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Abigail C.
Dubuque, IA
$12-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby, and I have worked with children from the ages of newborn-teenagers. I love to sing, dance, read, draw, and go outside all while finding new and creative ways to help your child develop and grow along the way. I am in school to become a child life specialist, and am passionate about helping children along...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a college student majoring in psychology and minoring in social work focusing in on child development in hopes to make working with children a full time job! I started babysitting and camp counseling when I was 11 years old starting in 2013; working with neighborhood kids, and camp counseling at an elementary school for...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Chalet M.
Dubuque, IA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 11 so I have a total of about 9 years under my belt. It started out as me watching my little brother then expanded to my younger cousins and so on. I have since then taken interest in working with all types of children even those with learning issues all the way to mentally handicap. I have...
Chalet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Hannah M.
Dubuque, IA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I recently graduated from the University of Iowa and moved to this area! I have 8 years of experience nannying all ages and am also CPR and first aid certified. I am patient, active, and would love to babysit for your family!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, junior camp counselor, swim instructor and swim coordinator. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education with emphasis in Reading and English Language Learner's.
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I volunteered in High School for a year, working with pre-K children with learning disabilities and special needs. I loved working in the classroom and became very attached to the children. I babysat, on an average of two days a week, for twin toddler boys. They required a lot of energy and constant interaction. I became...
Fiona can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kayla M.
Dubuque, IA
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider passionate about helping children reach their full potential. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
My patient and calm personality, combined with my...
Rebecca L.
Dubuque, IA
$12-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have worked in a nursery since I was 14 years old. I helped take care of new born up to the age of 4 years old. I would co-babysit with friends of mine. At church I worked with kids on our bus routes and we have a camp at church that we work with kids as well. I sing with the kids and teach them lessons from the Bible and we...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Holy Cross, IA:
How can I find a Holy Cross babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, IA?
The average rate for Holy Cross, 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 Holy Cross, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Holy Cross, 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.