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Noelle B.
Lester Prairie, MN
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny job! I like working with kids because I love to help them grow and experience new things in the world. I also love to help drive their creativity!
I started working with kids when I was very young! I am one the the older cousins so growing up I would always help the...
Carly H.
Lester Prairie, MN
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. With two years of experience as a nanny, I've had the joy of fostering creativity, encouraging learning, and ensuring the well-being of the children in my care.
Patient, calm, and enthusiastic, I enjoy engaging children in a variety of...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have had many years of experience working with children from being a personal nanny for families to working in school settings. I have been a preschool aide for many years and a before and after school aide ranging from Kindergarten to Middle school ages.
Ramya can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I cannot speak enough praise to Ramya. She stepped in to my nanny need for a few weeks while she was in town, and I think my son preferred her over me. She played with him. Took him on outings, walks, play dates. She took time to learn him quickly and wasn't scared...
Amanda H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a full time stay at home mom of 3, but this fall my life is changing with my youngest starting kindergarten. I have wholeheartedly enjoyed staying home with my babies and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'd love to continue on and nanny part time for a family with young kids. I have had my own 3, plus I...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Solveig. I have much experience with children of all ages through past and present babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and teaching dance. Helping and inspiring kids to have fun, be creative, stay active, as well as learn new things and become more responsible, are things I greatly enjoy.
I am willing to help...
Solveig can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Anna S.
Glencoe, MN
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with kids while in high school (babysitting and nannying), college (afterschool and summer programs), and am now a licensed teacher.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Working with children has been a huge passion of mine ever since I was little. Now as a kindergarten teacher it has confirmed that this is where I'm supposed to be. I've been a nanny for several summers and it has worked perfectly since I have the summers off as a teacher. I love finding fun activities inside and outside of the...
Dakota can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tiana J.
Cokato, MN
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a family of 9 I learned that kids are everything, but the reality of life is that parents need jobs. I love working with kids because of the simple way they love and understand you without you having to say much. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old. I have worked many jobs with kids, I worked as a tutor...
Tiana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiana is naturally drawn to babies. She loves to hold them and knows how to bond with them. The older kids love her too, because she is fun and playful!"
Heather D.
Joyce S.
Waconia, MN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Trustworthy And Reliable Nanny Available Evenings!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I feel that the skills that I possess would be successful in a career as a nanny. I have successfully raised 4 children of my own, now all adults. I home-schooled our youngest son for 7 years. I often babysit my eight grandchildren when needed. I have a lot of lifetime, learned experience in caring for infants and children. I am...
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce is a joy! She is reliable and friendly. I feel comfortable that my kids will be safe and well cared for with her. Joyce brings her own bag of “goodies” for the kids - different games and snacks as something new and different. Highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Chelsea!
I ran an in home daycare for 3 years until 2021. Prior to that I nannied for a few years, along with working in the hospital on general pediatrics. Recently I have been doing backup care for daycares closed. I also drive bus during the school year from 6am- 8 a.m. and 2pm- 4 p.m.
My husband got a new job in...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea is wonderful with kids and always keeps them busy! My daughter always has a blast with her and counts the days until she gets to go back."
Susie M.
Emily U.
Delano, MN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Teacher And Mom Looking For A Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started working with children at an after-school care program in 2000 and haven't looked back. Since then, I have been a nanny for five families, taught in day care centers with a variety of ages, and babysat as well. While working with children, I also made the decision to go to school to receive a degree in Early Childhood...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily responds very promptly and is very professional. She has a great attitude and qualifications."
Peter S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am currently employed Mondays and Fridays but looking for hours Tues-Thurs (preferably 24+ hours). I have 9 years of combined childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, and daycares/schools. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have been working full time in childcare since right out of high school. I have...
Richelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Richelle was wonderful! She immediately sat on the floor with my 15m old son and played, fed him dinner and when the picky toddler came out she was resourceful and found other options to offer him. Richelle was also wonderful with our two labs! We can't wait to...
Jenna J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
23-year-old recent U of M grad. Dog lover and friend of little's.
I have babysat since I was 14. I have four younger siblings so I have seen every age! I recently was a nanny for a family for the past three summers and loved it! I started out only planning on nannying for the summer and they asked me to stay all year! I truly...
Shelby can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a sweetheart and helped me out a lot. My baby loved her. (He was 6 months old.)
She is wonderful!"
Maia L.
Denise W.
Watertown, MN
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience working with infants and toddlers in nanny and teaching positions. I am a certified postpartum doula and I have taken an intro course to the RIE (resources for infant educating) philosophy. I would love to find an infant nanny position either part time or full time while I build my parent coaching...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Denise has been a great babysitter for us. She's very reliable, quick to understand our expectations (given that we use her only intermittently for babysitting), and always great with our little one. We really enjoy having her here to take care of our baby. She...
Kelsey S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hallie, and I am a senior in the nursing program at North Dakota State University graduating in December of 2024. I am currently a student nurse intern at Children's Minnesota where I am gaining experience in the NICU and on the pediatric floors. I have been babysitting for 10 years and started nannying 5 years...
Hallie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hallie did such a great job with our kids. She played with them pretty much the whole time, took them to the park, and did a Jello project with them.
She communicated before she was scheduled to be there, was on time, and cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
My...
Lydia Z.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Personal Care Attendant who has a bubbly personality and loves children. I have younger siblings with special needs so I am very rounded in how to take care of special needs kids. I also have experience caring for young children.
Ellisha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site."
Shawna J.
Angela G.
Cokato, MN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angela G, and I am from Dassel, MN! I am a patient, loving, caring, kind, organized, and reliable caregiver! I love kids and making an impact on their lives. I have training in CPR, First Aid, and Concussion training as well. I have the summers off! I am a School Social Worker and looking to watch after some kiddos...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Everything about Angie is AMAZING! We have had the honor to have her as our nanny for our 2 boys for over a year. She is so passionate, committed, caring, honest, mature, attentive, flexible, genuine, dedicated, adaptable, sweet, fun, helpful, thoughtful,...
Amanda B.
Larissa P.
Delano, MN
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I love kids and love hard work! I grew up with 7 siblings, 6 under me, so have had experience with kids my whole life! I nannied for 3 years, while doing online college in high school, as well as working multiple house cleaning jobs. Now I work as a substitute teacher and house cleaner during the school year. I am looking for a...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hello I'm 20-year-old girl looking for a fun nanny job. I'm new to this app so that's why I don't have reviews:) My job now is a certified nursing assistant in the memory care unit. I come from a big family and love kids! I have about five years of babysitting/nanny experience. Some things I enjoy doing are baking, swimming,...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Hi! My name is Rachel and I am a recently graduated college student looking to nanny for families in my area! I have experience in multiple childcare positions and I would be available starting now until the end of May/potentially later! I get along really well with kids and I can prepare meals and help around the house if...
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lester Prairie, MN
Ramya M.
5.0
I cannot speak enough praise to Ramya. She stepped in to my nanny need for a few weeks while she was in town, and I think my son preferred her over me. She played with him. Took him on outings, walks, play dates. She took time to learn him quickly and wasn't scared to insert herself into his life...
- Amanda H.
Tiana J.
5.0
We have 3 kiddos under the age of 6, one of which is severe/profound on the autism spectrum. We have a very difficult time finding competent childcare, let alone willing to work with a child with special needs. Tiana has been nothing shy of a Godsend. She is wonderful with the kids, and they look...
- Lisa A.
Joyce S.
5.0
Joyce is a joy! She is reliable and friendly. I feel comfortable that my kids will be safe and well cared for with her. Joyce brings her own bag of “goodies” for the kids - different games and snacks as something new and different. Highly recommend.
- Care member
Chelsea K.
5.0
Chelsea nannied for our family Summer of 2022 while our daycare was closed temporarily and absolutely LOVED her! We have a 2.5 year old and and an 8 month old. She cared for our boys as if they were her own. She followed the schedule we had previously established with the boys. She assisted with...
- Sam W.
Emily U.
5.0
Emily worked as our full-time nanny for 3 years from the time my youngest was an infant until my son started Kindergarten. She is extremely dependable and her training in early childhood education would shine through in her every-day interactions with our children. Every day she planned crafts and...
- Ann S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Lester Prairie, MN
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Lester Prairie, MN?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Lester Prairie, MN is as of is $17.00 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Lester Prairie, MN?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Lester Prairie, MN?
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