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61 babysitters are listed in Cedar Rapids, IA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an elementary teacher, 3rd grade, at a Cedar Rapids elementary school. I have taught 3rd grade since September 2020. Before that, I worked at a daycare with one and 2-year-olds for 2 years. I enjoy working with kids, and am very comfortable and confident with entertaining children while keeping them on schedule and safe.
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My sons and I have really enjoyed working with Lillian. She is very fun - great sense of humor. She is willing to play a lot of games with the boys. She shares interests with them and is a very good listener. She is a positive influence. We would highly recommend...
Fred K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madison, I am 25 years old and I have a 4-year-old daughter. I am a Licensing Caseworker for foster/adoptive families. In May, I will be graduating with my masters degree in Social Work. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and finding fun things my toddler enjoys.
I am a CPR/First Aid Instructor through the AHA.
I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison helped us out in a tough situation. She watched our 10 month old daughter in our hotel room when we were visiting the Waterloo area to attend a wedding. We checked in with her periodically throughout the day and she kept our daughter safe and entertained....
Haley H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, I worked as a registered dental hygienist during the week. I have 8 years experience with child care, I worked in a daycare center throughout high school and a couple years of college. During college I also spent a few years as a nanny. I nannied for two families overnight - I would come over, feed them...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our...
Jennifer H.
Ella P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.
5.0
(1)
I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors.
I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."
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Miranda W.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Miranda. I am available most evenings to provide pet care, childcare, housekeeping, running errands, and more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Miranda, she was great to my 2 sons. I would totally recommend hiring her! "
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Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kennady loves working with kids and has a special gift for connecting with all ages. Very loving and nurturing young woman."
Chad M.
Molly S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Molly and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends.
I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly is fantastic! Always reliable and my girls love her. She picked my children up from two different schools/daycare, brought them home, and assisted with dinner and homework. We immensely appreciated her quick responsiveness and willingness to help us with...
Erin P.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. I have worked with a couple families with kids ages newborn -10 and have taught all of their...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Caitlin was our nanny in Iowa for four years. She is reliable, creative (could be professional hair stylist, camp counselor, baker), and great with kids- my girls were heartbroken when she moved away. I highly recommend her to anyone!"
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and am really good with them. I have babysat my neighbors who were 5 and 8 and they were great.
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I love watching children they make my day. I have been with all ages of children.
Jayden can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I started babysitting when I was 11 years old for families in my hometown. In high school I worked at a day care for 4 years, taking care of kids ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I also have 8 nieces and nephews that I have taken care of ranging from newborn up to 13 years old. I worked full-time at St. Luke's Hospital as a...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
My name is Cheyenne, 26yo. I have spent the last several years teaching young children via the Montessori method! I have taught in private schools, working with the ages of 3 to 8, and gained a Montessori teaching diploma to further refine my skills (always open to answer questions on this acclaimed methodology)!
My hobbies...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Spending every day of the summer during 8-5 with children and babysitting after school until parents get home from work. I am also babysitting children when parents need a date night or something important has come up.
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Kylie, I am a stay at home mom of a very smart, wonderful little girl. She is 14 months old currently. I also have a step son who is 4 years old, who is funny and kind who is here every other weekend!
We are available to have some friends come join us to hangout with us while mom or dad is busy! We are a dye...
Kylie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am currently a freshman at University of Iowa, and graduated from Linn-Mar High School in 2023. I am very outgoing, patient, and experienced when working with kids and pets. I love all sorts of animals and am very open to taking care of them. I can also provide transportation. I am looking to babysit or pet-sit while I am...
Hi! My name is Kira and I was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I attended UNI to study Elementary Education, and have worked numerous jobs with children including being a fully time nanny and babysitter.
Fun Facts about me:
I have a summer job where I travel with students in middle/highschool from across the Midwest to...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I haven't done babysitting for anyone I'm not related to, but I did a lot of babysitting my little cousins growing up. I have 3 younger cousins who are within 4-5 years of each other, 2 boys, 1 girl. And I would always babysit them during family gatherings, which happened maybe once per 1-3 months. Now they are getting towards...
Skills:
CPR
I graduated high school in may 2023 and I work in child care. I have 6 years of babysitting experience if you don't count taking care of my younger siblings. I can help with transport and do light housekeeping. I am comfortable around dogs and cats and am able to cook. I am comfortable caring for two children - infants to...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Elizabeth G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I LOVE kids!!! I would love to babysit your child/children. I can babysit at your house or my beautiful home. I have 36 years experience babysitting and have always enjoyed being with kids. I love to laugh, am very nice, loving and patient. I love sports, walks, games, reading, learning, and much more. I will treat your children...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Izah C.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr
Hi! I'm great with animals and kids of many ages. I have 3 years of experience volunteering in a child care facility caring for children ages from newborn to 5 years old. I also have experience caring for cats, dogs, and reptiles with various needs.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cedar Rapids, IA
Lillian M.
5.0
My sons and I have really enjoyed working with Lillian. She is very fun - great sense of humor. She is willing to play a lot of games with the boys. She shares interests with them and is a very good listener. She is a positive influence. We would highly recommend her.
- Fred K.
Madison G.
5.0
We would give Madison ten stars if possible. Being new to the state and knowing no one, we were so lucky to find her. I always know my little girl is in good hands when she’s with Madi, giving me so much comfort to be able to go back to work. She is incredibly kind, driven, reliable & undoubtedly...
- Care member
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our decision to hire her!!
- Jennifer H.
Ella P.
5.0
I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature.
- Care member
Miranda W.
5.0
Ms Miranda..it’s very difficult to express my gratitude & feelings regarding Miranda. She has and continues to be a vital asset to my family. She has the qualities of an amazing, outstanding, and excellent human being. Miranda is intuitive enough to understand what & when a child, or an adult, needs...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cedar Rapids, IA:
How can I find a Cedar Rapids babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cedar Rapids, 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 61 babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The average rate for Cedar Rapids, IA babysitters on Care.com is $15.07 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cedar Rapids, 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.
Ratings for Cedar Rapids, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 61 listed babysitters.