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Sharon A C.

Fun Loving Hands On Sitter

Cottage Grove, MN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 39 years in childcare and I love what I do ! Most of my experience has been with newborns but I have worked with most age groups . I love to sing, read books , watch them grow and help them achieve all there milestones ! Cuddles and kisses are a must ! I am very reliable on time and flexible and it would be an honor to...
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Miranda S.

Babysitter Available!

Cottage Grove, MN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
I worked in a in home daycares and accredited daycare centers for 5+ years. I am CPR certified and up to date on all vaccinations, etc. I have taken classes in shaken baby, SIDS, etc.
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Andrea J.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant

Cottage Grove, MN

4.3(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 6 years old! With over 10 years of experience in the child care/nanny feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a...

Rebecca S. says "Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind, nurturing and...

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Kaylie K.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I'm 18 years old. I've been babysitting neighbors and family members for about 4 years now. I've taken care of babies and pre-teens. I teach classes at my church. I'm also doing an internship at an elementary school for 2 1/2 hours of my school day. I do class projects and small group activities or extra help for the kids. I...
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Emily S.

Caring Sitter

Cottage Grove, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Emily and I'd love to be considered for your family's child care needs! I am currently looking for a temporary/summer position - please see my availability on my profile. I recently graduated from Elmhurst University with my masters in Speech-Language Pathology and will be starting my career as an early...
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Madeline S.

Experienced Babysitter Looking To Nanny

Cottage Grove, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying/teaching children. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns-teens and have had to care for children with special needs as well. I am comfortable with all ages, pets, running errands, picking up, etc. I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Saint Paul. During the summer,...

Tony N. says "Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came...

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Kelsi D.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years of my life along with being an assistant teacher at Children's Corner in Fergus Falls! This last year I worked at a Montessori Elementary School in Winona as an after school teacher and a paraprofessional. I love being able to interact with children and I love how much I...
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Max G.

Fun Sitter Who Really Enjoys Kids!!

Cottage Grove, MN

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts and just about everything you need! I am a college football player at Concordia St. Paul, love sports and the outdoors. I have a great work ethic and I know how to help install that in kids while having a great time!
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Yesenia R.

Fun, Loving Sitter Looking For A Job.

Cottage Grove, MN

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! Good day! A little bit about me: I am very creative, love to do crafts and DIY projects. I also love going on walks. I love to sing, dance, cook and bake. I am very family oriented girl, and love spending time with my family. I love kids! I have worked at a school care program in the past and have nannied over 10 plus...

Molly O. says "Yesenia nannied for our 3 children this Summer/Fall. Her professionalism, experience, and kindness is beyond amazing. The kids adored her. We moved a...

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Alexzandra P.

Patient And Loving Sitter

Cottage Grove, MN

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alex, I am 21 years old. I am a very caring and compassionate person. I am also very responsible and love to be busy! I have grown up with a passion to be around kids and I love helping children reach their milestones. I have been consistently caring for kids since I was 12 years old! I enjoy helping them learn...

Care Member says "Alex is kind, respectful and fun. The kids absolutely love her! And I like that she is flexible and always has my kids’ best interest in mind."

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Sydney F.

Extremely Experienced Nanny

Cottage Grove, MN

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sydney, I am 26 years old and a college graduate. I graduated from college in 2018 with an AA in cosmetology and worked in the industry for a year. Since I left the field, I've been a nanny. I have been lucky enough to watch two girls grow up and be part of each family. I prefer long-term positions and I can work with...
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Maria R.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Maria . I am currently a lead high five(preschool)/ school age teacher .
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Terry T.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have 3 adult children and have cared for my 20-month-old granddaughter in my home since birth. Looking for 1 additional little one 2-3 days per week.
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Caitlin B.

Day Time Teacher Looking For Night And Weekend Job

Cottage Grove, MN

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Caitlin. I am a mom of 2- one toddler son and one school age daughter. We have 2 dogs- a golden retriever puppy and a beagle! I have a double bachelors degree in early childhood development and elementary education. I have been in the early childhood field working for Small World Learning Center since 2015. I...
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Mackensie S.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Kensie I am currently a student at century college for dental hygiene. Before that I attended winona state university with a major in elementary education and a early childhood education minor. I am teacher certified as well and have worked in multiple daycares during the summers when I am not in school. That being said...
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Lindsey G.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am a student at the University of Minnesota. I am a psychology major and have taken a lot of child psychology classes. I currently work at a daycare as a preschool teacher. I am the associate director of children's ministry at my church. As well as I am a Team Gymnastics coach. Because of this I am experienced with all ages.
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Cooper K.

Cottage Grove, MN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
i'm a 19yr old with over 5 years of experience. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and working in a daycare motivated me to pursue a career in nannying, where I can make a positive impact on their lives. With my patient, creative, and friendly nature, I establish a warm and safe environment for children to...
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Elizabeth P.

Cottage Grove, MN

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. For 12 years, I've dedicated myself to providing engaging and supportive childcare for children aged 0-11. I am a former teacher, now stay at home mom. My background includes a college degree, a Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, and Early Child Development...

Jessica L. says "We interviewed Elizabeth for our position. She was very prepared and able to share many examples of quality childcare. She also shared lesson plans she...

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Katie B.

Experienced Babysitter

Cottage Grove, MN

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Katie. I'm a warm, gentle, loving babysitter with 8 years of paid child care experience. I'm 20 years old with most of my experience coming from babysitting family member's children and neighbors with some experience in daycare settings. My favorite age group are infants, but I have had experience with toddlers...
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Kylie L.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have a love and passion for taking care of kids. I have been a babysitter/nanny for over 6 years. I recently have been working as a ta in a high needs preschool class. I've also worked in multiple child centers and I am comfortable working with any age. I love to create a fun environment for the kids through many...

Karen W. says "Kylie is a very nice girl and watched my kids for about 2/3 months and she was amazing! She cooked, she cleaned and she was extremely interactive with the...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.32/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.4

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

Infant Babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Andrea J.

Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind,...

- Rebecca S.

Madeline S.

Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 &...

- Tony N.

Yesenia R.

Yesenia nannied for our 3 children this Summer/Fall. Her professionalism, experience, and kindness is beyond amazing. The kids adored her....

- Molly O.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Minnesota, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Cottage Grove have rates starting at $17.32.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 19 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 19 infant babysitters near you in Cottage Grove, MN. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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