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Bethany B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Nursing Student Babysitter

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Hi, I'm Bethany. I'm currently in nursing school and will graduate in 2025! I am a very friendly and easy going person. I have many years of experience working with children ages newborn to 11 years and I used to do childcare for my church. I am more than comfortable with pets, happy to help with household chores, preparing...
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with 7 years of experience, I strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My genuine love for working with kids and a desire to support families motivated me to pursue this fulfilling career. With my calm and friendly demeanor, I ensure that each child...

Alivia M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have around 2 years of experience with childcare. I have worked with kids for quite awhile having worked at 2 daycares, a swimming pool, pumpkin patch, candy store, and I also have a 6-year-old brother that I babysat his whole life. I am looking for something reoccurring, so something like a nanny. I am looking forward to...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I've been a childcare provider for over six years because I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to support families by providing a reliable childcare option. I enjoy playing outdoor sports with children, and we often play board games and puzzles together. If I'm...

Carrie P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20-28/hr3 yrs exp

Grandma Cuddles

I have been a grandma for 10yrs. Have taken care of them all, off and on, since birth. I love pets of all kinds and have had my own since my birth. I am good at getting babies to settle down and sleep.
Carrie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hannah S.


Solon, IA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

About Hannah

I moved to the Iowa City area when my husband and I got married about 3. 5 years ago. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was about 13 years old, and have work in childcare full time for about 5 years now.

Sarah B.


North Liberty, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Occasional Weekend & Weekday Evening Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from the University of Iowa in May of 2003 with a BA in Elementary Education and endorsements in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have taught various grades for the last 20 years (preschool, kindergarten, first grade, & sixth grade). Also, I am certified in Adult and Child CPR & First Aid until June of 2023....
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Bree R.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Memphis Nanny/Tutor Available For Full-time Or Part-time Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an energetic 26-year-old with lots of experience with kiddos of all ages (birth-15yrs) and would love to help you out! I have babysitting, nannying, and tutoring experience, as well as experience supervising at a childcare center. I'm CPR and First Aid certified & Infant CPR and First Aid certified by the Red Cross. I...
Bree can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bree is so sweet with our kids and has quickly become their favorite caregiver! She does an excellent job keeping the kids engaged during her time with them and I feel at peace knowing they are in good hands."

Maranda B.

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Paige D.


Coralville, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, caring, 22-year-old graduate from University of Iowa. I graduated in May of 2024 with a major in elementary education and an endorsement in reading. I have lots of experience babysitting, nannying, and worked at Frog Hollow Kid Campus for 3 years. I spent two of the years at the daycare as the assistant...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Paige is wonderful! My 1.5 year old took to her right away. She usually cries when a new babysitter comes over but Paige new exactly how to make my daughter feel comfortable. I work from home and I could hear them laughing and playing all day. She is dependable,...

Shaina S.

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Madison G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter!!

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Rosy H.


Coralville, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a 60-year-old mom with an 21 yr year-old son. I enjoy working with children and am comfortable taking care of children of all ages preferably at my home. I was a kindergarten school teacher for 11 years and worked for nine years at a daycare center. I love spending time with kids outdoors, going on walks, playing, , etc. I...
Rosy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosy watched our three children ages 6, 4, and 6 months this past fall. She is wonderful and like family to us now! My baby is especially very bonded to her. She made the kids meals (including delicious and nutritious baby food), bathed baby every day, and...

Rachel G.

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Alicia G.


Marion, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alica, I'm 24 years old and have many years of childcare experience. I've babysat for many families and have worked at two daycares. I have been working as a nanny for over a year now, and I'm just looking for part-time work. I have a van that seats six, and four car seats comfortably. I'm CPR and first aid, certified,...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have 4 children (3 year old twins, 5 and 7 year old) Alicia has been a huge help to me as a single Mom. She is the only consistent babysitter that I can trust and count on. She is amazing with all ages as she has been in my kids' life for the last 4+ years. From...

Molly F.

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Alysha S.


North Liberty, IA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alysha! I am currently in college working to become a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics or neonatal. If I'm not studying I love going to church and spending time with my loved ones. I have always loved children and my husband and I can't wait to have children of our own one day. My husband is a CPA...
Alysha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Alysha is fantastic! She did a great job keeping all 4 of my boys entertained including the 2.5 year old twins! One of my twins was disappointed she wasn't back when he woke up from a cat nap. We even ran late and she was so gracious and stayed longer than...

Savannah B.

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Kayleen T.


Marion, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children ages birth-12 for several years in my neighborhood as well as family. I am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the Cedar Valley Iowa area working with both children and adults and LOVE IT!
Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kayleen was so great! She played with the kids, quickly picked up my instructions for the evening and our routine. She did everything I asked her and even stayed later than originally planned. I will absolutely hire her again. Kids loved her."

Lacey E.

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Cierra M.


Tiffin, IA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat since I was about 12 years old and absolutely love children. I work full time as a social worker within child welfare. I would love to spend time with your kiddos in my free time!
Cierra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cierra has been so great with my son and dog. She is reliable, shows up on time and helps out in other areas as well. She has been a great addition to our household."

Riene G.

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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
Christopher can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time,...

Dani R.

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Kennady M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids."

Jamie R.

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Katie E.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Childcare Provider With Over 12 Years Of Experience With Kids Ranging From Newborn To 10

Hello my name is Katie. I have over 10 years of experience with childcare. I have been a nanny for the same family for the last 6 years. Was full time nanny until the littlest one started 1st grade then became a part time nanny for them taking them to and from school, activities, hanging out after school and weekends. They are...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very caring towards children. She enjoys interacting with them. Follows directions well. Ask questions when necessary."

Richelle S.

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Mary Kay G.


Tiffin, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Safe Sitter And Fun For All Ages

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

My name is Mary and I live in Tiffin, IA with my husband, one dog, and one cat! I work remotely, part-time as an administrative manager for Teton Valley Interiors in Driggs, ID. Now that my own kids are grown, I need small ones in my life to love and cuddle! I have been caring for children ages newborn to 12 yrs old for the past...
Mary Kay can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Kay was not only a wonderful caregiver, she was and still is considered part of our family! She is a timely, consistent, caring, reliable, and energetic caregiver who loves working with all ages of children. We were lucky enough to have her as a part of our...

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Audrey R.


Tiffin, IA

$16-19/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name's Audrey! I'm a first year at Wartburg College! I'm there for music education! I absolutely love kids and babysitting whenever I can! I love to teach kiddos new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. My siblings are 6 and 10, so I know how to entertain and care for little...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Audrey was very responsible and caring! She was a natural with my newborn and my 4 year old loved playing with her! "

Rebecca S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ely, IA

Bree R.

5.0

Bree is wonderful! She is so caring and very dependable. I would recommend her to everyone I know and feel so safe with her watching my kiddos.

- Claire H.

Paige D.

5.0

Paige is wonderful! My 1.5 year old took to her right away. She usually cries when a new babysitter comes over but Paige new exactly how to make my daughter feel comfortable. I work from home and I could hear them laughing and playing all day. She is dependable, polite, on-time, and very...

- Shaina 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.

Rosy H.

5.0

My 6y/o daughter loved going to Rosy's! She loved trying her authentic Indian foods & learning about her home culture. Rosy is very loving & sends you pictures of them having fun.

- Angie B.

Alicia G.

5.0

Alicia is very kind and patient! She does very well with multiple children. She takes the time to teach, play and care for every child in her watch! Would highly recommend Alicia!!

- Kristan G.

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