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104 babysitters are listed in Iowa City, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Iowa City, IA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellen. I am looking for short-term babysitting opportunities for the month of January. I recently graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. I have nannied for the past three summers and have over 7 years of childcare experience. I am very responsible and reliable....
5.0
"Ellen arrived right on time for the appointment & was professional, considerate & kind to our kid. "
Care member
Maya B.
Iowa City, IA
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maya and I am a Senior at the University of Iowa. My major is Communications with a minor in Human Relations. I love kids! I have been babysitting for over 7 years and have nannied full-time the past 3 summers. I also used to work at my hometown daycare for a few years. :)
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya is flexible and willing to work with families to meet their childcare needs (i.e. arriving early). She is a great communicator and is very engaging with the kids. She is sweet as can be!"
Morgan P.
Ellyn C.
Iowa City, IA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm University of Iowa graduate with a research and Neurobiology background. I have several years of experience involving babysitting and caring for people of all ages. The bulk of my healthcare experience has been in geriatrics and psychiatry. I'm particularly fond of working with children and adults who have psychiatric...
Ellyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs."
Elisa M.
Katie E.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Childcare Provider With Over 12 Years Of Experience With Kids Ranging From Newborn To 10
5.0
(2)
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 7 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. I am a...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very caring towards children. She enjoys interacting with them. Follows directions well. Ask questions when necessary."
Richelle S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emily! I just moved back home after graduating with my bachelors in speech pathology and am taking some time off to save up before I complete my masters. Can help with kids.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great with our son and he had a great time with her. We are looking forward to having her back."
Jackie U.
Ellen T.
Iowa City, IA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ellie! I am a Nurse with experience caring for children of all ages. I have plenty of nanny experience and have also worked in a daycare in the past!
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved having Ellie help us with our little man. When I was at work she made me feel so at ease knowing she was watching him. She is so sweet and loves your child like her own family! One of my favorite things is that she did crafts with my baby for...
Diedre M.
Hi, my names Tatum and I am a Junior at the University of Iowa majoring in psychology to hopefully become a counseling psychologist in the future! I have experience nannying as well as working with kind in an autism day program and love working with kids of all ages!
Tatum can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently a teacher at Sylvan Learning Center where I work with students of all ages, but especially love working with younger kids and watching their progress as they learn how to read. I am studying English Education and love to help kids find ways to enjoy learning. I nannied the entire time I was in high school,...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi :)
My name's Katie. I'm looking for a kind family to help out. I grew up with 5 siblings so I have a lot of experience with sibling and family dynamics. I've been a nanny twice (in summers) with incredible families and looking for more opportunities to learn from kids and help out wherever I can in any capacity!
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Im 22 years old, currently enrolled in the University of Iowa getting a degree in Criminology. I have a nighttime job that I usually work about 1 or two nights a week that doesn't start till 8 p.m. I only have in person classes once a day Mon-Thurs and no classes on Friday's. I have a lot of experience with children, I was a...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am an ICCSD 3rd grade teacher looking for some part-time summer work. I am available for summer tutoring using evidence-based practices to support your student's needs! I have experience performing interventions in phonics instruction, reading comprehension and fluency, and math in the elementary school level and would...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I am Junior at the University of Iowa, I am majoring in Therapeutic Recreation to become an Occupational Therapist. I love hanging out with kids, I have been a nanny over the last 3 summers, and have babysat for many families throughout middle school and high school. I am looking for a nannying job over the summer, and would...
Hi! I'm Ava, and I've been caring for children since I was 12 years old outside of the house. I used to work in both a daycare and an after school program. I have experience with children from ages 0 months - 14 years old, so age is not a limit! I enjoy creative activities such as arts and crafts, outdoor exploration such as...
Ava C can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Delaney J.
Iowa City, IA
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Looking To Help Babysit And/or Tutor In And Around The Iowa City Area.
Hi my name is Delaney J. I am a junior at the University of Iowa studying nursing and I am looking for a few families to babysit and or tutor for. I am free most week nights and all day on the weekends. I have experience with kids of all ages and I also work at the University children's hospital! Please message me if interested...
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Hi! I'm a freshman this year at the University of Iowa and just looking for ways to make some extra cash. I'm a nursing major and have been professionally babysitting for about 8 years. I have experience with newborns all the way to pre teens. I've also worked at stay away summer camps so I have a lot of experience with...
Alyssa B.
Iowa City, IA
$18/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am 22 years old. I am a recent graduate from University of Iowa graduating with Journalism and a certificate in Event Management. I have been babysitting for families for over 9 years now and I would love to continue that throughout college. I became an aunt when I was 6 years old and have been changing...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, creative, and patient!
I like working with kids because I love being a role model and building those long lasting and meaningful relationships with kids! I am a true kid at heart and love getting to express my creative and fun side with kids!
I'm looking for a job that allows me...
Sarah G.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature babysitter with over 15 years experience in all ages from newborns to young adults. I like to connect with children doing activities that they enjoy while keeping safety as the first priority. I am CPR certified with up to date training. I also have extensive knowledge of natural and organic living.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rebecca B.
Iowa City, IA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 24-year-old University of Iowa graduate who is continuing my education at Iowa for my Masters of Science in Child-Life, so basically, I specialize in kids! I started working with kids at 12 as a mom's helper for 2 twin boys and have progressed and furthered my experience through babysitting, nannying, and travel nannying...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 23 and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in human physiology in 2023. I took a gap year in KC where I lived with my 1-year-old niece and nannied twin boys age 5 months to 15 months (and their kindergartener brother if he didn't have school). I went to San Diego with them so I have experience flying on...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Iowa City, IA
Ellen H.
5.0
Ellen arrived right on time for the appointment & was professional, considerate & kind to our kid.
- Care member
Maya B.
5.0
Maya is flexible and willing to work with families to meet their childcare needs (i.e. arriving early). She is a great communicator and is very engaging with the kids. She is sweet as can be!
- Morgan P.
Ellyn C.
5.0
My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs.
- Elisa M.
Katie E.
5.0
Katie is a great nanny. My kids love her. She has done excellent job in taking care of the kids. If you need further information please feel free to contact me.
- Sathvika V.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was great with our son and he had a great time with her. We are looking forward to having her back.
- Jackie U.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Iowa City, IA:
How can I find a Iowa City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Iowa City, 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 104 babysitters in Iowa City, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Iowa City, IA?
The average rate for Iowa City, IA babysitters on Care.com is $16.49 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 Iowa City, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Iowa City, 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.
Ratings for Iowa City, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Iowa City, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 104 listed babysitters.