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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
Gabriela D.
Minneapolis, MN
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part-time Nanny/CPR Trained/Occasional Sitter/Available On Weeknights And Weekends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have around 5 years of experience as a babysitter and/or nanny, caring for infants and children up to 8 years old. I am now in Nursing School (BSN), which is what I found to be my passion. My school schedule does not allow me to work full-time, but I am looking for a part-time position as a nanny because I really miss being...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela is an amazing sitter! She is kind and compassionate, and takes the time to understand who she's working with. She is helpful around the house as well as with any tasks needed for kids. She is a wonderful addition to any family and I would highly recommend...
Thomas J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan and I have been a nanny and babysitter for 5 years now. I have worked with many different age groups but I have mainly nannied for kids ages 6-9 and 13-14. I am available to travel, help out with school work or small chores around the house as well as errands. I am also in college for Elementary Education...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan is our after school nanny and is fantastic! She is dependable, communicates well, and most importantly, my kids love her! She is warm, caring, gets to know them, and does fun activities with them. I highly recommend Megan!"
Tara D.
4.7
(3)
Looking for a summer nanny position!
I am an energetic and creative college student who loves working with caring for children. For several years I volunteered at youth summer camps and have worked on and off as a babysitter and nanny for five years (ages ranging 5 months all the way up to 12 years old!) I am getting my degree...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire has provided childcare for us for years. She is good at actually playing and doing activities with our 11 year old girl, 8 year old boy and 3 year old girl. She also has provided childcare when we have had bigger parties for larger groups of children,...
Kika Y.
Emma G.
Minneapolis, MN
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name is Emma. I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been caring for kids in some way ever since. I studied education at Luther college for 2 years, helped out in a Montessori classroom for a year, and nannied for my nephew for a year and half. I love providing children with adventure and opportunities to learn, but...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma has been a wonderful addition to our family! She regularly picks up our 3 year old and 6 year old from their schools and brings them to our house for an afternoon of indoor & outdoor playtime. She makes sure to pick activities that match our kids' energy and...
Jen D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been living in Minneapolis for 3 years!
I have worked for at least 10 years with children ages 1mo to 14yrs. I am Red Cross and CPR certified.
I love to play! I am always willing to hop in the pool, pick up a doll, or slide down a slide! I believe that redirection and positive reinforcement are best for...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Cat took care of my infant son while at a child care facility from age 3months to 1 year. She greeted us every morning with a smile and has a true passion for children. In addition to being great with kids, she also did an amazing job working with me as a first...
Katie B.
Mykayla H.
Minneapolis, MN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and pets!! I've been babysitting for income since I was roughly 10 years old; friends, family, and clients alike have blessed me with their children over the years!
Over the years, I've come to know and care for nearly 40+ little ones, including newborns, infants, toddlers, small children, and teens. I have some...
5.0
" Mykayla is punctual, dependable, hardworking, and great with kids. I would've kept her forever if I could've. We absolutely loved her! "
Kelly M.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I have been babysitting for friends and family for 3 years now but I am now ready to take it to the next level and start professionally! I have a love for kids and will always make sure both your needs and your child's will always be met. I am very reliable and am open to running tasks and also helping around the house. I...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana is very helpful and reliable, she plays with little ones pretty good too!!"
Patricia M.
Grace T.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Fun Loving And Patient Sitter, Teacher, And Amateur Chef
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I currently work as a special needs substitute teacher, helping my mother with two younger twin brothers, and babysitting for friends and family. I am looking for a part time position starting as soon as needed. I also nannied for a family and tutored their kids through online school during the Covid-19...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Grace was a fantastic nanny and homework help tutor for my kids when school went online-only during the early part of the COVID pandemic. She kept them on task with school work until it was done, and then rewarded them with a lot entertaining play. The kids loved...
Mary S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 19 years old and I have 5 years of experience with babysitting, and about two years of pet and house sitting. I can help with Travel and Errands and light cleaning around the house if requested. I'm currently working as a sitter to earn money for college and music classes. I have experience baby sitting kids in...
Sigrid can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sigrid was absolutely amazing with my 6 month old who hasn't been away from me since birth! She was kind and caring and I look forward to booking her again! 10/10 would recommend!"
Tiara W.
Chelsey G.
Minneapolis, MN
$25-28/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Chelsey! I'm 25 and I am currently in college majoring in psych, I take night and online courses that allow me to be a full-time nanny/household manager during the day - best jobs ever! I am CPR and first aid certified. I love hanging out with kiddos and have been babysitting and nannying for families since...
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsey was our nanny for a year before we had to re-locate. We have 2 girls, ages 2-7. She was always on time, reliable, creative, and the girls loved her! Would hire again:)"
Leslie H.
Hans B.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Compassionate, Patient, And Professional Childcare Provider.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in childcare for over 8 years as a babysitter, nanny, and substitute teacher. When working with children, I strive to create a nurturing and safe environment, encouraging each child to express their interests and emotions. I love planning activities such as; scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, dance parties, and...
Hans can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hans watched our three young children (5 and under) while my husband and I did house/yard work. They played outside in the snow for hours and our kids adored him! He was very patient and engaging, set good boundaries with them, and interacted well with them from...
Brittany H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Layla and I am an experienced and dedicated nanny. I first started working with kids when I was 10 babysitting the neighbors, and have held part and full time nanny positions since. I recently graduated from Scripps College with a degree in Psychology, with a focus on Child Development and an internship at the...
Layla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Ever since my first job when I was in 6th grade I have always worked with children and absolutely loved it. I have worked at Big Thrill Factory, a daycare, and multiple nanny and babysitting jobs throughout the years. I have had experience with all ages, from 1-week-old to 12-year-olds both boy and girls.
Mikaela can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She arrived early and was very professional, great to work with"
Hyun-soo L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you considering me for the childcare needs of your family. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2020. Currently, I work part time at a restaurant in Minneapolis and have been filling the rest of my time nannying for a local family in Minneapolis.
Staying active and engaged with kids is one of my...
Meara can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meara is the best! I have zero hesitation recommending her. I always feel confident leaving my children in her care. She is a reliable choice for anyone needing a trustworthy caregiver."
Shane Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently looking for families who need semi-regular babysitting on the weekends! I am a former teacher who recently resigned in order to pursue a nanny career. I am now a full time nanny and I love it! I have 15 years of babysitting experience, and 4 years of teaching experience. I have cared for children of all...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mimi has been our full time nanny since the beginning of this year caring for our son since he was 9 months old. She is truly wonderful - reliable, caring, patient, thoughtful and energetic! She is extremely crafty and has created numerous art projects with our son...
Jonathan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience with kids including babysitting, teaching children to ski, and doing volunteer work with community programs. I have also done housekeeping before and I can help with Travel and Laundry. I am a student doing online college and working a part time job. I'm looking for some extra work currently and...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan was wonderful with my baby boy. He was constantly smiling while he was with her. I could tell she has a warm and caring heart and would trust her with him again in a heart beat."
Sahar H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rachel and I love working with children! I currently live in Northeast Minneapolis with my husband, our baby girl, and our two dogs. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies from Metropolitan State University. My expertise is children between infancy and 8 years old, but I have experience working...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel is truly so wonderful! We hired her as our nanny for our 3 month old until she was 13 months. She is compassionate, playful, reliable, and cautious when needed. We had so much trust in her with our daughter. She loved to be outside and bring our daughter to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Haidyn and I am currently a student at St. Thomas. I have nannied for families in the past, as well as occasionally babysitting for other families on the side and helping with my brother who is 10 years younger. I love to be outside going for walks, bike rides, swimming, exploring new places, anything! I am...
Haidyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Madison P.
Minneapolis, MN
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I currently nanny out of my home in uptown, but am looking to provide care to another kiddo on my free days! Before nannying I was a children's art teacher and I've also worked at a Montessori daycare. I've been nannying/babysitting for about 10 years, and am first aid and CPR certified.
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison was great with out reactive dogs and our cats. We will be hiring her again "
Care member
4.7
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephen, and I am very excited to introduce myself! I am currently working as a nanny in Minneapolis. During the pandemic, I spent 10 months working in a Head Start program serving migrant families. Before that, I was in France working as an Au pair. Yes, I speak French! I have also worked in a Montessori...
Stephen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"He helped us in a clutch after another sitter cancelled oil us at the last minute and was great with my kids. Would hire him again"
Robert J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minneapolis, MN
Gabriela D.
5.0
Gabby was the first person (outside of family) to watch our daughter. I knew the moment she walked into our house our daughter was in good hands. Our daughter is very shy and quiet around people she doesn't know, but even she felt comfortable with her right away. I would recommend her to anyone...
- Heidi J.
Megan D.
5.0
Megan is our after school nanny and is fantastic! She is dependable, communicates well, and most importantly, my kids love her! She is warm, caring, gets to know them, and does fun activities with them. I highly recommend Megan!
- Tara D.
Claire M.
5.0
Claire has been great with all ages in our family (1-12) and loves to snuggle and play. She helped clean up messes, was flexible with plans and had a positive attitude.
- Mindy Y.
Emma G.
5.0
Emma has been a wonderful addition to our family! She regularly picks up our 3 year old and 6 year old from their schools and brings them to our house for an afternoon of indoor & outdoor playtime. She makes sure to pick activities that match our kids' energy and interests - and our kids love...
- Jen D.
Caitlin M.
5.0
My daughter was in Cat's infant daycare classroom from 4 months to 12 months. Cat was always a pleasure to be around and I knew that my daughter was in great hands. She was kind, attentive, knowledgeable about child care and my daughters needs and someone I knew I could trust dropping my daughter...
- Lauren P.
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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 1,684 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 $18.02 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.