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Kassandra R.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started as a full time nanny in high school. I took a short break after I graduated to attend cosmetology school. I decided that was not the career for me, so I went back to nannying until I started my own family.
Kassandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My older son adores Kassie and is always talking about her and asking for her. We moved away for a bit and came back, and it didn't take long for my younger son to fall in love with her, too! Kassie is my go to for any care-giving needs. She's watched both my sons...
Samm R.
5.0
(2)
I have babysat many great kids from newborn age to 13 years old! I have a history of teaching swimming lessons (I loved it!!) and I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I hope to build long-lasting strong relationships with kids and their families!
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina has watched my two boys on several occasions (ages 4 and 2 currently). She is always on time, quick to respond to text inquiries, cleans up at the end of the evening, can make dinner, and do bedtime routines. My boys enjoy having her babysit."
Krista S.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I have 12+ years of experience working with children and their families! I have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's in Psychology.
I have experience with ages from newborn to 17 years. My experience comes from working in a daycare as a lead teacher, being a nanny, and as a lead...
Cheyenne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Yes. Our boys are starting school in August and we are no longer in need of Cheyenne services. She is absolutely amazing! Dependable doesn't even begin to describe her. She is extremely flexible, punctual and reliable. She immediately bonded with our boys and they...
Wendy W.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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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Addi S.
Omaha, NE
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for children as young as newborn since I was 12 years old. This has included watching groups of five at most at a time. I have also taken on responsibilities to cook and clean while sitting, and even take children to parks/swimming pools/activities, etc.
I have also volunteered in Safety Town for four...
Addi can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Addi was very professional throughout the interview process with us. She was quick to return calls and on time to her interview. We loved meeting her, and she was great with our kids. Our child care needs changed unexpectedly, otherwise we would have hired her on...
Adrianne A.
5.0
(1)
I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
4.7
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a former nanny and now work full time in early childhood education, but still have some evening and weekend availability! I am fully vaccinated and would prefer to work in households where everyone is vaccinated.
I have extensive experience with many ages of children and have worked as a dance and gymnastics teacher, as...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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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Megan C.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Megan. I am currently 25 years old and recently earned my doctorate degree in occupational therapy at Creighton University. I really enjoy working with and caring for children. I have nannied for 8+ years. My duties in my previous experiences have included driving the children to various camps and activities, reading...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Megan worked for our family for many years. She is very kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. She not only watched our children, she also at times helped with our business. Her duties included: transporting, meals, laundry, and even cleaning. She has also...
Suzi P.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Morgan R.
Omaha, NE
$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I've been caring for children for over seven years because I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development. My experience includes babysitting and working as a nanny, and I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games and...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Elyse can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carter Lake, IA
Kassandra R.
5.0
My older son adores Kassie and is always talking about her and asking for her. We moved away for a bit and came back, and it didn't take long for my younger son to fall in love with her, too! Kassie is my go to for any care-giving needs. She's watched both my sons overnight for various reasons as...
- Samm R.
Nina C.
5.0
Nina has watched my two boys on several occasions (ages 4 and 2 currently). She is always on time, quick to respond to text inquiries, cleans up at the end of the evening, can make dinner, and do bedtime routines. My boys enjoy having her babysit.
- Krista S.
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
Cheyenne A.
5.0
Yes. Our boys are starting school in August and we are no longer in need of Cheyenne services. She is absolutely amazing! Dependable doesn't even begin to describe her. She is extremely flexible, punctual and reliable. She immediately bonded with our boys and they are absolutely in love with her....
- Wendy W.
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
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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 April 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.