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Emily M.

Outgoing, Kind Nanny!

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I have done a babysitting class and am trained to ensure your child is safe. I love going outdoors, playing games, and ensuring your kid is having a great time. I have a reliable car that has four sit and is willing to drive your kids to whatever you...

Rhonda M. says "She is very friendly and responsible, and works well with kids of all ages. Your kids will be in good hands with her!"

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Fun Loving Sitter

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi I love taking care of children. I was 12 and I've babysat and nannied ever since! I also have experience cleaning, running errands for my nanny families, dog sitting and house-sitting. I am a fun-loving, active, and empathetic 21-year-old girl! I am going for my bachelors in human resource management and am doing online...

Hannah K. says "Makenna has watched my infant as well as my (very energetic) elementary age boys. She is incredible! Always on time, proactively helpful, tidy, and...

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Babysitter/PCA/Nanny

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Dakota, I'm 26 years old, and I graduated from Minnesota State University in Mankato with a bachelor's degree in Management. I spent the last 7 years working as a DSP and Location Coordinator at a group home for adults with disabilities, and multiple PCA jobs in my spare time. I've worked with kids and adults anywhere...

Stephanie S. says "Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in several projects....

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Nanny And/or Babysitter

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Hailey, I am 22 years old and studying forensic psychology at the University of North Dakota. I have been nannying since I was 14 years old, and overall just love being around kids. Experience: I have worked with many different types of families and kiddos throughout the years. Part of that experience includes a...

Shelly H. says "Hailey is simply amazing!! My some struggles with many special needs including ADHD, ODD and severe anxiety. Hailey is patient, kind and understands the...

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Buffalo, MN

4.3(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 20 years of experience working with children ages 2 weeks to 12 years old. Sometimes, it may be one child, and other times it may be more. I am a preschool teacher at a local school in the Twin Cities and I have experience as a nanny. I taught infants, toddlers, VPK, and I was an assistant in a kindergarten class. I learn...

Tina N. says "We absolutely love her. We have hired her a few times now and she is so wonderful with my children. They get SO excited when they find out she's coming and...

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Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
I'm Kiana and I'm 18 years old, I consider myself easy going, optimistic and punctual. As a girl who grew up in a church community I was around young families with kids of all ages, which was so fun! Kids are such a joy and fun to work with. Every kid is different but all are easy to love! I would love to have to opportunity to...

Holly M. says "Kiana watched our 1 year old daughter and she was wonderful with my her, very playful, caring, kind and engaging. She was always on time, she's responsible...

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Buffalo, MN

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have always had a love for children. And because I have grown up with 20+ nieces and nephews I am very comfortable around kids. I also have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. They bring much joy to this world! Caring for children for work is the best job I could think of:)

Kelsey S. says "She was our nanny when we had our twin girls. I can't say enough amazing things about her! She was always on time, organized and just a natural mother to...

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Honest, Creative, Loving And Reliable Nanny

Buffalo, MN

4.8(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for 20 years now, I'm the lead Toddler teacher at my full time position and I truly enjoy all aspects of being a teacher. I have a true passion for helping people and making difference in the lives of children and families. I have an educational background in Child Development, Photography, and...

Dana S. says "I interviewed Danielle, and although I ended up going with a family member to watch our twins, I would have hired her in a heartbeat! She was very...

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Hollie Y.'s Photo

Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare professional with six years in the field, I find immense joy in fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that solidified my passion for positively impacting young lives. Over the years, I've had the...

Suzanne M. says "We were fortunate to have Hollie work for us for several days. She was fun, reliable and was able to keep them focused on their schoolwork. She...

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Buffalo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
As a caregiver with a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's development in a safe and nurturing environment. My journey in childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and positively impacting their lives. My personality traits, such as...

Amanda R. says "Cassie is always on time and very communicative! "

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Part-Time Or Full-Time Care-Giver And Home Health Aide

Buffalo, MN

from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
I am a mother of two. I get to be home with my girls during the day and am open to adding any little to our daytime routine of playing and learning and going on adventures.
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I Love Kids

Buffalo, MN

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. My name is Aree. I move here from Thai Land in 2010. I am mother of a 17-year-old son so I have a lot of experience with raising a child and taking care of home. I am friendly, positive person. My son has always brought many friends home which has given me practice managing children and doing fun things together. Also as...
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Amy P.'s Photo

Buffalo, MN

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Amy & I'm 21 years old! I'd describe my personality as energetic, understanding, and caring. I'm looking for a nanny/house managing position, if the schedule fits with my schoolwork. I am doing online coursework, so there may be some flexibility! I am looking for M-Th with 30-35 hr/week in the west area. I started...
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Billie J.'s Photo

Buffalo, MN

from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as Funny, adaptable and creative I like working with kids because they are funny, they're exciting and unpredictable I'm looking for a job that allows nannying or babysitting I started working with kids when I was 16 and have been all my life on and off In my spare time, I like to draw and...
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Nanny

Buffalo, MN

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been a nanny for two families in the past. One family had a one newborn and 4 dogs and the other had 5 children ranging from newborn to 12. I am an also a certified EMT and I am attending college, my major is nursing. I am flexible with my schedule. I have a reliable car. When caring for children I love to interact with...
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Child care centers in Buffalo, MN

Lil' Explorers Childcare Center Buffalo

705 HIGHWAY 55 E BUFFALO, MN

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center is a preschool serving the Buffalo area of Minnesota. Established in 2003, Lil’ Explorers Childcare Center continues to provide a safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K that is centered on exploration and development. With highly qualified teaching staff, Lil’ Explorers offers a...
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Kid's Haven Child Care & Preschool

302 12th Ave S Buffalo, MN

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
Kid's Haven has been caring for children in our community since 1991. With our flexible schedule and our flexible payment schedule we can accommodate any schedule and only charge you for the time your child is in our care. Why pay anyone to watch your child when you have them? This benefit comes with our hourly rates. Your...
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In-Home daycare
Susan M Loch is a daycare center located at 702 Division St E, Buffalo, MN that meets if not exceeds the Minnesota state licensing regulations for child care operation. Their center highlights the use of various learning methods that enables their students to maximize their values formation and academic competence.
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Puddle Jumper's Child Care Center

1710 Whitetail Run Buffalo, MN

Child care
Puddle Jumper's Child Care Center offers quality child care services and enrichment learning programs to young children. This child care organization in Buffalo, MN nurtures the necessary skills to students while promoting values, love, and respect. They support the holistic growth and development in a stimulating, clean,...
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Enrichment Partners Inc.

2933 Jansen Ave Se Buffalo, MN

Child care
Enrichment Partners Inc.is a Child Care Services . It provides a caring and flexible educational program emphasizing a child-centered approach. The educational philosophy is to educate the whole person and promote personal responsibility and accountability. The unique and robust curriculum integrates traditional academic...
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  • 66 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.98/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.6

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Buffalo, MN

Child Care Providers in Buffalo, MN are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 66 listed child care providers

Emily M.

She is very friendly and responsible, and works well with kids of all ages. Your kids will be in good hands with her!

- Rhonda M.

Makenna S.

Makenna has watched my infant as well as my (very energetic) elementary age boys. She is incredible! Always on time, proactively helpful,...

- Hannah K.

Dakota T.

Dakota is fantastic with kids! My house was always clean and the kids were sad when she had to leave. Dakota kept the kids engaged in...

- Stephanie S.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Buffalo, MN

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.98 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 46 child care providers near you in Buffalo, MN. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Buffalo, MN and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Buffalo, MN that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Buffalo, MN, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Buffalo, MN and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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