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Samantha S.

Professional Nanny, Full-time Or Part-Time

Hudson, WI

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked professionally with infants, toddlers and children for about nine years. As a birth and postpartum doula I work one-on-one with clients during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Postpartum work extends to newborn care, light housekeeping, meal planning and prep, breastfeeding assistance and care of older...

Zahra J. says "Samantha watched our kiddos (6 and 4) for a date night this past weekend and she was great! The kids really enjoyed having her over and i appreciated that...

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Sara A.

Fun Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hey there! I'm an experienced and nurturing babysitter who's cared for my younger siblings my whole life and worked in foster care, so I'm great with kids of all ages, especially infants! I carefully track feedings, diaper changes (including types), and sleep schedules using the Huckleberry app to keep everything running...

Care Member says "Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation"

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Lauryn K.

Super Friendly Sitter

Lake Elmo, MN

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Kelsey B.

Newborn Care Specialist / Overnight Newborn Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with 15+ years of paid childcare experience, including being a full time nanny for over 5 years, working as a Supervisor in the Life Time Kids Academy for a handful of years, as well as experience as an Assistant Teacher and Director of a preschool. I am also a mom to little ones...

Katie O. says "We hired Kelsey as a temporary nanny for our 2 year old during a period of transition for our family. She was the perfect fit for us: responsive, flexible,...

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Sarah E.

Full Time Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 15+ years experience with infant through teenage childcare. I enjoy curating a safe space for children that encourages them to learn, grow, and be themselves! I strongly believe in outdoor based education and child guided learning experiences. I pride myself on my patience and communication skills. As a student of...

Jack K. says "Sarah is thoughtful, caring, warm and very trustworthy. She has taken care of my child, my animals, and my home. I have worked side by side with her in a...

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Breanna B.

Highly Reliable, Energetic, Nurturing Babysitter

River Falls, WI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Having worked with children for many years, I have my degrees in Early Childhood Education as well as Elementary Education. With understanding of childhood development, I am a hands-on caregiver that provides quality, engaging, developmentally and age appropriate activities for children of all ages. I have previously taught...

Melissa L. says "Breanna was an excellent sitter for my infant and toddler babies. She followed all instructions. Was creative on activities. Both my girls light up...

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Emma D.

Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

3.5(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Emma. I graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in May of 2022 with a degree in Elementary Education. For the past 2ish years I have worked as a special education teacher. In the fall of 2024 I am starting my Master's program for Social Work ( a 24 month, all online program), so I am looking to transition...

Leanne R. says "Emma cared for our 3 month old daughter full time during summer of 2021 when I went back to work. We had an amazing experience with her and would...

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Molly R.

Energetic And Nurturing Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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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Gabrielle C.

Momma Of One Looking To Help Out Other Mommas!

River Falls, WI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 29-year-old. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in some sort of child care facility for the last 16 years. I have experience from infants to fifth grade. I enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor activities and giggles. I have my own 1-year-old daughter who I may need to have with me on some...

Cassandra M. says "Both of my daughters loved Gabby and still do even years after we transitioned into preschool, etc. She was more than a nanny, she was a part of our...

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Madelynn L.

Babysitter

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 22-year-old newly graduated registered nurse looking to bridge the gap between my graduation from school and transition to practice this fall/winter. I have been caring for children since I was 13 with special interest in newborns and infants. I worked for two years at a local preschool while I was in highschool, and two...

Alissa K. says "Madelynn is amazing with my kids! She is punctual and dependable. She has watched our kids several times. I really enjoy that she plays board games...

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Gina P.

Joyful Caregiver

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am enthusiastic, loving and joyful mother of 1, auntie of 5 and great aunt of 1. For most of my career I've focused on working in health care and with the elderly. However, I've always had a passion for babies and children and being able to help them learn and developmentally grow from the experiences around them. Over the...

Erin G. says "Gina came regularly to care for our 7 week old daughter for a few weeks before she started daycare. Gina was so caring and our baby girl was happy to see...

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Shannon G.

Part-Time Nanny

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have provided child care for private families for over 15 years. I have infant, toddler, and school age experience. I specialize in newborn and infant care; with many years of overnight care and sleep training. I enjoy being outdoors and bringing children to do activities in the community. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lois M. says "Shannon is a strong care giver, able to blend into and understand a family's needs, a hard worker, always willing to do what was needed and extremely...

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Brittney B.

Energetic Nanny With Lots Of TLC To Give

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello families, I have over 26 years of childcare experience including infants, toddlers, grade school, teenagers, twins, and triplets. At the age of 8, I started out as a mother's helper and many babysitting jobs followed. From there, I was a Nanny for multiple families with children of all different age groups. I've had...

Brittney B. says "My 3 and 5 year old boys get so excited to see Brittney. They love her healthy snacks she brings along and making popcorn with her for movie nights."

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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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Ayanna Y.

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hello! I'm an experienced nanny and babysitter; I've worked in daycare's for 8 years and public school for 2! I've helped raise my own sisters from infants. Working with children is so fun because every day is different. Story time is one of my favorite moments to share with kids. I love to sing and be creative and silly with...

Kathy K. says "Ayanna was a wonderful nanny to our four month old baby. She is very dependable and spent lots of time playing and reading to our son. Knowing that our...

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Amelia T.

Babysitter

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Amelia and I currently am looking to do some weeknight and weekend babysitting. I graduated in fall of 2021 with a degree in developmental psychology and currently have a full time position (9-5 on weekdays) working in the ASD and mental health field. I've been in childcare for about 10 years and I have...

Kelly B. says "Amelia did a great job watching my two younger children (ages 4&6). Would hire again."

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Lindsay W.

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lindsay! I've worked with children of all ages for over two decades! I currently nanny for three wonderful families with kiddos ranging from one to 4 years old. Prior to this I nannied for a family with two children under four years. Before my nannying career, I worked in an infant nursery at a daycare I had been with...

Care Member says "We are so grateful for Lindsay and how wonderful she’s been for our family this past year and a half. She’s trustworthy, dependable and so nurturing and...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of December 2025

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

Infants Child Care in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Samantha S.

Samantha watched our kiddos (6 and 4) for a date night this past weekend and she was great! The kids really enjoyed having her over and i...

- Zahra J.

Sara A.

Sara is very professional and good with difficult kids and can manage a high stress situation

- Care member

Lauryn K.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Cottage Grove, MN

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Cottage Grove, MN to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Cottage Grove, MN, is $18.75.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Cottage Grove, MN by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Cottage Grove, MN can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

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