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144 babysitters are listed in Waukesha, WI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Waukesha, WI
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm June, I've been mothering for over 30 years. I've born and raised 10 wonderful children. The youngest being 17 and graduated. I homeschooled for over 20 years. I owned/operated a thrift store for 3+ years (as a family). I managed a rental property for 3 years. Prior to becoming a mother I was a secretary for 10 years....
June can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"I have known June for 30 years. She is one of the most caring person I know. She is attuned to detail, and can turn any ordinary event into something where everyone feels special - that is an amazing gift!
In 30 years, you experience the ups and downs of life...
Melanie S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 8 years of experience with kids. Growing up in a big family I have babysat many cousins & siblings, from infants to preteens, since I was 14 years old. I also use to help my Aunt with her in-home daycare. I am very experienced when supervising kids so I can assure you, I will create a safe, stable and friendly...
Angel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She does great with my girls, super flexible and dependable!"
Care member
Michelle N.
Waukesha, WI
$13-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am available starting at 5:00 p.m. during the week but weekends are open. I have a reliable car and love being around animals if you have any. You can trust me to be on time and honest person. Kids enjoy me but sometimes like my daughter more than me as she comes with me.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Michelle did an amazing job handling not only our kids but our visiting niece and nephew over the thanksgiving weekend. She managed play time and bed time for 4 kids ages 5 and under with random places to sleep and kids not used to their environment. She was...
Kirby J.
Deirdre S.
Waukesha, WI
$19-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
For the last 21/2 + years, I've worked with 2 families with teenagers on the autism spectrum. I love working with them, leaving the full-time position due to circumstances out of my control. ( Would elaborate more but in private.) Before was private nanny 3 years, family moved out of state for work. I have many references. Home...
Deirdre can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deedy was a wonder for my son. She is so caring and understanding with him. She went above and beyond to help my challenging special needs child. "
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4.6
(17)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Meldy. I am looking for any job that involves any type of care. I can do the laundry, cook, clean the dishes and the house (housekeeping), I can babysit and be a nanny as well.
I am available everyday and can come to help in case of emergency.
Meldy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Needed a babysitter last minute and was a bit concerned about the 2 negative reviews but decided to give her a try and never regretted my decision. Why focus on 2 negative reviews while she has 15+ positive reviews? Remember that only families can leave a review...
Percy C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Erin. I am a recent Marquette graduate with degrees in psychology and criminology. I will be attending grad school in the fall to pursue a career of working with kids within the mental health field. I will have open availability until the end of August, flexible with the amount of hours and times. I have several...
Erin can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have gone through several sitters for my 3 children and none of them have stuck out more than Erin has. She by far was the most dependable, involved, and most liked by my kids. It has been a year since Erin moved and still to this day "when can Erin come over and...
Sue D.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha, and my family and I reside in my hometown. I have three sweet boys, E (11) and L (3) and M (infant). I have many years of babysitting and nanny experience. I also have experience as a daycare teacher but found I love working for individual families. I am CPR and first aid certified. Working with children is...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha was fantastic!! We have a 4 month old and it was our first time leaving her with a non-family member, so I was a little bit nervous. Samantha made us feel comfortable, kept us updated on our little one, and was accommodating when our schedule changed...
Samantha S.
Grace M.
Waukesha, WI
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun and reliable babysitter/ nanny. I am organized, respectful, and creative. I have been working with children for the past 12 years, including infants to school-aged kids through multiple types of experiences. I worked in a daycare for about a year, ranging from infants to 4-year-olds. With me, the children will be in a...
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace worked with us for over a month as our nanny. She was a punctual, respectful, and fun! Our toddler looked forward to Grace’s arrival everyday so they could play and go to the park together. Grace helped with snacks and lunch, bottles for our 6 month old and...
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5.0
(2)
I spent the last five summers working as a counselor and on the Administration team at a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. I have been a nanny previously for a family with three children, as well as, a family with two children with Cerebral Palsy. I also did before and after school care for a child on the...
3.7
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, I'm 28 years old. I graduated from the WCTC Nursing program in December of 2022. Im currently working on getting my nursing license at this time. However, I do have some availability where I can help with babysitting/nannying, pet sitting, as well as care giving. I've been a certified nursing assistant(...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Hannah was a nanny for our daughter from 3 months old until she was 2 years old and still currently watches her for date nights and vacations. She has a bubbly, positive personality and has a joyful disposition. She went above and beyond what was expected of her...
Kristen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am in the Physical Therapy Graduate program at Carroll University, thinking about specializing in Pediatrics. I have a deep love for kiddos I have been babysitting for 10 years, playing with kids aged 3 months-13 years old. I come from a family of 6 (my parents and us four kids) who loves traveling, sunsets, and other...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey is exactly the type of person you want watching after your children. Always punctual, good with our two dogs, and _extremely_ trustworthy. She's clearly skilled and knowledgeable as a nanny (and, generally, a downright awesome and intelligent human being)....
Wesley H.
Tonya F.
Waukesha, WI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tonya . I am 27 years old and I am a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with two bachelors degrees in gender and women's studies & psychology. I have been a nanny for 3 years but I have been babysitting for 15 years! I am able to help with many things including cooking , cleaning,...
Tonya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tonya has watched our little girl multiple times and has always done great with her. She's been on time, happy, and our baby has always been well taken care of when Tonya is there. You can tell right away that she enjoys babysitting and being with kids. We'll...
Lauren F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Meg! I am a college graduate from University of Wisconsin La Crosse. I have loved kids my entire life, and have lots of experience including babysitting, nannying, teaching piano to beginners, and of course being a mama myself to my 16-month-old! I'd be happy to email a resume with experience and references. I...
Meg can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Meg is absolutely amazing! She jumped right in as our temporary nanny until we could find our forever nanny! Her energy, passion for children, and the ability to implement supportive and encouraging learning/play is by far her best traits! She even took to our dog...
Emily P.
Tessa K.
Waukesha, WI
$14-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, families! My name is Tessa, and I'm looking to help out as a date night sitter or occasional sitter during the day. I'm currently a student at Waukesha County Technical College, and I'll be out of school December 12th-January 23rd for winter break. During this time, I have a fairly open availability outside of my daytime job...
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tessa took great care of my kiddos while my husband and I went to a holiday party. She stayed late as we waited for a ride home, and kept my kids busy with activities and a special movie night. The boys were sound asleep when we got home and they raved about her in...
Beth G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Merinah and I am a psychology graduate from UW-Madison. Working with children is my passion and seeing them thrive means the world to me. I first began working with children in my early teens and I have experience as a YMCA camp counselor, date-night sitter, nanny, and household manager. I am happy to say...
Merinah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marina is fun, smart and great with our kids. She jumps right in and has quickly learned the ropes of taking care of 3 kids!"
Elizabeth C.
Rachel P.
Waukesha, WI
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an experienced dog owner and caregiver as I have dog-sat family friends' dogs of many different breeds as well as take care of my family dogs: a 9-year-old Golden Doodle and a 1-year-old German Shepherd. I have 10+ years of experience in helping train and take care of all my dogs since they were puppies. I love dogs of all...
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
Kayla H.
Waukesha, WI
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive and thoughtful individual that absolutely loves the outdoors. I am a school-based occupational therapist and am CPR/First Aid certified. I worked at a summer camp for six years for children and adults with special needs (deaf/HOH, blind/VI, intellectual disability, type one diabetes, ADHD, Autism). I also have...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is amazing! Wishing she was still in our area to help us. Your kid(s) will be in excellent hands. You won't go wrong having her help your family out!"
Kari J.
5.0
(1)
I started watching kids for my mom's friends and have enjoyed caring for their kids. I am a senior at Waukesha North and I get out of school most days at 12:30. I plan on attending college after high school and I am motivated to earn money to help with college expense. Kids love me and I love them back. I have my own car,...
Cheyenne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Cheyenne for 7 years, Cheyenne is a caring person. She is always on time and you can always depend on her no matter what. She is always looking to help other people out and she is really good with kids."
Francisco N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three wonderful young men; one In college and two that have graduated from college. They have been home schooled through High School . I have a degree in Elementary Education with Art as an area of concentration and a certificate in ESL. I also have experience as an educator, art teacher, camp counselor and...
Janet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janet is a kind, caring, and dependable nanny who takes care of our son from age 1 to age 2. She is always punctual to work. During the day, she would read to him, play with him, and make art/craft with him.Our son has learned many things from Janet, and we can...
Kevin C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
In high school I had a 4. 3 GPA and took all the AP classes, including a 5 on the AP Calculus II exam. I was blessed with very reliable teachers that explained it the way I learned. When I got to college as a Mechanical Engineer undergrad, I struggled because a lot of the professors didn't take the time to teach the way my brain...
5.0
"I have Eric for Geometry and Chemistry. He does a great job"
Elisabeth D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukesha, WI
June D.
5.0
June has watched my infant daughter several times when I was traveling for work. She was reliable and communicative, and a total baby pro. I felt so comfortable leaving my daughter in her expert and loving care.
- Care member
Angel H.
5.0
We love Angel! Finding a reliable person for our daughter has been a challenge for me as a full-time pharmacist and my husband as a full-time manager, until we met Angel. I highly recommend this home daycare for any full-time or part-time working parent(s) since she is very reliable, flexible, and...
- Care member
Michelle N.
5.0
Michelle did an amazing job handling not only our kids but our visiting niece and nephew over the thanksgiving weekend. She managed play time and bed time for 4 kids ages 5 and under with random places to sleep and kids not used to their environment. She was flexible with our schedule, punctual with...
- Kirby J.
Deirdre S.
5.0
Deedy was a wonder for my son. She is so caring and understanding with him. She went above and beyond to help my challenging special needs child.
- Care member
Meldy M.
5.0
Meldy is not only my occasional babysitter but she also does some light to moderate housekeeping everytime she comes. I sometimes get embarrassed everytime she does it because she is only supposed to watch the kids. Yet, she always offers to do more and help around the house whenever the kids are...
- D D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waukesha, WI:
How can I find a Waukesha babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waukesha, 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 144 babysitters in Waukesha, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Waukesha, WI?
The average rate for Waukesha, WI babysitters on Care.com is $16.92 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 Waukesha, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, WI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Waukesha, WI are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 87 reviews of the 144 listed babysitters.