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Babysitters in Elkhart, IA

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Grace H.


Ankeny, IA

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I am passionate about building relationships with children! I want them to feel like they have a welcoming and loving environment when they are in my care and I want to build trust upon them and families! I started working with kids when I was 16! I have worked in 2 daycares over the past 2 1/2 years and also have one year of...
Hey! My name is Jessica and I am in Arizona for the summer. I attend Faith Baptist Bible College in Iowa! I have experience with all ages and have nannied/babysat for several families over the years. My brother has nine children, from 6m-13years old, and I have babysat all of them! I hope I can be a big help to any family in...
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Hallie V.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)
Hallie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

Kaitlin G.

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Alana C.


Ankeny, IA

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Bio

I am a sophomore computer science student at Iowa State University looking for night/weekend jobs and possibly a summer job! I work at a Learning Center as an Assistant Infant Teacher and I am most experienced with babies an toddlers, though I have cared for a variety of ages.
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Paige G.


Ankeny, IA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Paige I Am 19 And I Am A CNA I Work During The Week 6a-2p Just Looking For Some Extra Cash!

I'd describe my personality as goofy, fun, adventurous I started working with kids when I was as young as 7 years old I love kids and always have nothing more can put a smile on my face than a kids laugh. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends, workout, read, shop

Jan H.


Ankeny, IA

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny & More

I'm a fun loving mother of 2. My daughters are 23 and 19. I have 30+ years of nanny experience. I have experience with all ages and twins. I like to develop a long lasting relationship with my families.
Jan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

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:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Elena I.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have lots of experience with kids of most ages. I currently work at an Elementary school during the day and will be teaching a farm to table program over the summer. I am looking for hours on week nights and weekends.
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!"

Kory M.

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Makayla C.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter And Optional Tutor

I am a freshman at University and I'm looking for a babysitting job around me or Moline, IL when I head home. I have watched my little brother and sister from their early baby stages to their current age of elementary school student, while additionally taking care of my mom's coworkers children. I regularly practice...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Makayla is a very sweet, fun, genuine, and a hard working person! She is great at communicating and will be very reliable! Makayla would be a great person to hire because she cares and always does her best at anything she puts her mind to!"

Ellie M.

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Natalie C.


Ames, IA

$12-22/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow. As a regular caregiver, I have and do - support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep, - ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines, - encourage preschoolers' independence, and -...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have very high standards for the people who sit with our 4 year old son. We found Natalie to be very skillful in working with him, keeping him fully-engaged, active, and winning him over without any problems. We are very impressed by Natalie's capabilities and...

Caialee C.

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"

Eletta F.

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 22-year-old college student who is looking for a job I'll love. I took last year off of school to be a full time nanny to two young boys 2 and 4 years old. I have always loved working with children since as long as I can remember. My mother had an at home daycare where I helped out, I also have had lots of babysitting jobs...
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and...

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Madeline P.


Ames, IA

$15-24/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Teacher Seeking Summer Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Madeline and I am a very outgoing, patient, caring, and reliable individual. I am currently ending my senior year in college, and will be earning my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education this May. I plan on beginning my teaching career in the school year to come and am looking for a position to fill over the...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline has cared for my children several times. She is such a pleasure to have around, and my kids absolutely adore her- as do we! We can always depend on her to help us out, and she goes above and beyond with the best attitude."

Alexandra H.

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Ana V.


Ames, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ana! I am a senior at Iowa State looking for a part-time nannying job! I have over 6 years of experience in childcare from babysitting/nannying and working at a daycare here in Ames. I have experience working with children of all ages, infant-elementary! I love working with kids and I approach every child as an...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day."

Kathryn H.

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from University! 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 with that, I can offer...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Evalina G.


Ames, IA

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Maricela V.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "

Kay H.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA

Hallie V.

5.0

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

Rachel C.

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 babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Elena I.

5.0

Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!

- Kory M.

Makayla C.

5.0

Makayla is a very genuine, fun-loving and caring person! She is very responsible and great with kids, and just a joy to be around! She is motivated and strives to do her best at everything she does and has a wonderful sense of humor to keep things lighthearted and fun!

- Amanda B.

Natalie C.

5.0

Natalie did a great job with our 4 yr old son! He took to her right away and had a blast. He even asked the next morning if she was still there.

- Jessica C.

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