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Find babysitters in Kalona, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Kalona, IA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Kalona, IA

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Illiana G.


Kalona, IA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have been caring for children for over 6 years and have experience caring for children from 3 months old to 12 years old. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I can care for children in my home or your home. I do have my own 1-year-old who would to tag along on all of our adventures. Thank you
Illiana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm a dependable house cleaner who's a mom of two littles . I have experience cleaning from helping my mom with her cleaning business as well as house I clean part time now . I understand life can be busy and would love to help relieve the stress of cleaning .
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Leah B.


Wellman, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

About Leah

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Hillcrest Academy in Kalona, Iowa, and grew up in that area. I have an older brother who is getting married this summer, two younger siblings, and many cousins. I am currently attending Central College in Pella, Iowa, and am looking for a summer job. I participated in many sports in high school, including...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maya B.


Iowa City, IA

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

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

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ellen T.


Iowa City, IA

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

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Audrey R.


Tiffin, IA

$17/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name's Audrey! I'm a second 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 7 and 11, so I know how to entertain and care for little...
Audrey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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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Alyssa B.


Iowa City, IA

$18/hr9 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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa has helped watch our daughter for over a year and is always punctual and dependable! She has been amazing keeping us updated when we are away and our daughter views her like family. We would definitely rehire!"

Rebecca S.

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Ellen H.


Iowa City, IA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

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

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Maria B.


Coralville, IA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Kid Tutor & Dog Whisperer, At Your Service

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria, and I'm a caring, responsible, and reliable individual with a passion for working with families, children, and pets. Along with caregiving, I enjoy tutoring and helping kids grow in a positive, supportive environment. I also have extensive experience with dog walking and pet sitting, ensuring pets get...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Maria to watch our 4-year old and would do so again without hesitation. In setting up the job, Maria was very responsive. When the day arrived, she was prompt and ready to go, as was our 4-year old. Our little one took to her right away and clearly felt...

Shannon W.

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Carlie K.


Tiffin, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Carlie. I work as a nanny in Coralville as well as doing pick up/drop offs for a family in Iowa city right now. I am looking to care for one family full time moving forward. I previously nannied for a family in Iowa city and worked at a daycare center for four years where I worked with age ranges between infant and 6th...
Carlie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carlie has been a nanny primarily for our youngest, from age ~4 months to 22 months. She is dependable and punctual, kind, and very patient with children; great with figuring out what the babies want/like/don't like. Our littlest loves her and doesn't even care...

Aura G.

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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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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 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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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, 23-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 currently am a 4th grade Elementary School Teacher, but am looking for work over the summer. I have lots of experience babysitting, nannying, and worked at...
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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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...

Care member

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Sadie C.


Washington, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting

I have five years of babysitting experience along with being CPR trained. I have been employed at a nursing home since 2016 and recently just stopped working at a doggy daycare. I would love to take care of kids or animals of all ages and or sizes. I am very flexible with my hours and would love if I found a job that was Monday,...
Sadie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia H.


Tiffin, IA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

In Need Of Experienced Help?

I am a fifth grade teacher at a small school district looking to do help out this summer rather than stay home all day! I have always loved working with kids, as I used to be a coach, counselor, and babysitter for many years. I find that I always get along great with kids and have good rapport with them
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Paige G.


Hills, IA

$12-50/hr12 yrs exp

Master's Educated Part-time Nanny With Experience With Children Of All Needs And Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Paige. I am new to Iowa as my husband is an incoming PhD student. I have my Master's Degree in Special Education with an Early Childhood endorsement. I have been nannying since I was a teenager. I have been a full time nanny several times, but in this season I love it as a part-time gig! I treat your children as my own...
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Aviva A.


Iowa City, IA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Nannying Jobs. With Lots Of Experience!

Hello! I am looking for some babysitting gigs over the summer. I am a University of Iowa student going into my third year. I love kids and for the past couple summers was a camp counselor for ages 3-6. I have 4 younger siblings between the ages of 18 and 1 so I have experience with many different ages. I love crafting and...

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kalona, IA

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.

Ellen T.

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 each holiday and now we have some of...

- Diedre M.

Audrey R.

5.0

Audrey is excellent with kids, and it is clear she has good experience! She has fun with the kids, engages them in activities, and genuinely cares about them!

- Care member

Cierra M.

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.

Alyssa B.

5.0

Alyssa has helped watch our daughter for over a year and is always punctual and dependable! She has been amazing keeping us updated when we are away and our daughter views her like family. We would definitely rehire!

- Rebecca S.

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