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Kate V.

Lifeguard With Red Cross CPR Certification, I Love Kids!

Prior Lake, MN

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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kate. I a very active individual, I enjoy being outside, going for walks, and weightlifting. I have 2 dogs, I'm comfortable working in a home with pets! I am studying at the University of Minnesota Duluth. I am studying business. I have a passion for working with kids. I love doing fun activities such as...
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Natalie H.

About Me

Burnsville, MN

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Natalie. I live in Apple Valley with my 2-year-old son. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. My mom ran a home daycare growing up, and I worked as a nanny for a few families in college, which lead me to becoming a teacher at a childcare center and to babysitting too! I would love to chat...
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Lydia P.

Experienced Babysitter!

Savage, MN

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a fun, energetic, college student home for winter break that would love to help out you and your family! I have multiple years of experience in child and special needs care and enjoy being outside, arts/crafts, and trying new things. I can provide my own transportation and am flexible with hours. Can't wait to meet you and...
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Isabella K.

Experienced Childcare Professional

Burnsville, MN

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$26/hr
7 years experience
I am an enthusiastic, experienced childcare worker who would love the chance to work with you and your family. I believe in providing exciting, creative, and personalized enrichment opportunities for children of all ages to help them grow. As well as creating a safe and caring environment that to help children develop curiosity,...
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Rachel P.

Occasional Babysitter

Excelsior, MN

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Rachel:) One of the hardest things to find is a babysitter with enough energy as the kids! Activities are my favorite part of babysitting & I will keep your kids entertained for hours with crafts, games, science experiments, and giggles. Not only will your child be entertained, but they will also be served healthy and...

Brittany O. says "We hired Rachel to babysit for a date night. She did a great job! Our kids (ages 4, 6, & 8) all felt very comfortable with her. She brought along an...

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Alaina N.

Part Time Babysitter, Pet Care Provider

Eden Prairie, MN

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience in ages ranging from newborns up to 13-year-old. I am able to do diaper changing, feedings, laundry, homework help, dishes, cooking, cleaning up, organizing, carpools, bedtime, bath time, errands, and outings I am open for on-call if you need a sitter for work, date night, or help around the house...

Stella B. says "Alaina is very dedicated and passionate woman. She is flexible with scheduling and patient with the kids. "

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Kristen M.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Kristen and I recently moved home for the holidays to be a caregiver for my grandma and focus on interviewing for Physician Assistant school. I hope to help take care of kiddos on my days off to earn some extra money and because I love kids! I have worked with kids since I was in 7th grade (Babysitting,...

Jessica A. says "Kristen helped us out on a consistent basis with our 2 kids (3,6) for over a year. She was responsible, dependable, always on time and my kids loved (and...

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Jan L.

Night And Weekend Caregiver Or Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been providing childcare for children of all ages since I was 11 years old. It started with my family and expanded to friends, relatives and neighbors. I love engaging in children, and offer a variety of activities such as reading, arts & crafts, playing board, card games, sports and outside activities etc. I also tutor...

Danielle B. says "We love Jan!! Best sitter and much more I have ever found. She is comfortable with my 4 crazy boys and they love her. She has the energy, the love for...

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Sophie R.

Artsy, Creative And Loving Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been caring for children of all ages in an extensive variety of settings since I was very young. Over the past 12 years, I've done anything from assisting dance classes (1st graders), to lead children's Bible study (ages 8-12), to babysit up to 6 children at one time (ages 1-8). My childcare experience started at a very...

Aberdeen R. says "Sophie cared for my son as I returned to work after maternity leave, and she made the transition much easier by being so loving. She has become a family...

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Alison O.

Experienced Babysitter With School Break Availability

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Alison. I hold a doctoral degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor's in rehabilitation and human services. I am a registered and licensed occupational therapist currently working in a public school district, where I provide OT services to preschool through 5th-grade students. Additionally, I have 5 years...

Jeremy G. says "Allison has watched our 2 kids multiple times. always on time, kids loved her and have requested her back! "

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Samantha K.

Fun, Energetic College Student With Lots Of Childcare Experience

Hopkins, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Sammy! I'm 22 now, but I started babysitting when I was 11 years old in 2014, and have not stopped since! (Big thanks to my neighbors for putting so much trust in a 5th grader) I enjoy working with children because I believe they are all some of the most intuitive, creative, resilient, compassionate, (+comedic)...

August S. says "Sammy was amazing. She made time to check in and FaceTime before our booking and arrived early. She cared for our 4 month old daughter, 9 year old...

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Bethel M.

Bethel..

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Bethel. I'm 19 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.

Care Member says "she's such a helpful loving girl, she has so much potential and I can't wait to have her help us out again."

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Audrey K.

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Mendota, MN

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a grandmother of 2 children, one boy and one girl. They are already taken care of so I am looking to fill my time assisting a family as a nanny or babysitter doing laundry/housecleaning. I have raised my children who are now young, wonderful adults so I have that experience of wisdom and knowledge to share with other young...

Jessica S. says "Audrey is keeping my son busy all morning long! She is punctual and very helpful and easy to talk to! I'm currently at home working while she is here and...

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Erin T.

Minneapolis, MN

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have been babysitting for 2 years and have experience with all ages of children. I was previously a lifeguard and have a CPR certification. I am a college student at St. Thomas and I have my own transportation. I'm very comfortable with animals as I have 3 dogs and 1 cat at home.
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Arianna P.

Certified Teacher / Early Child Development Class / Social Work In Progress At College

Farmington, MN

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$19/hr
10 years experience
My name is Arianna. I am 25 with a beautiful little boy who is almost 5. I am in college for social work and I took early childhood development class so I've learned a lot about the process of the child's development during their young years. I'm going to school for social work because when I had my son, I realized how lucky he...
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Johnna J.

Hello!

Northfield, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a mother of an 9yo, auntie to many - I have been babysitting and nannying since 2012! Experienced with all ages, neurodivergent kids, LGBTQ affirming, and pets are a bonus to me! I am an artist and designer as my primary job, and am happy to bring those skills to the kids who are interested. As a parent and caregiver I...
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Maddie S.

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Maddie and I work as a K-2 Teacher at a non-profit in St. Paul. My first ever babysitting/child-care experience began when I worked as a helper at an in-home daycare in my neighborhood. I worked there from ages 13-15, and have been CPR/First Aid certified since 5th grade. I'm a recent graduate of St. Thomas...
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Kristin H.

Chaska, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working with children for the past 16 years. I have a wide range of childcare experience from full-time nanny, extended-stay nanny (three weeks while parents were out of the country), home-schooling a family of 4 kids during covid, childcare centers, and now I'm working as the Early Childhood Manager at a large...
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Cianna M.

Not Your Average Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 5 years of experience with in-home families. 10+ years of experience babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, have my own vehicle, willing to do drop offs, etc. Long term, or short term- I am willing to help :) References can be provided privately.
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Angela P.

Trustworthy, Pet Lover, A Great Friend

Eden Prairie, MN

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi families! My name is Angela!! I currently work part time as grocery shopper and delivery. I have 12 years of experience with children ages newborn to 13 years old. I start babysitting my cousins and nephews when I was 12 years old. I enjoy driving around and have excellent driving skills and clean records. A little about...
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  • 30 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Prior Lake, MN

In-Home Babysitters in Prior Lake, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 30 listed in-home babysitters

Rachel P.

We hired Rachel to babysit for a date night. She did a great job! Our kids (ages 4, 6, & 8) all felt very comfortable with her. She brought...

- Brittany O.

Alaina N.

Alaina is very dedicated and passionate woman. She is flexible with scheduling and patient with the kids.

- Stella B.

Kristen M.

Kristen helped us out on a consistent basis with our 2 kids (3,6) for over a year. She was responsible, dependable, always on time and my...

- Jessica A.

FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter

All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $22.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.

In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

You can now find babysitters online in Prior Lake, MN with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.

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