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Find child care providers in Madison, WI that you’ll love

614 child care providers are listed in Madison, WI

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Madison, WI

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Megan W.


Madison, WI

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

4.5

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 10 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan moves them to clean under and then puts everything back in organized piles. Her attention to detail is fantastic...

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Amy E.


Madison, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Lauren D.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

4.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a current Family and Consumer Science teacher at Middleton High School. Previously, I worked at MHS as a special education teacher and case manager for 5 additional years. I have completed my Masters in Education with certificates in ABA therapy, transitions and Autism alongside a graduate degreen...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior."

Sarah V.

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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 24+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again."

Vicki H.

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Stephanie D.


Madison, WI

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 years of experience in child care. 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 infants, toddlers, preschoolers, primary, and elementary school children. I have the love and patience...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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 September while we were awaiting a daycare spot. She focused on good nutrition, development, good routines and made...

Aparna S.

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Akeara S.


Madison, WI

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Infant And Child Caretaker And Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Akeara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"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 prepares snacks and meals, plans activities, takes him on adventures to local parks, library, etc. She is prompt...

Tori M.

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Nicole T.


Madison, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper, Child Playmate, Professional Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated! I am a fun adventure seeker who loves to play outside, dance and sing. In my free time I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and camping. I think communication and safety are most important in this working environment. The most important part of my life is family and work. I find they blend together! Send me a...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Nicole was our nanny for over two years and was with our family through COVID. We trust her implicitly with our son and he adores her. She is fun and loving, but also knows how to hold boundaries for children when needed. She finds true joy in children and has a...

Caroline F.

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Martha S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

The Caring And Crafty Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of babysitting experience under my belt and I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist Technician for kiddos with autism. I just recently graduated from UW Eau Claire with a degree in Communications Sciences in Disorders and on my way to becoming a Speech Therapist. I love being outside and spending time at the...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Julia S.


Madison, WI

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring & Upbeat Sitter And Swim Instructor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 time. Mature, dependable, and 100% trustworthy. A great find for us. Thank you, Julia! We hope to see you again...

Amy O.

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Heather K.


Madison, WI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Parent Helpmate

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I do not currently have any weekday daytime availability. Message me for inquiries about evening / weekend babysitting. I have 20 years of babysitter experience and 5 years of tutoring, after school club, and sports coaching. I am flexible to the needs of independent families and am familiar with children of varying...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were first timers to having a baby sitter and she put us at ease. The kids felt comfortable right away. We will definitely book again!"

Care member

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Jillanne D.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Silly, Yet Professional, Childcare Provider With Over 15 Years Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been in the childcare field for over 25 years now, and just genuinely enjoy working with and for people. I attended college for Early Childhood Education. I am certified in infant/toddler, assistant, and lead teacher courses. I have worked as an infant, toddler, 2-year-old and 3-year-old teacher. I have worked as a nanny...
Jillanne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"I am a first time mom and I have recently gone back to work part-time. I am so glad I have found Jill to care for my 9 month old while I am at work! She is flexible to our needs and willing to work on scheduling. Her experience with infants gives me the utmost...

Katherine H.

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Gisemar D.


Madison, WI

$15-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gisemar, I'm 25 years old and I'm from Venezuela. I speak English and Spanish. About me - I love being outdoors! camping, hiking, fishing, roller skating, playing kickball, swimming. Winter time: visit library, children's museum, and try to do something fun even if it's cold. I have experience with children aged...
Gisemar can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Gisemar is so loving, sweet, kind, and professional! She loves babies and toddlers and they love her. She was very timely and took care of our house like it was her own. Gisemar helped with every baby related task and took my toddler on walks and bikes rides. They...

Care member

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN Caregiver for 39 years Pediatric experience Nanny experience: Infant - school-age Special needs adult, teen, and child experience CPR/BLS Certified
Cathy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cathy was wonderful with my kids. My oldest can be a bit of a stubborn handful, and she was able to get him to cooperate beautifully with a loving firmness that gave him structure and kept him feeling safe and loved. She even got him to put his clothes away...

Enye M.

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Sarah J.


Madison, WI

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Sarah! I'm 25 years old, currently in my residency at the Children's Hospital on UW campus for pediatric audiology. I am looking for babysitting jobs on weekends and on Monday when I am not working at the hopsital. I'm a non-smoker and have been babysitting children on and off throughout my entire high school,...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is the absolute best! She handled my two rambunctious little guys very well and they still ask for her all the time. She is great communicator, always 5 minutes early, very patient, and just a good person all around. If our schedules aligned, we would keep...

Carrie H.

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Sarah M.


Madison, WI

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-loving And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a female in my 30s who enjoys spending time with kids of all ages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I have a full-time job Sundays-Thursdays, so I'm available most Fridays and occasional weekends. (During the school year, I substitute teach on Fridays.) In my spare time, I like to support my 15 nieces and nephews at...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Sarah was wonderful and so fun! We would hire her again in an instant."

Lisa W.

Child care centers in Madison, WI

UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

1609 University Ave, Madison, WI

4.2

(5)

At University Avenue Discovery Center, our pursuit is to emphasize equality, solidarity, emotional literacy, and exploration of the arts within our classrooms and surrounding community. It is our goal to build on a child s academic foundation with play-based learning, hands-on experimentation,...
5.0
"My daughter has a very happy time at UADC. The staff are professionally trained and know well about how to interact with children and help them develop emotional and social skills to cope with daily encounters with others. The offering of the program is play-based...

Ellen


Red Caboose Child Care Center Inc.

Red Caboose Child Care Center Inc.

654 Williamson St, MADISON, WI

5.0

(2)

5.0
"We have been going to Red Caboose for 4-4.5 years now. The teachers really put the kids first. They see them as little people and get to know them individually. Even though it is play based, they provide strong academics. They even taught my daughter to read. "

Maggie K.


Journey Together Child Care

Journey Together Child Care

4657 Verona Rd, Madison, WI

2.5

(4)

Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 6am to 5:30 pm. Journey Together Childcare serves children between the ages of 6weeks to 8years of age. We are licensed for 35 children. We offer 2 meals and 1 snack per day as nourishment so that no child goes without nourishment while in care. We...
3.0
"We toured the center and although the owners seemed wonderful and kind, we were not sure about the director or her credentials as she smelled like a heavy smoker. We do not want our child to breathe in any second hand smoke.The children were all eating hot dogs and...

Be B


Mia's Daycare Center

Mia's Daycare Center

6121 Odana Rd, MADISON, WI

Starting at $1480/mo

5.0

(6)

Welcome to Mia’s Daycare! We offer children a supportive and friendly environment that’s just like home. At our business zoned center, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We develop the...
5.0
"I can only say good things about Mia's Daycare! My daughter loves the staff. The daycare is very clean and spacious. I love all the fun activities they do with the kids. "

Care member


Meeting House Nursery School Inc

Meeting House Nursery School Inc

900 University Bay, MADISON, WI

5.0

(1)

Meeting House Nursery School, Inc. provides children with a play based curriculum in a welcoming environment that encourages exploration, celebrates the individual, and fosters meaningful relationships. MHNS is a part-time nursery school that allows for flexible schedules for children age 2-5. We...
5.0
"Absolute best place you can send your kids to preschool! Teachers are caring, attentive and fun! Safe environment. I personally love Meeting House because it's like a throwback to preschools of yester-year, and they allow creative learning."

christine W.


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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Madison, WI

Megan W.

5.0

Megan has been cleaning my house for many months now and she always does a fantastic job. I’m a new mom and I’ve had piles of stuff everywhere. Megan moves them to clean under and then puts everything back in organized piles. Her attention to detail is fantastic and I don’t know what I would do...

- Care member

Lauren D.

4.0

Lauren interviewed with us and we were really impressed with her energy, fun personality, and experience/perspective on child behavior.

- Sarah V.

Amanda H.

5.0

Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again.

- Vicki H.

Stephanie D.

5.0

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 September while we were awaiting a daycare spot. She focused on good nutrition, development, good routines and made my child feel loved and cared for....

- Aparna S.

Akeara S.

5.0

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 prepares snacks and meals, plans activities, takes him on adventures to local parks, library, etc. She is prompt and organized. If we needed to...

- Tori M.

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Ratings for Madison, WI child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 239 reviews of the 614 listed child care providers.