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How can we Help your Family?
I need a nanny
Get matched with vetted nanny candidates for long-term, part-time or full-time childcare support. We help with the search, interviews, contract details and next steps.
I need occasional babysitting
Need trusted help for date nights, appointments, work obligations or gaps in your usual care? Our babysitting option gives Twin Cities families a more reliable way to book support.
I am a nanny seeking employment
Looking for your next great family? Minneapolis Poppins helps connect experienced caregivers with local families looking for the right fit. We want to learn more about your background, your ideal role and the kind of family you hope to work with.
Why Minneapolis Families Choose Poppins
Parents are not just trying to fill a role. They are trying to find someone they can trust with their children, their routines and their home. Minneapolis Poppins was created to make that process feel more manageable. Instead of sorting through endless posts, messages and interviews on your own, you get a more guided search built around fit, trust and real family needs.
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Why families choose Minneapolis Poppins:
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Local childcare support for Minneapolis and the metro area
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Help with both nanny placement and babysitting
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A more personal process than searching on your own
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Guidance from someone who understands childcare work firsthand
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Support in finding the right fit, not just the first available option
WHAT IS A NANNY?
A Nanny is a short-term investment in your sanity and your career, and as a long-term investment in your children's future and well-being.
Trust and screening
As parents, it can feel hard to hand your child over to anyone new. Minneapolis Poppins addresses that head-on by focusing on careful screening, strong matches and a process built around fit, communication and peace of mind. Every caregiver we recommend goes through a vetting process designed to help families feel more confident from the start.
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As parents, entrusting someone with our precious little ones can be quite a challenge! But fear not, because at Minneapolis Poppins, we enthusiastically handpick only those caregivers we would trust 100% to watch over our own kids! These are our standards!
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"As a first time user of this app, I was super apprehensive and actually almost cancelled our date night due to nerves. I was instantly put at ease after meeting "K". She was kind, showed up a few minutes early and engaged with the kids. She was respectful, and we were able to enjoy our date night out. We will definitely use "K" again."
Monica P.
The app was super useful. I messaged "H" last night with some details, and realized today that it was sent via regular text which was nice and direct. And helped when we had to call each other because of some construction on our street this morning. We figured out the “check out” feature together, and chatted about what we see on the app as the client vs. the sitter. Sounds like it works well for both of us!
"H" was great! She jumped right in and started playing with my daughter, and I felt comfortable leaving for my appointment. I could tell she was an experienced sitter. Definitely planning on booking her again soon!
Love the app and the convenience.
Bry A.
We recently used Poppins for a date night with my wife. This was recommended by a coworker of my wife, and we are glad we found them! "H" accepted our job, and she was fantastic with our 3 little ones (ranging from 6 months to 4 years old), as well as our dog, Tessy. "H" was extremely personable, and did a great job. Rochester Poppins made it incredibly easy to sign up for their monthly subscription, walk through the process virtually, and hire a babysitter easier than we imagined. We have used other service apps and found Poppins easier, more intuitive, more personable, and more valuable. We will continue to use them in the future and look forward to them expanding their business! We love small businesses and look to support them in our local communities!
Daniel D.
After working with Poppins and getting many sitters from them, I fully trust who they send to watch my kiddos! The App is now an even more convienient way of requesting. I also love that I can request my favorite sitters everytime I use it!
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Samina K.
Our Story
Minneapolis Poppins, a sister company to Rochester & Duluth Poppins, is a local, family-owned agency serving the greater Twin Cities area. ​The story began with Karine Kvam, a Minnesota native who grew up in near Rochester with a deep love for children and a natural gift for connecting with families.
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Karine has been a nanny since 2013 and brings that firsthand experience into every family conversation, match and recommendation. That means families get more than a list of names. They get guidance from someone who understands what makes a childcare relationship work in real life.
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*after hour booking are not guaranteed