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Hi. I would love to that more with you about what you are looking for! I believe I would be a great fit for you and your family. I am in graduate school at University of Nebraska-Omaha for Speech-Language Pathology. Weekends and part-time hours are what I am looking for.
Thank you!
Kendall can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
(15)
Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Claire I'm 22 years old.
I recently moved to West Omaha from Iowa & I'm looking for more family's to help with date nights and occasional weekends or any childcare needs!
I currently help several family's in the area with occasional babysitting.
I'm able to help you with the evening dinner and bed time routines...
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get him to nap when he was going through a sleep regression - she stayed patient and let him do contact naps when he needed them....
Megan H.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
If you are looking for an occasional sitter for those date nights, I am your girl! I do have a full time job M-F 8am-5 p.m. The earliest I can be available is 6 p.m. or after as I do have a dog of my own to take care of first.
A little about me:
Im a lead preschool teacher at the UNMC Child Care Center. Before that,...
Tabitha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tabitha is GREAT!!! She has been watching our boys for over a year now on weekends and evenings, and nannied for us all summer this year. She is great at keeping them busy, and helped with reading practice as well. Three boys is not always easy! We continue to use...
Rachael L.
4.1
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for many years & am still available for that position. The past 2 years I have also cared for seniors. I enjoy being of assistance to families with children & seniors in their later years & have made some wonderful friends & memories. With everyone I've cared for I have become family to them. I have experience with...
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Michele is very reliable and very flexible. The kitchen was always cleaned up when I got home. She made dinner (we did Hello Fresh) and laundry as well. She is a reliable driver as well with a safe car and that was important as my children needed transportation....
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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Angela L.
Omaha, NE
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Angela. I'm a caring, fun, and responsible person. I have been babysitting for about 6 years. I love spending time with kids. I enjoy doing different activities with them like going to the park or playing board games. I care about their well-being. I make sure they are safe, they learn and have fun with me. As...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"She is caring and super sweet. Very trustworthy person."
Mike M.
Camryn L.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ruth.
I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have worked in childcare for a 6+ years and currently work for OPS. I enjoy music, dancing, staying in, going out, and everything in between. I am super flexible, respectful, and would love to meet you and your family!
Ruth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I may be a little biased as her mother but she is very responsible and loves kids. She has been watching her sister ever since she was old enough.
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Mindy G.
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,...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rose was great to work with all the way around. Rose was responsive to communication, inquisitive of my kiddos individual personalities and needs and both kids told us "the new sitter was so nice." We will definitely be asking Rose to watch our kiddos again."
Jenna L.
Hayley F.
Omaha, NE
$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hayley F and I am in my second semester in the radiography program at Clarkson college. I have always loved kids and have experience watching many different aged kids from when I was in high school. I was employed at a daycare in high school. I enjoy doing activities with the kids and being active. I am very...
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hayley is great! We were in a bind with daycare being closed due to COVID and Hayley helped us out a lot with our 18 month old daughter. She was always on time and willing to work with our hectic schedule. She kept our daughter engaged throughout the day by taking...
Demi R.
Marina M.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been married for 6 years and have two dogs. So don't worry if you have pets! I have my own car. Currently attending to get a degree in education. I will be graduating in 2026 with bachelor social sciences w history minor! I'm very energetic and fun!
I have been here almost a year. I just bought a house, so I'm...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina."
Latara N.
Sierra B.
Omaha, NE
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Sierra! I am a mom to a cute little boy and professional nanny. I am looking for a summer nanny position, that would be okay with my 2-year-old coming with me.
I have my Masters in Education and taught middle school Spanish for 5 years. I love working with kids! I love to be outdoors and go for walks and hikes and do...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra was great! The kids had fun with her and were very comfortable interacting with her. I always felt good leaving her to care for the kids. She's just great!"
Shawna F.
4.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
3.0
"Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing due to a significant lack of professionalism and communication. Our kids adored her and she did a great job of keeping them on a schedule. After working with our family for about a month, she abruptly stopped showing...
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Ryan M.
Omaha, NE
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a senior in high school and I work as a Swim instructor teaching younger kids how to swim. I am currently taking 3 AP classes and I am enrolled in clubs at my high school such as National honor society, Student gov't, beta, etc. My goal is to graduate High school and attend my dream school. I am looking for a...
Ryan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ryan is a smart and courteous person. He has been helpful to our family for many years with helping watch our kids and pets. Ryan will be a valuable asset to your program. "
Jimmy B.
Lily S.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lily and I'm currently a registered nurse working here in Omaha. I have always been passionate about children and providing safe and fun spaces for growth! I started babysitting at 11 years old and have been nannying on and off ever since. I have experience with newborns and older, as well as disabled children as well. I...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lily is reliable, kind and makes sound decisions. She has a good heart and cares for every human, especially kids. I've known her much of her life and think she's a terrific person."
Kristy L.
Abigail K.
Omaha, NE
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Come From A Big Family Where I Learned From A Young Age How To Care For Children
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Abby, and I am a stay-at-home-mom who is looking for opportunities this summer (whether they be one-time, as needed, or consistently scheduled). My son will be 3 years old in August and ideally I would love for a little one (or even an older child) to join our regular day-to-day activities. I live in the Benson...
5.0
"Abby has become much more than just a caregiver to my child, she has become a good friend to us too. She goes above and beyond, taking initiative to help with cleaning and other housework as well. I trust her completely and she has been such a great find for our...
Natalie C.
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...
Ella B.
Omaha, NE
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Families, My Name Is Ella! I Look Forward To Hearing From You & Your Minis :)
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, positive, and compassionate!
I love working with children because they're so authentic and funny. They keep me on my toes and my spirit energized!
I started working with kids at age 13, babysitting for families in my hometown. From ages 16-18 I nannied for a family with twins and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Crescent, IA
Claire G.
5.0
Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get him to nap when he was going through a sleep regression - she stayed patient and let him do contact naps when he needed them. She also watched our toddler a...
- Megan H.
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.
Tabitha R.
5.0
Tabitha is GREAT!!! She has been watching our boys for over a year now on weekends and evenings, and nannied for us all summer this year. She is great at keeping them busy, and helped with reading practice as well. Three boys is not always easy! We continue to use Tabitha when we need a sitter, she...
- Rachael L.
Michele B.
5.0
Michele is very reliable and very flexible. The kitchen was always cleaned up when I got home. She made dinner (we did Hello Fresh) and laundry as well. She is a reliable driver as well with a safe car and that was important as my children needed transportation. Her flexibility was also great....
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Crescent, IA:
How can I find a Crescent babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Crescent, IA?
The average rate for Crescent, IA babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 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 Crescent, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Crescent, 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.