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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kelli. I have worked with children for over 8 years. I have a lot of experience will all ages of children from time volunteering at elementary schools, previous nannying experience as well as being an educator; I am a 7-12 Language Arts Teacher here in the Omaha Area. If you have any additional questions, feel...
Kelli can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! I have about two years of experience with toddlers also infants the ages 6 months and up and then about ever since I could remember I was watching my younger cousins, I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts, i'm also CPR and first aid certified! I enjoy meeting your little ones and having a great summer!!
One...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abbey and I'm looking for date night/as needed babysitting. I'm available most weekends and some week nights. I have a full time job during the day so I'm looking for around a day a week. I have been babysitting for 10 years and have experience with all ages including infants. I absolutely love kids and have a...
Abbey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Abbey is awesome. My daughter (4) said she was fun and kind and she really liked her. Typically I put my youngest daughter (10 months) to bed before we leave and the babysitter never really even sees her. Well for whatever reason when Abbey was there she woke up...
Sarah D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ruth.
I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have worked in childcare for a 6+ years and currently work for OPS. I enjoy music, dancing, staying in, going out, and everything in between. I am super flexible, respectful, and would love to meet you and your family!
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted him with some music and he had a lot fun hanging out with her. We felt confident that he was well cared for with Ruth and...
Rahim A.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Claire I'm 22 years old.
I recently moved to West Omaha from Iowa & I'm looking for more family's to help with date nights and occasional weekends or any childcare needs!
I currently help several family's in the area with occasional babysitting.
I'm able to help you with the evening dinner and bed time routines...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Claire was AMAZING. Our 3-month old adored her and giggled when she saw her every morning. Claire is punctual, responsible, thoughtful, and excellent with children. All the stars, all the recommendations!"
Kate K.
Marina M.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been married for 6 years and have two dogs. So don't worry if you have pets! I have my own car. Currently attending to get a degree in education. I will be graduating in 2026 with bachelor social sciences w history minor! I'm very energetic and fun!
I have been here almost a year. I just bought a house, so I'm...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina."
Latara N.
Pamela W.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing
I like working with kids because you learn something new everyday
I'm looking for a job that keeps me on my toes
I started working with kids when I was a teenager
In my spare time, I like to outdoor activities
One thing you should know about me is I adapt
Pamela can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Assisted with my daily living activities and errands while I was post op"
Jessie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Nickie and I absolutely love taking care of kids. I have been doing it for as long as I can remember, I have worked with kids of all ages ranging from newborns to 12. I feel very fortunate to have a job that I feel so passionate about and that doesn't even really feel like a job. I did also work at the local...
Nickie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nickie has been a blessing to our family. She is on time and has been flexible with her schedule to accommodate ours. My kids (5 and almost 2) love her. While we no longer need full time care, I will keep Nickie on my list for date nights or even weekends away."
Lindy F.
Abigail K.
Omaha, NE
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Come From A Big Family Where I Learned From A Young Age How To Care For Children
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Abby, and I am a stay-at-home-mom who is looking for opportunities this summer (whether they be one-time, as needed, or consistently scheduled). My son will be 3 years old in August and ideally I would love for a little one (or even an older child) to join our regular day-to-day activities. I live in the Benson...
5.0
"Abby has become much more than just a caregiver to my child, she has become a good friend to us too. She goes above and beyond, taking initiative to help with cleaning and other housework as well. I trust her completely and she has been such a great find for our...
Natalie C.
Tammy B.
Bellevue, NE
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(65)
Hired by 45 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tammy. I have over 35 years experience. I am CPR / First Aide certified...
I am available most weekends. And weekday nights ( after 530 p.m. ) . I have my own car, and I am a non-smoker. I can do overnights and last-minute bookings. I am interactive with children , I will sit and play , color, play a game, or...
Tammy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tammy is absolutely amazing. We have used her as our primary babysitter for over a year and a half and plan to continue do so. We have 3 children under 9 and they adore Tammy. She goes above and beyond and is fairly priced."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I graduated in May of 2019 from UNL with a bachelor's in Elementary Special Education. I got my Masters in Educational Leadership in May of 2023 at Doane. I currently live in West Omaha. I am a full time teacher, so my availability is limited. I will only be able to babysit on the weekends (after 5:15 PM) and occasionally...
Noemi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Noemi was wonderful with my 3yr old and 5yo daughters. She was punctual and responsible. She played with the girls outside. She was interested in the girls likes and dislikes and tailored her visit for them. She read books with them. I would not hesitate to have...
Jen C.
Camryn L.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camryn is so great to have around! She’s reliable, super flexible, and has amazing energy everytime she comes around. The kids and I love having her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5 years in home daycare plus grandma extraordinary specializing in table games, crafts, movies and popcorn, story time, and and other favorites as well!
Lora can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lori helped me out one day that I needed help. She is a wonderful human being. Very kind and very helpful! Very trustworthy. I would definitely hire her again. Thank you for your help Lori. <3"
Care member
Hayley F.
Omaha, NE
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hayley F and I am in my second semester in the radiography program at Clarkson college. I have always loved kids and have experience watching many different aged kids from when I was in high school. I was employed at a daycare in high school. I enjoy doing activities with the kids and being active. I am very...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hayley is great! We were in a bind with daycare being closed due to COVID and Hayley helped us out a lot with our 18 month old daughter. She was always on time and willing to work with our hectic schedule. She kept our daughter engaged throughout the day by taking...
Demi R.
Ryan M.
Omaha, NE
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a senior in high school and I work as a Swim instructor teaching younger kids how to swim. I am currently taking 3 AP classes and I am enrolled in clubs at my high school such as National honor society, Student gov't, beta, etc. My goal is to graduate High school and attend my dream school. I am looking for a...
Ryan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ryan is a smart and courteous person. He has been helpful to our family for many years with helping watch our kids and pets. Ryan will be a valuable asset to your program. "
Jimmy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as organized, easy to get along with, and caring
I like working with kids because I want to have my own kids one day and I'm the oldest out of all my siblings so I was always helping out.
I'm looking for a job where I can provide the best care to children while their parents might have other...
5.0
"Makenna is incredibly easy to work with! She is flexible and has a great attitude. My daughter loved the time she spent with her and has been asking to see her again. We will definitely be working with her again in the future, and I recommend her to anyone that has...
Jasmine G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have tons of experience with all ages of kids, and watching multiple kids at once! I am a deaf elementary education major, so I know how to keep the kids learning while having fun! I'm very reliable and trustworthy, and I have great recommendations from my other families I've nannied for!
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We would hire Jenna back in a second. She was amazing with the kids and they loved having her at our home."
Krystal P.
Sierra B.
Omaha, NE
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Sierra! I am a mom to a cute little boy and professional nanny. I am looking for a summer nanny position, that would be okay with my 2-year-old coming with me.
I have my Masters in Education and taught middle school Spanish for 5 years. I love working with kids! I love to be outdoors and go for walks and hikes and do...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra was great! The kids had fun with her and were very comfortable interacting with her. I always felt good leaving her to care for the kids. She's just great!"
Shawna F.
Lily S.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lily and I'm currently a registered nurse working here in Omaha. I have always been passionate about children and providing safe and fun spaces for growth! I started babysitting at 11 years old and have been nannying on and off ever since. I have experience with newborns and older, as well as disabled children as well. I...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lily is reliable, kind and makes sound decisions. She has a good heart and cares for every human, especially kids. I've known her much of her life and think she's a terrific person."
Kristy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated Air Force veteran, currently residing in the Davis Monthan area with my husband. With over 14 years of babysitting experience and a background as a former ER vet tech, I bring a unique skill set to ensure your child's safety and well-being, even in stressful situations. I have a genuine passion for...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kate is great with my 3 kids, all under 10. She is willing to have park days and movie nights. She plays with the girls and builds Lego creations with the boy. A great sitter, she is smart and fun to be around."
Heather M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carter Lake, IA
Abbey S.
5.0
Abbey is awesome. My daughter (4) said she was fun and kind and she really liked her. Typically I put my youngest daughter (10 months) to bed before we leave and the babysitter never really even sees her. Well for whatever reason when Abbey was there she woke up and was upset and not wanting to go...
- Sarah D.
Ruth G.
5.0
Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted him with some music and he had a lot fun hanging out with her. We felt confident that he was well cared for with Ruth and will definitely hire her again.
- Rahim A.
Claire G.
5.0
Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get him to nap when he was going through a sleep regression - she stayed patient and let him do contact naps when he needed them. She also watched our toddler a...
- Megan H.
Marina M.
5.0
The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina.
- Latara N.
Pamela W.
5.0
Assisted with my daily living activities and errands while I was post op
- Jessie B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carter Lake, IA:
How can I find a Carter Lake babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Carter Lake, IA?
The average rate for Carter Lake, IA babysitters on Care.com is $14.50 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 Carter Lake, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carter Lake, 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.