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Madeline R.

Caregiver/Babysitter/Childcare/PCA

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Madeline, I am a professional nanny, I have a lot of experience in being a nanny, I have worked as a care giver for the past 8 years. I grew up helping at a daycare and I also had multiple of my own nanny positions. I've taken care of children from 2 months to 14 years old. I primarily have worked with infants...

Savannah L. says "We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little family and...

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Elise W.

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! my name is Elise. I just recently moved to Lake Elmo. I am looking for a part time job to help make a little extra cash. I have around 7 years of child care experience through working at a daycare, babysitting and previous nanny jobs.
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Brittany S.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknights And Weekends.

Lake Elmo, MN

from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brittany! I am 24 years old, and I received my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children, ranging from birth through teen years! I am now looking to make a career switch and become a nanny! I am a very punctual, caring,...
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Selina H.

Lake Elmo, MN

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about supporting families by providing a nurturing and educational environment for their children. With four years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to four children of all ages. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and ability to connect with children on their level. I have grown up in a Christian...
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Lauryn G.

Nanny For Summer

Lake Elmo, MN

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have babysat and nannied my little brothers, as well as family and friends. They ranged from 4 months to 6 years old. I love taking them on walks and to parks and getting the kids outside! I also like to stay in and play with them and keep them in a fun, but safe environment. I absolutely love kids and will always get the...
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Nicole

Lake Elmo, MN

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 5+ years of experience in babysitting and working with kids. I was a camp counselor for 3 years at Hidden Pines Ranch and enjoy trying different crafts, games and activities with kids. I am looking for casual jobs to continue once I start my my Nursing Assistant job in October. I am wrapping up my college degree from...
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Lauren P.

Lake Elmo, MN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Lauren and I am looking for a fun-loving family to work alongside. I love filling time with exciting new activities and spending time outdoors whenever possible. I have worked as a camp counselor for 6+ years through both the Science Museum of MN and Girl Scouts where I was responsible for groups of 16 kids ranging...
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Marni Z.

Dependable Child Care

South Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm an energetic, creative, kind and responsible person who loves kiddos! I adore having the opportunity to spend time with infants, toddlers and kids. Over the years I have gained tons of experience with many different age groups but have mostly cared for those between 0-3 years of age. Since I was 13 I have been engaged in...

Sarah T. says "Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's feeding, sleep,...

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Aliya N.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I have been babysitting children periodically from the time I was 13 years old and have experience watching children from as young as two years, to as old as 12. I am fluent in French and would be happy to speak it with the children I babysit.

Kirsten T. says "Aliya watched our 4-year-old for an evening and it was a great experience. She was responsive, polite, on time and took our daughter's bedtime protests...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Camila A.

Child care

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, my name is Camila, I would love to take care of your kids, my first language is Spanish so I ask for a little bit of patience with my English since it's not perfect. I love kids at every age, I love crafts, puzzles, playing in the park and cooking. I can help the kids with their homework, try new activities and if it's...

Mick S. says "Our kids LOVE Camila! She is so good with them she clearly knows how to relate to children. Highly recommend. "

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Lai L.

Love Spending Time Outside Or Going On Walks. I Have A Love For Art And Creating!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a total of two years experience working in daycares and two years working as a nanny. I've worked with four families during and after pursuing my Bachelor's of Science at UWO. Parents have reached out to me during my time in daycares to cover for a date nights as well! It's always a unique experience with every family and...

Christopher S. says "I highly recommend Lai for your childcare needs. She recently watched our 1.5-year-old son for an entire week and was an excellent caregiver. Lai...

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Paris S.

A Little About Me!

South Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as creative, funny, and empathetic! I started working with kids when I was 12 years old regularly babysitting a family of 4 ages 3-7 and I currently have a regular nanny job with a 2-year-old every day weekday! My mom used to own a day care that I would help with growing up and my last semester of...

Care Member says " Paris demonstrated exceptional patience while interacting with the children, engaging in playful activities with them. Furthermore, she effectively...

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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
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Shelley K.

Part-time Baby/child-sitter Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 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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Margaret P.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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....

Lisa L. says "My kids love Maggie! She understands kids and has a great 'can do' attitude. She also takes initiative and does things without ever being asked. She's a...

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Teresa B.

Part Time, Flexible Schedule. Child Care For All Ages, Housekeeping, Senior Care

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I started caring for my oldest brother's 5 children when I was 12 years old. I am a mother of 4 and young grandmother of 9. I am a jack of all trades, e.g.: counselor, nurse, teacher, playmate, taxi driver, etc. I truly enjoy spending time with children and interacting with them while encouraging their development. I am kind,...

Nicole A. says "Terri watched our infant for almost 6 months. She is flexible and communicative. Our daughter adores her. Terri likes to take her out for walks,...

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Madelynn L.

Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 22-year-old newly graduated registered nurse looking to bridge the gap between my graduation from school and transition to practice this fall/winter. I have been caring for children since I was 13 with special interest in newborns and infants. I worked for two years at a local preschool while I was in highschool, and two...

Alissa K. says "Madelynn is amazing with my kids! She is punctual and dependable. She has watched our kids several times. I really enjoy that she plays board games...

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Joni R.

Fun Nanny Wannabe

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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 2 years as a daycare teacher/counselor. I am currently looking for childcare positions near Woodbury/Afton. As a caregiver, I love encouraging kiddos to learn, try new things...

Care Member says "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...

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Annie L.

Reliable And Experienced Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Annie! I'm a recently graduated student from the University of Minnesota who started a new job in St Paul in January. Over the past four years, I've been fortunate to work with over a dozen wonderful families through Care as a nanny and/or recurring date night babysitter. Having the opportunity to foster and...

Sarah E. says "Honestly, Annie was so great with our toddler, who is rarely cared for by anyone other than us and was understandably a bit scared to have us leave for a...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.43/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Elmo, MN

Babysitters in Lake Elmo, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Madeline R.

We hired Madeline for watching our infant son while we were getting on our feet and back to work. Madeline was such a big help to our little...

- Savannah L.

Marni Z.

Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's...

- Sarah T.

Aliya N.

Aliya watched our 4-year-old for an evening and it was a great experience. She was responsive, polite, on time and took our daughter's...

- Kirsten T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Elmo, MN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Elmo, 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 7 babysitters in Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo, MN babysitters on Care.com is $18.43 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 Lake Elmo, 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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