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Babysitters Lakeville, MN (Contact for Free)

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Sonaa Kem

Sonaa Kem
Lakeville, MN

Activity summary

Member since: May 2023

Welcome message:

Babysitter looking for part-time/full Summer gig! Hi. I’m Sonaa and I’m from the twin cities searching for a babysitter gig this summer! Part time or full. I am going to South Central studying dental assisting as a sophomore in Fall. I have a fair experience in caring for children from babies to grade school as I did for my own siblings. Days and times are up for discussion upon your needs, I’d just prefer weekends off(Sat and Sun). Flexible though. I have my own car and can drive to places as needed. I’m searching for families in Minneapolis-Saint Paul area and surrounding suburbs. If it works out, I would like to continue working into the school year. Please reach out with any questions/interest!

Babysitter $18 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids
  • Care for twins/multiples

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning
  • Tutoring

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Lakeville for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Day

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Arvo

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Eve.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 5 years experience working with children
  • General credentials:
    • 24 years old
    • Drivers license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I’ve cared for one boy from a family in minneapolis and just my own siblings growing up. I have less experience than others but I really enjoy caring for kids because I know what ifs like to have small siblings and how to care for them the way I do for my own.

My skills and interests:

  • Reading/storytelling
  • Drawing/painting
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Video
  • Computers
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

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Katie Liss

Katie Liss
Eden Prairie, MN

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Member since: Jun 2024

Looking for jobs in the area

16 year old looking for close by babysitting jobs. I love kids and kids tend to love me!

Babysitter, Parent helper $10 / hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eden Prairie for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓ ✓

Day

✓ - ✓ ✓ - ✓ ✓

Arvo

✓ - ✓ ✓ - ✓ ✓

Eve.

✓ - ✓ ✓ - ✓ ✓

Nite

- - - - - ✓ ✓

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker/non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

I have taken CPR and first aid along with babysitting through Red Cross. I have done volunteer work with children and enjoy it.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading/storytelling
  • Arts/crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Katie For Free

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Vanessa Jordan
Eden Prairie, MN

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Member since: Jul 2024

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry/washing

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Eden Prairie for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

✓ ✓ ✓ - - - ✓

Day

- - - - - - -

Arvo

- - - - - - -

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • 17 years old
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Vanessa For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Shayna Silbernagel
Apple Valley, MN

Activity summary

Member since: Dec 2023

Babysitter, Parent helper

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 1 child at once

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Apple Valley for work.

My credentials

  • General credentials:
    • Languages I can speak: English
    • Email verified

Contact Shayna For Free

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Select the services you need:

Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Babysitting Pay Rates Lakeville, MN, United States (Apr 2025)

Lakeville babysitters are paid an average of $14.00 per hour as of April 2025, which is 16.7% lower than the Minnesota average of $16.81, and 15.6% lower than the United States average of $16.58. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services.
Min Avg Max
Lakeville:
$10.00 $14.00 $18.00
Minnesota:
$5.00 $16.81 $35.00
United States:
$0.00 $16.58 $80.00

Rates are calculated weekly from our live member data.
Prices shown in United States dollars (USD)


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