Trusted Nanny Placement & Babysitting in Rochester, MN
Finding childcare should not feel like another full-time job. Rochester Poppins helps busy families find trusted, vetted nannies and sitters with hands-on guidance from a local founder who has been a nanny herself since 2013.
For families who need:
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Long-term nanny placement
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Flexible babysitting and backup care
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A more personal, guided hiring process
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 Rochester families a more reliable way to book support.
I am a nanny seeking employment
Looking for your next great family? Rochester 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 Families Choose Rochester Poppins
Childcare help that feels more personal and more trustworthy
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Parents are not just looking for childcare. They are looking for someone they can trust in their home and with their kids. Rochester Poppins was built to make that process easier. Instead of sorting through endless posts, messages and unknowns on your own, you get local support, vetted caregivers and a better path forward.
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Why families work with us:
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Local Rochester business with deep roots in the community
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Founder-led guidance from someone who understands childcare firsthand
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Vetted nanny and sitter candidates
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No cut taken from nanny pay, which supports stronger retention and better caregiver relationships
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Contract guidance and support throughout the process
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Backup babysitting access available for qualifying nanny placement families
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. Rochester 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, it can be incredibly difficult to trust just anyone with our kiddos. That's why at Rochester Poppins, we won't work with anyone whom we wouldn't trust 100% to watch 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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.
Rochester Poppins is a local, family-owned agency serving the greater Rochester area. We are run by our owner and operator, Karine Kvam, and her small team of local helpers and professionals.
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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
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*after hour booking are not guaranteed
