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Kelsie U.

14 Years Of Experience

Cottage Grove, MN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Kelsie, I am 34 years old & I live in Cottage Grove with my husband & English Bulldog. I'm patient, kind, & an easy-going person. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking, cleaning, & organizing. I have 14 years of experience working with children at an early childhood center. 8 years at a Montessori school as a lead infant...
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Andrea J.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant

Cottage Grove, MN

4.3(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 6 years old! With over 10 years of experience in the child care/nanny feel that I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I simply love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a...

Rebecca S. says "Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind, nurturing and...

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Chris A.

Infant-Tween Care: Tutoring & Transportation Available Most Days! Scheduling Now

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Infant, Child, and Personal Care professional with a lifetime of positive, respectful, patient care. As a college student, I was a live-in Nanny, and babysitter for numerous families.

Care Member says "We were so blessed to meet Chris! She did an amazing job with my 3 young kiddos, so engaged and playful. She organized activities for them and got...

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Marni Z.

Dependable Child Care

South Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm an energetic, creative, kind and responsible person who loves kiddos! I adore having the opportunity to spend time with infants, toddlers and kids. Over the years I have gained tons of experience with many different age groups but have mostly cared for those between 0-3 years of age. Since I was 13 I have been engaged in...

Sarah T. says "Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's feeding, sleep,...

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Allison S.

Flexible, Fun Loving And Adventurous

Saint Paul, MN

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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a fun-loving, experienced nanny. Looking for the right family, to help out with the kids and become a small portion of their lives! I enjoy ALL ages (they each have their own quirks and I love watching them to learn and grow). I am comfortable with all ages, tending to pets, plants, keeping up with laundry, light...
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Linda K.

Rosemount, MN

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Linda. I have two passions in my life, nursing and child care. I have been a licensed RN for 25 years in adult care and am currently retired. I love children of all ages and have run my own small daycare caring for infants and preschoolers for three years. Recently, I completed a nanny position in March caring for...
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Madelyn D.

Rosemount, MN

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! I am a 24-year-old living in Rosemount, MN. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience working with children ages 2 through 13. I babysat all through high school and have previously worked at a summer camp. I pride myself on being dependable, flexible, and interactive with the kiddos. I encourage the...
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Makenzie A.

Rosemount, MN

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Kenzie, I'm 23 years old and currently living in Edina with my fiancé. I graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2024 with a degree in Marketing and have been working in corporate America since-though I've realized how much I truly miss working with kids! I spent 6 years at the YMCA in both childcare and...
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Emma F.

Hudson, WI

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Emma, I am 26 years old and I live in Hudson Wisconsin. I've been professionally working in childcare for 8 years. Some of my experiences are in daycare, elementary schools, as well as Full time and Part time Nannying for several families. Caring for children and fostering their growth and development is a...

Paula F. says "She's a dedicated, hard worker. She has been working with children for about 3 years now, and loves it! Anyone would be lucky to have her as their nanny. "

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Brianna B.

Experienced Nanny/babysitter Available Weekdays And Weekends.

Farmington, MN

4.7(1)
from
$29/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Brianna but my friends and family call me Brie! I'm 21 years old this coming May. Currently going to school for radiology. I'm big into family and also my dog ! I enjoy the outdoors! Also trying new things. I've been in nannying for almost 6 years with ages ranging from 6months-13 years old. Live in the town of...

Mary K. says "Brianna is our oldest grandchild and has 9 younger cousins. I have watched her with the cousins for years and see a very kind, caring, and responsible young...

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Gwyneth K.

Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have experience with children of all ages, from a variety of babysitting and nannying jobs over the years. When I was a teenager I also taught young children how to swim for community service. I was also a live-in nanny in France for a year, and a nanny/personal assistant/personal cook for a lovely family in California for 2+...

Lauren Z. says "Gwyneth was wonderful with our newborn and with our 2 year old. She was very attentive, caring, and loving, and also made sure to be open to learning new...

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Shelby O.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! Are you looking for a caring and dependable babysitter or part-time nanny? I'm Shelby, a 26-year-old based in Dallas, where I've enjoyed living for the past four years. I'm passionate about working with children and love finding creative ways to engage their imaginations through play and learning. While my childcare...

Heidi G. says "Shelby was the most mature and responsible nanny we've had. My kids loved her and I could tell she genuinely cared about them. With three kids 9,7,4...

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Halley S.

Part-Time Nanny Available

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Halley, and I'm a 31-year-old living in Richfield with a passion for working with children. I bring over 20 years of babysitting experience and more than 13 years as a nanny. I also hold a master's degree in special education and currently serve as a special education evaluator in a Minneapolis school...

Jessica L. says "Halley is a wonderful nanny! She is very patient, prompt, trustworthy and always happy. I would definitely recommend her as a nanny or sitter."

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Kristine G.

Career Child Care Provider Available For Part Time Position.

Farmington, MN

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Taylor E.

Full-Time Nanny Available

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi There, I'm Taylor! I am a young adult living in Eagan. I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I've been babysitting since I was 12 and have helped many families with caring for their children! I have also worked with children of all ages through the YMCA School Aged Program, Camp St. Croix, Roseville Area School...

Lesli W. says "Taylor was AMAZING with our kiddos. In the short time she was with us, our kids fell in love with her. She got accepted into a program that she was going...

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Tricia K.

Experienced, Educated And Well-Rounded Professional Available!

Saint Paul, MN

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello! My dear family is suddenly moving to a new state so I am looking for another family to support. Two years ago, I left an Innkeeper position on San Juan Island and then spent some time in Seattle as a personal chef, lifestyle/household manager, and nanny. I have many years of experience helping people find peace, cooking...

Care Member says "Tricia was awesome! We felt great about leaving for the evening. "

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Liza L.

Earth Loving Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
My name is Liza! Children are one of those things that let me live with purpose. They live completely in the moment and in turn keep me completely present. I've been babysitting/nannying for 8 years now. I have experiences with ages 1 month-12 years old. When I'm with kids I like to stay as present with them as possible, no...

Elizabeth V. says "Smart, strong, calm, healthy, patient, fun."

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Katlyn W.

Farmington, MN

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. My patient and calm...
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Megan L.

Live-in Nanny

Minneapolis, MN

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Megan, I'm looking to pick up some babysitting jobs. I just got done working as an au pair for the last couple months and am already missing the wonder and spirit that children bring. I am a recent Biology graduate from the University of Minnesota, I'm awaiting dental school admission. Currently, I find joy as a...
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  • 60 live-in nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live-in nannies is 4.0

Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN

Live-in Nannies in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed live-in nannies

Andrea J.

Andrea has watched our daughter for 2 and 1/2 years. We have been so blessed to have her as a nanny for our daughter. She is very kind,...

- Rebecca S.

Chris A.

We were so blessed to meet Chris! She did an amazing job with my 3 young kiddos, so engaged and playful. She organized activities for them...

- Care member

Marni Z.

Marni cared for my 4 month old and 3.5 year old daughters. She is reliable, caring, patient, and knowledgeable. She learned my infant's...

- Sarah T.

FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Cottage Grove, MN

The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Cottage Grove, MN is $17.00 per hour.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 2 in Cottage Grove, MN. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You also have the ability to read reviews from other families.

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