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60 infant babysitters are listed in Cottage Grove, MN
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN
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...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Mackensie S.
Cottage Grove, MN
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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...
Mackensie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
My name is Piper and I have many different childcare experiences. Beginning with my 11-year-old brother, I have been helping with him since he was about baby, he has ASD so I have plenty of experience with kids with special needs. I was a pca for a girl with special needs as well. Between that experience ce I have gained a lot...
Piper can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Audrey R.
Saint Paul, MN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Audrey, I am 18 and about to attend university in the fall. I'm a caring and dedicated childcare provider with a genuine love for working with children. My passion for fostering their growth and development stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting and childcare roles.
Patient, calm, and friendly, I...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Audrey is super friendly and our boys loved her. She was on time and responsive to messages and calls. We highly recommend her!"
Grant N.
Chris A.
Saint Paul, MN
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Infant-Tween Care: Tutoring & Transportation Available Most Days! Scheduling Now
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Infant, Child, and Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families.
Chris can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I really appreciate Christine. She helped out last minute with pickup and drop off, and boys are happy to have her. They even look for her when she's not picking up for the day. Very dependable."
Katrina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly and social
I like working with kids because it is so much fun. Kids see life so different and it's fun getting to bond with them and foster their learning.
I'm looking for a job that is fun, flexible and something I look forward to.
5.0
"Great help on our vacation! Wish she was available in our home state!!"
Ashlee A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natasha. I'm a nanny that has 15 plus years of experience with nannying/ babysitting. I have taken care of and have watched only children, siblings and twins . I enjoy going for walks, taking the children to the parks, reading books, doing age-appropriate sensory activities, playing age-appropriate games, arts...
Natasha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natasha is amazing and we highly recommend her as a caregiver! Natasha provided full time care for our son from the age of 6 months to almost 2 1/2 years. Throughout she has provided age-appropriate care and activities. She created lesson plans as he grew older and...
Tara J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Annah. I have been caring and assisting with nannying since I was about 13. I also have experience being a nanny for 6 years, and have regularly done one off last minute nannying. I have worked with all ages of kids and absolutely love them. I'm really great with them and enjoy spending time with them and having...
Annah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Annah was a wonderful caregiver for my wife and I when it came to taking care of our son. We are very happy with the services we received and are glad to have used her as a babysitter and are glad because of the fair rate she charged and the good communication that...
Ryan M.
Margaret P.
Saint Paul, MN
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I first graduated with a degree in education, and for several years I taught elementary. In the summers, I worked as a nanny and therapeutic recreation specialist. Eventually, I moved forward to pursue my masters degree in clinical psychology! Currently, I am a licensed mental health therapist and I truly love my work....
Margaret can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maggie cares deeply for all people she works with. She is an excellent nanny and is really just an exceptional human being!"
Jessica K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! My name is Aja and I am super fun loving nanny/ babysitter/ncs! I love taking care of others and have been babysitting for 20+ years. I am an honest person and hope to find great families who need a great sitter for various reasons. Your kids will have a great time with me and wont want me to leave! Do know that I...
Aja can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
" Aja cared for my two children as their full time nanny. She is trustworthy and always took good care of both children. I always felt that they were safe and loved when in her care. She is friendly, calm and caring. My kids were excited to see her each day and she...
Jake K.
Kylie L.
Saint Paul, MN
$19-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 kids! Love her and would 10/10 recommend her!"
Karen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sydney and I love being around kids! I have been babysitting my little cousins for several years now. They would call me their favorite cousin ;) I have been babysitting for around 10 years now. From cousins, to my parents friend's kids, to the neighborhood kids. I love sports, being outdoors, and keeping your kids...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Very easy to work with and flexible about timing! Really glad we found her for occasional babysitting of our two young children."
Kathryn B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of childcare experience ranging from babysitting to working in a daycare. I have worked with children age 0-14. I love arts & crafts and baking. I'm also the oldest of 5 children ranging in age from 9-21 so I have years of unpaid babysitting experience ;)
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey looked after our girl last month and it was such a great experience. It was an extremely last minute booking, and I'm so glad Hailey was available. Our girl absolutely loved playing with her and keeps asking when "Miss Hailey" will come back again!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
This is my third year as a nanny, but I've been an auntie for 23 years. My favorite thing about littles is that they're so curious, and earnest, and I just love hearing their thoughts!
A typical day with Nanny J would include the morning field trip to the library, park, a nature center or a Museum/Zoo. After an excellent lunch...
Jobin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jobin is absolutely wonderful with kids of every age. I am entirely at ease when she minds my daughter and have no reservation giving her the highest possible recommendation."
Courtney F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an energetic, creative, kind and responsible person who loves kiddos! I adore having the opportunity to spend time with infants, toddlers and kids. Over the years I have gained tons of experience with many different age groups but have mostly cared for those between 0-3 years of age.
Since I was 13 I have been engaged in...
Marni can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's feeding, sleep, etc. cues very quickly and was able to balance meeting the needs of both my girls' needs/wants well. My 3 year...
Sarah T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 22 years old and a recent graduate from Marquette University. I graduated a semester early with a double major in English and Criminology and Law Studies, with a minor in Psychology. I have always loved working with children, and started off babysitting at 12 years old. I am looking for a part-time nanny job for this...
Rhiley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rhiley was amazing with my son, my two cats, and dog. I know that I can trust her when I leave town or have to work late and cannot be home to watch them myself. I would recommend her 100%. "
John K.
5.0
(1)
Hi : Thank you for reading my bio. I am a reliable, trustworthy and energetic person with more than 8 years of babysitting and nanny experience. I had taken care of more than 20 kids age from 0-15 years old with great care. I loved kids with warmth, patience and my heart. I paid attention to their needs and encouraged their...
Yanli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yanli left my house sparking. I am thrilled with her were and will be hiring her again. Thanks Yanli!"
Jessica A.
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sara! My experience involves being a nanny for multiple different families as well as many times babysitting. I've been caring for children for 8, almost 9 years now!
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sara was our nanny over the past 9 months. We have 2 boys at home, currently ages 3 and 16 months. She has been great with them!!! She plays, reads, and bakes with them! She takes them for walks, to the park, and on other adventures like tot time, the zoo, and...
Meghan B.
Mercedes L.
Saint Paul, MN
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Supervisor Looking For Full Time Nanny Opportunity
5.0
(8)
Hi there! My name is Mercedes, I am an experienced child caregiver in St. Paul. Recently I was a nanny for a lovely family in the Monterey Bay area, I cared for two girls ages 4 and 1 for a year. My partner and I chose to move back to Minnesota to be closer to friends and family which has led me to seek a new wonderful nanny...
Mercedes can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mercedes has years of experience working with kids, and even kids who have a hard time managing their emotions or reactions respond positively to her. She managed a site of 40 k-5 grade students, ensuring their safety, happiness and extended learning. I don't have...
Andrea B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a homemaker with three kids - 12, 9, and 3.
I work at a home for troubled kids in the evenings and pick up jobs in senior care while my kids are at school. I am just starting to pick up babysitting jobs during the weekdays too.
I have been CPR certified. I am vaccinated and boosted and am willing to wear a mask.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We had a positive experience with Rachel. My grandmother seemed to enjoy her company. Rachel did well supporting grandma with her anxiety. Also to her credit she was not convinced by my 7 year old son that he was allowed to eat potato chips in his room. We...
Former Member A.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN
Audrey R.
5.0
Audrey is super friendly and our boys loved her. She was on time and responsive to messages and calls. We highly recommend her!
- Grant N.
Chris A.
5.0
We were so blessed to meet Chris! She did an amazing job with my 3 young kiddos, so engaged and playful. She organized activities for them and got them outside almost every day after school. She was dependable and flexible, just a pleasure to work with. I'll definitely be hiring her again!!
- Care member
Samantha S.
5.0
Great help on our vacation! Wish she was available in our home state!!
- Ashlee A.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is amazing and we highly recommend her as a caregiver! Natasha provided full time care for our son from the age of 6 months to almost 2 1/2 years. Throughout she has provided age-appropriate care and activities. She created lesson plans as he grew older and would bring her own materials to...
- Tara J.
Annah K.
5.0
Annah was a wonderful caregiver for my wife and I when it came to taking care of our son. We are very happy with the services we received and are glad to have used her as a babysitter and are glad because of the fair rate she charged and the good communication that she had.
- Ryan M.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN in May, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Minnesota, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Cottage Grove have rates starting at $17.30.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
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 23 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
There are 23 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.
Ratings for Cottage Grove, MN infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.