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Khadijah M.


Sun Prairie, WI

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Patient,engaging And Willing To Adapt To Parents Wants.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. I have taken care of babies as young as newborns to young teens. I can assure to keep kids safe and as happy as possible under my supervision.
Khadijah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely amazing. She cared for my twins for months. Even though they only want their mom all the time when Khadijah walks in the house the kids are so happy and excited to see her. She has helped my family in such a needing time. My family and I are...

Kevin G.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is very calm and professional, which is exactly what we needed for our 12 month old. She played very well with my baby, also seems like hard working and good person. Definitely will hire her again."

Yideun J.

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Mary S.


Madison, WI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pre-school Teacher And Foster Mother.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I taught pre-school at accredited centers for 15 years, working with children two to 5 years old. I was a foster mother to 13 children, newborns to teenagers, over a five-year period. I am available to work with potty-trained children, no infants. I love to read to children and to work on arts and crafts. I am a positive,...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Though Mary only worked with us a short time my 4th grader and I came to really like her. I trusted her completely with his care. She was dependable and kind. I would rehire her in a heartbeat!"

Sonja F.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Clara did a great job watching our 9 month old boy! Thank you!"

Melissa L.

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Katarina K.


Rio, WI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started my caregiver career as an au-pair, which is a cultural exchange program, placing babysitters from all around the world, with families who are looking for a live-in childcare. This means, I have been thoroughly background checked, interviewed and trained. It also means, my contracts were limited to 1 or 2 years. And so,...
Katarina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katy has been such a blessing to our family! She has been taking care of my baby boy since he was about 2 months old and is wonderful with him. She is also great with my 3.5 year old. We trust her with our kids 100% and know they are in great hands with her. She...

Lindsay R.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Excellent caregiver. dependable and nice."

Dan H.

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Velisa M.


Madison, WI

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a positive, caring christian mother of two young children with a passion for education. I enjoy a healthy life style, baking, reading and gardening. In addition, I enjoy being outdoors and taking the children on stroller walks, picnics, library and near by playgrounds. I enjoy cleaning, organizing, HGTV shows that provide...
Velisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Velisa provides great care for children in a loving, calm home environment. During the time that she took care of my child, she made sure that she was safely engaged in play with other children, as well as gave opportunities for intellectual development and...

AnneMarie W.

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Amy E.


Madison, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Jordyn H.


Cambria, WI

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jordyn. I am 20 years old and have a huge family, I have been babysitting since I can remember, I have a 10-year-old niece, 8-year-old twin nephews, and a 2-year-old niece, I am very comfortable with infants and young children. I am going into my junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where I am...
Jordyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Aileen J.


Madison, WI

$50/hr2 yrs exp

Cleaning By Aileen

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Aileen! Cleaning by Aileen is my business I started in 2021. Through my business, I provide household management services, including laundry, cleaning, organizing, and many other household tasks. I offer flexibility and a variety of options to meet your family and household needs. Whether you need cleaning on a...
Aileen can also help with: Attic cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Aileen has made our home life much more enjoyable by helping with laundry, cooking, and cleaning. She's detailed, organized, and very personable."

Joy H.

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Noa S.


Sun Prairie, WI

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Early Education Major Waiting To Become An Extension Of Your Family!

Hello! My name is Noa, I am a 23-year-old graduate from Madison College in the early childhood program. I have worked in childcare since the age of 16 in positions such as; Special education assistant throughout the Madison School District and (currently) a nanny for multiple families. I have experience with ages 6weeks-high...
Noa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Noa is genuine and loves kids. She has a formal background in child education with emphasis on self care, wellness, art therapy & social awareness. She is an excellent addition to a family. "

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Rebeccah H.


Randolph, WI

$14-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves Making Kids Feel Safe, Loved And Happy!!

I'd describe my personality as down to earth, caring & gentle! I love working with children because I have been around children all of my life!! I am a mother to 6 with one on the way in October! I am also a mother to 5-year-old twins. whom I raised on my own from birth to 4 years old :) I'm looking for a job where I can...
Rebeccah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
4.0
"She has kids of her own. She desire to have them in Christian education. She was calm and even tempered with the my students. She was willing to do the tasks required that asked."

Kathleen T.

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Stephanie D.


Madison, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 years of experience in child care. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, and SBS. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, primary, and elementary school children. I have the love and patience...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was a great help to our family, providing nanny care for our 3-4 month old baby girl when our daycare placement fell through. In the short time she was with us, we observed her giving our baby loving, attentive care. She sang songs to/chatted with her,...

Taryn S.

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Tekema B.


Madison, WI

$25/hr

Nurse Looking For Specialty Experience.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I currently work as a nurse in general medicine. I'm looking to gain experience with Vents and trachs. Looking for one or two consistent flexible clients.
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We met Tekema and were so excited to find such a great candidate! Unfortunately our schedules didn't align quite right for the nanny position I needed to fill. She has watched our toddler one time, but we have plans to use her for more occasional sitting in the...

Jamie H.

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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: Companionship, mobility assistance, respite care
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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Tekema B.


Madison, WI

$25-39/hr

Part-Time/Respite Caregiver.

Hello:) I currently work as a nurse in general medicine. I'm looking to gain experience with clients on vents and trachs, special needs.
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Susan C.


Madison, WI

$11-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for my grandfather with cancer and I am a nationally certified and licensed EMT who is ready and excited to work!
Susan can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Our 86 year old mother LOVES Susan. She is reliable, dependable, and provides our mom with conversation that brightens her day. Our mom was reluctant to have a caregiver come to the home, as this was her first, but now she can't wait for Susan to arrive and help...

Sally K.

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Julia H.


DeForest, WI

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is JuIia, and I love working with kids to help them grow and have fun! I have worked in a variety of childcare jobs in the past. Most recently, I have worked as a nanny for children ages 2-9. I also spent several years providing childcare for a mom's bible study, where I cared for children ages infant-6 years. I have...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We have known Julia for almost four years in her role as a full-time nanny for a close friend. She provided care for our toddler (nanny share) from Oct-Jan 2022 and on and off since then up to this date. She has sometimes also provided care for our three and 5yo....

Lydia And Randolph A.

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Emma J.


Madison, WI

$18-32/hr10 yrs exp

Note on availability: I am NOT available for nannying positions, or any positions requiring more than 10 hours/week of care. My bio: I am a Madison native who is creative, patient, and adventurous. I have 10 years of babysitting experience with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I also have experience as a volunteer...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Our 13 month old son loves spending time with Emma! She has watched him multiple times since he was 8 months old and he is always excited when she comes over. She is attentive to his needs, responsible and engaging. "

Mika G.

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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: Craft assistance, travel, 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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, WI

Khadijah M.

5.0

She is absolutely amazing. She cared for my twins for months. Even though they only want their mom all the time when Khadijah walks in the house the kids are so happy and excited to see her. She has helped my family in such a needing time. My family and I are moving to AZ and we wish we could pack...

- Kevin G.

Heather K.

5.0

She is very calm and professional, which is exactly what we needed for our 12 month old. She played very well with my baby, also seems like hard working and good person. Definitely will hire her again.

- Yideun J.

Mary S.

5.0

Though Mary only worked with us a short time my 4th grader and I came to really like her. I trusted her completely with his care. She was dependable and kind. I would rehire her in a heartbeat!

- Sonja F.

Clara K.

5.0

Clara did a great job watching our 9 month old boy! Thank you!

- Melissa L.

Katarina K.

5.0

Katy has been such a blessing to our family! She has been taking care of my baby boy since he was about 2 months old and is wonderful with him. She is also great with my 3.5 year old. We trust her with our kids 100% and know they are in great hands with her. She is incredibly caring, dependable and...

- Lindsay R.

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