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Anna A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Anna, and I am a graduate student at Winona. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in a special care nursery where I cared for children ages birth to 3 years old, with and without medical complications. I also have a background as a lifeguard instructor which has given me a...

Kerry C. says "Our girls loved having Anna babysit. She often brought games/activities over with her from home, took the kids outside for biking, time at the neighborhood...

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Annie M.

Nanny, Babysitter, And PCA Who Loves Kids!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annie M! I recently graduated from the College of St. Benedict, receiving a bachelor's degree in Health Science. I am now working on earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the College of St. Scholastica. I am new to the Duluth area and looking for part-time work in the area. I have tons of childcare...

Patti P. says "We had Annie for only a couple of months during the summer to help look after our boys and during that time the they grew to love her. She was patient,...

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Valerie B.

Experienced Babysitter And College Graduate Well-Versed At Blending Learning And Play

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started caring for children when I was 11 years old. I've been an occasional babysitter and petsitter ever since. In 2011, I worked at a community farm/CSA in Osceola, WI, and took care of twin 3-year-olds. I was also responsible for gardening and cooking nutritious meals for the community. My experience working on farms led...

Former Member A. says "Valerie has been a trusted and dependable provider, caring for our 10-year-old daughter on a part-time basis. She is thoughtful, flexible, and...

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Annmarie S.

Part-time Caregiver/ Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! My name is Annmarie and I am a Dental Student pursuing my DDS at the University of Minnesota. I am passionate about health, education, the great outdoors, and exploring new things! I hope I can bring my positive attitude and hard work ethic to bring the best care experience to your family. I have loved the connections I...

Sara B. says "reliable, punctual, and with a very positive attitude towards everything. I hired her as a mothers helper and she did a great job looking after my 8 month...

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Rachel T.

Fun Energetic Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a very reliable, energetic, loyal, caring person who has roughly 20 years of paid experience as a babysitter/nanny and would classify myself as a career nanny. I have experience with: twins, overnights, out of town trips, infants, toddler, school age, teens, etc. I love kids if all ages however, infants - elementary...

Matt J. says "Rachel has watched our two kids multiple times for date night coverage. She is always on time, and the kids are excited to see her coming. She has been...

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Regan C.

Fun Part-Time/Full-Time Babysitter Available!

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Regan and I would love to be a babysitter for your family! I just moved to Minneapolis from northern California. I just graduated from Sonoma State with a degree in Communication & Media Studies. Throughout my time in college, I nannied for two families and previously provided child care all throughout high...

Christina J. says "Regan has been our babysitter for 1 year and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her. Our son loved his nights with Regan babysitting....

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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Amelia T.

Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Amelia and I currently am looking to do some weeknight and weekend babysitting. I graduated in fall of 2021 with a degree in developmental psychology and currently have a full time position (9-5 on weekdays) working in the ASD and mental health field. I've been in childcare for about 10 years and I have...

Kelly B. says "Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again."

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Sarah H.

Fun, Experienced Evening/Weekend Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Sarah. A little about me: I'm 26, I work in advertising and have lived in Minneapolis for about 7 years, but I'm originally from Los Angeles. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2019 with a degree in Journalism. I have extensive experience working with kids over the last 15 years. Over the...

Jocelyn V. says "Sarah arrived right on time, she kept my 3 and 6 year old entertained with fun activities, fed them dinner, and read them a bedtime story. She was great...

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Tiffany O.

Friendly And Energetic Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

4.8(1)
from
$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Tiffany, I am a medical student who would love to help take care of your children! I have an extensive amount of experience caring for children of all ages! I know how to properly care for infants, toddlers and older children. I understand how to make and mix formula for infants. I understand how to position them...

Brea O. says "Tiffany cared for our 3 kids on a weeknight and did an excellent job. She was great with communication before the date/time and gave updates throughout the...

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Kristiana H.

Babysitter/Nanny Plus

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In addition to successfully (but not perfectly) raising and launching my own three sons, I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including special needs children. I love children, and love to engage them in reading, music, outings and activities, arts & crafts, discussion and fun. Turns out this is my happy...

Jasmine K. says "We loved Kristiana when we interviewed her! She really engaged with our kids during the interview and they really responded to her. She was a great...

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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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Sarah P.

Fun, Loving, Patient Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Please note I go by my middle name, Savannah! I'm a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill who has always adored working with and caring for children! I recently concluded my full time position as the Housing Director for Start Today Hennepin, a long-term homelessness housing agency in Hennepin County, and am searching for a new full time...

Molly F. says "Savannah watched my two kids for a date night we had recently. She was very responsive beforehand and was punctual. The kids had a blast with her and...

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Natalie G.

Part Time, Seasonal Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello All! My name is Natalie, a little bit about me- I am a recent graduate of St. Cloud State University with a masters degree in Higher Education Administration. I am looking for a position with care due to COVID making my job search more difficult within my field. I have had experience with children from just a couple months...

Alexandra K. says "Natalie is terrific! She helped us for a couple days when we visited the beach. She mostly played with my then 2-year-old daughter and also took care...

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Kelsey S.

Babysitter Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a wide array of babysitting experience. I have been a short-term and long-term babysitter for multiple families with children from newborns through middle school. Currently I am a mental health therapist, but looking for some side income.

Alex N. says "We've had Kelsey come over a few times for date nights. She's always super dependable and quick to respond when we've asked her on short notice. Only...

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Justina L.

Nanny/Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am Justina. I am 29-year-old graduate student. I have been working with children for 10+ years from the ages of birth to about 14-years-old. The families that I have worked with over the years have become like family to me. The most important thing about nannying to me is making sure that the children are as comfortable with...

Ashleigh N. says "Justina worked for us for 6+ years. She is the best. We had a few nannies before her and let me tell you it is not easy to find someone like her. She is...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Sara A.

Fun Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hey there! If you're looking for a babysitter/housekeeper or someone to help run errands, pick up or drop off your kids I got you! I have experience working almost my whole life taking care of my younger siblings and I've also worked in the foster care system. I have a 2 year degree in early childhood and currently go to school...

Care Member says "Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation"

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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
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 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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Charlotte D.

PT Babysitting/Nannying

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Available days from February to May 18th. I'm 40. I have experience as a daycare teacher for children 6 weeks to 17 years old, as a behavior, counselor, social worker, correctional officer, security, and nanny. I love reading and have a MA in English and love playing and engaging in activities. I just completed my paralegal...

Care Member says "Charlotte took care of my cats while I was out of town for 5 days. She was dependable and trustworthy. She even sent me some fun videos of the kitties...

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  • 632 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.65/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN

Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 352 reviews of the 632 listed babysitters

Anna A.

Our girls loved having Anna babysit. She often brought games/activities over with her from home, took the kids outside for biking, time at...

- Kerry C.

Annie M.

We had Annie for only a couple of months during the summer to help look after our boys and during that time the they grew to love her. She...

- Patti P.

Valerie B.

Valerie has been a trusted and dependable provider, caring for our 10-year-old daughter on a part-time basis. She is thoughtful, flexible,...

- Former Member A.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Minneapolis, 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 632 babysitters in Minneapolis, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Minneapolis, MN babysitters on Care.com is $19.65 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 Minneapolis, 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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