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39 babysitters are listed in Aplington, IA
The average posted rate is $10/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Aplington, IA
Megan R.
Aplington, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for about five years now, with kids ranging from newborn to teens. I worked at a daycare where I got CPR and First Aid trained. While I watch the kids I love doing activities such as going to the park or swimming pool, playing games, crafts and more!
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is a great babysitter! She is great with the kids and builds great relationships! She is on time and has lots of fun with the kids while she is with them! She has even come to my kids sporting events!!"
Karen W.
Alyssa A.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've babysit for family and friends. I'm an aunt to three so I have lots of experience with ages 1-10. Love to play with kids outside, when the weather is nice enough! Watching movies and hanging out is also a favorite. But when needed will make sure they don't break any set rules by your family and hurt their siblings. Am a...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is amazing with my kids. I have three and she is so patient with them. They are always asking when she is coming back again. "
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Jessica V.
Cedar Falls, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a senior at UNI studying Elementary Ed and Spanish teaching. I have babysat for over 6 years with many different families and age ranges. I also have experience teaching and being a camp counselor. I love to be active and outdoors. I am very comfortable following house rules and helping out with...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Jessica has been one of our regular babysitters for over 1 year now. She also nannied for us this summer (2 toddlers - age 4 and age 2). She is very sweet with our kids. They have a lot of fun playing with her. She lets them have the autonomy they need but is still...
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Alaura L.
Cedar Falls, IA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alaura! I am currently a senior at the University of Northern Iowa. My major is Art education! I currently nanny for a family and spend lots of time with kids. I have worked with children for several years now and have lots of experience!
Ways people would describe my personality is outgoing, kind, and fun....
Alaura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great with kids of all ages. Very positive and happy. Accessible. Knows first aid. Very reliable and she always lets me know if things change."
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Erin B.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently attending school in Cedar Falls, IA. I also have experience as an in-home caregiver and preschool teacher as well as CPR training. I am very warm and fun, but also vigilant when it comes to safety.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Erin was on time and professional"
Kaitlin G.
Bryce D.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a student at UNI looking for some good kids watch after! Currently, I have a 7-year-old nephew, a baby nephew on the way, along with other babysitting experience:) I enjoy keeping a clean space, so house tasks are not an issue. I am reliable, patient, and a hard worker who is looking to help out your family!
Bryce can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sydney S.
Cedar Falls, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 nieces at the age of 6, 4 and 5 months. I babysat my whole life and I just recently started working at a daycare in Waterloo! I am going to school for Radiology.
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaylan H.
Cedar Falls, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I graduated college about a year ago and just recently moved back to the Cedar Rapids area! I worked at a daycare all through high school where I worked with kids ranging from the ages of 1st grade- 6th grade and while I was in college I worked at another daycare, working with kids from 1-2 years old! I am very reliable and...
Jaylan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Avery ! I am from Urbandale but I have been living in Cedar Falls for 6 years now. I graduated from UNI last year with a degree in Art Education! I have been a long term elementary art substitute this year in CF and DNH. I also have experience with infants from volunteering at my church. I am comfortable with a...
Kiara S.
Grundy Center, IA
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Friendly, Experienced And Ready To Meet Your Kiddo(s)!
Hello, my name is Kiara . I am 25 years old and looking for kiddos to love on!
I nannied a set of twins and absolutely loved it! They were 22 months old when I started watching them and 6 years old when covid hit and their grandma decided to watch them and not have sitters come in. I also have experience with infants through...
Kiara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Abigail P.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12-38/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for twin girls for 7 years, being with them 40+ hours a week sometimes. I love to take them to the pool, park, restaurants, kid events, library, and anywhere else they want to go. They are now 9 years old, and I started with them when they were 2. Only reason I no longer nanny for them is because I moved to the Des...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Rylyn M.
Cedar Falls, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked at a daycare in my hometown for over 3 years and I mainly cared for babies under one but I have tons of experience with all ages. I babysat all the time back at home and I just started college at University of Northern Iowa and I miss babysitting! I would love to meet your kiddos!
Rylyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Darrah L.
Cedar Falls, IA
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Darrah and I'm passionate about working with children and giving them good care. I also want to help them grow and learn. This has led me to become a childcare provider. I have four years of experience working in daycares and I have had a lot of experience with children. I'm comfortable caring for up to three...
Abi S.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for caring for children of all ages. My journey in childcare began when I realized the positive impact I could make on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and always ready with a creative activity or educational game.
I believe in open and honest communication with parents,...
I am a Senior at the University of Northern Iowa who is currently doing my student teaching for this semester.
I have lots of experience working in childcare!
Kylla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Chloe L.
Cedar Falls, IA
$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing children's growth and development, and I'm thrilled to have over a year of experience as a childcare provider. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
I'm also very comfortable communicating with parents...
Hannah G.
Cedar Falls, IA
$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
As a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. With 10+ years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for multiple children at once, ranging from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, active, responsible, and friendly, and I always follow the parents' lead when it comes to enforcing...
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, loving
I like working with kids because they are the next generation, sometimes you can learn more from them just as much as they can learn from you.
I'm looking for a job that works with children. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 8 starting with my sisters 5...
Hi! I am a positive and energetic 21-year-old. I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I love to make children laugh and grow a bond with the child(s) and the parents. I love playing toys with the kids. My goal whenever babysitting is to always make sure the kids are comfortable and able to trust me.
I can...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Payton and I'm an esthetician student studying at Capri College. I'm looking to help you out with your petsitting/child care needs! I have been watching young kids since I was a teenager. I am the oldest of 5, with ages ranging from 3 to 19. I've also grown up surrounded by many cats and dogs varying from all...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Aplington, IA
Megan R.
5.0
Megan is a great babysitter! She is great with the kids and builds great relationships! She is on time and has lots of fun with the kids while she is with them! She has even come to my kids sporting events!!
- Karen W.
Alyssa A.
5.0
Alyssa is amazing with my kids. I have three and she is so patient with them. They are always asking when she is coming back again.
- Care member
Jessica V.
5.0
Jessica was great with our boys! The boys had an awesome time and we would love to have her hang out with them again! She has also helped us with caring for our dogs when we were out of town and took great care of them. Reliable, punctual, and great at what she does!
- Care member
Alaura L.
5.0
She was very good with both our children. They loved that she did arts and crafts with them and she’d played outside with them. She didn’t let them play with electronics and actually cared about getting to know what they liked!
- Care member
Erin B.
5.0
Erin was great with our son. She came over a little early which we greatly appreciated, let us chat a bit. Our son was happy to have Erin over and we'd be happy to hire her again. She's responsible, respectful and so nice.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Aplington, IA:
How can I find a Aplington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Aplington, 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 Aplington, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Aplington, IA?
The average rate for Aplington, IA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of May 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 Aplington, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Aplington, 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.