
Jovie of Rochester
Nannies & Babysitters in Rochester
connecting families with the right nannies and babysitters

meet Jovie of Rochester
We provide reliable nanny and babysitter services to families in Rochester. We know how important it is to find the right help for your family, that's why our nannies and babysitters are experienced, carefully screened, and vetted to help your family thrive.
We offer full and part-time nannies and on-demand babysitters so you can balance your family, personal, and professional life. Jovie of Rochester can also provide childcare services for conferences, events, parties, and business meetings. We're locally owned and operated and part of your community - here to provide exceptional support to your family when you need it most.
Jovie of Rochester has been Building Stronger Families® in the Rochester, MN area since 2010. Locally owned and operated, we are part of the Rochester community, here to serve your family. We are committed to helping your family find the quality nanny or sitter care you need. Our options include part-time, full-time, flexible schedule, and even temporary nannies like summer only. From one of our families: "We have worked with Jovie in every capacity over the last 5+ years. And I can confidently say - they are the best! Great staff, awesome nannies and sitters, and always ready and willing to help. Every family needs Jovie for their kids."
Our Childcare Services
Nannies
At Jovie, our experienced and vetted nannies offer personalized in-home care to make your family's life smoother. First time parents? Babies love us! Need reliable childcare while you're working 9-to-5? We've got your back. Whether you need a helping hand around the house full-time, part-time, or as needed, Jovie can help you find a fantastic nanny who'll feel like part of your family.
Babysitters
At Jovie, we take the stress out of finding a reliable and background-checked babysitter you can count on. Skip the hassle of sifting through online job postings, waiting for interview responses, or relying on word-of-mouth referrals. With Jovie, stress-free hiring, personalized matching, and full-service childcare solutions are just a few steps away.
Conference & Business Events
With over 10,000 hours of event care under our belts, Jovie is the nation’s leading childcare provider and industry expert in professional childcare staffing solutions for corporate events. Our team of background-checked and experienced babysitters provide first-in-class care, allowing parents to take part in your event knowing their children are in safe hands.
Childcare Center Subs
Our experienced, vetted, and reliable assistant teachers and substitute teachers are ready to jump in and help, so your childcare program can stay open and state-compliant. Consider Jovie your staff extension for all your childcare needs, whether you manage a pre-school, Montessori school, or daycare center.
Hotel/Vacation Babysitting Services
Whether your venue is hosting a conference or the go-to spot for family vacations, Jovie’s background screened and experienced babysitters can offer a convenient and stress-free solution with on-site hotel and resort childcare staffing. Parents can truly relax and make the most of their trip knowing their children are in great hands.
Childcare for Special Events
You're thinking of including kids in your celebration, but you want the adults to have a good time too. Jovie’s screened and experienced babysitters make it easy to include the little ones in your big day with on-site childcare staffing at your special event!
We need you. Smart, capable, ready for anything.

Join the team that brings fun and joy to childcare. Are you interested in weekends? Apply NOW! Are you interested in occasional evenings? Apply NOW! Are you interested in daytime hours? Apply NOW! Are you interested in overnights? Apply NOW! Do you want to work 5 hours a week? Apply NOW! Interested in more hours? We got that too. Apply NOW! We are a female-owned small business managed by a team of hard-working individuals with strong goals to leave a lasting impression on every employee and family we work with. We are dedicated to building a team of fun, reliable, and accomplished individuals that want to join us in our efforts to provide the best possible childcare our community has to offer!
Meet the Team

Jamie O'Leary
Franchise Owner
Jamie and her husband Sean are the owners of several Jovie franchises in western Washington and in Minnesota. She is a Tacoma native and alumna of Curtis High School and a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Child Development. After college, Jamie went to work as a Program Director at a childcare center, followed by a career in recruiting and sales. In 2013 Jamie “retired” from the corporate world to stay home with their three small children. Now, as a Jovie owner, Jamie has the opportunity to combine business with passion to strengthen local families in the community where she grew up.

Casandra
General Manager
Casandra is the General Manager of Jovie operations in Washington State and in Minnesota. A graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Child Psychology, she began her career as the administrator of an early childhood learning center and worked to provide quality child care and education to children. There, Casandra enjoyed being an important part of the children's lives every day, in addition to being a mentor and leader to her team of teachers. After many years, Casandra decided it was time for a change and went on an adventure with Disney Cruise Line as their Manager of Youth Activities. In her new role she led a large team of Youth Counselors from around the globe providing the magic of the Disney experience to vacationing families, while having the unique opportunity to travel the world. Casandra has been working with Jovie, formerly College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors, since November of 2013. She is passionate about helping families find their optimal childcare solution and seeing the great impact it has. You will often find Casandra out in the community talking to people about Jovie and working to Build Stronger Families.

Melanie
Family Placement Manager
Melanie is the Family Placement Manager for Jovie's Minnesota offices in Rochester, St. Paul, Woodbury, and Lakeville. A graduate of Southwest Minnesota State University with a degree in Theatre Arts, Melanie also received her Early Childhood Education Certificate from Minneapolis Community and Technical College. She taught in the classroom for nearly 8 years before taking on an administrator role of an early learning center where she managed and led a team of 28 staff and teachers in an effort to provide high-quality early childhood education to the South Minneapolis Community. Her favorite part about working in the childcare/education field is creating strong relationships with families. At Jovie, Melanie enjoys the opportunity to use her passion and talent to help build stronger families throughout the Twin Cities communities.

Shannon
Recruiting and Engagement Coordinator
Shannon is the Recruiting and Engagement Coordinator for our Washington State and Minnesota offices. A graduate of the Aveda Institute of Minneapolis, Shannon brings a creative approach to her role, leveraging her training in client relations and organizational skills to effectively support recruitment initiatives. Currently balancing her career with the joys of motherhood, Shannon is a proud mom of three children. Her deep love for her family fuels her commitment to creating supportive and inclusive work environments. Shannon's professional mission is complemented by her personal passion for children, making her a compassionate advocate for family-oriented policies and practices in the workplace. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring creative activities with her children. Her nurturing spirit and dedication to both her career and family make her a valued member of any team, where she strives to help Build Stronger Families.

Camber
Family Placement Manager
Camber is the Family Placement Manager for our Jovie teams serving communities throughout the Puget Sound region in Washington state. She is a graduate of Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management. Camber worked with kids all throughout high school and college, then transitioned into restaurant management. Through becoming a wife and mother of three vibrant children, Camber has realized her passion for family, and she is excited to blend her love of children and hospitality with her role as the Family Placement Manager. When Camber is not helping our wonderful families or mentoring our fabulous role models, she is busy perfecting a new recipe, playing hide-and-seek with her kiddos, or out looking for orca whale sightings around Puget Sound. Camber is eager to help others care for and Build Stronger Families within the community.

Noah
Role Model Manager
Noah is the Role Model Manager for Jovie in Minnesota and Washington State. He graduated from Southern Oregon University with a degree in Human Communication before receiving his Child Development Associate credential when entering childcare in 2011. After six years in the classroom, Noah began directing center-based care programs throughout Minneapolis; he managed a team of dozens of teachers with sole responsibility for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, advancement, and facilitating their continuing education to provide daily programming and early childhood intervention for hundreds of Twin Cities Metro-area students. At Jovie, he brings his passion for serving diverse populations to enrich outcomes for children and build stronger families in our shared communities.