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4.7
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a professional nanny looking for a great summer position! I am fully vaccinated and would prefer to work in households where everyone is vaccinated.
I have extensive experience with babysitting and have worked as a dance and gymnastics teacher, as well as a camp councilor. I have a degree in vocal music and I love to...
Rose can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"I wish I could give five stars but I feel it would be a disservice to Rose and to future families. She's kind, outgoing and creative but based on our family's brief experience with her she's not a good fit for toddlers and younger, no multiples and not full time...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lindsay! I have been babysitting and part-time nannying since I was 15 (currently 24). I've completed a babysitting class at a hospital, and am CPR certified. I've also been a lifeguard, swim team coach, and paraprofessional. I studied communication disorders at Truman State University with a minor in disability...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay was simply incredible. She was courteous and kind. She was genuinely motivated to learn about our newborn and provided him the best care while I was away. She communicated with us prior to the visit to help us prepare. Fantastic sitter! Highly recommend!"
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Emily L.
Omaha, NE
$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Emily. I'm seeking my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. I'm kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in the Midwest. As the oldest of my siblings caregiving has been part of my day to day. So, naturally I turned to childcare as a profession at the age of 16.
My background caring for infants,...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My child loved Emily! She was always prompt, if not early. Emily treated my child with kindness and care providing for her as if she was a family member. "
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5.0
(1)
I work full time in the mental health field and have a bachelors degree in behavioral science. I have 2 years of experience in professional childcare (working with infants and toddlers, occasionally school age) along with several years of experience as a babysitter. I love doing crafts, sports, and educational play with children...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Megan to watch our now 6 month old son. She is reliable with communication and showing up, trustworthy, and a truly kind person that cares deeply for others. She is a very gentle and calming presence for our son, and does a great job...
Allison S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a mom myself, I will treat your kid/s as my own. Providing safety, security and fun, are so important to me. This isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle, I take pride in my heart for kids. Outside of childcare, I also have years of experience working at a school as a PARA and also held a lead early education teacher position for...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley is an absolutely amazing and loving mama. She cares for others like they were her own. She is someone I trust completely to do the right thing and keep us safe."
Melanie D.
Hello! I am a current undergrad student at Lake Forest College who is home for the summer and looking for families to assist with summer childcare. I have a full-time nanny job for the summer, but I am available for night-time and some weekend babysitting. I have experience in both full-time nannying and part-time babysitting...
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shaelynn V.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shaelynn and I am 23 years old. I do have a nanny family for summers and before/ after school but I'm willing to negotiate the hours in between while they are at school! I'm also okay with occasional babysitting jobs as well!
Thanks,
Shaelynn
Shaelynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
I have 2+ years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, mainly with the elderly. I do have experience babysitting my 4-year-old niece as well as, occasionally babysitting my neighbor's kids. They are two boys aged 7 and 5. I have over 6 years experience working with special needs, caring for my adult cousin with Down Syndrome....
Sydni can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Olivia R.
Bellevue, NE
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
The Sweetest Things In Life Are Viewed Through The Eyes Of Children.
Hello! Thank you for reading my profile! I'll make this short and sweet. Experience wise, I have helped my church's nursery for a couple years supervising infants, toddlers, and children up to the age of 7. When I turned 12--the legal age to babysit--I remember making flyers and posting them all over my neighborhood offering a...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Sam and I am 19 years old! I am currently a student at UNO and am on the Swim and Dive team as a diver! I have 6 years of childcare experience. I've nannied 4 kids at a variety ages, worked in a daycare, and have many babysitting experiences. I can also work with children with special needs if needed and am...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
hello, my name is Alana ! I am currently a registered nurse at Northwestern memorial hospital in the specialty of labor & delivery! I have 1. 5 years of nursing experience where I am BLS, NRP, and first-aid certified. I graduated from the university of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022 where I was a swimmer ( go badgers!). I then...
Hi! I'm Elyse! I'm currently attending Iowa Western Community College and have had experience with child care. I used to work at a daycare but no longer do that due to school, I currently have a RA position at the college I attend so I show high amounts of responsibility and patience already. At the end of the day, I'm happy to...
Skills:
First Aid
Bertha A.
Bellevue, NE
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a certified phlebotomist in the state of Nebraska. In the past I have worked with hundreds of newborn babies mommas along with small sick children at one of Omahas top Hospitals. I am also educated in adolescent psychology.
I love enjoy working with children and believe that a trusting child care provider should radiate...
Bertha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have worked at a daycare in the toddler, two's, and three's rooms for 4 years. My mom had a home daycare in our house growing up, so I am very comfortable and love being around kids. I have also tutored for middle school and high school.
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gwendolyn T.
Omaha, NE
$15-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Seasoned Caregiver Of 20+ Years Available For Part Time Help
I have been caring for children since my teen years. I worked in a daycare as a lead teacher and nannied for multiple families during my college years. I ran an in home daycare with up to 8 children at a time for 13 years. I have four grown children of my own who are now 24-29 years of age plus a 9-month-old grand daughter, who...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney! I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I started out by caring for families from my small Nebraska town. Throughout these years, I have watched children ranging from the age of three weeks to over 12 years old. I am currently in a graduate program this for medical nutrition with hopes to work...
Hello, my names Lauren and I am currently a full time teacher at St. Luke child development. I have worked there for over a year now and have developed a passion for taking care of kids and helping them learn. I know my way around a kitchen and am pet friendly. Let me know if you're interested.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mollie A.
Omaha, NE
$15-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Mollie and I am a Washington native. I am a junior in the nursing school at Creighton University and absolutely love spending time with kiddos of all ages. My love for children was really solidified after teaching at a daycare for half a year in the Dominican Republic for kids ages 3-12. I hope to someday...
Mollie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Ari . I am 21 years old and taking classes at Iowa Western. I am majoring in Elementary Education. I am located in Council Bluffs, IA. I have always loved kids in such a passionate way. I had a wonderful babysitter growing up, and I hope I am able to provide that for your child! I have helped out in a preschool...
Arianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Alana R.
Omaha, NE
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Alana and I have spent the last 5 years professionally working with amazing kiddos. I have experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)/Clinical Supervisor, and Mental Health Therapist. My primary age focus has been 2-18 years old. This professional...
Alana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carter Lake, IA
Rose U.
3.0
I wish I could give five stars but I feel it would be a disservice to Rose and to future families. She's kind, outgoing and creative but based on our family's brief experience with her she's not a good fit for toddlers and younger, no multiples and not full time care for that age either. We hired...
- Care member
Lindsay B.
5.0
Lindsay was simply incredible. She was courteous and kind. She was genuinely motivated to learn about our newborn and provided him the best care while I was away. She communicated with us prior to the visit to help us prepare. Fantastic sitter! Highly recommend!
- Care member
Emily L.
5.0
My child loved Emily! She was always prompt, if not early. Emily treated my child with kindness and care providing for her as if she was a family member.
- Care member
Megan A.
5.0
We were so lucky to find Megan to watch our now 6 month old son. She is reliable with communication and showing up, trustworthy, and a truly kind person that cares deeply for others. She is a very gentle and calming presence for our son, and does a great job soothing him when he’s upset or refusing...
- Allison S.
Ashley R.
5.0
Very reliable trustworthy, very caring and great with kids would recommend
10 out of 10!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carter Lake, IA:
How can I find a Carter Lake babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carter Lake, 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 2 babysitters in Carter Lake, 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 Carter Lake, IA?
The average rate for Carter Lake, IA babysitters on Care.com is $14.50 per hour as of January 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.