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542 babysitters are listed in Madison, WI
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Madison, WI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am in a graduate program obtaining my masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population.
I have spent many hours with children in the pool...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on time. Mature, dependable, and 100% trustworthy. A great find for us. Thank you, Julia! We hope to see you again...
Amy O.
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 kind, caring, and responsible. I trust her fully and our kids love her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I start working with kids in 2017, nannying and occasionally babysitting for date nights when I was in college, my mom is a kindergarten teacher and I came from a big family which made me always be surrounded by children.
I love working with kids simply because they are our future and hope. It's fascinating to think of how we...
5.0
"Caroline watched our kiddo after school while we were still working and she was absolutely wonderful. Our kid LOVED playing with her and she always came with different activities and ideas for outings with them. They still ask about Caroline and is hoping she can...
Jaxon G.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I 100% recommend Claire! She is a natural with kids, being very enthusiastic and engaged in play. Additionally, I found Claire to be extremely personable with wonderful communication skills, both with myself and the kids. She is very reliable, professional and a...
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is so loved by my children. She established a rapport with them right away, and they can't wait for her to come again."
Briana C.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hello:)
I currently work as a nurse in general medicine. I'm looking to gain experience with clients on vents and trachs, special needs.
Libby P.
Madison, WI
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a second grade teacher in Madison, so supporting kids and helping them be their best selves is my passion! I've lived in Madison for 5 years, and I love to go on walks and try new restaurants. I have my own car, never smoke, and am very comfortable with pets. My favorite thing about kids is their active...
5.0
"Libby was so easy to work with and our daughter loved her right away!"
Care member
4.7
(3)
I'm a elementary dual language educator in Waukesha. I have extensive experience teaching Spanish literacy to children ages 4 to 10. In addition, I can tutor in math and beginning writing.
4.0
"She was highly qualified as a Spanish tutor and very kind but not available to work which would have been nice to know from the beginning. But otherwise would have been perfect for the job. "
Angela M.
Tommie D.
Madison, WI
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there! My name is Tommie. I am a very dependable and flexible person. I worked for my first family, for 3 years. They had three children that ages all varied. The family also had another child that was in their 20s, that was autistic that I would watch on occasions as well.
Since then I have worked with 4 families total. One...
Tommie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tommie has done nannying work for a friend of mine who has 3 younger boys plus an older son who has autism. She was responsible for picking the younger boys up from school and getting them to their different sporting practices. She would also accompany them to some...
Denis A.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 9 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler.
We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice.
Best,
Lisa"
Lisa L.
5.0
(2)
I have 3 years of experience as a volunteer elementary level reading tutor for the Oregon public school system. I am a current Japanese tutor for the K12 public school system, with 2 years of experience with high school students. I also have experience as a private ESL tutor for elementary and middle school students.
I graduated...
5.0
"Mary is always on time and well prepared. She has a friendly demeanor and genuinely enjoys helping people."
Susan G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in Special Education for nearly 4 years now and am currently working towards a bachelor's degree in the field. I currently work for Pioneer Center for Human Services in the children and adult group homes for individuals with autism and have been doing so for almost 3 years. I have volunteer experience with several...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cecilia. I am a veterinary technician student with knowledge of how to care for many different types of animals. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I am personally experienced in caring for 10+ different types of household pets including Dogs, cats, small animals, reptiles, fish, etc. I have 2+ years...
Cecilia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Cecilia went above and beyond anything I ever expected. The animals were cared for, she updated me on how they were doing, I came home to a clean house. She was amazing! So nice and caring and would highly recommend her!!"
Trisha L.
Paula A.
Madison, WI
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a mom of a 6-year-old and 7-month-old. I have worked at a Montessori preschool for 5 years. I'd love to go on walks, read, and craft. I'm comfortable doing light housework like laundry, meal preparation, and tidying.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Paula was a preschool educator for my twins when they were 3 at the time. She is so intuitive with children and so kind. Would absolutely recommend her!"
Colleen M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families,
I am available for date night childcare
I have 10+ years of experience with children, ages newborn to 12 years old.
I have experience watching up to eight children, and have experience watching twins
5.0
"Kind and caring, would trust her to babysit again"
Michelle E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello all,
My name is Gianna and I am an experienced, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am especially passionate about caring for kiddos ages 0-5 years of age. For the past 2 and a half years, I have been a professional infant nanny and I have had the privilege to...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting her go because we're moving out of state :)"
Paola O.
5.0
(1)
I've been a professional caretaker for 6 years. In addition to baby siting since the age of 16, I have 3 years experience as lead caretaker at a daycare, and 4 1/2 years as a full time nanny.
My degree is in Environmental Science and I love using the outdoors as my classroom. I enjoy being silly, having dance parties, and doing...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Izzy has been an amazing babysitter for three, very active kids (7, 4 and 2). We also wanted to hire her as a full time nanny but the timing didn't work out with her [at the time] current employment. She is so warm, very reliable, incredibly flexible and easy...
Rachel H.
3.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and friendly
I like working with kids because I have a little one of my own and it really grew my love for children, and I have always grown up with children in my home so it was great to watch after them and watch them grow!
In my spare time, I like to have fun in the...
3.0
"Our family setup an interview but Rozalyn never attended. We texted them to see if they were going to attend. They said they forgot about the meeting. We asked Rozalyn to let us know when they could interview next. Rozalyn said they would get back to us but never...
Bill G.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I value maintaining a clean, sanitized, tidy and pleasant environment for everyone. I consider myself as skilled at selecting the best tools and methods for all cleaning jobs. My experience is mainly with deep cleaning in private residences.
Caroline can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Carol is awesome! She's very professional and detail oriented. We are very impressed with her work!"
Penelope W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI
Julia S.
5.0
Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on time. Mature, dependable, and 100% trustworthy. A great find for us. Thank you, Julia! We hope to see you again soon!
- Amy O.
Taryn R.
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
Caroline B.
5.0
Caroline watched our kiddo after school while we were still working and she was absolutely wonderful. Our kid LOVED playing with her and she always came with different activities and ideas for outings with them. They still ask about Caroline and is hoping she can come watch them again sometime...
- Jaxon G.
Claire C.
5.0
Claire was very communicative and amazing with our 3 children, they took to her immediately. Would definitely hire her again!
- Travis C.
Paula G.
5.0
Paula is so loved by my children. She established a rapport with them right away, and they can't wait for her to come again.
- Briana C.
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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 542 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 $17.06 per hour as of May 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 244 reviews of the 542 listed babysitters.