We have 91 child care providers in Elk River, MN! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Care Member says "Nikki was so great with our little one! We would definitely hire her again. "
Care Member says "Catie was an incredible Sitter for my 2 daughters. She was extremely responsible and very good w the kids. She went above and beyond. "
Matthew M. says "She is one of the most caring, patient, passionate, and professional people I know. She adapts very well to many different situations. And is wonderful...
Jenna H. says "Becky is a true value to have on your team. I am pretty sure she is better at parenting my children then I am. With her extensive back ground in child...
Care Member says "Lucy was great! Connected with my kids right away! She was on time, and jumped right in. Highly recommend!!"
Child care centers in Elk River, MN
Emily says "We love Lighthouse Learning. They are so loving and caring. With the snowstorm coming, they have been in contacts with us and trying their vast to help...
20791 Twin Lakes Rd Nw Elk River, MN
12406 193rd Ln Nw Elk River, MN
11078 170th Ave NW Elk River, MN
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91 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.98/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Elk River, MN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 91 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.98 per hour as of June 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 55 child care providers near you in Elk River, MN. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Elk River, 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 Elk River, 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 Elk River, 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 Elk River, 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.