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1,684 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids on and off for the past 10+ years and it has always been one of my favorite jobs. I have always loved kids and babies and was even babysitting infant twins at age 12! Encouraging goofiness and curiosity, my highest priority is to build a trusting relationship with the children I work with and their...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
4.0
"Laura, was very impressive during her interview. She answered all my questions responsibly. I think she'd make a family very comfortable. She's such an intelligent person with a great view on life.We need an on call nanny at this moment because we're expecting a...
Robbin W.
Verity F.
Minneapolis, MN
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun College Student Who Is Missing The Kids I Sit For At Home!
5.0
(2)
I have been a sitter for around 5 years! I am a sophomore at the University of Minnesota- Twin cities studying nutrition. I have experience with many different families in my home town (Oak Park, IL) from ages 3-10 as well as all different pets! I am open and willing to help with things that need to get done around the house....
Verity can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Verity as a wonderful babysitter and nanny. She is not only kind and nurturing but also incredibly organized, dependable, trustworthy and patient. She set appropriate boundaries with my kids while bringing an element of fun and creativity to each...
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Laila D.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Laila and I'm 21! I am looking for a nannying/babysitting job! I love to have fun and enjoy spending time with children! I have worked with the YMCA sac after school program for 5 years now and have in house babysitting for about 6 years! I am CPR and First Aid certified and love to help! Feel free to message me!
Laila can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laila is a very responsible, kind, fun young lady. She enjoys children of all ages and children are drawn to her. Laila makes lasting, meaningful relationships with the children she is involved with. Laila is always on time and will not let you down. She is well...
Ginny R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sofia, I currently attend the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and I am pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering. A little about me: I speak Russian and English fluently, and I am actively learning Spanish! I have experience working with children of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds! I have 7 years of...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Sofia was a great sitter for our two girls! She was very responsive to messages as we got to know her a bit before the day she would be sitting, and we felt very comfortable leaving the kids in her care for the first time. This included picking them up from bus...
Justin K.
Tariah R.
Minneapolis, MN
$19/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Tariah, I live in Hennepin County, and I am a full time student at the University of St. Thomas! Babysitting has always been a passion of mine. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children. I understand the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment where your child can thrive and grow. From...
Tariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We’ve used Tariah a few times and plan to continue to hire her. Our LO has a great time!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Zoe, I'm 21 years old and have over 7 years of both babysitting and nannying experience. I am super outgoing and love working with kids. I am currently getting my real estate license and soon to start my career. I am hoping to help a family with something part time or for date nights throughout the week. I am...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zoe was on time, polite, and great with our children. She would be welcome in our home anytime. Our kids are really looking forward to having her back."
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Rachel P.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student Seeking Care Work Evenings & Weekends
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel (she/her), I'm 30 years old and currently a graduate student at University of Minnesota pursuing social work. I'm looking for work on evenings and weekends and am open to one-time jobs as well as ongoing. I love working with children, including children with special needs. I have experience babysitting,...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was great with our son and met him where he was at. She was timely and communicative."
Brian D.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Sophie! I love kids and have been babysitting since I got red cross certified at 11 years old. Along with individual childcare, I also worked as an art teacher for multiple summers. I am a student at the University of Minnesota. I'm fully vaccinated and respectful of covid guidelines.
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophie was responsible for picking my daughter up from school, getting her to after school activities, helping with homework, feeding her dinner & sometimes ran errands for me. She is creative, kind, patient and fun to be around."
LeaAnna K.
Amber H.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Amber and I love working with children, especially infants. I was an infant/toddler teacher for 5 years before moving into a Director position at a daycare. I have a minor in early childhood education and am in grad school for my masters in the field.
Helping families by babysitting when I can is a great joy of...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber is great with our son! She always has things to do and takes great care of him. "
Josh B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Danica and I recently graduated from North Dakota State University. I plan on applying for admission into a veterinary medicine program. I have been working with kids since I was 15, babysitting. I now have four nieces that I get to watch. I have worked with children of all ages, mostly toddlers. I love taking the...
Danica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danica has been a wonderful Nanny for us! Our kids love her. We would definitely hire her again if we could."
Tanya B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed K-6 teacher with classroom experience teaching K, 1 & 2. I am currently living in Saint Paul. I am available for part time babysitting/nannying. While in college working on my degree at the College of Saint Benedict, I was a nanny for five years.
I love being outside, arts and crafts and reading. I enjoy...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has helped many families throughout the years by providing child care services or directly teaching them. She has only left positive impacts on the families and children she has cared for. Hannah is kind, thoughtful, patient and genuinely cares about the...
Sam D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a children's mental health therapist looking for babysitting and/or nannying opportunities on Thursday evenings, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is really good at her job and dependable"
Preshita Z.
Constance K.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Constance, I am a current art student finishing my bachelor's degree at Metropolitan State University. I have extensive experience working with children including 5+ years date night babysitting, 4+ years nannying children ages 6 mos - 11 years old, and over two years of being an elementary after school art...
Constance can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When Connie is with children and the elderly (as she has worked with both), she is very engaging, giving them her time being present. She has a the right personality and the want to help people young and old. She has an artistic background that can add another...
Susan B.
Madeline R.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Loving Sitter That Wants Children To Grow And Be The Happiest They Can
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 13 years old. I love working with children and the positive energy they have. I have also worked as a Day Camp Counselor, a House Parent at Crisis Nurseries, and as a Behavioral Technician at an autism clinic. I want to help children learn and grow while also making sure they have...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our little daughter loves Madeline! She lights up whenever I say she's coming. She's always on time and a timely communicator. If she weren't moving we'd hang on to her as long as possible! I always felt comfortable leaving our daughter with her. We'll miss her...
Chelsey K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Teaching and caring for children is my biggest passion, and since I started babysitting at the age of 12 I have known that I would make a career out of it. I have an MA in Early Childhood Education as well as a BA in Child Psychology. Before I started teaching Pre-K, I babysat, nannied, worked in a toddler daycare, and assistant...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has been a great full time nanny to our 4 1/2 year old daughter for the past 3 years. She started with us in May of 2011 and we have considered her as part of our family every since. We'll be moving to the suburbs but if we could, we would keep her as our...
Mariza M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*currently seeking part-time summer nanny position*
Hello! I am a mom to a toddler and love being around kids. I'm a school social worker and have summers/winter break/holidays off - I'd love to help your family!
I have previously worked at the Eden Prairie Community Center in their child care department, worked four summers...
Jenne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenne is responsible, caring, and professional. She was always on time and provided high quality care for my little one. I would Absolutley hire her again!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before my graduate education, I served two families as a professional nanny. Bottles, diapers, potty training, cooking, cleaning, and transportation were all part of my responsibilities. When I worked as a direct care counselor for children with emotional and behavioral disorders, I was sometimes responsible for nine children at...
Jada can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jada is absolutely fantastic! She's just what anyone should want in a nanny: Your kids will be well cared for and they'll learn more than they realize.
Our 20mo old daughter adores her and her communication skills have drastically improved, due to Jada's...
Katie M.
5.0
(3)
Hello hello, I'm Onuma and I'm a Minnesota native seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family! Growing up, I've had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I look up to till this day. I strive to carry their affectionate and thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. Especially as one of the...
Onuma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Onuma was very dependable, always on time and great with my children. She was able to come and help us short term with little notice. We love Onuma!"
Mia M.
Colleen B.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Part-time Or Occasional Care Giving Positions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of nannying experience. I've taken babysitting, CPR and life-guarding courses throughout my time working with children, and have cared for children aging anywhere from 1-13 years old. I think it's really important to create a fun environment where kids can play, explore, and learn.
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen nannied for us for a year when our daughter was 9 months old and she was wonderful! She was incredibly dependable, loving, flexible, and so easy to talk to. Leaving your first born with a new nanny is hard for any family and with Colleen I always felt our...
Mary V.
Aisha I.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable and energetic elder sister!
I've been watching my two younger siblings since I was 15, and have been babysitting for my nephew and niece since they were 1 (now 3 and 6 years old). In addition to looking after family, I have nannied for a family with 3 children from ages 3-12 for two years and another family...
Aisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Laura B.
4.0
Laura, was very impressive during her interview. She answered all my questions responsibly. I think she'd make a family very comfortable. She's such an intelligent person with a great view on life.We need an on call nanny at this moment because we're expecting a little one any day now and she not...
- Robbin W.
Verity F.
5.0
Verity is one of the most reliable and capable sitters we have ever had. She started as a sitter for us but over time, she also would run errands for me during the week as well as house and pet sit when we would travel. My children adore her as she is kind and creative! I highly recommend Verity!!!
- Care member
Laila D.
5.0
Laila is a very responsible, kind, fun young lady. She enjoys children of all ages and children are drawn to her. Laila makes lasting, meaningful relationships with the children she is involved with. Laila is always on time and will not let you down. She is well educated with a knack for teaching...
- Ginny R.
Sofia G.
5.0
Sofia was a great sitter for our two girls! She was very responsive to messages as we got to know her a bit before the day she would be sitting, and we felt very comfortable leaving the kids in her care for the first time. This included picking them up from bus stops and driving them back to the...
- Justin K.
Tariah R.
5.0
We’ve used Tariah a few times and plan to continue to hire her. Our LO has a great time!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Minneapolis, MN:
How can I find a Minneapolis babysitter near me?
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 1,688 babysitters in Minneapolis, MN 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Minneapolis, MN?
The average rate for Minneapolis, MN babysitters on Care.com is $18.01 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 Minneapolis, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 547 reviews of the 1,684 listed babysitters.