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Allyson S.
Kalona, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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 .
I have been babysitting since I was a preteen. Now that my kids are in school, I want to babysit others' children. I adore kids and babies! I provide a safe, caring, secure, fun, loving, and clean environment for your child to thrive in.
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Cara L.
Wellman, IA
$12-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of six, so I've had lots of experience caring for younger kids! I've been babysitting as a job since I was 14 and have babysat for ages 6months-9 years. I am reliable, friendly, caring, intentional, and attentive.
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Audrey! I'm a first 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 6 and 10, so I know how to entertain and care for little...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carlie has nannied our toddler for the past year and a half and she has been absolutely amazing. Our baby loved her so much, she has been the most dependable and flexible even with our crazy hours, and honestly don't think we could have made it through without her....
Elise C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments.
I...
Christopher can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chris watched my 4 year old son for few hours. My son instantly connected to Chris due to his warm and fun personality. My son had loads of fun and kept asking for Chris after he left. We highly recommend Chris."
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Bree R.
Coralville, IA
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Memphis Nanny/Tutor Available For Full-time Or Part-time Work
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bree is courteous, thoughtful, and engaging. She is fun while also encouraging learning and creativity. Best of all, my 6 year old looks forward to any time she gets to spend with her. She would be an asset to any family!"
Michelle B.
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 6 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. They are...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(5)
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Rosy as a part time nanny to help with transportation of our toddler to and from her daycare. She also watched our little one when we run errands or on weekends. My daughter adores her and she is now like family to us. Always dependable!!"
Spoorthi J.
Paige D.
Coralville, IA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, caring, 22-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 have lots of experience babysitting, nannying, and worked at Frog Hollow Kid Campus for 3 years. I spent two of the years at the daycare as the assistant...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary Kay is a wonderful caregiver. She has a great demeanor with kids and is also an educator at heart so I was always confident how my son was progressing. "
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maya B.
Iowa City, IA
$17-22/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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
Sidney M.
Iowa City, IA
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting kids in my small town ever since middle school all the way through High school! I've been on 4 mission trips and a lot of the time I'd be working the kids through day camps, which I loved so dearly! I did a lot of a nannying in the summer then I ended up taking a break from it last summer and became a...
Sidney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paige G.
Hills, IA
$12-50/hr • 12 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...
Aviva A.
Iowa City, IA
$20-50/hr • 2 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...
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Kalona, IA
Audrey R.
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.
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.
Carlie K.
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 when I leave. Carlie also less...
- Aura G.
Christopher N.
5.0
Chris watched my 4 year old son for few hours. My son instantly connected to Chris due to his warm and fun personality. My son had loads of fun and kept asking for Chris after he left. We highly recommend Chris.
- Care member
Bree R.
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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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Kalona, IA:
How can I find a Kalona babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Kalona, 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 Kalona, 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 Kalona, IA?
The average rate for Kalona, IA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of February 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 Kalona, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Kalona, 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.