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Julia N.


Houston, MN

$18-19/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Caring Nanny

Hi, I'm Julia, I have 3+ years of babysitting experience along with 2 years of paid childcare experience. I have a passion of caring for and helping others in whatever areas they need. I am new to the nannying field, but have grown up taking care of kids both in my family and in the area! I have also worked professionally with...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Janessa B.


Dakota, MN

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part- Or Full-time Nanny/sitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Janessa and I graduated from UW-Madison with a B. A. in Psychology May of 2019. During school I specialized in child development, autism spectrum disorder, and psychopathology. While in college I worked as a nursing assistant for UW Health at both the University Hospital and the American Family Children's...
Janessa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Janessa has watched our 5 & 2 year old multiple times. She picks them up from school, takes them on play dates and watches them at her house and ours. She is fantastic with the kids and very dependable. Intelligent, fun and reliable - a perfect sitter/nanny!"

Madisyn B.

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Lilly B.


Dakota, MN

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! I am currently working at a daycare center and have experience also from babysitting in the past summers! I love kids and love doing things with them. I am super flexible with my schedule and can work around yours! I am CPR certified.
Lilly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Breann S.


Rushford, MN

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

My name is Bree and I am currently a full time Registered Nurse in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I am both CPR and First Aid certified. I have been a babysitter and nanny since I was around 14 years old giving me almost 10 years of experience caring for children. I am hoping to find a...
Breann can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alyssa C.


Onalaska, WI

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Educational Childcare Enricher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have 5+ years of childcare experience. I started when I was 12, babysitting a beautiful young girl with down syndrome and her older sister. I also tutored two little boys for periods of times. After high school, I worked my way to become a Lead Teacher at a childcare center! I am certified in CPR,...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is extremely professional and reliable. She is always very patient, caring, and positive with our child. I highly recommend her!"

Allison K.

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Kallie H.


Winona, MN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love watching children, I have had a lot of experience with children ages 2 months to 13 years old. I love doing activities outside, coloring, helping with homework/reading, and finding a fun activity to do inside. I have had a lot of experience babysitting including overnights and taking the children to school.
Kallie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Kallie watched my kids (started at ages 2 and 3) for 3.5 years while going to college at WSU. She is an amazing person! My kids loved her and so did we! She is sweet, caring, honest, reliable, flexible, fun, easy going and my kids adored her! She would also spend...

Cari B.

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Chord L.


La Crosse, WI

$15-19/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter! Love Engaging Kids In Outdoor Activities As Well As Crafts!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Responsible and organized babysitter of 8 years! I have 4 years of lifeguard/swim instructor experience being certified in Lifeguard Training, AED, CPR and first aid by American Red Cross. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority of safety and well-being! Happy to help with...
Chord can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Chord helped us out with child and pet care the last few weeks and she was absolutely wonderful! Punctual, responsible, trustworthy, and great with our 2 yr old daughter. 100% would hire again in a heartbeat."

Kavita K.

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Renee S.


La Crosse, WI

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Guiding Little Hearts: A Journey In Nurturing And Caring

Hi , I'm Renee, and I'm available to start from May 20th. I am looking for a full or part time position, and flexible to work any day of the week . I can keep up with household duties and meal prep in addition to childcare within the home. I am able to adhere to a schedule that works best for your child's age while making it...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were grateful to have Renee as our child's nanny. She maintains open communication, providing regular updates and addressed any concerns. Our little one took to her immediately, and it was clear that Renee genuinely cared for our baby's well-being and...

Hannna T.

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Jasmine O.


Onalaska, WI

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! i've been babysitting for about 7. 5 years and I've been so lucky to have watched children of all ages! I'm currently a student at Winona State University so i'm looking for a way to make some money to pay for my education! I've held many jobs throughout my life but my most constant (and favorite) was always nannying. I...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for care. She had quick communication throughout the week, she was punctual, personable, and extremely kind. We look forward to seeing her again."

Ivy E.

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Jessica H.


Winona, MN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Certified Nursing Major, Nanny/Caretaker Etc.

Hello! My name is Jessi and I have grown up with a passion for taking care of children. I am a recent graduate of Winona State University with a major in Sociology and minors in Child Advocacy and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. I have worked in multiple child centers as well as been a live in nanny and babysitter for over...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica is amazing with kids and they just love her! I was her manager in our Child Center and Aquatics Department. As a lifeguard and child center team member, she is CPR/First Aid certified. All the kids that came in, including my own, LOVED her! She played...

Katie M.

Hello! I've been working with kids ages (3 months to 12 years) for about 7 years now. Most of my experience has been in childcare centers, however I have also done babysitting on the side. I have been primarily working with kids 0-2 years for the last couple of years so most of my experience has been with those ages, though I am...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

4.0
"Alexis is patient and understands of children's needs. She loves engaging with them in all different types of activities. My 3 year old would get frustrated building with blocks and Alexis encouraged her to keep trying and that it was ok if it fell down and helped...

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Savannah S.


Winona, MN

$10-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care / Senior Care Winona, MN

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a registered nurse in Winona, MN. I have a variety of care experiences including children, nursing home, hospital, hospice, and companion cares. I would love to help your family with any care needs.
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Savannah worked with us for over a year. Always on time, flexible, very polite, great communication and great with our daughter and small dog. We loved having her watch our daughter. We knew she was in good hands. Would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Taylor A.

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Chord L.


La Crosse, WI

$9-13/hr3 yrs exp

A Responsible And Caring Dogsitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love my furry friends! With experience volunteering at the Humane Society as well as dog, cat, and rodent sitting for friends and families pets, I can say I enjoy meeting new and old furry faces!
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Ruby H.


Winona, MN

$9-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ruby. I am originally from Mankato MN but moved here to Winona to go to school at Winona State University. I am a freshman going to school for Elementary Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. I hope to be a preschool teacher once I graduate. I have been babysitting for multiple families for three...
Ruby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Ruby is so amazing with our children. She was engaged with the children and enforced appropriate expectations with them. My children are constantly asking when we can have Ruby come over again. Hire Ruby for your care needs; she is fabulous!"

Cheryl V.

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Elizabeth R.


Winona, MN

$12-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a 19-year-old who currently attends Winona State University and is pursuing a degree in education. I've been babysitting since I was about 15 and I absolutely adore working with kids! I have built up a lot of experience babysitting, working at a summer camp, and working at a childcare center. I'm outgoing, creative,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Ellie is sweet and friendly. She is the type of sitter that will play games and engage with children. She is trustworthy and a also a pet lover :)"

Andrea W.

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Amanda S.


Trempealeau, WI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was in middle school. I started out babysitting occasionally for 3 young girls ages 4-9. I have also been a live in nanny, about 3 years experience nannying 2 children 3 and 5 years old. Making them lunch and bringing them to activities all the time. I have cared for up to 5 children at a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda has been wonderful! She is pleasant and friendly. She is very reliable. She cares for the kids in the morning and takes them to the children's program for the afternoons. She has been very flexible with regards to scheduling. She is also willing to...

Gretchen S.

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Wendy L.


La Crosse, WI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 20 years of experience in home care, Hospice, Geriatrics. Current LPN license. References upon request. Clear drivers license. Non smoker, willing to help with all areas of the home. I can provide three to seven day respite care. 24-hour care so that loved ones can't get time for themselves.
Wendy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Wendy is a wonderful LPN and caretaker as she puts the needs of her clients first. When asked to complete tasks, she goes above and beyond.. She is very straight shooter and trustworthy. She has been a great assistant to the needs of my client. I highly recommend...

Dale B.

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Sydney W.


Onalaska, WI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

A Babysitter You Can Trust.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, and patient. I love working with kids because I am an only child who has always wanted brothers and sister to take care of. Working with children/babies provides me the opportunity to teach them life lessons, useful skills, and important knowledge. I started working with kids when...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney was an amazing addition to our family from the first day we met her. We hired her at a difficult time of transition from one child to two and she impressed us immediately. She brought an energy to our home and loved our small children like her own. She was...

Caleb L.

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Katherine S.


La Crosse, WI

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a licensed secondary education, teacher specialized in the subject of social studies. I have two years experience, but I am in the process of finding a job in the La Crosse area and I'm currently working as a substitute in the Onalaska School district. I am in search of jobs for tutoring, and/or after school care...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine has worked for our family for about a year and a half, in nanny, babysitter, and housekeeper roles. What really sets Katherine apart is her initiative: She doesn't need mountains of instruction or every little thing spelled out for her. Katherine is able...

Christina T.

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Katherine S.


La Crosse, WI

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Dedicated House Cleaner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a person who just loves cleaning and would love to give the calm and peace of a clean house to anyone! I am open to doing full house deep cleans that includes floors, beds, dusting and overall picking up. I can also do deep cleans for the forgotten places of the house. No job is too big or small because having a...
Katherine can also help with: Carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Houston, MN

Janessa B.

5.0

Janessa has watched our 5 & 2 year old multiple times. She picks them up from school, takes them on play dates and watches them at her house and ours. She is fantastic with the kids and very dependable. Intelligent, fun and reliable - a perfect sitter/nanny!

- Madisyn B.

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa is extremely professional and reliable. She is always very patient, caring, and positive with our child. I highly recommend her!

- Allison K.

Kallie H.

5.0

Kallie watched my kids (started at ages 2 and 3) for 3.5 years while going to college at WSU. She is an amazing person! My kids loved her and so did we! She is sweet, caring, honest, reliable, flexible, fun, easy going and my kids adored her! She would also spend weekends with the kids, if we were...

- Cari B.

Chord L.

5.0

Chord helped us out with child and pet care the last few weeks and she was absolutely wonderful! Punctual, responsible, trustworthy, and great with our 2 yr old daughter. 100% would hire again in a heartbeat.

- Kavita K.

Renee S.

5.0

We were grateful to have Renee as our child's nanny. She maintains open communication, providing regular updates and addressed any concerns. Our little one took to her immediately, and it was clear that Renee genuinely cared for our baby's well-being and development. Highly recommend her

- Hannna T.

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