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Alex M.

Waunakee, WI

4.8(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Alex, I am 24 years old and I am a graduate of Waunakee Community High School. I have earned the Assistant Childcare Teacher Certification when I took a childcare class in high school. I graduated from Madison College with an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education in the Spring of 2019. I have a lot of...

Theresa H. says "Alex was timely to the interview, very kind and easy going demeanor. Amazing references!"

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Gina D.

Waunakee, WI

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Gina and I'm currently looking for PT gigs in the evenings after 5pm, weekends, and overnights as needed. A little about me: With 7+ years of experience caring for children ages 0-16, I've worked in a variety of settings-from babysitting at events to supervising kids at The Fireside Theater to long-term nannying. I...

Care Member says "Gina was our son's nanny for a year and she became part of our family. Her loving, warm energy helped us all so much. She was always reliable, punctual...

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Riley T.

Experienced Childcare Worker

Waunakee, WI

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 18 years old and I have a passion for working with kids. I am currently a senior at Madison East High School, and I plan to go to college next year and start my journey to becoming an elementary school teacher! Since I was 14, I've been nurturing this passion through babysitting and working at elementary school...
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Autumn P.

*Dedicated And Experienced Nanny And Educator**

Waunakee, WI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I'm an 8th-grade English teacher with five years of teaching experience, including three wonderful years at an international school in Mexico. My background not only allows me to provide educational support but also nurtures creativity and curiosity in children of all ages. I'm comfortable managing households with up to...
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Caylee P.

Waunakee, WI

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Caylee. I am a 24-year-old who has studied Early Childhood Education & recently graduated from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Madison College. I am looking for a part time or occasional nannying position! I have 7 years of experience with children as a nanny and in a daycare setting. My comfort...
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Katherine F.

Waunakee, WI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. I have one year of experience caring for children ages 4-11. I enjoy crafting engaging activities for up to three children at a time. My approach is patient and creative. I am comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents at pickup, and I am happy to follow your...
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Anna V.

Waunakee, WI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, families! I've been a nanny/nanny house manager for the past 10 years and have experience with every age group. I have the most experience with infants through elementary age children. I love working with children because watching them learn, play, and turn into their unique selves is very rewarding! I pride myself in...
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Ashley B.

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Waunakee, WI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I babysat when I was younger for 5 boys, they were ages 7 months old to 10 years old. I also babysat for a girl that was 6 until she was about 8 years old, on and off, on the weekends. I was in a program which is mentoring a child for 5 hours a week, which is just spending time with the child and taking them to community events...
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Kasshay J.

All About Me!

Waunakee, WI

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm also a practicing therapist, and working with kids has always been one of the greatest joys of my life. I'm patient, nurturing, and easygoing, but I always follow each family's specific routines and household expectations. I love creating...
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Opal M.

Opals Bio

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Opal, I am a 22-year-old based on the westside of Madison. I currently work full time as a CNA for the VA. I worked in hospice for 5 years and as a caregiver for the elderly in their homes. I have lots of experience babysitting as I have grown up around kids and have lots of young cousins. I am energetic and...

Jeremy B. says "She was good with the kids, including our child with special needs, and she was good with the dog too."

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Gianna C.

Full Time Or Part Time

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello all, My name is Gianna and I am an experienced, nurturing, and reliable nanny with over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am especially passionate about caring for kiddos ages 0-5 years of age. For the past 2 and a half years, I have been a professional infant nanny and I have had the privilege to...

Paola O. says "Gianna is an amazing nanny! Attentive to detail, caring, great communicator! Highly recommend!! Any family would be lucky to have her. We're only letting...

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Paige H.

DeForest, WI

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 22-year-old looking to make a little extra cash on the side while providing families help looking after kiddos while they are away. Love doing crafts, playing outside and keeping everyone safe while playing. I own my own vehicle and am willing to use it to transport kiddos places. I also love animals and am willing to...
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Amy E.

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Madison, WI

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! Currently looking to find a new family who may be interested or open to bringing their infant or child to my home for in home care starting in April. I have lots of nanny experience which has been my full time occupation for many of my "professional" years and am currently pregnant and due with my first baby in January....
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Akeara S.

Infant And Child Caretaker And Fun Babysitter!

Madison, WI

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, as you may have seen my name is Akeara. I am currently a full time interior design student. I have 5 years of experience in childcare. During those five years I worked as a coach, babysitter, nanny, and caretaker at a daycare. While working at the daycare my main responsibility was working in the infant room but I look...

Tori M. says "Akeara has been our nanny for just over a year - around 16 hours per week. She is absolutely wonderful with our two year old son and we adore her. She...

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Julia S.

Caring & Upbeat Sitter And Swim Instructor

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am in a graduate program obtaining my masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population. I have spent many hours with children in the pool...

Amy O. says "Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on...

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Gina S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Middleton, WI

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently a college student studying to become a middle school math teacher with a minor in psychology. I have experience caring for children from age 8 weeks old to 15 years old. In addition, l have experience tutoring middle school and high school aged children in mathematics and science.
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Stephanie D.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have more than 17 years of experience in child care. Plus 13 years of being a parent myself. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, and SBS. My background includes working with newborn through school aged children.

Aparna S. says "Stephanie is an amazing care giver. She cares for just about everyone ! My daughter was really happy being with her during the months of August and...

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Aileen J.

Nannying By Aileen

Madison, WI

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Aileen. From 2016 to 2021, I had the opportunity to babysit, nanny, and work in a childcare setting as a Licensed Lead Teacher. I've worked with all ages of kids - mainly with the ages 0-5. Working with others children and inside their homes gave me plenty of knowledge. I honed that knowledge in and turned it...

Jamie Z. says "Aileen worked with our family of 3 children and our dog for 2.5 years. Her care of the kids was exceptional! She was engaged and compassionate with their...

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Sophie C.

Experienced, Warm ECE Practitioner-Researcher

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a joint doctoral student in UW's School of Education and Department of History studying the history of early childhood policy. I am available ~10 hours a week, and I love working with infants and toddlers. I do not have a car and prefer jobs on the Isthmus. I have 10+ years experience working with children in...

Tamara A. says "Sophie has been working for us for quite some time now and she's amazing. She's traveling for the summer to study but I'm very excited to have her back in...

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Katie S.

Madison, WI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Katie and I am in my third year of vet school at UW-Madison. I have cared for children for many years from ages 2 months and up. I love children of all ages and each of their personal interests. I have been a certified babysitter for 11 years now and have babysat for many different families over the years. Some...

Julia B. says "Katie was great. Responsive, professional, reliable. She's super friendly and did an awesome job. The kids took to Katie right away and had so much fun!...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waunakee, WI

Babysitters in Waunakee, WI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Alex M.

Alex was timely to the interview, very kind and easy going demeanor. Amazing references!

- Theresa H.

Gina D.

Gina was our son's nanny for a year and she became part of our family. Her loving, warm energy helped us all so much. She was always...

- Care member

Opal M.

She was good with the kids, including our child with special needs, and she was good with the dog too.

- Jeremy B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waunakee, WI:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waunakee, WI 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 9 babysitters in Waunakee, WI on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Waunakee, WI babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of November 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 Waunakee, WI 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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