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Darla D.

Loving And Caring Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Darla , I have 20 plus years of experience. I have worked with a nanny agency, children's center , had my own in home daycare.
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Cynthia A.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a semi-retired pediatric nurse of 40+ years. The first part of my career I worked in pediatric hospitals and the last 5years in home care mostly in pediatrics with some special needs adults. Pediatrics is my first love. After raising 5 children and helping them to launch I do know the stresses of parenting and had one...

Emily J. says "Cindy has been a wonderful part-time nanny to my son and his cousin for the last 6 months, starting when they were 6 and 9 months. She talks, sings, and...

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Sepedty T.

Bubbly And Loving Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Welcome! I am someone who adores working with children and I've nannied/babysat for over 30 families. My degree is in Health Science though my background is in nursing (I took a break during the pandemic). I've taken numerous classes and trainings and received many certifications to insure the children I work with have the best...

Chanyce H. says "We absolutely loved the 8 months we were able to have Sepedty care for our son! As a brand new mom returning to work, I really wanted to know that our...

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Breanna K.

Stay-at-home Mom Looking For Work

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been married to my wonderful husband for 11 years and have 3 children ages 8, 4, and 1. 5. I currently stay at home with them and work part-time as a birthday party coordinator. I have previous experience working with an agency as a licensed social worker and I have nannied for multiple families for 10 plus years....

Angela J. says "Breanna has baby-sat for our now 18 month old daughter several times since we moved to our new home and were in need of a baby-sitter. She started when...

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Amanda T.

Nanny & Infant Care Provider

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi I'm Amanda, and I have worked with children in various capacities throughout my lifetime. Most recently, I have been dedicated to infant care, as you will see in my resume. Since 2013 I have been employed in early childhood settings, schools or in family homes, of which nannying is my favorite! A lot of my joy in working...

Stephanie C. says "I highly recommend Amanda. We hired Amanda to watch our 3 month old infant when I returned to work from maternity leave. She also watched our 2...

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Lauryn K.

Super Friendly Sitter

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi my name is Lauryn and I am 22 years old. I have been working in childcare for about 6 years now. I have worked in daycare centers, inside of families homes, and in elementary schools with special needs children. I currently am trying to transition out of schools and into nannying again so I can get my Bachelors degree in...

Care Member says "Lauryn is a true professional in childcare. She goes above and beyond expectations and is a dedicated and attentive caregiver. "

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Molly R.

Energetic And Nurturing Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
If I could describe my caregiving style in three words it would be compassionate, patient, and fun. I am a fully hands-on caregiver who will always be there to kiss the boo-boos, give a nanny-style high five, or simply be a pair of listening ears for your little one. I have been caring for children independently for over five...

Tim D. says "We absolutely love Molly and cannot recommend her highly enough. Molly nannied for us for about two months while our full-time nanny was out on medical...

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Ellen D.

Looking For Part Time/ Occasional Work In Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN

4.3(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Ellen, I'm 26 and looking for part time work this summer with the potential to continue in the fall. I am interested in working with infants and children, including neurodivergent children. I find genuine joy in working with children and supporting their development in a variety of circumstances. I will be...

Katie J. says "Ellen she great! We have a 3 year old and an infant and Ellen has been a great help as we transition to a family of four. She's able to take care of both...

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kristine G.

Career Child Care Provider Available For Part Time Position.

Farmington, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 30yrs experience and training in providing loving and learning for all ages and development levels. I have worked in special education , worked with teen parents and have been a nanny. My husband and I live in our home and we have 2 grown children. Our son lives near by and our daughter lives in the Virgin Islands. I am...

Katherine G. says "Kristine is a very caring and responsible person. She took care of my daughter when she was a baby 3 x week. She even helped with recognizing that my...

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Pamela U.

Teacher With Early Retirement Could Be Just What You Need!

Hastings, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I AM CURRENTLY ON VACATION! Please check back later. I love singing to babies and playing with toddlers and big kids too! I retired early from teaching middle & high school after 24 years, and before that, I ran a home day care for 10 years. I am THRILLED to be working with Infants and preschoolers again! I am interested in...

Care Member says "We are incredibly lucky to have found Pam! We were new to the area and hired Pam to watch our 6 month old at the time and she has been absolutely...

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Lexi P.

Saint Paul, MN

4.4(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been caring for children and families since I was 14 and truly love the connections I've built over the years. Most recently, I spent over two years as a full-time nanny for a wonderful family with two sweet girls, where I also helped with pet care, meal prep, laundry, errands, cleaning, organizing, home maintenance,...

Tony M. says "It is with much please to recommend Lexi P. She is very personable, proactive and responsible. Further, Lexi is reliable, and affectionate. She is also...

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Isabella S.

Hampton, MN

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Isabella and I have been a babysitter/nanny for the past 10 years. I grew up on a small family farm outside of Farmington so have experience with animals/pets. I am the oldest at home in a family of 7 siblings so I also have lots of experience with children/infants, meal prep, house cleaning, etc. I am a registered...
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Sarah K.

Assistant Teacher

Farmington, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have worked as a babysitter, nanny, youth counselor, group leader, a daycare assistant and currently I have completed my fifth year as an assistant teacher in both a primary and an elementary classroom at a Montessori school. I currently teach a couple classes through a home...

Jessie H. says "Any family would be lucky to have Sarah in their lives. She connects amazingly well with children of all ages. She is kind, respectful, and super fun!"

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Annah G.

Mom Looking For Full-Time Job

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been a nanny for over a decade but I would consider myself having done so professionally for about 10 years . In that time, I have worked with multiple families with whom I've maintained a strong relationship with, visiting often. The children ranged from 6 weeks-15 years old, giving me the opportunity to explore a wide...

Cathy C. says "Annah is absolutely the most caring, dependable, thoughtful, and unforgettable nanny. She engaged my kids at their level, helped me keep my life together,...

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Katrina S.

Full-time Nanny / Family & Household & Personal Assistant

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Through the years I've heard variations on that refrain many times. I truly love taking care of all the things around the home so that the people I work for are able to spend as much time together and doing the things that bring them joy as possible. I've worked with children of all ages and always love getting to know each one....

Ashley Z. says "Katrina has been great to have in our home! She does a great job managing the household from everything from meal planning, prep, cleaning to laundry and...

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Alyssa A.

Nanny Looking For Full Time Job

Minneapolis, MN

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I have had babysitting/nanny experience with children of all ages, from newborn twins-9 years old. In addition to nannying, I happy to do household management as well. I am looking for something consistent on days/hours/pay weekly. I am ideally looking for a setup where the parents are not working from home, but I am open to...

Megan S. says "Alyssa was a godsend to our family. We hired her as a nanny to our 9 month old (started at 5 months) as part of a nanny share with our neighbor's infant...

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Asia B.

Graduate With Group Home Experience

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Asia (yep-like the continent!). I'm a Minnesota native relocating to Florida to pursue my M. S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and I'm excited to return to nannying-a role I've always loved. My background includes working in group homes and as a nanny during undergrad,...

Chris K. says "Asia is absolutely lovely! She is energetic, responsible, very communicative, punctual and- most importantly to my son- fun! We look forward to hiring her...

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Kamiah B.

Part-Time Caregiver

Hudson, WI

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
I am 27 years old, with well over 10 years childcare experience. I have worked in all environments, including a daycare center for almost 3 years, in home care for 2 years, and as a nanny for 6 years. While I am comfortable and have experience with all ages, my preferred group with the most experience is newborn through age 3. I...
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Deb M.

Lakeland, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am looking for a part-time job, 2-3 days, with 18-30 hours a week. My hourly rate is $25-$35, depending on distance, responsibilities, number of children and if a parent works from home. I love being a Nanny! I have been with Care. com for almost 12 years now. I don't just sit back and watch the kids as they play. I engage &...

Ashley K. says "Deb is a huge asset to our family. The kids and animals adore her and we know they're in good hands with her around. She is not afraid to get messy with...

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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home nannies is 5.0

Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

In Home Nannies in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Cynthia A.

Cindy has been a wonderful part-time nanny to my son and his cousin for the last 6 months, starting when they were 6 and 9 months. She...

- Emily J.

Sepedty T.

We absolutely loved the 8 months we were able to have Sepedty care for our son! As a brand new mom returning to work, I really wanted to...

- Chanyce H.

Breanna K.

Breanna has baby-sat for our now 18 month old daughter several times since we moved to our new home and were in need of a baby-sitter. She...

- Angela J.

FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in Cottage Grove, MN

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Cottage Grove, MN is $23.50 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? It’s easy to find an in-home nanny with Care.com. There are currently 2 in Cottage Grove, MN in-home nannies you can review on Care.com. To find an in-home nanny, you can search for nannies and compare their profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You can also read in-home nanny reviews from other families.

All live-in nannies offer different services. Some may be more than happy to help with homework or to do some light housekeeping or cooking. You can ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to tackle when you interview them.

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