Find Babysitters in De Soto, IA

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Taylor and I am currently working part time at Inspired Kids Academy (a daycare), and am just looking to start filling some of my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 4 summers for many different ages, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger...

Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Jordan N.

Norwalk, IA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying children of all ages for the last 13 years and was able to be a live-in nanny for a wonderful family throughout college. I graduated from UNI in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in K-12 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Teaching and have since been teaching ELL in the Des...

Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible person. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"

Jamie S.

Amber M.

$12-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep

5.0

"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

Tinovimbanashe C.

$11-16/hr • 3 yrs exp

Safety First, Then Let's Enjoy The Day!

5.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Reliable, responsible and a great communicator. Very careful and considerate of the kids safety. Able to be calm amd playful, while also able to be firm when appropriate and take advantage of teaching moments."

Sonia A.

Hannah M.

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Savannah C.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...

Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Adrieanah H.

$21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...

Adrieanah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."

Emma D.

Bethany S.

Norwalk, IA

$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines. This is my second year teaching and I am loving every minute of it!! I attended Grand View University and graduated with a degree it Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. Before teaching, I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider, camp counselor, and respite care...

Bethany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive disposition."

Susan B.

Sarah T.

Stuart, IA

$17-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :) I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...

Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...

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Katherine K.

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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:

First Aid

CPR

Iqueisha B.

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0

"She goes by "Q" and my 3 toddlers absolutely adore her! We've known Q for almost two years and she has been our regular sitter for the past year. We first met her when our 3 children attended Koalaty Time Child Development Center and noticed the kids interacted...

Katie M.

Destinee M.

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Autumn T.

$18-32/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I also love to cook so I would definitely be happy to help with any meals. Along...

Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....

Elizabeth G.

Jillayne A.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(4)

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

Savannah H.

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...

Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Savannah was always on time, respectful and ready to work when we she was our nanny! Our kids really enjoyed the activities she suggested, and her calm, laid back demeanor was a good fit for our family. We would welcome Savannah again in the future. Highly...

Sara R.

Alissia A.

Clive, IA

$17-23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for babies and young children. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where your little ones can thrive. I believe in building strong, lasting connections with families and helping out in any way I can. Whether it's keeping the...

Alissia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the...

Brionna W.

Rachel C.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

5.0

(6)

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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...

Joe W.

Sydney R.

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi there!! My name is Sydney - I'm a bubbly, outgoing, caring, & organized young adult. I love reading, being outdoors, and golfing. I'm very organized & great with time management, and would love the opportunity to help care for your kiddos! I like working with kids because they always keep me on my toes, are so entertaining,...

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Macie D.

Urbandale, IA

$11-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a 18-year-old and currently a senior Dowling Catholic. I love being around kids and would describe myself as caring, dependable, and responsible. I've had 4 years of babysitting experience from ages ranging from 2-12 and often more than one child at a time. My ideal job would to be helping out families occasionally. I...

Lucy D.

$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Baby-sitter, Nanny