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Nannies in Lester Prairie, MN
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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...
5.0
(4)
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My boys had a wonderful time with Ramya! We enjoyed getting to know her and can’t wait to continue to invite her back into our home."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jewels J, and I am going into my junior year of college at the University of Minnesota, as a Family Social Science major. I am looking for a full-time nanny job this summer. I love working with children of all ages and am energetic, hardworking, and reliable. My goal is to create a positive, fun, and safe...
Jewels can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Joyce S.
Waconia, MN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Trustworthy And Reliable Nanny Available Evenings!
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joyce is an absolute gem. She cared for my 8 year old, who was home from school unexpectedly one day. My daughter can't wait for Miss Joyce to return - Joyce brought children's games, did crafts with my daughter. She also made the world's most delicious chocolate...
Solveig F.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with kids! Caring, clean, and friendly"
Colleen O.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Emily responds very promptly and is very professional. She has a great attitude and qualifications."
Peter S.
5.0
(4)
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker, going above and beyond regardless of the task. I would hire Richelle again if I had an opportunity!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Elizabeth M.
Delano, MN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 26 years old and love taking care of kids. I have 7 younger siblings that I've helped take care of my whole life. I have worked in daycares, had multiple nanny jobs, and babysit for friends often. I have experience with children ages infant and up! Looking forward to meeting your family!
I actually had a baby...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing. She immediately fit into our family and our kids absolutely loved her. After just one week, my daughter was telling me how much she loves playing with Elizabeth and her daughter. She regularly sent pictures of the kids activities,...
Julian N.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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
(2)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
I'm 22 and currently plan to study holistic nutrition online. I have seven years of childcare experience nannying, four years of experience as an elementary teachers assistant at a Christian Private School, and experience as a Paraprofessional for students with learning disabilities.
I am organized, reliable, CPR certified, and...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, I'm Emma! I come from a large family of 8 kids so I have been around kids and a busy household my whole life! I have babysat since I was young and have lots of experience. I have had a few part time nanny positions over the past many years and was a camp counselor for two summers. Last summer I was a full time nanny. I've...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Lester Prairie, MN
Ramya M.
5.0
Ramya helped me cook huge amounts of food. She chopped, washed, crushed, diced, and juiced for the whole shift, all while keeping up friendly & warm conversation. She was on time & very flexible. Would recommend having her in your home.
- Care member
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.
Richelle H.
5.0
Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker, going above and beyond regardless of the task. I would hire Richelle again if I had an opportunity!
- Care member
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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 May, 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?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Lester Prairie, MN. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Lester Prairie, MN?
You can find different nanny services in Lester Prairie through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Lester Prairie, MN with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.