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145 babysitters are listed in Waukesha, WI
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Waukesha, WI
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Angel! It's been a challenge to find someone so reliable for our daughter since my husband works full-time as a manager and I work full-time as a pharmacist, until we met Angel. I highly recommend this home daycare for any full-time or part-time working...
Karolina S.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deedy was the first babysitter I hired using care.com and my only regret was not finding her sooner. She was very pleasant, professional, and immediately put my mind at ease when I saw how well she interacted with my daughter, despite only having had a five minute...
Nicholas R.
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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
D D.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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.
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tonya was great with our children! While she was working with us our boys were 2 years and 5-10 months old. She came to our home twice a week while I was teaching, and our time only ended when summer break began. She was patient, helpful, and fun! Tonya still comes...
Allie T.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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.
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: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She worked with us for six months and was always on time and always on task. Merinah is an assertive communicator that knows when and how to ask for extra guidance. Our two-year-old was always at ease with her; she learned a bunch of new words and skills and put...
Care member
Heather T.
Waukesha, WI
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Heather and I have been watching kiddos for various families for 15+ years.
My husband and I have an almost 3-year-old son and almost 1-year-old girl, both of which I stay home with. We currently live in Waukesha. We love taking walks and exploring new areas! I'm looking forward to the opportunity to help take...
5.0
"Heather has watched both of my boys for several years in total. Her and her husband are very trustworthy, kind and welcoming people. Heather is a natural care giver and I feel like she truly loves my children and enjoys caring for them. Both my boys have a blast...
Laura T.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
Rachel P.
Waukesha, WI
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel, and I have been nannying for the past two years with recurring families as well as one-time dates with children aging newborn to 13 years old. Outside of nannying, I teach after school Spanish classes to elementary schools in the southeast Wisconsin area. I am in my second year of graduate studies to...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is an extremely dependable and responsible person. I have known her for several years, and she has always been kind, trustworthy, and an overall great friend. Although I don't have any children of my own for her to care for, I would trust her with my dog any...
Maya G.
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
"Eric was dependable and personable. Our son enjoyed working with him. We would highly recommend him. "
Ksenija K.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Pauline L.
Waukesha, WI
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a very down to earth, caring and passionate individual. I am looking to work about 2 days week once school starts in September. I enjoy caring and bonding with children. I love pets, sports and arts and crafts!
Pauline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Pauline to help with the care of my aunt, who is 92 years old, but mentally about 5. I have been continually impressed by the way my aunt has responded to Pauline's gentle, loving manner. She genuinely cares about my aunt and demonstrates this by...
Matthew A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukesha, WI
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
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.
Tessa K.
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 the morning. My 4 y/o said Ms....
- Beth G.
Samantha D.
5.0
Samantha was great! She showed up while I was still working and immediately started playing with my son. She was great about communicating with me and helping me relax while out!
- Renee B.
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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 145 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 $16.69 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 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 80 reviews of the 145 listed babysitters.