Sara M.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 14 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Meet Sara
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi, my name is Sara! I have 14 years of childcare experience with children of all ages, including infants. I thoroughly enjoy children and I’ve been told I’m quite fun! I engage children with empathy and try to create an environment where they can learn and play, while exploring their environment freely with gentle guidance when needed. I always communicate boundaries with respect for where children are developmentally and what their needs are emotionally and physically. It’s important that parents trust that their children are well cared for and that they can focus on their work without worry. I also have lots of experience with nursing and can help support new mothers in that area!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Carrie B.
9/25/2025
Sara worked with us from 2009-2013, when my son was a baby and my daughter was a toddler, up until both were in school full-time. She really is everything you want in a nanny: so sweet, warm, and patient with the kids, but still fully in charge. She’s incredibly well-informed and up to date about healthcare and medical advocacy. She’s organized and kept everything around the house tidy. Just an overall great person to have around the family and home!
Stephanie H.
9/25/2025
We were fortunate to have Sara care for our daughter for over a year, from ages 2 to 3. She is a natural caregiver who builds a wonderful bond with children. The only reason she no longer cares for our daughter is because we relocated out of state. Our daughter absolutely loved her, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Jacob R.
9/25/2025
Sara is a fantastic nanny. She watched our son from 3 months old until he was 2 1/2. Our child loved his time with Sara and would run to the door to meet her. She has great experience will children of every age and is reliable and flexible when it comes to scheduling. We could always tell that she really cared about our child and helped make him the well-mannered kid he is today. Sara is highly recommended by us and your child would be in great hands with her.
Experience
Willing to care for 1 child per sitting
$22-$28/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
Education
Psychology
Attended Citrus College
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Potty Training
- Light Housekeeping
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework