Find child care providers in Madison, WI that you’ll love

630 child care providers are listed in Madison, WI

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Madison, WI

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Stephanie D.


Madison, WI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 years of experience in child care. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I am also trained in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, SIDS, and SBS. My background includes working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, primary, and elementary school children. I have the love and patience...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is an amazing care giver. She cares for just about everyone ! My daughter was really happy being with her during the months of August and September while we were awaiting a daycare spot. She focused on good nutrition, development, good routines and made...

Aparna S.

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Megan W.


Madison, WI

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the mother of three girls (12, 9 and 5) that provides childcare out of my home in Monona. I have babysat at home for the past 9 years and have a lot of experience caring for children of all ages. I am a compassionate and easy-going person and have loved providing kids with a fun and safe environment to grow. My family is...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler. We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice. Best, Lisa"

Lisa L.

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Rozalyn B.


Madison, WI

$26/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable child care taker!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and friendly I like working with kids because I have a little one of my own and it really grew my love for children, and I have always grown up with children in my home so it was great to watch after them and watch them grow! In my spare time, I like to have fun in the...
3.0
"Our family setup an interview but Rozalyn never attended. We texted them to see if they were going to attend. They said they forgot about the meeting. We asked Rozalyn to let us know when they could interview next. Rozalyn said they would get back to us but never...

Bill G.

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Amy E.


Madison, WI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care Provider!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Amanda H.


Madison, WI

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I am a caring, reliable, and compassionate person. Caring for kids over 20+ years. Newborns up to school-agers in all types of educational settings. I am dedicated and calm. I enjoy teaching young kids through developmentally appropriate activities adapted through play & hands-on learning. I enjoy getting down on...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again."

Vicki H.

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Paula G.


Madison, WI

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Ocasional/Temporary/Last Minute/Back Up/Part Time/Overnight Nanny Hi dear family, I am a responsible, energetic, and very caring babysitter. I have more than six years of verifiable experience. I have developed my skills while interacting with kids from 1 to 11 years old. I got the broad experience of interacting with a...
Paula can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Paula is so loved by my children. She established a rapport with them right away, and they can't wait for her to come again."

Briana C.

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Nicole T.


Madison, WI

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Mother's Helper, Child Playmate, Professional Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am vaccinated! I am a fun adventure seeker who loves to play outside, dance and sing. In my free time I enjoy swimming, hiking, reading, and camping. I think communication and safety are most important in this working environment. I have two things in life: My work ethic and my two daughters. I social distance- My pod includes...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole was great with our two little's. They each had a blast playing games and doing arts and crafts with Nicole. We'd definitely have her back! Thank you"

Chris S.

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Cathy M.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available For Non-special Needs And Special Needs Child

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Cathy is a RN with over 35 years of diverse nursing experience. Cathy has a doctorate in nursing practice, a MSN in Health Systems Management, and a MBA. Cathy has experience as a RN executive, a home care RN providing care for adult, pediatric and geriatric patients; Alzheimer's and dementia care, critical care, managed care,...
Cathy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cathy was wonderful with our toddler son! She was patient and caring, took interest in his interests, and was all around trustworthy and dependable. We wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Alison W.

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Indigo E.


Madison, WI

$20-30/hr11 yrs exp

Montessori- Modeled Infant Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with littles for over 10 years now, primarily with infants, toddlers, and premature babies but also as a Field Guide , as a violin teacher, an ACT tutor, and a theater camp counselor. I take a Montessori-modeled approach, letting the child's natural curiosity guide our daily activities. I integrate time in nature...
Indigo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Indigo was our backup Nanny in the summer of 2020 while we were trying to find a new permanent nanny for our son. She worked full days for several periods that summer whenever we had a gap. Our son was turning 3 that summer and had a lot of fun with Indigo. She...

Andreas V.

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Jessica R.


Madison, WI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver and Postpartum Doula in Training

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Children have always been an important part of my life. I started babysitting on a regular basis when I was 11 years old. I babysat consistently for a family for 9 years. While I was an undergraduate at the University of Iowa, I worked at REM Developmental Services as a Youth Program Coordinator for special needs children. After...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica watches my twin toddler boys on a part-time basis. What I love most about Jessica is that she simply enjoys interacting with children. She has taken my kids out on trips to the Children's Museum, story times, gyms and has always been responsible and...

Kathy M.

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Yalonda N.


Madison, WI

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking Long Term Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thanks for visiting my care. com page. I have a wide variety of experience ranging from subbing at a daycare to being a preschool teacher for the YMCA and much more. I have been taking care of kids throughout my life. I have worked as a daycare helper for four years; daycare assistant provider for a year; nanny for...
Yalonda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Be aware that Yalonda goes above and beyond what is expected of her. During the course of our time with Yalonda, she worked to help my 6 year old create and submit her first book for a writing competition at our local library. For my 3 year-old's birthday,...

Molly M.

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Catherine A.


Madison, WI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Happy To Help :)

Hello families! My name is Catherine. I'm a reliable, nurturing, and experienced care provider. I have 20 years of experience working with children including as a full-time nanny, at a daycare center, and as a care provider for teenagers & adults with special needs. I'm a college grad with a BA in Philosophy, Environmental...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Catherine has such a beautiful heart for others. She is kind, honest, hardworking, loyal, and compassionate. She has always shown a deep respect for others and we really appreciated the time she spent working with our family! Catherine would always be welcome back."

Care member

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Julia S.


Madison, WI

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring & Upbeat Sitter And Swim Instructor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Julia ! I graduated with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW this past May. I am in a graduate program obtaining my masters degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis on the adolescent and young adult population. I have spent many hours with children in the pool...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia was great with our two boys (6 and 8 years) and we wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. She was extremely flexible, fantastic communication and on time. Mature, dependable, and 100% trustworthy. A great find for us. Thank you, Julia! We hope to see you again...

Amy O.

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Emily B.


Madison, WI

$19-25/hr7 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Graduate With Experience Looking To Care For Infants/toddlers Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old, and I love working with kiddos! I have a college degree in Early Childhood Education and multiple certificates, including CPR, for all ages. I have been working with kids for about 7 years. For 5 of those years, I have been a lead teacher in an infant room, and for 2 years I was a full-time nanny for a family...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I phone interviewed and in-person interviewed Emily and she was punctual. Demonstrated her skills professionally on the phone."

Care member

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Andrea M.


Madison, WI

$17/hr15 yrs exp

Date Night- Caregiver- Babysitter

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I live in Fitchburg while in graduate school I began working with families on this site. I currently work as an HR Manager by day and I also adore spending free evenings with kids because they add joy to my life. I enjoy playing, reading, singing, being silly, building forts, playing with light sabers, anything star wars,...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is beyond amazing. We feel like we found a family member with her. I don't want to share her with anyone. A great friendship came out of this site for us. Our son loves her, too."

Stefanie F.

Child care centers in Madison, WI

Journey Together Child Care

Journey Together Child Care

4657 Verona Rd, Madison, WI

Starting at $295/wk

2.5

(4)

Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 6am to 5:30 pm. Journey Together Childcare serves children between the ages of 6weeks to 8years of age. We are licensed for 35 children. We offer 2 meals and 1 snack per day as nourishment so that no child goes without nourishment while in care. We...
3.0
"We toured the center and although the owners seemed wonderful and kind, we were not sure about the director or her credentials as she smelled like a heavy smoker. We do not want our child to breathe in any second hand smoke.The children were all eating hot dogs and...

Be B


High Point Christian School

High Point Christian School

7702 Old Sauk Rd, Madison, WI

Costimate: $300/wk

Learn more about our admissions process on our website: https://www.highpointchristianschool.org/admissions/ Our Preschool Philosophy: -We believe each child is uniquely created by God in His image (Luke 8:16 and Psalm 139:13-16). -We believe each child is an individual with his/her own rate of...

Our Redeemer Lutheran School

Our Redeemer Lutheran School

1701 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI

Starting at $300/wk

The Early Childhood program at Our Redeemer provides experiences to stimulate, assist, support and sustain emerging skills within an environment that promotes the development of critical thinking skills and supports learning. We provide a loving, Christian environment that emphasizes the...

La Petite Academy of Madison

La Petite Academy of Madison

6514 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Lodgic Kids Camp

Lodgic Kids Camp

2801 Marshall Ct, Madison, WI

Costimate: $280/wk

Flexible, high-quality, extended-hour childcare to meet the changing needs of today's families. Lodgic Kids Camp provides quality licensed and COVID-responsible childcare programs to fit your needs, on your schedule. Full-time, part-time, and scheduled hourly care is available for children ages...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Madison, WI

Stephanie D.

5.0

Stephanie is an amazing care giver. She cares for just about everyone ! My daughter was really happy being with her during the months of August and September while we were awaiting a daycare spot. She focused on good nutrition, development, good routines and made my child feel loved and cared for....

- Aparna S.

Megan W.

4.0

We interviewed with Megan. She is professional but down to earth and seemed to connect well with our toddler. We chose to stay home with our children a little while longer-otherwise, Megan would have been our first choice. Best, Lisa

- Lisa L.

Rozalyn B.

3.0

Our family setup an interview but Rozalyn never attended. We texted them to see if they were going to attend. They said they forgot about the meeting. We asked Rozalyn to let us know when they could interview next. Rozalyn said they would get back to us but never did.

- Bill G.

Amanda H.

5.0

Amanda babysat our 2 1/2 year old son for a 10-hour day and agreed to do so at the last minute. Our son had a great time with her. We definitely plan on hiring her again.

- Vicki H.

Paula G.

5.0

Paula is so loved by my children. She established a rapport with them right away, and they can't wait for her to come again.

- Briana C.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Madison, WI are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 272 reviews of the 630 listed child care providers.