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Why do you like working with kids?
Ever since I was very young, I have loved being around kids & they love my company as well. As a second job I worked at a daycare in 2019, where I taught a class of 6 toddlers at the age of 2. I also worked in the other classrooms, am heavily experienced working with children from newborn on....
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have had over 20 years of childcare experience, have taught Sunday school, preschool, and high school (overseas). I lived with a family for about 7 years (although I always worked full time) and helped care for their three children (all grown now) whom I consider nieces/nephews. I also did in home family visits to teach...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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"Angela has been our date night care provider for over a year and our kids really enjoy it when she cares for them. Angela is very reliable, prompt with communication, punctual, and very flexible."
Patrick S.
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Hi, my name is Irina, I am 61 and I live in Muscatine. I have 5 years of babysitting experience. I am a passionate grandmother of 8 and have 1 year experience working as a babysitter with a baby under 1. I have a car, can drive your kids to and from school or activities. Also, I am a good cook, and can do some housework. My...
Iryna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Mckayla R.
Muscatine, IA
$14-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a self motivated, organized, nurturing young lady.
I am wanting to stay in childcare workforce until I recieve my degree into childhood education.
I have worked in two different childcare settings, the first was an after school program for kids kindergarten to fifth grade.
The second was at a daycare/preschool with...
Mckayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah B.
Muscatine, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Hannah. I'm looking for babysitting jobs. I have been working with kids for over 5 years now. I'm very friendly and love being around kids. I like doing crafts with them and I even cook and clean.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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I currently work at an early learning center in Ames Iowa and I have worked here for about a year and a half collectively. I work in a classroom with 3 and 4-year-olds but I have some experience with ages 6mo-6years. I am most comfortable working with ages 1-5 as that is where I have most of my experience.
Makenzi can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rielly G.
West Liberty, IA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Abby, and I'm currently a junior at University of Northern Iowa, majoring in elementary education. I'm looking for a job to earn some extra money for college and to build more experience during my degree progression. I love being around kids, which is why I am going to becoming a elementary school teacher in the...
Abigail can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I am very experienced with caring for children, I grew up watching my younger sister and currently watch my niece and nephews. I worked at the local High Schools before and after school program as well as during the summer. As of right now, I am a full time dental assistant with Friday's and the weekends off.
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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How can I find a Fruitland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fruitland, IA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1 babysitters in Fruitland, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Fruitland, IA?
The average rate for Fruitland, IA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Fruitland, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fruitland, 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.