Find babysitters in Madison, WI that you’ll love

547 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

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Andrea M.


Madison, WI

$17/hr15 yrs exp

Date Night- Caregiver- Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I live in Fitchburg while in graduate school I began working with families on this site. I currently work as an HR Manager by day and I also adore spending free evenings with kids because they add joy to my life. I enjoy playing, reading, singing, being silly, building forts, playing with light sabers, anything star wars,...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea dog sat for my dog, Bugsy, and she was great. She even said he slept with her and that only proves that he was very happy with Andrea. "

Care member

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Nicole T.


Madison, WI

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Mother's Helper, Child Playmate, Professional Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated! I am a fun adventure seeker who loves to play outside, dance and sing. In my free time I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and camping. I think communication and safety are most important in this working environment. I have two things in life: My work ethic and my two daughters. I social distance- My pod includes...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole was our nanny for over two years and was with our family through COVID. We trust her implicitly with our son and he adores her. She is fun and loving, but also knows how to hold boundaries for children when needed. She finds true joy in children and has a...

Caroline F.

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Emily S.


Madison, WI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting for many years because I love caring for children, I have experience with many different ages, and with twins. I've babysat for my church many time and babysat for a family of four for 3 years so I also have a lot of experience with multiple children at once. I think it's very important to treat every child...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Emily is amazing. We loved our time with her and miss having her in our area. She radiates calm, love, and kindness. She is awesome with kids and our boys just loved her. She is responsible, patient, and trustworthy. I can't say enough good about Emily, we thought...

Sara K.

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Meghan P.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

NO AVAILABILITY Availability will change in Fall, but I am not currently looking for any new work
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan has done an incredible job watching my 6month old and 2 year old. Balancing the two and their diverse needs is a challenge but Meghan excelled and made it very easy to leave my kids in her hands. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Leigh W.

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Marissa S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-babysitter-tutor Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since the age of 12. This is including my relatives, and for families I have meet here on Care. I am comfortable looking after younger children, as well as older children and I am very into music, arts and crafts, and pretty much any kid games/toys there are.
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Precious W.


Madison, WI

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny And/Or Occasional Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a M. Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis specialized in K12 leadership. Being a badger through and through, my undergraduate degree is in Child Development, Social Welfare and Sociology. I also have a certificate in Criminal Justice with a focus on...
Precious can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Precious was great with my son!"

Kristen R.

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Cynthia S.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Open-Schedule Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Working with children will brighten anyone's day; they're so full of life and smiles, that it is why I am passionate in caring for children. I'm very patient, gentle-hearted, responsible and dependable. I spent most of my childhood in Wisconsin where having a safe and comfortable environment has always been important.
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cynthia watched our 1.5 year old for approximately three months from August through October 2022. She was dependable, gentle and kind. Cynthia was accommodating, tidy, consistent, and a pleasure to have in our home. Her daughter, who joined us occasionally, was an...

Judy L.

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Jerusha M.


Madison, WI

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name's Jerusha and I'm 23! I am the oldest of 5 and have been watching my siblings since I was little. I've babysat other kids since I was about 12. I love watching and getting to know kids. I'm pretty much an all around person.. I like doing outdoor activities, sports, going to the park, baking, cooking, and board games!...
Jerusha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Jerusha is an exceptional babysitter in every sense of the word. From the moment she arrived, her punctuality was a refreshing assurance. Watching her interact with our precious little one was a joy to behold. Her ability to engage and play, combined with her...

Care member

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Katie S.


Madison, WI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I moved to Madison in August after completing my Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families! I have extensive experience...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie babysat for our 9-month old after our regular date night babysitter cancelled. Her communication was excellent, and her experience and confidence with young children came through the moment she walked through the door. Our son is active, on the cusp of...

Margot S.

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Katherine F.


Madison, WI

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Katie and My experiences caring for children started when I was young, around the age of 14. I have babysat for multiple children ages 3 months - 12 years. I have always loved children. I absolutely love getting down and dirty with kids along with having fun doing arts and crafts as well as music! I am active and...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice."

Dan H.

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Cecilia B.


Madison, WI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cecilia. I am 21 years old and a college student. I am looking for a full-time summer nanny job, with the possibility of continual care into the school year, in the Madison area! I have 7 years of nannying and babysitting experience. I provide care in your home. I have experience with children as young as 2...
Cecilia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind."

Ashlee J.

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Kayla D.


Madison, WI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was in high school! I am currently a first year grad student at the University of Wisconsin getting my masters in Athletic Training! I am looking for evening work and weekends! During my gap year I was a full time nanny to two kiddos! I absolutely love kids and have worked with all ages! I am CPR...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My son asked when Kayla can come back! Went very well, and I willing definitely hire Kayla again."

Rebecca D.

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Clara K.


Madison, WI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitting Services Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting children ages 0-8 when I was 13 years old and have been babysitting since then. I babysat three children ages 1, 3, and 5 every other week in high school for two years. In college I worked at a daycare over two summers with children ages 0-3. At the daycare I assisted with meals, nap-time, planning...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Clara did a great job watching our 9 month old boy! Thank you!"

Melissa L.

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Bonnie C.


Madison, WI

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Currently Employed, Only Open To Babysitting At This Time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-Red Cross Adult Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED trained -Previously certified in training classes with the Wisconsin Childcare Registry -Child psychology & education courses through the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee -Worked for the licensed & accredited UWM Children's Learning Center: focus on newborns-18 months -Nannied...
Bonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Loves children. Fun to be around. Creative. Takes her tasks seriously. Goes the extra mile. Very empathetic. Honest. Present in the moment. Follows directions."

Bill L.

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Heather K.


Madison, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Parent Helpmate

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I do not currently have any weekday daytime availability. Message me for inquiries about evening / weekend babysitting. I have 20 years of babysitter experience and 5 years of tutoring, after school club, and sports coaching. I am flexible to the needs of independent families and am familiar with children of varying...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is a pro! She kept the kids off screens and engaged with fun activities! She also tidied up while we were gone which was a nice surprise."

Care member

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Sage S.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Sage and I've enjoyed working with 5 different families from care. com. I am enthusiastic, organized, determined and compassionate. I love interacting with children of all ages. I have 6 years of experience as a nanny along with babysitting experience which sparked my passion for working with children. I took child...
Sage can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sage has watched my daughter numerous times and every time she has been amazing! She is very patient and kind with kids and my daughter absolutely loves her."

Sophie T.

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Taniyah R.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Taniyah, I am 24 years old. I've been working with children since I was 14 and always enjoyed it. I started by watching family members, and then I begin to babysit my neighbors kids for about 2/3 years. I have more experience from my current full time job working with 2-3-year-olds. However, I do have experience...
Taniyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Taniyah was great with our two girls (ages 2 and 4). She was responsible-texted to confirm, was punctual, helpful, and so sweet with them. We'll definitely be hiring her again!"

Madeline P.

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Mary S.


Madison, WI

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Please see my recommendation, below. I enjoy working with Seniors and have experience doing so: medication prompting, meal preparation, grocery shopping, activities in the community, transportation and companionship. I have an FBI fingerprint clearance card.
Mary can also help with: Respite care, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Mary was great for my mother with mild dementia. She was engaging and pleasant. Very comfortable with her."

Matthew W.

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Andrea M.


Madison, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part -time Pet Mom

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started pet sitting when I was laid off from my full time job in 2009. Since then I have become known as the dog whisperer for dogs that have issues with fear, anxiety, and general insecurities. I have a love of all animals and I treat them with respect and love as if they were my own pet. In 2009, I became a part time pet...
Andrea can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training & more
5.0
"My dog is still in her puppy stage and Andrea took great care of her! "

Care member

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Megan B.


Madison, WI

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Personal Assistant

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. Thanks for checking out my profile. I have been watching children and have been a nanny for 9 years for children ranging from 3 months to teenagers. I have found most of my families that I have worked for through Care. com. I love playing with children, interacting with children and their families,...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan has been our Nanny from August, 2018 thru May 2019. She was responsible for a variety of tasks for our family. She focused on my 8th grade son making sure he was picked up after school, kept track of homework, projects and grades and transported him to...

Kimberly A.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea dog sat for my dog, Bugsy, and she was great. She even said he slept with her and that only proves that he was very happy with Andrea.

- Care member

Nicole T.

5.0

Nicole was great with our two little's. They each had a blast playing games and doing arts and crafts with Nicole. We'd definitely have her back! Thank you

- Chris S.

Emily S.

5.0

Emily is amazing. We loved our time with her and miss having her in our area. She radiates calm, love, and kindness. She is awesome with kids and our boys just loved her. She is responsible, patient, and trustworthy. I can't say enough good about Emily, we thought of her like a family member and...

- Sara K.

Meghan P.

5.0

Meghan has done an incredible job watching my 6month old and 2 year old. Balancing the two and their diverse needs is a challenge but Meghan excelled and made it very easy to leave my kids in her hands. Would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Leigh W.

Precious W.

5.0

Precious was great with my son!

- Kristen R.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Babysitters in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 244 reviews of the 547 listed babysitters.