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Sara A.
Akron, IA
$10/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, creative & like to be organized.
I started working with kids back in 2014.
One thing you should know about me is I love taking care of children.
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Natalie W.
Merrill, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Natalie, and I'm passionate about caring for children! After working in the childcare field for five years, I recently received my Child Development Associate credential. Currently, I work full-time as a Lead Toddler Teacher at a level 3 daycare.
I love spending time with kids and enjoy engaging them in various...
Cara L.
Sioux Center, IA
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of six, so I've had lots of experience caring for younger kids! I've been babysitting as a job since I was 14 and have babysat for ages 6months-9 years. I am reliable, friendly, caring, intentional, and attentive.
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning
Bailey S.
Le Mars, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bailey, and I am a student at The University of Iowa looking to babysit over winter break! I have babysat for about five years now, and I spent the last two summers in Colorado babysitting for two families. I enjoy playing with kids of all ages! Thank you.
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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How can I find a Akron babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Akron, IA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Akron, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Akron, IA?
The average rate for Akron, IA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of March 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Akron, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Akron, IA through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.