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Aileen J.

Nannying By Aileen

Madison, WI

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Aileen. From 2016 to 2021, I had the opportunity to babysit, nanny, and work in a childcare setting as a Licensed Lead Teacher. I've worked with all ages of kids - mainly with the ages 0-5. Working with others children and inside their homes gave me plenty of knowledge. I honed that knowledge in and turned it...

Jamie Z. says "Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and compassionate with their...

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Paula A.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I'm a mom of a 6-year-old and 7-month-old. I have worked at a Montessori preschool for 5 years. I'd love to go on walks, read, and craft. I'm comfortable doing light housework like laundry, meal preparation, and tidying.

Colleen M. says "Paula was a preschool educator for my twins when they were 3 at the time. She is so intuitive with children and so kind. Would absolutely recommend her!"

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Megan W.

Child care

Madison, WI

4.5(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...

Care Member says "Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan...

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Tommie D.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Tommie. I am a very dependable and flexible person. I worked for my first family, for 3 years. They had three children that ages all varied. The family also had another child that was in their 20s, that was autistic that I would watch on occasions as well. Since then I have worked with 4 families total. One...

Care Member says "The only reason Tommie is not with our family is because we moved… and we miss her everyday. She came to our family during the pandemic and was a life...

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Gianna C.

Full Time Or Part Time

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello all, My name is Gianna and I am an experienced, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am especially passionate about caring for kiddos ages 0-5 years of age. For the past 2 and a half years, I have been a professional infant nanny and I have had the privilege to...

Paola O. says "Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting...

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Kristen P.

Loves Sports, Great With Kids And Pets!

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kristen and I am finishing up my senior year of college currently.
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Lauren D.

Child Care Available

Madison, WI

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a current Family and Consumer Science teacher at Middleton High School. Previously, I worked at MHS as a special education teacher and case manager for 5 additional years. I have completed my Masters in Education with certificates in ABA therapy, transitions and Autism alongside a graduate degreen...

Sarah V. says "Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."

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Stephanie G.

Looking for Something a Little Different...

Madison, WI

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have experience in all kinds of centers and nannying, and am now looking for something more one on one. I have experience with multiples: twins and triplets. I have worked with children with differing abilities and their families. I have experience with ELL families, my second languages are German sign. I have also used both...

Care Member says "Great job handling the unexpected!"

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I currently nanny for a 3-year-old, and before that, I worked as a nanny for a 2-year-old. I assisted both children with potty training. 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...

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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Robin S.

Experienced Early Childcare Provider And House Manager & Cook.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Seeking a position to help support your situation with your children and light housekeeping. I enjoy working with children of varying ages and am happy to help out in general as I am open to discussing projects around the home etc., but of course the children need to come first! : ) I am quite adaptable to most situations and...

Kelsey R. says "We’ve had Robin watch our daughter a few times as a babysitter and she is amazing! Great communication, reliable, very knowledgeable about kids of all...

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Breianna R.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I love spending time with children. Being an aunt and teaching swim lessons have been the best experience with how to handle children. Finding fun and exciting games or sitting down to read as many books as possible is my goal.

Katie D. says "Breianna was extremely open to making us comfortable when it comes to COVID safety measures, responded quickly in general to any questions I had, and was...

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Helena L.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently graduated with my BSN from UW-Madison and I have been nannying for about 4 years now. I have experience with kids of all ages and I am also CPR certified. I have availability to watch the kids for this month before I start my RN job! I enjoy coming up with activities to keep the children engaged during their...

Rebecca D. says "Helena was great! Easy to communicate with, punctual and professional. My son had a great time with her."

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Aasha D.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a former teacher of 8 years in a School District and taught for 2 years in Jakarta, Indonesia before that. I like reading, playing games and going to the pool. I am responsible, caring, and punctual. I am looking for occasional date night/weekend jobs. I look forward to meeting you and your family!

Lydia B. says "Aasha was punctual, friendly and the kids liked her."

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Taylor D.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Madison, WI

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Taylor and I am a 2nd Grade teacher. I am receiving my masters in education this August 2025. I graduated from Washington State University where I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Throughout my career I have aided in child development and education through teaching grades 4k-5th grade. I...

Ariana K. says "Taylor helped us out last minute due to the schools being closed during the February snow. She did great with our daughter. We would absolutely hire her...

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Madeline W.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Madison, WI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have babysat for a wide variety of ages over the past 10 years and have been a preschool teacher for the last two years. Previously, I worked as a family nanny for two years. I am comfortable with all ages and with multiples. I love spending time with young kids and coming up with fun activities. I am currently finishing my...
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Isabella D.

Babysitter

Madison, WI

1.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an 18-year-old high school graduate. I have experience babysitting children of all ages as well as special needs children. I also have experience with overnight babysitting so I am able to help with whatever you need, no matter how many children you have or what needs they may have!
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Charlize B.

Fun And Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids Of All Ages!

Madison, WI

from
$18/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over four years of experience working at a daycare, along with extensive babysitting and nannying for various families. Currently, I work at a preschool and provide in-home care for children with autism through Achieving Collaborative Treatment. Building meaningful connections with children and watching them grow is...
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Caila R.

Part-time Caregiver/ Babysitter

Madison, WI

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Caila! I am 27-years-old currently living in Madison, WI. I have been working as a travel nurse for the past 2. 5 years. In my high school and college years, I gained plenty of experience working with children of all ages as a summer camp counselor and part-time nanny. Each week, I work 3 full-time day shift, and I...
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Caitlin B.

Fun And Enthusiastic Babysitter With Experience Caring For Kids Of All Ages

Madison, WI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I am a writer working on my second novel, and I love babysitting to supplement my income. When I babysit, I promote outdoor activities and limited screen time. I also love to follow artistic endeavors with the kids, like drawing, crafts, and making music. I am also very happy to help the kids with homework. I currently often...
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Lauren S.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter In Madison

Madison, WI

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent graduate of UW Madison. I graduated with distinction with a degree in Neurobiology, and Certificate in Disability Rights and Services. I just applied to dental school and am expected to matriculate in August 2023. I am currently in a gap year, and am looking for a childcare jobs. Nannying,...
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  • 211 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

Aileen J.

Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and...

- Jamie Z.

Paula A.

Paula was a preschool educator for my twins when they were 3 at the time. She is so intuitive with children and so kind. Would absolutely...

- Colleen M.

Megan W.

Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff...

- Care member

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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