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60 babysitters are listed in Lester Prairie, MN
The average rate is $32/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Lester Prairie, MN
Melissa W.
Lester Prairie, MN
$40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to help elderly cook, clean, do laundry, and do other chores around the house so they can continue to live in their home. Some people are stuck in bed for the majority of the day. I was on bed rest 5 times with my pregnancies and I understand the little things that are needed to be done and I know where to help out...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"My dad hired Melissa to help him care for his wife as she was failing in health and eventually died at home with hospice. My dad couldn't have kept his wife at home until her passing without Melissa's help. She was kind, gracious, and compassionate to my stepmom...
Patricia M.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have raised 5 kids which makes for a busy house. Organization is necessary. I am efficient and hard working. I have been cleaning for others for over 5 years for residential only, but have worked jobs- for many years- where cleaning was just part of the daily routine. Rates vary from job to job and location.
Melissa can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Melissa is great! Our house always looks and smells terrific after she works her magic."
Renee F.
Noelle B.
Lester Prairie, MN
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am a college student looking for a summer nanny job! I like working with kids because I love to help them grow and experience new things in the world. I also love to help drive their creativity!
I started working with kids when I was very young! I am one the the older cousins so growing up I would always help the...
Joleen W.
Plato, MN
$14-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! It is so great to meet you. I am Joleen and I am 21 years old. I am currently employed at a child care center as an infant teacher and am making the switch to an Elementary school in the coming weeks! I am comfortable with caring for many children at a time and very willing to help with any homework/assignments they have...
Joleen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Joleen is kind, fun and dependable. My young kids were instantly comfortable with her, which is not their usual.
I had Joleen assist me on an outing with the kids, she was so helpful. I never had to direct her to do anything, she did it naturally. I also...
Abby S.
Stephanie R.
Glencoe, MN
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as kind, outgoing, and, diligent.
I like working with kids because I enjoy helping kids grow. I love how imaginative and creative they are and helping their creativity grow.
I have been working with kids for a long time. I started babysitting when I was 13. Then I helped coach gymnastics when I...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
4.0
"Stephanie worked as an aide in my classroom for two years. She got to know the students well and formed a good relationship with them, and the students liked her. Stephanie managed the students well."
Care member
Hello, my name is Solveig. I have much experience with children of all ages through past and present babysitting, nannying, tutoring, and teaching dance. Helping and inspiring kids to have fun, be creative, stay active, as well as learn new things and become more responsible, are things I greatly enjoy.
I am willing to help...
Solveig can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Hello! My name is Joleen and I am 19 years old. I have had pets of my own starting at age 2 ranging from dogs, cats, horses, fish, and hamsters. I would love to get to know you and your pet better!
Joleen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Lara A.
Hamburg, MN
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Lara I've been babysitting and taking care of kids since I've been young. I just finished up school to be a special education teacher but I am unsure about wanting to be in classroom. I have worked and had experience in childcare, nursing home, and a hospital. I am CPR and first aid certified as well. I enjoy spending...
Lara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Skyler W.
Young America, MN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my nickname is Sky! I have about 8 years of babysitting experience and a lifelong experience of being a kid! I am an everything kind of girl so I'm sure I can find a common interest to share with you and your kiddos! I love outdoors like going for walks, hikes, biking, snowmobiling, horse riding you name it! I am also a huge...
Skyler can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I own several animals of my own, so I have experience in taking care of: dogs, cats, freshwater fish, rabbits, birds, horses and exotic pets such as chinchillas.
I am a quick learner and love learning how to take care of new species of animals that I have never been able to take care of before.
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Allison S.
Winsted, MN
$10-20/hr
I have babysat kids in since my early teens. I am now 25 with a 3-year-old and 1. 5-year-old of my own. We have a fenced in yard at our home with a swing set and sandbox for kids to play in. Also have a large play room filled with toys. I do have a car but prefer to watch kids in my own home since I do have 2 young children....
Anna S.
Glencoe, MN
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with kids while in high school (babysitting and nannying), college (afterschool and summer programs), and am now a licensed teacher.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello all my name is Morgan! I'm looking for a nanny/ household manger position! I love to travel, take photos, and cook. I have well over a decade of experience. My experience comes from babysitting my younger cousins and my moms' coworker's kids when I was 12, then starting my senior year of high school I worked at a daycare...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a full time stay at home mom of 3, but this fall my life is changing with my youngest starting kindergarten. I have wholeheartedly enjoyed staying home with my babies and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I'd love to continue on and nanny part time for a family with young kids. I have had my own 3, plus I...
Brittney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am one of the oldest in a family of nine so I have known how to take care of kids for a very long time and have babysat my cousins multiple times.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Sydney and I graduated Vet tech school about two years ago. I'm very fun, loving, outgoing, and I adore working with children and animals of all shapes and sizes! I started babysitting when I was 13 and have picked up jobs here and there ever since. I know first hand how crazy life can get and I love being able to...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Gracie B.
Young America, MN
$29/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hey! I'm a good child caretaker with six years of babysitting experience, along with 1 year of daycare work and collectively 1 year of nannying.
I also worked as an overnight PCA. My patient was pediatric with a tracheostomy and feeding tube. We had to follow a schedule along with medication administration and hygiene...
Gracie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Barbara S.
Mayer, MN
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I am a loving retired grandma. I have taken care of my 5 grandkids, part time since they were born. I have been a nanny for about 10 years. I love playing and taking care of children. I would love the opportunity to meet with your family. Thank you.
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience with ages from newborn to 14 years old. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I used to work in a daycare/kindergarten as an assistant. Looking for a family that allows me to bring my 3 months old baby to work.
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marina is the best caregiver we have EVER had for our 5 and 8 year old kids! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and calm while still providing a very fun and creative environment for the kids. She is trustworthy with great instincts and is an easy...
Sari G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I provide dog/cat sitting and walking in your own home. I have had two years of experience pet sitting, and I absolutely love it! I love dogs and cats they are two of the most amazing creatures on this planet! I can look over pets from all sizes and ages. Don't hesitate to message me!
Litsi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lester Prairie, MN
Melissa W.
5.0
She is an awesome caretaker! She cooks, cleans, interacts with the patient. My dad just loves her! And, yes, we will be haviving her back!
- Care member
Melissa W.
5.0
Melissa is very reliable and does a great job cleaning our home and my dad’s apartment. Very nice and hard worker! Highly recommend!
- Care member
Joleen W.
5.0
Joleen is kind, fun and dependable. My young kids were instantly comfortable with her, which is not their usual.
I had Joleen assist me on an outing with the kids, she was so helpful. I never had to direct her to do anything, she did it naturally. I also enjoyed our conversations, she is very...
- Abby S.
Stephanie R.
4.0
Stephanie worked as an aide in my classroom for two years. She got to know the students well and formed a good relationship with them, and the students liked her. Stephanie managed the students well.
- Care member
Marina P.
5.0
Marina is the best caregiver we have EVER had for our 5 and 8 year old kids! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and calm while still providing a very fun and creative environment for the kids. She is trustworthy with great instincts and is an easy communicator. She is great at planning...
- Sari G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lester Prairie, MN:
How can I find a Lester Prairie babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lester Prairie, 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 3 babysitters in Lester Prairie, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Lester Prairie, MN?
The average rate for Lester Prairie, MN babysitters on Care.com is $32.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Lester Prairie, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lester Prairie, MN through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Lester Prairie, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Lester Prairie, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.