Find Babysitters in Mechanicsville, IA

I started working with kids when I was 14. I started babysitting my sister, shortly after I expanded amd started babysitting kids in the neighborhood. That's when I developed my love for babysitting and playing with children. In my spare time, I like to paint and go hiking. I love to get outside as much as possible. I also love...

Paige G.

Lisbon, IA

$8-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Just a few things about me, I am creative, organized, and responsible. I have been babysitting for around 14 years, more if you count my own siblings. I have been a nanny for four families. One of which had twins and a newborn. I feel very comfortable watching all ages. I am currently nannying my niece and nephew. I am...

Paige can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Ellieza B.

Mount Vernon, IA

$18-31/hr • 5 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Supplemental Nanny Position

I recently graduated college with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. I enjoy arts and crafts and playing outside. I am mostly looking for a job to supplement my income. I work two other jobs as a receptionist and host at a restaurant but neither are very frequent. I have experience with kids of all ages. Reach out if...

Ellieza can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Molly S.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends. I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...

Molly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Molly is a smart, hardworking, and patient caregiver. She is able to handle multiple children at once with quite a large age range. She nannies with the best of them!"

Sarah W.

Ella P.

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.

5.0

(1)

I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...

Ella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

Care member

Sydney C.

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter In IC Area!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience. I am a licensed educator experienced with elementary aged children. I'm looking for a summer babysitting job as well as casual date night jobs throughout the year. I love creating trusting relationships with families.

Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Sydney delivered exactly what we needed for our event! Very attentive to the kids and very professional! Highly recommend!"

Ciara O.

Alicia G.

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Loving, Fun Sitter

5.0

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alica, I'm 24 years old and have many years of childcare experience. I've babysat for many families and have worked at two daycares. I have been working as a nanny for over a year now, and I'm just looking for part-time work. I have a van that seats six, and four car seats comfortably. I'm CPR and first aid, certified,...

Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I have 4 children (3 year old twins, 5 and 7 year old) Alicia has been a huge help to me as a single Mom. She is the only consistent babysitter that I can trust and count on. She is amazing with all ages as she has been in my kids' life for the last 4+ years. From...

Molly F.

Shannon F.

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 girls ages 15, 7 and 3 and the oldest of 6 kids. I started watching my younger brother at 10, then cousins and finally getting paid jobs around 14. I went on to be an au-pair in Denmark, then a nanny. I've also worked in an after school program for kids. Then I had my own. I have experience working with neuro...

Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision

5.0

"Shannon was great! This was my first time leaving my 3 year old son with a stranger, so I was nervous. A did great with her. It made me feel better that she has experience with Autistic children."

Melissa T.

Morgan S.

West Branch, IA

$13-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Ever since I can remember, I have been around other kids at my mom's in-home daycare. I have been a nanny to several different families since high school of all different ages and many from Care. com. I would love a child/family I could take places occasionally. I love all animals, have a vehicle, and infants are my favorite to...

Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Morgan is wonderful! She cared for our daughter from ages 6 weeks until she was 15 months, occasionally with our 3 year old. From the start it was clear that she really is great with kids, they both loved her instantly! She helped with our dogs and cat as well. She...

Kate F.

Miranda W.

$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hello, my name is Miranda. I am available most evenings to provide pet care, childcare, housekeeping, running errands, and more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We love Miranda, she was great to my 2 sons. I would totally recommend hiring her! "

Care member

Paige B.

$18/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a recent graduate at University of Iowa. I studied Environmental Planning and Bio-science. I am looking for a full time position M-F, and could pick up occasional other jobs. During summer of 2019 I was a naturalist intern at Indian Creek Nature Center. My job was to help teach and care for a large group of kids at...

Paige can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Paige is very quiet, but is really great at working with kids. My son, in particular, has moderate to severe intellectual disability, is non-verbal and is not toilet trained (he is developmentally a 14 year old, 100 pound toddler). Paige jumped right in to work...

Carrie B.

Ellyn C.

$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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping

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.

Hannah B.

$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend/Overnight

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Hannah, I worked as a registered dental hygienist during the week. I have 8 years experience with child care, I worked in a daycare center throughout high school and a couple years of college. During college I also spent a few years as a nanny. I nannied for two families overnight - I would come over, feed them...

Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our...

Jennifer H.

Kayleen T.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children ages birth-12 for several years in my neighborhood as well as family. I am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the Cedar Valley Iowa area working with both children and adults and LOVE IT!

Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Our shy toddler warmed up instantly to Kayleen and was very comfortable around her kind demeanor. He asked us to go on another date so she could come back! Our pets were happy to get some extra attention too! We look forward to seeing her again!"

Michael I.

Emily M.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Emily is absolutely wonderful! She does a great job getting to the kids' level and engaging with them. She always has a smile on her face while she's in our home, and the kids love seeing her come! She does a great job with multiple children, especially one who is...

Tonya M.

Caitlin P.

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caitlin

4.9

(8)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. I have worked with a couple families with kids ages newborn -10 and have taught all of their...

Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Caitlin was our nanny in Iowa for four years. She is reliable, creative (could be professional hair stylist, camp counselor, baker), and great with kids- my girls were heartbroken when she moved away. I highly recommend her to anyone!"

Care member

Carleigh J.

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Job!

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...

Catherine R.

$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sitter With A Smile

I graduated high school in may 2023 and I work in child care. I have 6 years of babysitting experience if you don't count taking care of my younger siblings. I can help with transport and do light housekeeping. I am comfortable around dogs and cats and am able to cook. I am comfortable caring for two children - infants to...

Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Emma S.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a first-year graduate student at the University of Minnesota - Duluth getting my Master's in social work. I have 11 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I have nannied for families with multiple children of various age ranges. I was also the head swim coach for the K-2nd graders at Our Lady's Christian School. Most...

Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Madelynn B.

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp