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60 babysitters are listed in Johnston, IA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years

Babysitters in Johnston, IA

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Eileen M.


Johnston, IA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny

2.5

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for a number of kids ranging from 3-year-olds to 15-year-olds. I started this account back in high school as a part time job. Now I have finished grad school, and am working as a Registered Dietitian and have some extra time on my hands that I decided to hope back on this app almost 10 years later! I'd love to help...
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a secure, stimulating environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and being a part of their children's growth journeys. My approach to childcare blends creativity and imagination...
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Cora O.


Johnston, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

As a nurturing, patient, and creative childcare provider with multiple years of babysitting experience, my passion for caring for children stems from my desire to have my own family one day! I strive to provide a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My friendly and approachable nature helps me...
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Haley B.


Johnston, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
Haley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer M.


Johnston, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse. Mom. CPR Certified

Pediatric RN, BSN. CPR certified. Momma. Dog mom Hi. My name is Jen. I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from GrandView. I am a former pediatric RN (my license is current.) I am currently taking a break from nursing. I would love to help out a mom, dad, family care for their newborn/infant. I am very nurturing and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophie M.


Johnston, IA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Third child out of four girls. Used to helping out around the house, doing dishes, laundry, grocery shopping, etc. Babysat for family friends who's children were in elementary school. Would help with homework and cleaning up. Recently graduated high school and looking for an opportunity to engage with kids and make some extra...
Sophie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lore K.


Johnston, IA

$25-50/hr12 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With over 12 years of experience, I have the skills and knowledge to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my...
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Mary N.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of child care experience from Babysitting, being a Nanny and working in daycare centers. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things and just playing with them.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've watched her care for many families and daycare providers over the past couple years, and not only does it being her joy but the...

Karoline S.

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Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hannah and I have a passion for teaching and caring for children! I have a BA from Lipscomb University and I am a licensed teacher in Elementary Education (K-5), with endorsements in Early Childhood (Birth-3) and Teaching English as a Second Language. I taught Kindergarten from '20-'23, and have transitioned out of...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby."

Sarah C.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved spending time with her !! Even cried when it was time for her to go they easily fell in love with her she will definitely make you and your kids feel comfortable with her cares. As far as getting to know her she communicated well had references on...

Care member

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"

Karla P.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"

Mikayla K.

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Tinovimbanashe C.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Safety First, Then Let's Enjoy The Day!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of my friend's children and the oldest is 11 and the youngest is 1. I also enjoy riding bicycles with kids.
Tinovimbanashe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tino was amazing. She had a connection with our kids, but was still great at directing and keeping them on task. She was always on time, was better/ more consistent at correcting my 5 year olds grammar than I am, and became part of our family. We would have her...

Shannon C.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Iqueisha B.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She goes by "Q" and my 3 toddlers absolutely adore her! We've known Q for almost two years and she has been our regular sitter for the past year. We first met her when our 3 children attended Koalaty Time Child Development Center and noticed the kids interacted...

Katie M.

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Leah J.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Leah. I am 24 years old and I graduated from Van Meter in 2018 and currently in college at DMACC to get my RN. I currently live in Des Moines, and I have 3 beautiful kitties and a Goldendoodle so I'm a big animal lover!! I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old and I could easily provide references if needed...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was great with our 3 month old and sent pictures throughout the day which helped keep me at peace. Leah is very knowledgeable with infants and has a great upbeat personality that all children will love!"

Carissa G.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Johnston, IA

Mary N.

5.0

Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've watched her care for many families and daycare providers over the past couple years, and not only does it being her joy but the kids and families she interacts...

- Karoline S.

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...

- Sarah S.

Riley Q.

5.0

Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby.

- Sarah C.

Carol M.

5.0

Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!

- Care member

Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

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