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786 child care providers are listed in Madison, WI

The average rate is $15/hr as of March 2023

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Madison, WI

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Paula G.


Madison, WI

$23-50/hr 6 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(1)

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Ocasional/Temporary/Last Minute/Back Up/Part Time/Overnight Nanny Hi dear family, I am a responsible, energetic, and very caring babysitter. I have more than six years of verifiable experience. I have developed my skills while interacting with kids from 1 to 11 years old. I got the broad...

Latest review:

5.0
Paula has a sweet and calm demeanor that my boys really responded to. She communicated really well and gave a full report when I got home. I will definitely hire her again!

Reviewed by Laurel B.

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Catherine R.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr 7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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Hello! I am a professional dancer with Madison Ballet and I currently reside on the east side of Madison. Before moving here, I spent 3 years training in New York and 1 year dancing professionally in Chicago. During that time, I was an after-school nanny for two different families, as well as an...

Latest review:

5.0
Catherine has been taking care of my 6 year old daughter part-time/after school for about a year now and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her. She is on time, communicative, engaging and so much...

Reviewed by Leslie J.

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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-50/hr 10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(6)

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Hello Families! I am caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for young kids for over 20 years. Newborns up to school-age in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play &...

Latest review:

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.

Reviewed by Vicki H.

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Stephanie D.


Madison, WI

$25-25/hr 10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(9)

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I have more than 10 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...

Latest review:

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...

Reviewed by Aparna S.

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Amy E.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I am currently in a place where I work more full time with a missions organization now. I have done full time nannying in the past and absolutely love it. Spending time with children brings me so much life! For right now, I am available for families who need more inconsistent care! This...
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Megan W.


Madison, WI

$14-20/hr 10 yrs exp

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4.0

(1)

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I am the mother of three girls (10, 7 and 3) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 7 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...
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Nicole T.


Madison, WI

$20-20/hr 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(7)

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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. I have two things in life: My work ethic and my two daughters. I...

Latest review:

5.0
Nicole was great with our two little's. They each had a blast playing games and doing arts and crafts with Nicole. We'd definitely have her back! Thank you

Reviewed by Chris S.

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

<$10/hr 10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available For Non-special Needs And Special Needs Child

5.0

(3)

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Cathy is a RN with over 35 years of diverse nursing experience. Cathy has a doctorate in nursing practice, a MSN in Health Systems Management, and a MBA. Cathy has experience as a RN executive, a home care RN providing care for adult, pediatric and geriatric patients; Alzheimer's and dementia care,...

Latest review:

5.0
Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

Reviewed by Alison W.

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Merinah P.


Madison, WI

$20-25/hr 8 yrs exp

Attentive & Caring Sitter!

5.0

(4)

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Hi there! My name is Merinah, and I'm a senior at UW-Madison. I am currently going into my last semester where studying Psychology with an emphasis on child development. I currently have over five years of experience as a full-time (summer) nanny, in addition to three additional years of camp...

Latest review:

5.0
Very dependable. Merinah anticipates our kids needs, follows schedules, and makes sure homework is completed. Our kids love Merinah.

Reviewed by Janine W.

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Elena P.


Madison, WI

$20-20/hr 10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Nanny

5.0

(6)

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Hi , My name is Elena I'm caring and nurturing nanny open to a flexible scheduling . Offering 20 years experience in caring for newborns all the way up to young and fun 8-year-olds . I'm a mother and grandmother myself and I love been around kids . Love to play with them , sing , taking them for a...

Latest review:

5.0
Very kind caring lady! Takes very good care of others!

Reviewed by Rachelle D.

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Angie I.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr 10 yrs exp

Loves Kids And Especially Enjoys Making Them Smile And Feel Cared For!

5.0

(2)

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Hello! I'm Angie. I've always had a love for kids! I started babysitting when I was 12 and have been drawn to kids since then. I have experience working with kids birth through high school age. I have a variety of experiences with kids in both a professional and volunteer role. I've had experience...

Latest review:

5.0
There is no one I would trust more to watch my three young kids. I have known Angie for over 7 years, and her kindness, attention to detail, love for others and service is unmatched. She makes this world a...

Reviewed by Christie W.

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Laura M.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Childcare Provider!

5.0

(1)

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Experienced 4K teacher looking to pick up some tutoring hours! Nights and/or weekends would work best :-)
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Emily B.


Madison, WI

$18-25/hr 6 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Graduate With Experience Looking To Care For Infants/toddlers Full Time

5.0

(2)

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I am 26 years old, and I love working with kiddos! I have been doing it now for about 6 years with a college degree in Early Childhood Education and multiple certificates, including CPR for all ages. I have worked with ages 6 weeks - 4 years olds but I have been a lead teacher in an infant classroom...

Latest review:

5.0
Hello, Emily has been our full time nanny for almost a year and a half we have three little children. She took them to the park, created craft projects, read books, played games and taught them songs. She did...

Reviewed by Lindsey H.

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Julia S.


Madison, WI

$15-20/hr 5 yrs exp

Caring & Upbeat Sitter!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am currently in a gap year before starting graduate school fall of 2023 where I will study Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult...

Latest review:

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...

Reviewed by Amy O.

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Yalonda N.


Madison, WI

$18-30/hr 10 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking Long Term Care

5.0

(7)

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Hi there! Thanks for visiting my care. com page. I have a wide variety of experience ranging from subbing at a daycare to being a preschool teacher for the YMCA and much more. I have been taking care of kids throughout my life. I have worked as a daycare helper for four years; daycare assistant...

Latest review:

5.0
Our family truly loves working with Yolanda. With her background working in preschool as well as experiences in taking care babies ( twins, not sure how she does it, its amazing), she engages my daughter in...

Reviewed by Jing Yu R.

2.5

(4)

Journey Together Child Care

4657 Verona Rd, Madison, WI 53711

Starting at $295/wk

Journey Together Child Care

Description:

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...

Latest review:

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...

Reviewed by Be B

Our Redeemer Lutheran School

1701 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53711

Starting at $300/wk

Our Redeemer Lutheran School

Description:

The Early Childhood program at Our Redeemer provides experiences to stimulate, assist, support and sustain emerging skills within an environment that promotes the development of critical thinking skills and...
Lodgic Kids Camp

2801 Marshall Ct, Madison, WI 53705

Costimate: $280/wk

Lodgic Kids Camp

Description:

Flexible, high-quality, extended-hour childcare to meet the changing needs of today's families. Lodgic Kids Camp provides quality licensed and COVID-responsible childcare programs to fit your needs, on your...
4.2

(5)

UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

1609 University Ave, Madison, WI 53726

Starting at $1175/mo

UNIVERSITY AVENUE Discovery Center

Description:

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...

Latest review:

5.0
This program is small and flexible, centered around both play based learning and children's needs. Staff are well educated and caring. All families are part of this special community. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Ella

5.0

(1)

Tenney Nursery and Parent Center

1321 E Mifflin St Ste 101, Madison, WI 53703

Costimate: $340/wk

Description:

Tenney Nursery and Parent Center is a non-profit preschool and community-based parent cooperative. They have a commitment to the whole child, and seek to foster intellectual, physical, emotional, and social...

Latest review:

5.0
Wonderful learning environment and caring teachers!

Reviewed by Tina K

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Recent child care reviews in Madison, WI

Paula G.

5.0

Paula has a sweet and calm demeanor that my boys really responded to. She communicated really well and gave a full report when I got home. I will definitely hire her again!

- Laurel B.

Catherine R.

5.0

Catherine has been taking care of my 6 year old daughter part-time/after school for about a year now and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her. She is on time, communicative, engaging and so much fun. My daughter loves her, as do I. I feel completely comfortable asking her to do...

- Leslie J.

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.

Nicole T.

5.0

Nicole was great with our two little's. They each had a blast playing games and doing arts and crafts with Nicole. We'd definitely have her back! Thank you

- Chris S.

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