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Julia S.

Caring & Upbeat Sitter And Swim Instructor

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am in a graduate program obtaining my masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population. I have spent many hours with children in the pool...

Amy O. says "Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on...

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Trisha S.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a fun loving, enthusiastic caregiver who loves creating art and being outdoors. I have a bachelor's degree in Art Therapy and Psychology. In the 4 years I was in school I had experience volunteering with and babysitting for children between the ages of 5-18 years old. Since joining Care. com in April 2019 I have...

Michael W. says "Trisha has been very reliable and punctual even though some of my sitting needs are a little beyond the norm relating to weird hours and some shuttling...

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Elizabeth B.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello families! My name is Elizabeth, but I often go by Lizzy - it's easier and more fun for little ones to say. I have over 13 years of experience nannying and babysitting, working with dozens of families with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I am looking for a steady nanny position for this summer in the...

Maryse W. says "Lizzy is great! My kids really like her; she is enthusiastic with them and also encourages them to be independent and well-behaved. She has been very...

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Lauren D.

Child Care Available

Madison, WI

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a current Family and Consumer Science teacher at Middleton High School. Previously, I worked at MHS as a special education teacher and case manager for 5 additional years. I have completed my Masters in Education with certificates in ABA therapy, transitions and Autism alongside a graduate degreen...

Sarah V. says "Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."

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Valerie J.

McFarland, WI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a fun loving and great person to watch your children while you are busy. I have watched children since I was 15 years old and now I live full time with my niece who is 4 years old and my nephew who is 19 months. I know exactly how to entertain your children and make sure they have a great time while you are away. I...

Michael C. says "Valerie was great with my daughter! She helped out with reading and writing on her 1st grade book! Excellent job! Thank you!!"

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Megan W.

Child care

Madison, WI

4.5(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...

Care Member says "Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan...

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Emalyse G.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a large love and appreciation for children and their many unique abilities and love of learning. I love spending time with kids doing just about anything, which includes arts and the outdoors, making sure they are well fed and cared for, and also taking time to listen to them. I can also take care of house chores, drive...

Melissa O. says "Emalyse was great with our kids. They absolutely loved having her care for them and I felt comfortable leaving my kids with her. We will greatly miss her...

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Katrina P.

Caregiver And Babysitter

Madison, WI

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
CNA- 8+ years Child Care/ Nanny- 5 years History- I have worked with 4 families, and have had a great experience with all of them. The first family just needed a temporary babysitter because the father was sick, and the mother didn't have time with work. The children in that case were 12, 8, 5, and 1 year. After that I decided...

Merlyn T. says "Katrina has always proved her strong work ethic along with he ability to adapt to people. She has strong interpersonal skills and is reliable for getting...

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Tristen H.

I Have Worked With Many Families Throughout The Years And Have Loved It! I Love Helping Families.

Sun Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Tristen. I previously was a nanny and currently I'm a CNA and nursing student. I really enjoy babysitting! If you are looking for occasional care, I'd love to help out!

Care Member says "We had an extra early request for our start time to safely catch our appointment. Tristen still arrived on time and showed no concerns of drowsiness or...

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Noa S.

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

Sun Prairie, WI

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Noa was our nanny for a little over 2 years. She became a part of our family and is still very involved with our 2.5 year old. She cares deeply, meets...

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Gianna C.

Full Time Or Part Time

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello all, My name is Gianna and I am an experienced, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am especially passionate about caring for kiddos ages 0-5 years of age. For the past 2 and a half years, I have been a professional infant nanny and I have had the privilege to...

Paola O. says "Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting...

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Kristin R.

Experienced Child Care Provider

McFarland, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children since I became a certified babysitter when I was 11 years old. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education for K-8th grade with a minor in Early Childhood (Birth-3rd). I have been a private tutor for several different children in all grades, from K through 8th grade, to improve their...

Care Member says "Kristin was our first nanny experience and she is the best! We were on several wait lists for center daycares but needed more assistance during the wait...

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Angela S.

This Is Me: Angela

Sun Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi!! I have been working with children for several years. I have a bachelors and masters in early childhood education. I love working with children and helping them learn and experience new things. The best part about working with children is seeing the look in their eyes when they achieve something for the first time. I enjoy...

Erin K. says "Angela is wonderful. She has watched my three kids a couple of times and I am hoping to have her watch them again. She is very responsive and punctual. My...

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Elizabeth K.

Part Time Babysitter

Sun Prairie, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am 32 years old. I love working with kids. I guess it is because I am a kid at heart. I have a younger brother and I worked in my school nursery after school the ages of the kids are 2-5. I spend a lot of time with young children and so I work well with children. I am in college to get my Education degree. I worked at a...

Kris H. says "Elizabeth has been our child care provider for over three years now. For three years, she served as our full-time before school caregiver for our elementary...

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Taniyah R.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Taniyah, I am 25 years old. I have been working with children since I was 14 and always loved watching every child develop new skills and reach many milestones. I started by watching family members, and then I began to babysit my neighbors kids for about 2/3 years. However, I do have 3 years experience working in a...

Care Member says "Ms T is the best! She handles our 3 under 3 with ease and has excellent communication. She is reliable, prompt, and when we say “Ms T is coming...

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Amy E.

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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...
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Silan D.

Sheila

Madison, WI

from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
"I am a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I have 3 years of experience working with children of various ages, from infants to school-aged kids. My skills include preparing meals, organizing creative activities, helping with homework, and ensuring...
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Ava D.

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm looking for occasional babysitting opportunities this summer and into the school year. I have years of experience working with kids and also have two younger siblings, so childcare has always been a big part of my life. I'm going into my senior year at UW-Madison, and I'll have a car, so I'm flexible with evenings and...
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Desiree O.

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! my name is Desiree and I'm a very patient and outgoing babysitter and tutor with about 5 years of experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds! Some of my hobbies are hiking, going to the library and playing board games. I am a full time college student currently working for my Bachelors degree in...
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Chelsee R.

Active And Experienced Nanny

Madison, WI

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Chelsee and I've been working in childcare for 15 years! My first job at 16 (besides babysitting) was at a daycare in a health club and teaching tumbling classes. I have coached all ages in tumbling, cheerleading, and gymnastics for almost 15 years as well. I currently teach dance, yoga, and tumbling. I was also the nanny...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.17/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, WI

Babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Julia S.

Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic...

- Amy O.

Trisha S.

Trisha has been very reliable and punctual even though some of my sitting needs are a little beyond the norm relating to weird hours and...

- Michael W.

Elizabeth B.

Lizzy is great! My kids really like her; she is enthusiastic with them and also encourages them to be independent and well-behaved. She...

- Maryse W.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cottage Grove, WI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cottage Grove, 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 6 babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Cottage Grove, WI babysitters on Care.com is $19.17 per hour as of July 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cottage Grove, WI through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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