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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Mayte C.

Bilingual / Multicultural

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Karisa V.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Karisa! I am currently Freshman Visual Communication and Anthropology major at College in Decorah, Iowa. I come from a big family and have lots of experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and elementary/middle school ages in my family as well as around the neighborhood! I coached ages 8-12 in volleyball and...

Robin V. says "Kids love Karisa! They are drawn to her naturally and she really enjoys being with them at all ages. She upholds the parent's rules/requests which is...

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Susan A.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Rachel T.

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Rachel! I am an Occupational Therapist that enjoys spending time with my dog and trying new restaurants with my husband. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, figure skating, arts and crafts, and reading. I have been babysitting/nannying for 10+ years. I have babysat up to 5 children at one time and have babysat children between the...

Marcie G. says "We hired Rachel to help with our 2 children on the weekends and she is fantastic. She is smart, caring, reliable, punctual, and mature. Our children got...

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Tariah R.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Tariah, I live in Hennepin County, and I am a full time student at the University of Minnesota. childcare has always been a passion of mine. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children. I understand the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment where your child can thrive and grow. From...

Care Member says "We’ve used Tariah a few times and plan to continue to hire her. Our LO has a great time!"

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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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Michaela H.

Hi! A Little About Me I'm 19 I Live In West Bloomington And Would Love To Help You Out!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as silly, caring, and opportunistic. I like working with kids because I love how creative and silly I can be with them, and just observing how they view the world and connect the dots. I started working with kids when I was 16 with an after school summer program with about 250 kids aged 6-13, I am...

Courtney M. says "Michaela has been such a blessing to our family. She easily and competently manages our twins between my house and their dads. She drives them to school...

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Sydney R.

Fun & Flexible Sitter/nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a senior at UMN-Duluth studying early and special education. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children. I am currently searching for a family that is in need of afternoon or evening care as I finish up my student teaching. I am available weekdays...

Charuka W. says "I highly recommend her. she is very good at caring for babies."

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Suzan N.

The Best Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I love kids. I have over 11 years of experience babysitting. I often babysit the children of my family friends. I know that the parents trust me with their children because I am reliable, a good care taker, connect well with children, keep their kids engaged by getting them involved in crafts, music, dancing or other fun...

Tonya B. says "Suzan showed up on time and ready to spend time and entertain our children. We had them in bed prior to her arrival but the children stayed up to hang with...

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Molly A.

Date Night Babysitter!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have nannied children since I was a little girl. I love taking care of kids and letting parents have a night out when needed. I am an outgoing, respectful, and caring, and love imagination. I am currently living in Mahotomedi, MN. In college I nannied two families with children ages 1-6 and currently love helping out with...

Kevin E. says "Molly has been great caring for our 3 boys! very dependable and fun!"

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Patricia V.

Patient Fun Sitter!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Patricia, a part-time pediatric CNA who loves hiking, spending time with my dogs, and enjoying sports. I'm friendly, reliable, and easygoing. I'm a Hmong woman who's been in Minnesota for all my life. I love it here. I have a reliable vehicle and can assist with childcare transportation, meal prep, pet care, laundry, and...

Care Member says "Patricia is kind, punctual, and is engaging. Our 4 year-old daughter enjoyed playing with Patricia and the time they spent together. She even brought a...

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Brenda M.

Mom Of 4 Available For A Part Time Nanny Job

Minneapolis, MN

4.8(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a mom of four, with children ages 22, 20, and 12, and I have years of experience caring for children of all ages. I love spending time outdoors when the weather is warm, exploring parks, going for walks, and organizing fun activities. In the winter, I keep the kids engaged and active by visiting playgrounds, the...

Kaytlynn O. says "My husband and I hired Brenda VERY last minute to babysit our two children. She was so wonderful, understanding, and flexible with the tight schedule...

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Tracy B.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Tracy and I have over 20 years of childcare experience and love working with children of all ages. I have a son who is 23 years old and we have a little Chihuahua named Estrella. I am currently a part time nanny for about 4 1/2 years with the same family and I have had other families once in a while as well! I look...

Marilyn H. says "Tracy was very kind and welcoming from the beginning. She understands our crazy schedule. My son really enjoys playing with Tracy!"

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Thea S.

Minneapolis, MN

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm Thea I am 24 years old I have been working in caregiving for 10 years. I love being outside , reading books , I am not much of tv person but I dont mind a movie or 2 :)my approach on education development is by not being in front of a tv but more being a leader , being outside and enjoying nature with fun activities:) I have...

Care Member says "Thea was AMAZING with my 3 year old! She helped me out very last minute and kept in touch with me the whole time with updates. My son said he had so...

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Brittany W.

Experienced Babysitter With Flexible Schedule.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Brittany and I have been babysitting for the past nine years from age ranges from newborn to 7 years old! I am currently finishing my Bachelor's at the University of Minnesota and am looking for a nanny position starting in January. I will be applying to a Physician Assistant program this spring, with hopes of...

Care Member says "Brittany is incredibly great to work with! Always does what she said she was going to do and super easy to talk to. Our family has had an amazing...

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Fattaneh S.

Babysitter & Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
EDUCATION: MS Degree in Geology College degree in Early Childhood Education. Child Development, Formal Education, Anoka Co. 148 hrs. Columbia Heights Public School, training for 4 months. Fridley Public School, training for 6 months. JOB EXPERIENCE: 25 Yrs. of teaching abroad. Crayon Box Child Care in Fridley, as a...

Emily E. says "Fattaneh was our daughters nanny for eight months. Today was her last day with us and we are devastated. I cannot speak highly enough about her, I could...

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Soleil B.

Excited Nanny

Andover, MN

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am currently going into my junior year of college and am home for the summer. I love working with kids and have done so in a few different locations. All throughout high school I worked at Foundation Hill Montessori, Adventures Plus (Andover Location), was a nanny, and did a lot of babysitting. There is no other job I'd...

Chyree B. says "Soleil works well with all ages and she is consistent and flexible with different personalities."

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Kaitlin E.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Andover, MN

4.0(0)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kaitlin and I've been working in childcare since the age of 13. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education, have taught for 1. 5 years, and worked in schools since 2019. I enjoy making connections with families to create ongoing relationships, and I hope to get to know you and your family! I have...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of June 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 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Terena S.

Vibrant, smart and dedicated. A great help for the kiddos

- Brian S.

Mayte C.

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....

- Care member

Karisa V.

Kids love Karisa! They are drawn to her naturally and she really enjoys being with them at all ages. She upholds the parent's...

- Robin V.

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 12 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 $16.00 per hour as of June 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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