked after our 3.5-month old baby for a whole day while we were busy preparing for a move. She was great with the baby and we would absolutely hire her again.
- Gretta D.
Nakita S.
5.0
Nakita served as a Nanny / Mother’s helper and provided commitment, high quality care and a great experience for our two toddlers and our home. Our children requested she come back and as a mom with high expectations, Nakita exceeded! If you’re looking for a care lead, I’d highly recommend Nakita....
- Care member
Haley S.
5.0
Haley is amazing, she immediately understood how to form a bond with our children and was able to see their needs and meet them. We feel very comfortable with her and are looking forward to working with her again soon!
- Lauren D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waconia, MN:
How can I find a Waconia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waconia, 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 10 babysitters in Waconia, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Waconia, MN?
The average rate for Waconia, MN babysitters on Care.com is $17.70 per hour as of March 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 Waconia, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waconia, 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.