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564 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
Trisha S.
Madison, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a fun loving, enthusiastic caregiver who loves creating art and being outdoors. I have a bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and Psychology. In the 4 years I was in school I had experience volunteering with and babysitting for children between the ages of 5-18 years old. Since joining Care. com in April 2019 I have...
Trisha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Great with my 4 and 5 year old girls, doing lots of art and teaching. They miss her!"
Erika M.
Lucia T.
Madison, WI
$19-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!
I am a fun, dedicated, and patient person who has a love for children and 9 years of experience babysitting. I have an undergraduate degree in education and I am currently in graduate school studying elementary education. I love to help children learn and play, and I have experience with tutoring. I have worked as a...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing. Super helpful. Was great w my son who has high-needs autism."
Danny S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have dedicated my life to children. From helping raise my three young brothers, to babysitting, nannying and working with preschoolers on the autism spectrum as a senior therapist. My newest adventure has been being a mom to my wonderful 2-year-old. I believe being a parent myself has given me a whole new perspective on life...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emma J.
Madison, WI
$18-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Note on availability: I am NOT available for nannying positions, or any positions requiring more than 10 hours/week of care.
My bio:
I am a Madison native who is creative, patient, and adventurous. I have 10 years of babysitting experience with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience as a volunteer...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Our 13 month old son loves spending time with Emma! She has watched him multiple times since he was 8 months old and he is always excited when she comes over. She is attentive to his needs, responsible and engaging. "
Mika G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a joint doctoral student in UW's School of Education and Department of History studying the history of early childhood policy. I am available ~10 hours a week, and I love working with infants and toddlers. I do not have a car and prefer jobs on the Isthmus.
I have 10+ years experience working with children in...
Sophie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Sophie has been working for us for quite some time now and she's amazing. She's traveling for the summer to study but I'm very excited to have her back in the fall. Sophie is amazing with my daughter, active, playful, considerate - S. loves her time with Sophie!...
Tamara A.
Emilee G.
Madison, WI
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have experience both as a babysitter and running an after school program for 2 years. I love to be active, make arts and crafts projects, read, play games, and otherwise be goofy with kids. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing to prepare and serve light meals and snacks and put kids to bed. I look forward...
Emilee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was appreciated. Would recommend 10/10"
Levi H.
5.0
(2)
Hello,
My name is Sarah! I'm a 22-year-old graduate new to the Madison area. I am the perfect fit for your family if you are looking for an extra pair of hands this summer Thursday - Friday only. On these days I am very flexible with my hours as well as tasks/duties. I began babysitting around 14 and have worked for multiple...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've known Sarah for most of her life. I've also had the pleasure of working with her for several years. She is very caring and reliable."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thanks for visiting my care. com page. I have a wide variety of experience ranging from subbing at a daycare to being a preschool teacher for the YMCA and much more. I have been taking care of kids throughout my life. I have worked as a daycare helper for four years; daycare assistant provider for a year; nanny for...
Yalonda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Be aware that Yalonda goes above and beyond what is expected of her.
During the course of our time with Yalonda, she worked to help my 6 year old create and submit her first book for a writing competition at our local library.
For my 3 year-old's birthday,...
Molly M.
Cathy M.
Madison, WI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Nanny Available For Non-special Needs And Special Needs Child
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Cathy is a RN with over 35 years of diverse nursing experience. Cathy has a doctorate in nursing practice, a MSN in Health Systems Management, and a MBA. Cathy has experience as a RN executive, a home care RN providing care for adult, pediatric and geriatric patients; Alzheimer's and dementia care, critical care, managed care,...
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Phenomenal caregiver- kind, thoughtful and made the afternoon routine fly by for my youngest. I am so glad to have met her and hope to have her back soon."
Sara F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Welcome Parents! I am a patient, compassionate, and responsible nanny who loves creative learning, exploring, and nurturing. I began full-time childcare in 2015 and truly found my passion with this career. Starting a full-time nanny position in May, I'm looking to schedule babysitting to fill my time before then. Please reach...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda will have been our nanny for almost 3 years, and is an integral part of our family. Our children adore her. She is amazing, and we are so sad that she is moving away (though happy for the next stage of her life). She started working for our family when...
Katie S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Allison. I am a college student, and I adore working with children.
I began babysitting when I was in the fifth grade. Along with babysitting since a young age, I have worked many jobs involving children. These jobs include: Coaching gymnastics, teaching dance/tumbling at a dance studio, and working in the...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Allison has babysat our 3 kids (as young as 4 months old) and I never had to worry leaving them in her care (and I'm an anxious mother to begin with!) She always got the kids outside, played games with them, went on adventures and walks with them, made breakfast...
Natalie H.
Katie S.
Madison, WI
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I'm a recent Purdue University graduate with a B. S. in Animal Sciences. Currently, I am in my first year of veterinary medicine at UW-Madison. I have cared for children for many years from ages 3 months and up. I love children of all ages and each of their personal interests. I have been a certified...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is very genuine and nice, and helps us out occasionally. She's responsive/timely responding to our messages for assistance. Would recommend her! "
Kristin S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 20-year-old college student who has been babysitting since I was 11 years old. Currently, I'm a part time college student. I have my general associates degree and am certified in CPR; I also have taken a few childcare courses in the past. I grew up in Baraboo, WI with younger brothers (who were always quite a...
Quinn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Quinn gets down to the level of our son, plays him music, and is very interactive. She is so sweet and flexible. We absolutely love working with Quinn!!!"
Care member
Emma O.
Madison, WI
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma! I have been in and out of babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am available starting June 12th - mid August. I an 8th grade writing teacher in Lake Mills. Having a background in education sets me apart from other care providers. I have experience working with infants and toddlers, elementary,...
Emma can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma nannied for our daughter on two separate occasions during her college breaks (a combined total of about 7 months). She is absolutely fantastic and built a special bond with our daughter. She is kind, nurturing, energetic and is always thinking of creative...
Melissa M.
Taryn R.
Madison, WI
$12-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! I have 3 younger siblings and 8 younger cousins whom I helped babysit starting when I was 12. I was a nanny to two boys for one summer, and now have 2 nieces and 5 nephews that I spend time with or help take care of whenever I get the chance.
Children have always been one of the biggest parts of my lives and my happiness....
Taryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Taryn is absolutely amazing! She loves doing activities with our kiddos and always keeps them engaged! She is extremely caring and detail oriented! I would highly recommend her to care for your children! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Ocasional/Temporary/Last Minute/Back Up/Part Time/Overnight Nanny
Hi dear family,
I am a responsible, energetic, and very caring babysitter. I have more than six years of verifiable experience.
I have developed my skills while interacting with kids from 1 to 11 years old.
I got the broad experience of interacting with a...
Paula can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula has a sweet and calm demeanor that my boys really responded to. She communicated really well and gave a full report when I got home. I will definitely hire her again!"
Laurel B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience in caring for children. I have three younger siblings, so my babysitting experience started early. All through high school, I took part in numerous babysitting jobs and summer nannying jobs. After I graduated, I started nannying full-time and I absolutely loved it. I nannied full-time for four...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan nannied for my 2 children for almost 4 years, and during that time she became a family member. She absolutely loved the kids, and even after she left she continued to come back to spend time with them. She did adorable crafts for the holidays and took them on...
Stephen S.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aileen.
From 2016 to 2021, I had the opportunity to babysit, nanny, and work in a childcare setting as a Licensed Lead Teacher. I've worked with all ages of kids - mainly with the ages 0-5. Working with others children and inside their homes gave me plenty of knowledge. I honed that knowledge in and turned it...
Aileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and compassionate with their individual personalities and developmental age. Aileen was quite flexible as the care needs for our family...
Jamie Z.
Claire C.
Madison, WI
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Claire was very communicative and amazing with our 3 children, they took to her immediately. Would definitely hire her again!"
Travis C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Trisha S.
5.0
Trisha has been very reliable and punctual even though some of my sitting needs are a little beyond the norm relating to weird hours and some shuttling required.. My young son really has enjoyed his time with her and I would definitely recommended Trisha's care services.
- Michael W.
Lucia T.
5.0
Amazing. Super helpful. Was great w my son who has high-needs autism.
- Danny S.
Emma J.
5.0
Our 13 month old son loves spending time with Emma! She has watched him multiple times since he was 8 months old and he is always excited when she comes over. She is attentive to his needs, responsible and engaging.
- Mika G.
Sophie C.
5.0
Sophie has been working for us for quite some time now and she's amazing. She's traveling for the summer to study but I'm very excited to have her back in the fall. Sophie is amazing with my daughter, active, playful, considerate - S. loves her time with Sophie! She works on her "learning" as well -...
- Tamara A.
Emilee G.
5.0
Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was appreciated. Would recommend 10/10
- Levi H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Madison, WI:
How can I find a Madison babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Madison, WI 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 564 babysitters in Madison, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Madison, WI?
The average rate for Madison, WI babysitters on Care.com is $16.96 per hour as of April 2024. 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 Madison, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Madison, WI through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Madison, WI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 214 reviews of the 564 listed babysitters.