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Kendre N.

Weekend And Evening Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
Travel
carpooling
I have a brother that is 9 years younger than me as well as babysitting for many family and friends over the years. Single and love being around fun, energetic, and imaginative children!

Rebekah D. says "Kendre is wonderful and our children love her after just a couple of times babysitting. She is very punctual and responsive. We're glad to have her as...

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Hannah G.

Babysitter And Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have babysat one to three children for up to eight hours. I am also an assistant at my church's nursery! I have experience with children ages infant to elementary. Activities I do with children I babysit include: Playing board games, playing, watching movies/tv, playing sports outside, going to the park, going to the zoo, and...

Julie S. says "Interviewed Hannah for an after school nanny job. She was kind and engaging. She seemed great with the kids. We ended up going with another candidate...

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Katlyn E.

All About Me

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi I am Katlyn, I worked in childcare for 6 years, 2 of which I was a preschool teacher! I have been a summer nanny for 3 years, with infants- school age kids. I love all things outdoors, arts and crafts, music, and sports! My favorite things about being a teacher is watching kids learn and grow!

Jenny B. says "Katlyn has been a nanny for our two boys for the past 6 months. We are so incredibly sad she is moving and can no longer nanny for our family. She has been...

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Fernanda S.

Part-time Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I always took care of my cousins when they were babies. I have friends that have babies and I usually take care of them while they are on a date or meetings. I love dogs!

Kindiss S. says "Fernanda is so personable and gets back to you right away. "

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Courtney K.

Andover, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi I am Courtney! I have many years of experience working with kiddos. I have cared for special needs kids and children with medical complexities. I have watched up to 6 kids at one time and am comfortable watching kids of any age. I enjoy planning out activities for kids to keep them entertained, off screens, and having fun!

Tony B. says "Courtney was awesome. Great communicator, punctual, friendly, and great with the kids. We feel very comfortable having Courtney in our home watching our...

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Shelley K.

Part-time Baby/child-sitter Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a mother of 4 children who now range in age from 21 - 34 and 3 grandsons of ages 9mo, 1yr and 14yr. I very much enjoy interacting and caring for children! As a mother myself, I can relate to the feelings of a parent wanting to have great and loving care for their children and the confidence gained from having someone who...

Care Member says "Shelley is the best! We regularly ask her to babysit for date nights and for daycare pickups/bedtime when my husband travels for business and I work...

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Amina J.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I've been babysitting for as long as I can remember, being that I'm the oldest of 4. Whether it was my siblings or the neighborhood kids, I was always watching children. Currently I'm a morning nanny for a special needs family while going to school full time. In the past I was a nanny for a couple summers and volunteered...

Michelle H. says "Amina is great with my kids now 7/9 -- one w/ ADHD. She also helped tutor them when they were on distance learning. She was always on time and the...

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Katrina C.

Recent College Grad & Experienced Babysitter Seeking Part Or Full Time Job!

Somerset, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, my name is Katrina! :) I've been babysitting since I was a teenager, and continue to enjoy it as an adult! I've cared for children ages 6 months to 11 years of age. In my teens, I took Early Childhood Education classes at the local community college along with babysitters certification from the Red Cross. I graduated from...

Jason P. says "Katrina was wonderful with our two children! So friendly, dependable, and fun!"

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Bendu K.

Summer Full Time Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
13 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a pediatric social worker with a passion for caring for children. Growing up in a huge and diverse family, I cherish the importance of understanding and embracing different cultures and backgrounds. With years of child care experience, I bring a nurturing and compassionate approach to every family I work with. When not...

Cristina H. says "We have hired Bebe a few times to babysit our four kids (ages 9, 8, 3 and 21 months). She has always arrived on time or a little early and been very...

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Elizabeth S.

Baby Sitter / Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Lizzy and I received my Bachelor's in Music and Education from Loras College in 2019. I currently hold a license for teaching K-12 Music. Throughout my Undergraduate degree, I nannied for a family in my hometown. As a holder of an education degree, I feel well qualified to care for your children. In 2021, I received a...

Natasha G. says "Lizzy is excellent with children! She is very responsible and attentive. She has a lot of experience working with a variety of ages (mine are currently 9...

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Sadie H.

Child Caretaker

Saint Paul, MN

3.6(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I feel I make a wonderful nanny because of my kind/dedicated heart, I feel drawn to caring for and nurturing little ones and find it deeply fulfilling. I find this work to be profoundly gratifying, however I do not take the impact it has lightly. Nannying, although is a fun position to have, I take seriously as I wish to find...

Care Member says "She's an amazing nanny and person in general. I would trust her with my life!!"

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Mayte C.

Bilingual / Multicultural

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have more than 11 plus years of experience. I can certainly assist with Travel and Errands, laundry, some meal preparation and any other tasks. I am bilingual, Spanish with some knowledge of French and a bit of ASL. I have a degree in Fine Arts. I am excellent with children. I have many years of experience and recommendations...

Care Member says "Mayte joined our family when our first child was 3 months old and has been with us through the addition of our second child at 20 months. She jumped...

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Ciara M.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ciara. I am a caring and energetic caregiver with experience working with children of different ages. I currently have a 4-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter, and I previously nannyed for my aunt's children--one of whom is 8 and the other the same age as my son. I'm looking for a nanny position where I can...

Care Member says "Ciara is such a wonderful and sweet person! Both of our girls love spending time with Ciara. She is very caring and helps out around the house. She is...

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Susan A.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Susan. I am a recent grad from Metro State, my degree is in psychology. I have 14 years experience in caretaking, most of that has been in childcare. In the last year I began working at a residential treatment center for teenagers and gained valuable experience about behavior management, crisis management, and DBT...

Robert H. says "I interviewed Susan and found her to be friendly, professional and she was on-time. She provided me with a resume and references. While not the right fit...

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Alyssa O.

Child care

Andover, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey there! :) I'm 24 and have been nannying on and off since I was 13. I also worked at a child development center for my last two years of high school. I love spending time with kids and have experience with ages ranging from new born all the way up through middle school. I graduated with my associates degree in English Studies...

Care Member says "Very good communications, on time for visit. Our daughters had fun with crafts and time spent. Would defiantly hire again."

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Rachel W.

Caring Nanny Looking For A Part-Time Position With Great Family!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there, I am looking for a full time, long term nanny position. I have been a full time professional nanny for almost 3 years, and it is by far my favorite thing to do. I take pride in providing a safe, clean, and positive environment for the kiddo(s) in my care. I have professional experience with children ages 15 months up...

Bari H. says "Rachel has been fantastic with our (very busy!) toddler! She's kind, fun, thoughtful, conscientious (both about COVID precautions and otherwise), and...

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Nicole A.

Hello, My Name Is Nicole, I Am Available To Babysit On Weekends, Friday, Saturday Or Sunday, I Have

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi my name is Nicole, I have experience in taking care of children. I love playing with them and teaching them. I am available to work, I used to work in a daycare center and I am a Spanish teacher, currently a bilingual preschool student.

Care Member says "She is very patient and loving when it comes to taking care of children."

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Logan S.

That Cool Brother

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Logan, and I am thrilled to offer my services as a dedicated and energetic babysitter or nanny. With five years of experience, I have found immense joy in connecting with children and understanding their unique perspectives. I value being a positive male role model and the impact it can have in a child's...

Care Member says "Logan is absolutely amazing. Our boys love him. He is the first long term sitter we have had where our boys actually tell us to leave so they can play...

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Samantha N.

Andover, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been caring for children since I was in middle school and now I have a child of my own. In the summer of 2022, I nannied for 3 different families part time and thoroughly enjoyed it! I love adventure and spending time outdoors!

Matthew J. says "Sam walked in and immediately became buddies with our little guy. She was thorough in wanting to know our expectations. She is incredibly kind and we...

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Terena S.

Girl

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am an excellent babysitter! I do light housekeeping. Occasionally laundry. I am currently only working with 1-2 kids ages 1 year to 10 years. I am also getting my associates in early childhood development. I have a son (1. 5yrs) who does have to come with me or I do have space dedicated in my home to care for kids.

Brian S. says "Vibrant, smart and dedicated. A great help for the kiddos"

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.60/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Forest Lake, MN

Babysitters in Forest Lake, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kendre N.

Kendre is wonderful and our children love her after just a couple of times babysitting. She is very punctual and responsive. We're glad to...

- Rebekah D.

Hannah G.

Interviewed Hannah for an after school nanny job. She was kind and engaging. She seemed great with the kids. We ended up going with...

- Julie S.

Katlyn E.

Katlyn has been a nanny for our two boys for the past 6 months. We are so incredibly sad she is moving and can no longer nanny for our...

- Jenny B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Forest Lake, MN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Forest Lake, MN 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 10 babysitters in Forest Lake, MN 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 Forest Lake, MN babysitters on Care.com is $15.60 per hour as of November 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 Forest Lake, MN 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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