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Babysitters in Clive, IA

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Lili M.


Clive, IA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny Position

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lili, I'm 19, and I am a student at the University of Iowa. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years during the school year, and during the summer. I have worked with kids of all ages from infants to middle-school. I love being outdoors, active, and experiencing new things! I am very passionate about...
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Kathleen A.


Clive, IA

$22-26/hr3 yrs exp

Empty Nester Looking To Care For Children And/or Animals.

I am a 55-year-old 31 year happily married resident of Clive. I recently took early retirement from my job of 33 years but I am an active person and am seeking employment that allows me to do things I love. I have 3 grown children so my mommy duties that I loved so much have all but gone. All of our kids were good students,...
Kathleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Eleanor B.


Clive, IA

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Energetic Nanny! :)

Hi I'm Elle! I'm currently in graduate school at Rocky Mountain University for Speech Language Pathology! I am 23 and looking for jobs to make some money while going to school! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out!
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Jai C.


Clive, IA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

I've always been drawn to the incredible growth and development of children, which led me to become a childcare provider. With four years of experience and a passion for nurturing young minds, I find great joy in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. My patient, creative, and friendly nature enables me...
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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Jenifer M.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I love singing, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. I'm 42, with 2 dogs, and 1 cat, so animals are no problem. I've been babysitting since I was 12, first my brother's, then nieces, and friends children. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm certified in child and infant CPR and basic first aid....
Jenifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!! "

Karen Y.

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Tinovimbanashe C.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Safety First, Then Let's Enjoy The Day!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of my friend's children and the oldest is 11 and the youngest is 1. I also enjoy riding bicycles with kids.
Tinovimbanashe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tino was amazing. She had a connection with our kids, but was still great at directing and keeping them on task. She was always on time, was better/ more consistent at correcting my 5 year olds grammar than I am, and became part of our family. We would have her...

Shannon C.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...

Rachel M.

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.* Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in elementary schools. I have my Master's and Specialist degrees in...
Jillayne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"

Matt R.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

3.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"

Kate H.

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Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...

Kylie F.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Innessa was stellar. She cared for my two girls and put them to bed doing everything I asked her to do and more. Recommend! "

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Iqueisha B.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amazing loving caring caregiver. Children love her! Always gives her best!"

Jan C.

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Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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Megan J.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am from Des Moines, IA and am moving to Topeka August 1st for law school. I am looking to meet and connect with new families in the area! I have been watching kids for about 8 years. As of right now, and since I will be in law school, I am looking for more occasional sitting rather than something everyday. I have plenty of...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Megan was a nanny for our daughter from 6 months to 10 months. Megan is very organized and upbeat! We all enjoyed Megan! Megan’s attention to detail, kind heart, and flexibility were absolutely amazing! "

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Clive, IA

Amber M.

5.0

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

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Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

Jenifer M.

5.0

She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!!

- Karen Y.

Tinovimbanashe C.

5.0

Tino was amazing. She had a connection with our kids, but was still great at directing and keeping them on task. She was always on time, was better/ more consistent at correcting my 5 year olds grammar than I am, and became part of our family. We would have her back in an instant!

- Shannon C.

Destinee M.

5.0

We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!

- Kelly S.

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