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60 babysitters are listed in Cedar Rapids, IA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a child development center for several years. I worked with all ages from infant to school age. My mother and I also ran a daycare from our home for several years and so I gained a lot of experience this way as well. Along with this, I have an associate's degree in childhood education. I am First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic. Very friendly and easy to work with. Did a wonderful job with our son. She did arts and crafts and made sure our son was happy and safe while we were working. Would definitely hire again 10/10"
Jason B.
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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
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'd describe my personality as kind person, patient, observant
In my spare time, I like to video game, read books, play soccer
One thing you should know about me is everyone is safe with me
My skills include Carry, helpful, tutoring (math)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Nevaeh J.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. With three years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for little ones and enjoy engaging them in creative and imaginative play. As a patient and calm individual, I also believe in clear communication with parents, providing regular updates to ensure they are...
I am passionate about working with children with my day job being in childcare.
I have my CPR/First Aid certification, certification in early childhood development and experience working in a daycare environment each day, I am confident in my ability to provide high quality care for children of all ages!
I'm available to...
Maaliyah C.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$16-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a patient, creative, and friendly childcare provider with 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I want to support families and providing reliable, engaging care for their children.
I believe in open communication and regularly update parents about their child's day, whether through written daily reports,...
Maaliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
Hi everyone! I'm Jensen and I have been a Nanny for roughly 5 years now. I started babysitting when I was 15, and have loved caring for children ever since. Whether its a craft, activity, or simply playing; I enjoy being as involved as possible during the time I spend with the children. I am also in Esthetician School at PCI...
Jensen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Sabrna R.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$17-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! I would describe myself as a very fun and energetic young adult ready to play and move around with your little ones. At this time I am looking for babysitting jobs during the summer in the afternoon hours, but I am whiling to work with any schedule. My pay is non negotiable, I have many years of experience with all ages of...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is very friendly and kind hearted! My son absolutely adored her and they had so much fun he was fast asleep when I got home. I highly suggest Jessica to anyone needing a babysitter!
- Mikayla S.
Madison G.
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. She made sure our daughter was fed,...
- Haley H.
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 55 babysitters in Cedar Rapids, 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 Cedar Rapids, IA?
The average rate for Cedar Rapids, IA babysitters on Care.com is $14.65 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 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 Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.