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Akeara S.

Infant And Child Caretaker And Fun Babysitter!

Madison, WI

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello, as you may have seen my name is Akeara. I am currently a full time interior design student. I have 5 years of experience in childcare. During those five years I worked as a coach, babysitter, nanny, and caretaker at a daycare. While working at the daycare my main responsibility was working in the infant room but I look...

Tori M. says "Akeara has been our nanny for just over a year - around 16 hours per week. She is absolutely wonderful with our two year old son and we adore her. She...

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Andrea M.

Date Night- Caregiver- Babysitter

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I live in Fitchburg and began working with families while in graduate school. I'm currently an HR Manager by day, but I love spending my free evenings with kids-they bring so much joy to my life. I enjoy playing games, reading, singing, being silly, building forts, playing with light sabers, anything Star Wars-related,...

Care Member says "Andrea dog sat for my dog, Bugsy, and she was great. She even said he slept with her and that only proves that he was very happy with Andrea. "

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Marissa S.

Nanny-babysitter-tutor Available

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since the age of 12. This is including my relatives, and for families I have meet here on Care. I am comfortable looking after younger children, as well as older children and I am very into music, arts and crafts, and pretty much any kid games/toys there are.
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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
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Clare S.

Experienced And Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I'm looking for part time morning work with children ages 2 and up. I love working with kids of all ages. I have more than 20+ years of experience. I've raised 3 of my own children and like to help often with my grandkids. They keep me young. :) I enjoy reading with the children, outdoor activities, teach them through playing...

Care Member says "Clare was great with our very active 2 yo son. She did dinner and bedtime with him and helped keep the house tidy for while we were out. We’ll...

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Katie S.

Babysitter

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I moved to Madison last August after completing my Ph. D. in Child Clinical Psychology at University of Virginia. I have a full-time job as a postdoctoral fellow during the week, and would love to become a regular weekend, weeknight, and/or special occasion babysitter for a few local families! I have extensive...

Care Member says "Katie was amazing with our 8 month old daughter. Her communication is excellent and she is incredibly smart, kind and caring. I would highly recommend...

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Cecilia B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cecilia. I am 21 years old and a college student. I am looking for a full-time summer nanny job, with the possibility of continual care into the school year, in the Madison area! I have 7 years of nannying and babysitting experience. I provide care in your home. I have experience with children as young as 2...

Ashlee J. says "Cecilia is wonderful with my four children. She is very reliable, punctual and kind."

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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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Mary S.

Experienced Pre-school Teacher And Foster Mother.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have recently worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old. I taught pre-school at accredited centers for 15 years, working with children two to 5 years old. I was a foster mother to 13 children, newborns to teenagers, over a five-year period. I love to read to children and to work on arts and crafts. I am a positive, personable...

Care Member says "Mary has been an absolute blessing to our family, providing not only exceptional care for our child but also bringing warmth, kindness, and a sense of...

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Catherine C.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have been working for 3 years now with Care... with 2 different families. The first family was two boys and toddler girl.... the second was for a single mother studying to get her degree in nursing. This little girl is turning 2 in June and I have been with her since birth.... mom graduated and hopefully will get a job and...

Kate G. says "Catherine is dependable, flexible, and was always willing to help out when we had last minute schedule changes/childcare needs. She really connected with...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Amanda S.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience with kids of all ages, from babysitting, nannying, running children theatre, camp counselor and most recently working helping run educational nature programs for children. I am a big supporter of child led learning through play. It is how kids process and grow. Outside adventures are my jam....

Care Member says "Amanda is delightful. She takes great care of the children and they love her. She is very reliable and responsible. I never have to worry when the...

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Laura P.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Laura! I'm originally from Milwaukee and am currently an MBA student at the Wisconsin School of Business, specializing in Strategic HR Management. I'm passionate about my studies and career, but I also miss spending time around kids! I started working with kids over a decade ago, beginning as a babysitter at 13 and then...

Gen H. says "Laura babysat for us when we had a last minute military event to attend. She was punctual, kind, communicative and my son liked her. We hope to have her...

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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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Sophie C.

Experienced, Warm ECE Practitioner-Researcher

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a joint doctoral student in UW's School of Education and Department of History studying the history of early childhood policy. I am available ~10 hours a week, and I love working with infants and toddlers. I do not have a car and prefer jobs on the Isthmus. I have 10+ years experience working with children in...

Tamara A. says "Sophie has been working for us for quite some time now and she's amazing. She's traveling for the summer to study but I'm very excited to have her back in...

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Emilee G.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have experience both as a babysitter and running an after school program for 2 years. I love to be active, make arts and crafts projects, read, play games, and otherwise be goofy with kids. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing to prepare and serve light meals and snacks and put kids to bed. I look forward...

Levi H. says "Great experience. She is professional and reliable. She was great w our 3 kids ages 6> . Emilee was flexible on our hours when plans changed which was...

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Emma O.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emma! I have been in and out of babysitting and nannying since I was 15. I am available starting June 12th - mid August. I an 8th grade writing teacher in Lake Mills. Having a background in education sets me apart from other care providers. I have experience working with infants and toddlers, elementary,...

Melissa M. says "Emma nannied for our daughter on two separate occasions during her college breaks (a combined total of about 7 months). She is absolutely fantastic and...

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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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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
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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  • 214 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.57/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, WI

Babysitters in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 214 listed babysitters

Akeara S.

Akeara has been our nanny for just over a year - around 16 hours per week. She is absolutely wonderful with our two year old son and we...

- Tori M.

Andrea M.

Andrea dog sat for my dog, Bugsy, and she was great. She even said he slept with her and that only proves that he was very happy with...

- Care member

Katrina P.

Katrina has always proved her strong work ethic along with he ability to adapt to people. She has strong interpersonal skills and is...

- Merlyn T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Madison, WI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Madison, 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 214 babysitters in Madison, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Madison, WI babysitters on Care.com is $18.57 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 Madison, 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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