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Leighton W.


Saint Paul, MN

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Most Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking to pursue any occasional babysitting opportunities or before/after school care, I have an extensive history of childcare and also have a huge love for children. I have cared for children from the age of 6 months to 13, I have also had full time nanny jobs the past three Summers. My interests as an individual line up...
Leighton can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Leighton is very flexible with my daughter and incredibly trustworthy! "

Mikki R.

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Ana E.


Saint Paul, MN

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Ana and I am looking for a full time or part time nanny position I am originally born and raised here in Minnesota. The most recent family I have worked with new baby. It was such a wonderful experience that the family and I have become very close. I have watched over a few family member's starting with...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ana is excellent! She welcomed my baby with a warm and trusting presence. She is attentive and knows what to do. She wants to do things the same way that I do them to best accommodate my baby’s needs. She talks to my baby and speaks in English and Spanish, which I...

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Wynter B.


River Falls, WI

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 12+ years of experience as a nanny, babysitter and was an au pair. I LOVE working with children and babies! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Hobbies include: Anything artistic. I love photography and am a portrait/wedding photographer since 2011. Reading Hiking, Biking, Gardening
Wynter can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Our 4 kids loving having Wynter as a babysitter and so do we!"

Kate P.

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Madeline R.


Lake Elmo, MN

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Certified PCA

I am a dependable and reliable PCA. My name is Maddy, I am a certified 22-year-old. I am very trustworthy and responsible. I have taken care of kids with down syndrome and other disabilities. I am open to doing whatever is needed in caring for them. I have my own transportation and can be there when needed. I also have an...
5.0
"I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she...

Ramsey L.

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Audrey D.


Lake Elmo, MN

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I Enjoy And Work Will With Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Childcare has been a passion of mine from a very early age. I have helped watch kids my whole life and have always enjoyed them. I have had experience as a volunteer for a church nursery, vacation Bible school, mother's helper, and babysitter. For three 3 years I nannied a child from my home 1-2 days a week, starting when she...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I would highly recommend Audrey as caregiver or nanny for your childcare needs. Audrey was a primary care giver for my daughter I from 4 months to 3 years old. During these last 3 years, Audrey has become part of I's family circle. I loves Audrey and we trust...

Elizabeth H.

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Lauren S.


River Falls, WI

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Summer Nanny And Fun Coordinator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren S. I am a 22-year-old from Lino Lakes, going to school at UW-River Falls for Psychology with a minor in Outdoor Education. I have experience caring for children ages 1 month-17 years, and up to 6 children at a time. I love working with children and putting smiles on their faces, especially since I don't...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Lauren was my 2 boy's nanny for the summer of 2022 and she was amazing. She made sure to keep the boys entertained, and took them on a TON of outings. Lauren was super responsible and kind. Couldn't recommend her enough."

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Joni R.


Saint Paul, MN

$19-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Nanny Wannabe

Hi! My name is Joni ("Joe knee") and I love caregiving! :) I have 4 years experience as a family nanny, 3 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and 1 year as a daycare teacher/counselor. I am currently looking for occasional babysitting positions near Woodbury/Afton. As a caregiver, I love encouraging kiddos to learn, try...
Joni can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Joni is an amazing child care provider! We love her and my 4-year old son loves her! She aims to take my son outside on daily excursions whether it is to a park playground, the neighborhood pool, or riding scooters around. Joni is imaginative and fun and will...

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Margaret P.


Saint Paul, MN

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I first graduated with a degree in education, and for several years I taught elementary. In the summers, I worked as a nanny and therapeutic recreation specialist. Eventually, I moved forward to pursue my masters degree in clinical psychology! Currently, I am a licensed mental health therapist and I truly love my work....
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maggie is absolutely fantastic! She is considerate, punctual, responsible, and carries a phenomenally positive attitude. It was a joy having her in our home to care for our three-year-old and 11 month old girls. Her ability to communicate with little ones allowed...

Jennifer B.

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Chris A.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Infant-Tween Care: Tutoring & Transportation Available Most Days! Scheduling Now

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Infant, Child, and Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families.
Chris can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We were so blessed to meet Chris! She did an amazing job with my 3 young kiddos, so engaged and playful. She organized activities for them and got them outside almost every day after school. She was dependable and flexible, just a pleasure to work with. I'll...

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Emeldah M.


Cottage Grove, MN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care-Giver Available Full Time

I am a well-rounded care-giver with 15 years of experience, taking care of the elderly in their various stages of life. From those needing companionship to the afflicted with MS, stroke, dementia and other chronic diseases to end of life. I have worked in private homes as well as nursing facilities. I'm passionate about what I...
Emeldah can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She has a caring heart and is a very compassionate person. She is also very smart and has the ability to carry out positive conversations on various topics. She loves cooking, too! Not forgetting music! Above all, she has many years of experience caring for people...

Alex K.

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Samantha W.


Saint Paul, MN

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Friendly Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Married my husband Oct 2022, and we are now expecting our first baby and so overjoyed! I'm a lover of coffee, going on walks, healthy living, my two kittens, and of course children and babies :) I grew up in an in-home daycare in Des Moines, IA, started working in daycare centers at 16 years old. I graduated from DMACC and...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samantha was an excellent nanny for our daughter from age 3 to 9 months of age. She was punctual, never called in sick, always had a positive attitude, and our daughter absolutely adored her. She is nurturing and has such a kind heart. We were sad to see her go but...

Valerie K.

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Kendyl H.


River Falls, WI

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kendyl. I am 20 years old. I will be a 3rd year student next year. I am majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in health. I am First aid/ CPR certified. I am pet friendly!( I have 1 dog and 1 cat)I have my own car, I am able to use for transportation. I have been watching kids for years now. I have...
Kendyl can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Kendyl is a wonderful caregiver! She is prompt to reply to babysitting requests and arrives early each time. She is great with our 9-month-old daughter and two cats. We're so thankful to have found such a great sitter!"

Kimberley S.

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Patti A.


River Falls, WI

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Or Part Time Child Care - Flexible Week Days/times

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of babies, children and Seniors in one way or another for 30+ years. I imagine I might be considered an Aunt or grandma-type person by children, while parents will see me as a responsible mature adult who can provide good solid care and supervision. My goal is to keep people safe and happy! I recently...
Patti can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"My girls loved Mrs. Patti! She is so sweet and helpful. She did crafts, played games and sang songs with the girls. She nannied our girls every week and was always punctual and flexible. I would recommend her to anyone!"

Marijana E.

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Terry T.


Cottage Grove, MN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Full Or Part Time Or Short Term

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a personal caregiver in homes for over 25 years. I am a kind, patient, understanding and respectful person. I keep all matters confidential. I use a lot of common sense. I have excellent references from all the families I have worked with over the years. I choose working with older people because they are not done...
Terry can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Terry T. is a great caregiver. She took care of my Mom who was 92 years old for the last two months of her life! I highly recommend Terry T. to anyone looking for great Senior Care!"

Deb W.

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Natasha H.


Saint Paul Park, MN

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available For Flexible Hours And Days

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natasha. I'm a nanny that has 15 plus years of experience with nannying/ babysitting. I have taken care of and have watched only children, siblings and twins . I enjoy going for walks, taking the children to the parks, reading books, doing age-appropriate sensory activities, playing age-appropriate games, arts...
Natasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Natasha is amazing and we highly recommend her as a caregiver! Natasha provided full time care for our son from the age of 6 months to almost 2 1/2 years. Throughout she has provided age-appropriate care and activities. She created lesson plans as he grew older and...

Tara J.

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Lisa S.


Saint Paul, MN

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 20 years. I was an assistant teacher at a Montessori preschool for 10 years. I have cared for children of all ages, temperments, and personalities. I can also help with cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, light housekeeping, and transportation. I have my own car and love pets. I am CPR...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Lisa is very responsible, and loving towards my infant. She started caring for her when she was 5 months old, and goes above and beyond when caring for my baby. Lisa has great timing in terms of putting my baby to sleep before she over tired, and takes her out for...

Sen C.

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Ryan G.


Cottage Grove, MN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

SAHM/Teacher Looking To Provide Part Time Child Care

Greetings! Another stay-at-home-mom here just looking for a little extra income. I am looking to watch another toddler along with my daughter in my home in Cottage Grove! A little about me: *Licensed teacher (taking time off to be a SAHM) *Elementary education degree & reading endorsement + additional early childhood...
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Katrina G.


Cottage Grove, MN

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Professional

Hi, my name is Katrina, but I go by Nina. I'm a former Lead Teacher at a daycare that I was with for 2 years. I absolutely adore kids! I am experienced when it comes to babysitting on top of my experience at a childcare center. I have babysat for several children from newborns to preteens and specialize in toddler/preschool age....
Katrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lindsay F.


Hudson, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nurse Looking To Help Families

Hello!! I have been babysitting and a nanny since I was 12 years old. I love kids. I think they are so funny and I love to help and watch them grow into their selves. I work part time as a postpartum nurse in St Paul and I love my work. I also worked in pediatrics before going to postpartum. I have two sons (7&11) who are in...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Megan C.


Saint Paul, MN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Megan! I'll jump right into this little bio by saying that I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 18, I am a college graduate (Minnesota State University Moorhead) and I am CPR & First Aid certified. I live in St. Paul with my fiancé, our 2 cats and our Husky. I enjoy basically any outdoor activity (games, walks w/...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Afton, MN

Leighton W.

5.0

Leighton is very flexible with my daughter and incredibly trustworthy!

- Mikki R.

Ana E.

5.0

Ana is wonderful! She's been our nanny for our now 6 month old son for the past 3 months, 3 days a week. Ana really cares for our son and we love that she sings to him, reads him books, plays with him on our play gym, and brings him on stroller walks. She also helps with cleaning baby and pumping...

- Sarah S.

Wynter B.

5.0

Our 4 kids loving having Wynter as a babysitter and so do we!

- Kate P.

Madeline R.

5.0

I never had the opportunity to have Maddie on the staff, but from what I have observed, she is caring, courteous, kind and demonstrates all the positive characteristics you would want in a caregiver. I had the honor of interviewing her a couple years ago and she was very kind and compassionate. I...

- Ramsey L.

Audrey D.

5.0

I would highly recommend Audrey as caregiver or nanny for your childcare needs. Audrey was a primary care giver for my daughter I from 4 months to 3 years old. During these last 3 years, Audrey has become part of I's family circle. I loves Audrey and we trust Audrey with our daughter as she has...

- Elizabeth H.

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