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1,704 babysitters are listed in Minneapolis, MN
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Minneapolis, MN
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lacey and I just graduated from Augsburg University with a degree in marketing. I am looking for a summer nannying job before I start my job hunt in the fall. I love children and have been babysitting for many years. I always make sure they are safe, comfortable, and having fun!
Lacey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lacey was so kind and fun with our kids! we love her and will definitely hire her again!!"
Michelle L.
Amaya P.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of 5 siblings and 8 cousins. I have been babysitting for the past 4 years and am very comfortable with kids of all ages. I love projects and am good at keeping us busy.
5.0
"Amaya cared for our 3 kids and did an awesome job! She was on time, communicated well, and played ALL the games with our 5 year old. She has a calm demeanor that worked well for our family. Would hire again :)"
Alexis L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel (she/her), I'm 28, and I'm currently a graduate student at St. Mary's University pursuing social work. I'm aiming to be an art-based therapist. My day job is county case management, working with adults and kids to make sure their needs are met. I'm looking for work on evenings and weekends and am open to...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
I have always loved taking care of people. I was a server for 4 years when I decided I needed more. I was meant to be a caregiver, whether that is babysitting, nursing and hopefully someday mother.
I love cooking and baking, cleaning (other people's homes at least) and anything arts and craft related.
I find that eating...
Matisse can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Matisse is a great caregiver. She is caring and does a great job engaging with and playing creatively with my kids (from ages newborn to 5+)."
Kirsten J.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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...
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Sawyer L.
Minneapolis, MN
$35/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, organized, and responsible.
I started working with kids when I was really young. I grew up in a family with a ton of cousins, so I was always the designated babysitter. During my high school years, I was always asked to watch my teachers kids & still continue to love doing so!
In my spare...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sawyer was wonderful! My girls loved her and immediately asked if she could babysit again before she even left."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Liza! Children are one of those things that let me live with purpose. They live completely in the moment and in turn keep me completely present. I've been babysitting/nannying for 8 years now. I have experiences with ages 1 month-12 years old. When I'm with kids I like to stay as present with them as possible, no...
Liza can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Smart, strong, calm, healthy, patient, fun."
Elizabeth V.
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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very fun but also knows responsibility.
I would definitely hire her again!"
Care member
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & 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."
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She may be the kindest person ever! She has a big heart and truly loves the kids she teaches."
Malinda L.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amber is great with our son! She always has things to do and takes great care of him. "
Josh B.
Grace S.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I am 25 years old. I am a licensed Special Education Teacher. I have several years of paraprofessional, PCA, babysitting, and nannying experience.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Grace worked for us from February through July 2016. She was our care provider 5 days a week and ALWAYS on time (early!). Our son has medical issues-Grace managed his schedule perfectly. She would make sure he got his nap, meds. She everything kept on schedule. We...
Stephanie C.
Shannon O.
Minneapolis, MN
$16-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Sitter Available For Evenings And Weekends
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shannon and I've been working with children for over 8 years. I started as a babysitter for some neighbors, then was a gymnastics coach, then an aide at an infant daycare center. In college I worked at an after school program for kids in the St. Paul district. I also worked as a certified PCA for a kindergartner. I have...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon cared for our 18 month old son over spring break. She is patient, loving and highly interactive. She seamlessly connects with young children and keeps them active and busy with an array of activities. She is punctual and flexible. We very much enjoyed...
Megan B.
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 cared for my son (together with her son) for almost a year. She is a phenomenal educator and person, and her son is adorable! Katie is reliable, organized, and genuinely enjoys her role. I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm and creativity. She...
Courtney T.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Lacey M.
5.0
Lacey was so kind and fun with our kids! we love her and will definitely hire her again!!
- Michelle L.
Amaya P.
5.0
Amaya cared for our 3 kids and did an awesome job! She was on time, communicated well, and played ALL the games with our 5 year old. She has a calm demeanor that worked well for our family. Would hire again :)
- Alexis L.
Rachel P.
5.0
Rachel babysat our almost 2 year old when we were in town for a wedding. Communication was really good and she was very responsive. She did great with out daughter who can be a little slow to warm up to new people. We felt super comfortable leaving her in Rachel's care.
- Ashley D.
Matisse M.
5.0
Matisse is a great caregiver. She is caring and does a great job engaging with and playing creatively with my kids (from ages newborn to 5+).
- Kirsten J.
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.
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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 1,704 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 $17.96 per hour as of April 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 477 reviews of the 1,704 listed babysitters.