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60 babysitters are listed in Cottage Grove, MN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN
Andrea J.
Cottage Grove, MN
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, Available Full-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant
4.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Andrea and I have a son myself who is 2 1/2! I have enjoyed watching kids since about the age of 12, and love any opportunity around children. Anyone who knows me can confirm my love and care for them. I come from a small immediate family of 5 but a big extended family. I have nannied for my nephew who I...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea takes great care of my wonderful autistic daughter! She goes out of the way to help educate, entertain, and take care of her. I highly recommend her!"
Klay H.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/nannying/teaching children. I have worked with ages ranging from newborns-teens and have had to care for children with special needs as well.
I am comfortable with all ages, pets, running errands, picking up, etc.
I currently am a 1st grade teacher in Saint Paul. During the summer,...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came back my house was picked up and the girls had smiles on their faces, upset to see her go. She kept them...
Tony N.
5.0
(4)
I am a well-rounded care-giver with 15 years of experience, taking care of the elderly in their various stages of life. From those needing companionship to the afflicted with MS, stroke, dementia and other chronic diseases to end of life. I have worked in private homes as well as nursing facilities. I'm passionate about what I...
Emeldah can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She has a caring heart and is a very compassionate person. She is also very smart and has the ability to carry out positive conversations on various topics. She loves cooking, too! Not forgetting music! Above all, she has many years of experience caring for people...
Alex K.
Nevaeh M.
Cottage Grove, MN
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
while I'm watching your children I like to make sure the kids are having fun while still making sure we are being safe and getting any cleaning, homework or any other tasks I'm given are still getting done. I think that if the kids are having fun while helping with the tasks, they will do a better job and we all get to have alot...
Nevaeh can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Nevaeh has watched my kiddos for several years! My kids love her, she's fun, she's prompt and responsible, and always has an activity in mind to do with my kids ♥️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a personal caregiver in homes for over 25 years. I am a kind, patient, understanding and respectful person. I keep all matters confidential. I use a lot of common sense. I have excellent references from all the families I have worked with over the years. I choose working with older people because they are not done...
Terry can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Terry T. is a great caregiver. She took care of my Mom who was 92 years old for the last two months of her life! I highly recommend Terry T. to anyone looking for great Senior Care!"
Deb W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a part-time nanny/House Manager up to 30 hours for a family with one children in Minneapolis area. I am open to a family looking for morning drop offs, personal grocery shopper/let dog out etc in the Cottage Grove/Woodbury area. My past nanny work has included both domestic and international travel on a families...
Alix can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alix was a great babysitter for us! I'll never forget the first time she babysat for us. She had her American Red Cross Babysitting training manual and certification in her Red Cross bag. She also had a large paper bag full of fun activities, books and crafts...
Alice E.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy being around children, and can handle multiple children at a time. I have watched ages ranging from infant to 12 years old. I believe that everyone is individually creative, and I try to come up with fun ideas for kids such as arts/crafts as well as games outside, when the weather permits.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Elizabeth for our position. She was very prepared and able to share many examples of quality childcare. She also shared lesson plans she had used to plan upcoming weeks/months. I got the sense the Elizabeth would provide much more than only a safe...
Jessica L.
I worked in a in home daycares and accredited daycare centers for 5+ years. I am CPR certified and up to date on all vaccinations, etc. I have taken classes in shaken baby, SIDS, etc.
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Isabella. I am 23 years old. I graduated from UND last May with a bachelor's in aeronautics but realized shortly after that my passion was child care. I have around 8 years of babysitting experience, 4 years of nannying experience, and 3 years of experience at my church daycare. The age range I have worked with is...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Peyton K.
Cottage Grove, MN
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I will be am currently just finishing my freshman year of college, and will be home this summer (beginning of May until mid August). I am majoring in nursing at NDSU. I am in the honors society at my college and focus on excelling in the classroom. In high school I also graduated with honors and was apart of my schools...
Peyton can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a full time Nanny with availability on the weekends for date-nite jobs. I love reading to and fostering growth, facilitating learning through play, inspiring creativity, celebrating uniqueness and enjoying their diversity! I started eagerly babysitting in 4th grade. The joy I experience only deepened my excitement of being...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kelly W.
Cottage Grove, MN
$18-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Great With Children And I'm Working Really Hard In College
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I nannied during the summer of 2016 for an 8-year-old girl. I also babysit for two children - a boy and girl in elementary school.
Kelly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Brittany B.
Cottage Grove, MN
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Brittany! I'm a very patient, crafty, reliable and responsible sitter. I've been babysitting for around 10 years with experience with infants to teenagers. I've helped raise my godson and currently my 3 nieces who are 2, 6, and 8 years old. I have experience with special needs children and other situations. I volunteered...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi, my name is Katrina, but I go by Nina. I'm a former Lead Teacher at a daycare that I was with for 2 years. I absolutely adore kids! I am experienced when it comes to babysitting on top of my experience at a childcare center. I have babysat for several children from newborns to preteens and specialize in toddler/preschool age....
Katrina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I've nannied for family, family friends and a couple families my whole life. I work in a child care facility right now, and working on getting my CDA as we speak. I love all ages but I work best with toddler ages (1 1/2- 3).
I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and outgoing
I like working with kids because I love...
Kaylie K.
Cottage Grove, MN
$10-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm 18 years old. I've been babysitting neighbors and family members for about 4 years now. I've taken care of babies and pre-teens. I teach classes at my church. I'm also doing an internship at an elementary school for 2 1/2 hours of my school day. I do class projects and small group activities or extra help for the kids. I...
Kaylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Nicole M.
Cottage Grove, MN
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of two children that are now 20 and 22. I started babysitting at the age of 11. I have always been around kids and love them! I miss having kids around as I am an empty Nester. I work a full time job during the week as a manufacturing manager. I was always the house that had all the kids over. I am also currently...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is Molly! I am currently looking for a part-time nanny position with a family this summer. I am looking for a job that is 2-4 times a week and up to around 20 hours per week but that is also very flexible. I absolutely love being around kids and have been babysitting/nannying babies to grade schoolers for over 2...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Greetings! Another stay-at-home-mom here just looking for a little extra income. I am looking to watch another toddler along with my daughter in my home in Cottage Grove!
A little about me:
*Licensed teacher (taking time off to be a SAHM)
*Elementary education degree & reading endorsement + additional early childhood...
Ryan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Brittany B.
Cottage Grove, MN
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm Brittany! I am a 23-year-old Veterinary Assistant with 3 years of professional experience as well as 10 years of pet sitting and doggy daycare experience. I also have 10+ year of child care experience in which I have been a summer nanny as well as a babysitter as needed.
I can provide overnight pet sitting in your home...
Brittany can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cottage Grove, MN
Andrea J.
5.0
Andrea takes great care of my wonderful autistic daughter! She goes out of the way to help educate, entertain, and take care of her. I highly recommend her!
- Klay H.
Madeline S.
5.0
Maddy nannied my kids for about a week during the summer. She stayed at the house with them while I was out of town. I have 2 children (3 & 7). When I came back my house was picked up and the girls had smiles on their faces, upset to see her go. She kept them entertained at all times but also knew...
- Tony N.
Emeldah M.
5.0
She has a caring heart and is a very compassionate person. She is also very smart and has the ability to carry out positive conversations on various topics. She loves cooking, too! Not forgetting music! Above all, she has many years of experience caring for people including her own late mother in...
- Alex K.
Nevaeh M.
5.0
Nevaeh has watched my kiddos for several years! My kids love her, she's fun, she's prompt and responsible, and always has an activity in mind to do with my kids ♥️
- Care member
Terry T.
5.0
Terry T. is a great caregiver. She took care of my Mom who was 92 years old for the last two months of her life! I highly recommend Terry T. to anyone looking for great Senior Care!
- Deb W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN:
How can I find a Cottage Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cottage Grove, MN can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 49 babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Cottage Grove, MN?
The average rate for Cottage Grove, MN babysitters on Care.com is $15.67 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Cottage Grove, MN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Cottage Grove, MN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Cottage Grove, MN are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.