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Jaci C.
Ames, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Jaci! I am currently a student at ISU. I just completed my Associate of Arts last year, and competed on the Women's Basketball team at Iowa Central Community College. In high school I was active in 4H, FFA, Basketball, Volleyball, and Track. Currently, I am taking classes here at Iowa State to complete my...
Jaci can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Heidi S.
Ames, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Heidi. I'm About To Graduate High School And I Am Looking For A Full Time Job In The Summer.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am CPR certified. I have worked as an assistant manger at an after school day care system for 3 years and coached elementary school kids for 4 years. I primarily work with kids K-5th.
I'd describe my personality as patient, creative, and caring.
I love working with kids because you can be fun, active, and learn things from...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Rose P.
Ames, IA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'd love to help out and see if I'm a good fit for your family!
I'm a student at Iowa State studying kinesiology, I am CPR and first-aid certified, I have my own transportation, and I have over 6 years of babysitting experience. I also have over 5 years of professional experience working with in the aquatics and recreation...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Lexi!
I'm currently a student at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with over four years of childcare experience. My background includes working with children of all ages in various roles, from swim and gymnastics instructor to summer camp counselor.
Experience:
- Swim Instructor at Waterworks Aquatics, teaching ages...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to school age children. With me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker. With all my...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tess D.
Ames, IA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Tess, and I am 23 years old. I am an Iowa State Alum with a degree in public relations. I currently work full time at the National Pork Producers Council but would love to start babysitting again part time. I love kids and have babysat for various families ranging from 1-3 kids. I also nannied two boys full...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Jadyn R.
Ames, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for helping children grow and thrive, which is why I've sought further education in elementary education and have a year of experience as a childcare provider. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I believe in open communication with parents about their children's days. I follow the parents' lead...
Hi, my name is Emma! I love working with families and young people and have a great deal of professional experience in doing so. I have worked as a camp counselor, swim coach, and lifeguard over the last eight years. After spending the last year living and nannying in Charlotte, I have just relocated here for graduate school and...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently finishing up my Associates degree at DMACC and I nanny for 2 wonderful kids but I will be transferring to Iowa State University in the fall and be living in Ames!
References upon request.
Summer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! My name is Jordyn, and I have been babysitting for 7+ years (infant-12+ years old). I am currently a nursing student at the University of South Dakota, but I am originally from Roland, IA. I have worked as a CNA, lifeguard/swim teacher, and nanny. I am very energetic, love kids and animals, crafts, cooking, and being...
Jordyn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Madison O.
Ames, IA
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Madison (22) and I am a caregiver from Ames. I am in my final year of English and Secondary Education, and will be full-time student teaching in the fall at the middle school level in ELA!
I've been working with children my entire life. I have four younger sisters who are 10+ years younger than me. Because of our large...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Logan M.
Ames, IA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Logan and I am a student at Iowa State University. I am in my junior year and will be home for the summer. I am looking for a nanny job over the summer whether that be part-time or full-time. I have three years of experience babysitting for a few different families, as well as one year of experience working at a...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hey! I am an ISU senior currently studying nutrition. My internship this summer was going to involving educating children and the community about nutrition in Mt. Pleasant but it sadly got canceled due to COVID-19 contact restrictions. I am now looking for a summer nannying job around the Ames area! I have worked for over 3...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Samantha G.
Ames, IA
$10-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
I love hanging with kiddos and making sure they're both having fun and being safe at the same time! I worked at a daycare for two years and have had over five years of babysitting experience!
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Lauren R.
Ames, IA
$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lauren and I'm currently a senior majoring in kinesiology at Iowa State University. I'm looking for a summer job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I am pretty flexible when it comes to...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Chloe H.
Ames, IA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am a junior at Iowa State University majoring in Marketing. As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 5+ years of experience, I started babysitting in high school and absolutely love it! My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which further solidified my desire to...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny position! I have experience babysitting and currently work at a direct care facility for kids with special needs.
Abbigail can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I grew up as the oldest of 8 kids, ages 2-18, so taking care of children is second nature for me! I regularly help take care of all of them, ranging from running them to different activities to simply cooking dinner and putting them to bed.
I enjoy spending time with kids of all ages and am very capable of taking care of...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Amer and a student at Ames High and ISU. I've worked as nanny for about 1 year and have been babysitting/working with kids for 6 years ages ranging from 5 months to 11 years old. I've spent the last 6 years, private babysitting, babysitting within my family, and volunteering at various church vacation bible schools...
Amer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Colo, IA
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Colo, IA?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Colo, IA to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Colo, IA?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Colo, IA is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Colo, IA?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Colo, IA on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Colo, IA to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Colo, IA can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Colo, IA?
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