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1,688 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Chayse! I'm a freshman at Normandale Community College for Economics. I currently live in Bloomington, but I am very familiar with the Minneapolis/Edina area.
I've been a babysitter for many years for kids of all ages! I'm very comfortable driving to and from appointments, activities, school, etc. I have a...
Chayse can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chayse is very sweet and did an amazing job with my toddler. I highly recommend her!"
Kelsey L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and optimistic!
I like working with kids because they make you think differently, they don't need the internet or a phone, they have fun with a crayon and a wall; but not on my watch:)
I'm looking for a job that can be fun! Having a babysitter usually means either it's going...
Rae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rae was a fabulous fit for our family! She was flexible to the hours we needed even with last minute changes, she showed up promptly, handled dinner and bedtime and indoor+outdoor play. The kids loved her and we can’t wait to have her back, soon! Great energy and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat one to three children for up to eight hours. I am also an assistant at my church's nursery! Activities I do with children I babysit include: Play board games, play, watch movies/tv, play sports outside, go to the park, and prepare lunch and dinner. My interests include music, reading, cooking, swimming, and...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is great with our three boys. She is very mature and fun. The boys feel very comfortable with her and always look forward to her returning."
Molly H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Amelia and I currently am looking to do some weeknight and weekend babysitting. I graduated in fall of 2021 with a degree in developmental psychology and currently have a full time position (9-5 on weekdays) working in the ASD and mental health field. I've been in childcare for about 10 years and I have...
Amelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again."
Kelly B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rose and I have been working as a nursing assistant for 16 yrs. currently am going to school to become a nurse. I have broad experience with working with the elders. Am currently working at mercy hospital as a nursing assistant. I have experience working with home care. I am a very caring person. I have two...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Rose is very hardworking, she is so dedicated to her job, very punctual, cheerful and honest."
Pamela O.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to the Denver area and am looking to nanny full time. I have been a nanny for years and have worked in k-5 classrooms. My age preference is early childhood/pre-k. I love getting kiddos ready for kindergarten!
A little about me: I love the outdoors - camping, exploring and traveling. In hand with traveling, I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family LOVES Rachael!! She is punctual, communicative, and puts healthy, age-appropriate boundaries in place while still letting my kids be who they are. Rachael has excellent redirection skills and incredible patience. She loves to take the kids outdoors and...
Shannon D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there! My name is Sarah. A little about me: I'm 26, I work in advertising and have lived in Minneapolis for about 7 years, but I'm originally from Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019 with a degree in Journalism.
I have extensive experience working with kids over the last 15 years. Over the...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is always on time, great with our 14 month old and very flexible with scheduling. We would hire her anytime, day or night."
Cori S.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Tiffany, I am a young professional who would love to help take care of your children!
I have an extensive amount of experience caring for children of all ages! I know how to properly care for infants, toddlers and older children. I understand how to make and mix formula for infants. I understand how to position them...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Tiffany was great with the kids. She was friendly, excited and engaged. We felt very comfortable with Tiffany watching our girls. We would definitely hire her again should we need a babysitter. She was immediately comfortable in our home and did a great job."
Saul W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 18 years old, and senior at Edina High School. I have been a babysitter for about 6 years, with experience watching kids from a couple months old to 13-year-olds. I have a car that I'm able to use, with a clean driving record. I have had after school nanny jobs, summer nanny jobs, and frequently babysit on weekend nights.
Katie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie has helped us with my daughter for a year. She did a fabulous job! She was always on time and easy to work with. My daughter loved to do arts and crafts with her so much. Highly recommended. We'll miss her!"
Jung In L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Please note I go by my middle name, Savannah!
I'm a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill who has always adored working with and caring for children! I recently concluded my full time position as the Housing Director for Start Today Hennepin, a long-term homelessness housing agency in Hennepin County, and am searching for a new full time...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah was such a sweet, wonderful girl! She took care of our 6 mo and our 2 1/2 yo while we were in Minneapolis for a sporting event, and handled everything perfectly! We will definitely be hiring her again next time we are in the Cities! "
Rachael H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 2022 University of St. Thomas grad seeking as hoc and / or consistent babysitting and nannying opportunities and to build strong, trusting relationships with the families I work with.
I am working full-time for Optum doing health care management and strategy consulting but absolutely love spending time with kids & am...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia is very responsible and is such a joy to be around. She gives you her full attention and can be depended on. I've never met anyone (adult or child) who doesn't enjoy to be around her."
Doris O.
5.0
(2)
My Name is Nataliah I'm 19yrs old. I graduated this past summer from Washburn high school and currently attend Augsburg university in Minneapolis. I have lots of experience with Babysitting as I have been a nanny for 3 years and have grown up watching lots of littles during my teenage years. :) I am a person who will devote...
Nataliah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids let me know how amazing she was before she could even step out of the door! She took great care of my kids and my house too, respecting all of my fragile items and making sure to clean up any mess made by my children. She is kind and kept them entertained!...
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Sarah F.
Minneapolis, MN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability Flexible Hours
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Besides being a mother I have been around many children throughout my life. I grew up as the youngest of nine children. My mother has been running an in-home daycare since I was 9yrs old. I helped everyday after school and I help to this day if she has an appointment. I have many nieces and nephews to which four of them I took...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sarah is a very attentive kid sitter who loves interacting with kids. She started watching my daughter at 2 yrs and still does at 4 yrs, at my house and at her house. She plays games, reads books, helps with art projects, and engages in conversation with my kid....
Julia J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I always took care of my cousins when they were babies. I have friends that have babies and I usually take care of them while they are on a date or meetings. I love dogs!
5.0
"Fernanda is so personable and gets back to you right away. "
Kindiss S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...
Kristiana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great communicator and very professional when we set up the interview, and was very punctual. Circumstances didn't allow...
Jasmine K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have many years of experience and would love to help out with your children! I am a very reliable, responsible, bubbly and fun person who loves kids! I have a special needs sister who I care for a lot and absolutely love it. I have over 10 years of experience and am a NICU nurse. I can help with Light Housekeeping and...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Loved working with Katherine! Showed up on time and ready to go. My children adored her, and my dog did too!"
Tori K.
Victoria R.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time Days, Nights And/Or Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My child care career started about when I was 16 years old at a child care center in a hospitality service. Soon after, I began babysitting regularly for professional families throughout Westchester county, Century city, Culver City, Marina Del Ray, etc. I have held two nanny positions. One special thing that makes me stand out...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Great sitter! My boys loved spending time with Victoria. We'll be sure to use her again and others should too."
Alixon C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 9, and since then, I have watched infants, middle-school kids, and every age in between! I also worked at the YMCA in the child care department and because of that, I am CPR certified and have taken both first aid courses and child/infant care courses. My experience has been unique because one...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have about 17+ years experience with caring for children of all ages. I currently hold a BLS certification. I am fluent in Spanish and get updated flu and COVID vaccinations on a yearly basis. I recently left my full-time nanny position to return to work at an eye clinic due to needing more benefits. I worked for a wonderful...
Ellie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie was a fantastic babysitter for our two year old daughter. She was punctual, easy to talk to, and immediately put us and our daughter at ease. We were visiting from out of town and staying in a hotel, which I thought would make babysitting difficult, but Ellie...
Kate N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Rachel! I am an Occupational Therapist that enjoys spending time with my dog and trying new restaurants with my husband. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, figure skating, arts and crafts, and reading. I have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years. I have babysat up to 5 children at one time and have babysat children between the...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I am the most skeptical person especially when it comes to my family. I assume that everyone is out there to harm my child so it was SO hard for me to let go and leave my little one with a sitter. Rachel is by far the nicest, most caring and attentive babysitter...
Hilary M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Chayse C.
5.0
Chayse is very sweet and did an amazing job with my toddler. I highly recommend her!
- Kelsey L.
Rae T.
5.0
Rae was a fabulous fit for our family! She was flexible to the hours we needed even with last minute changes, she showed up promptly, handled dinner and bedtime and indoor+outdoor play. The kids loved her and we can’t wait to have her back, soon! Great energy and extremely competent. Highly...
- Care member
Hannah G.
5.0
Interviewed Hannah for an after school nanny job. She was kind and engaging. She seemed great with the kids. We ended up going with another candidate that lived closer to our home.
- Julie S.
Amelia T.
5.0
Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again.
- Kelly B.
Rose G.
5.0
Rose is kind, caring, and conscientious in her work. She does what is asked and follows through on tasks assigned to her. I would trust her to care for my family member.
- Michelle H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN:
How can I find a Minneapolis babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN 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 1,688 babysitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN?
The average rate for Minneapolis, MN babysitters on Care.com is $18.01 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 Minneapolis, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Minneapolis, MN 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 Minneapolis, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 549 reviews of the 1,688 listed babysitters.