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60 babysitters are listed in Portage, WI
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 2 years
Babysitters in Portage, WI
Jennifer B.
Lodi, WI
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I have had several year experience in restaurant cleaning and just started doing houses. I am awesome at cleaning and organizing and will leave your home looking amazing! I love it and would love to do it more.
I also have many years experience with taking care of children of all ages. I come from a large family and many...
Jennifer can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I have 3 younger siblings that I always help babysit:) i've babysat pets and kids a lot for family members and neighbors. I have 1 dog, 2 cats, and 2 horses. I'm a big family person and I love kids and pets!! I am looking for babysitting and pet sitting! I love dogs and cats too;) I want to be a vet someday.
Lexia O.
Poynette, WI
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lexia, I have cared for many others all the way from newborns to the elderly in the past five years. I have worked at a nursing home throughout high school and through college. I am certified with the state in first aide care, CPR, and a few others as well. Please feel free to message me if you have any questions!...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kylee L.
Rio, WI
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have experience babysitting varies ages, doing in home elder care, and nursing home work. I am CNA certified, a new registered nurse, and I am CPR certified. I am Looking for a side job in addition to working as a NICU nurse.
Kylee can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I took my first job as a Caregiver when I started attending college. I had no idea that I would end up loving it or that it would lead to the desire to get my Nursing Degree to become a Registered Nurse as my career plan! Building relationships with people seems to come naturally to me and I am gaining experience as I go.
Marissa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
I have many years of experience babysitting and my mom used to run an in home daycare years ago which I helped with. I absolutely love kids and my husband and I plan to start a family of our own soon! I have my own vehicle with a clean driving record and would love to help you with tidying up the house, meal prepping, laundry...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kai W.
Wyocena, WI
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a B. S. in Psychology from UW - La Crosse. I have loved working with children since my first childcare job in college where I worked at a residential facility in La Crosse, WI called Chileda, where I worked with children who had diagnoses including Autism, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and...
Kai can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Bailee B.
Baraboo, WI
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've taken care of kids for just over 7 yrs. I currently work in a daycare full time. I love playing with kids. Love taking them to do things outdoors when it's nice. Winter time I do crafts with the kids. I love crafts. All together I am a great nice and loving girl just looking for some extra money on certain nights.
Bailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
I have 2 years of experience in child care. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping.
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Jennifer B.
Lodi, WI
$20-30/hr
I currently help take care of my mother-in-law. She is 75 and having some mobility issues. I love working with the elderly and helping the to do the things they can no longer do.
Simal Y.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
$22-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
Kindergarten Teacher :) Studied 6 Years Child Development High School And University. Loves Kids.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a kindergarten teacher. I worked almost 2 years at the kindergarten.
I'd describe my personality as respectful, loving and always happy
I like working with kids because I love spending time with children and I enjoy doing educational activities and playing games with them.
I'm looking for a job that to be respected,...
Skills:
Early Education
I am a stay at home mom of 2 with 10+ years of childcare experience. Running a large daycare is my goal one day but for now I do a small in home daycare as a way to be able to stay home with my kids and it's also a plus for them to have other children around. I am open to babysit at your home and do not mind traveling a little...
Indya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebecca K.
Merrimac, WI
< $10/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Children are the love of my life. I am now a stay-at-home mom of a 9-month-old boy who I take pride in caring for. I have taken classes in early childhood education and child psychology as well as have over 5 years of experience caring for children. I love to do fun activities with my boy including reading, walks, going to the...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Wendy S.
Baraboo, WI
< $10/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a mother of four children. I would like to help a couple of families out by providing in home childcare for them.
Alicia G.
Wisconsin Dells, WI
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm hard of hearing and battling with Multiple Sclerosis for 8 years. I know American Sign Language all my life. I have a lot of experiences with disability/ special needs. I have two children ages 15 and 12.
I have 20 years of experience with babysitting. I used to sub at a daycare center for a few years. I love watching...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with bird cat and dog im flexible about time
I'm not smoking and I'm not drinking alcohol
Ozlem can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I'm from Ecuador. I'm 26 years old, single. I'm taking college around USA. I studied medicine in my country and I'm studying respiratory therapy in the MATC. I'm under a F1 visa.
I'm the funniest person you will know, I love dance, sing and cook.
I like working with kids. When I used to live in my country I used to work on...
Michele can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Sheila, a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for providing safe and nurturing environment for children. I have always had a natural connection with kids, and genuinely enjoy engaging with them and helping them grow.
Sheila can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Paige M.
Poynette, WI
$14/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Paige, and I love animals! I have worked in the pet boarding and doggy daycare industry for about a year, and recently left to focus on my dog obedience school and start pet sitting! I have experience with all sorts of pets, ranging from dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, bunnies, lizards, and birds. I also have experience...
Paige can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
Jenna K.
Baraboo, WI
$8-13/hr
Growing up I lived near a farm. There was a lot of cats, many of which I fed, watered, and snuggled. As I've grown older I've taken care of multiple children who have also had animals that I was responsible for. I have also done over nigh sitting for family's while they are on vacation.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Portage, WI:
How can I find a Portage babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Portage, WI?
The average rate for Portage, WI babysitters on Care.com is $16.53 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 Portage, WI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Portage, WI 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.