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Zhanna T.


Minburn, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Skills Of A Mom

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Hey, my name is Zhanna. But I go by my middle name Valerie. I'd describe my personality as bubby, loving , kind, compassionate, caring. I like working with kids because I have a daughter of my own. I love watching her reach her millstone and develop a personality. I would love to help yours as well. I'm looking for a few...
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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...

Jacob G.

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Aubree T.


Perry, IA

$10-50/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I am 21 years old and from Perry! I just finished up my last semester at Iowa Central Community College. I am taking some time off before I start more classes for a business degree. I was on the dance team during my time at Iowa Central and have also been dancing my whole life. I love to run, bike, swim (I used to be a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Quynn H.


Granger, IA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

19 Years Old / English & ASL / Lover Of Jesus

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Quynn. I have always had a passion for kids. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and completed a certified babysitting course. I am the oldest of my siblings, am actively involved in their lives and have grown up helping take care of them. I also volunteered at my churches nursery for 3 years and have lots...
Quynn can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Alexis H.


Adel, IA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Alexis H! I Am 19 Years Old And Currently Live In Adel Iowa!

I am looking for jobs that will want me to come back and build connections with the children I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, social I like working with kids because they show how much one person can make a big impact I'm looking for a job that will help me grow in my childcare development I started working...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Annika V.


Perry, IA

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Bestie

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Annika. I recently graduated from DMACC and am working towards my bachelor's degree. I am very reliable, patient, and creative. I have approximately 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I worked at a gym daycare throughout high school. I then worked at Trail Point in KidZone for several...
Annika can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Kami S.


Dallas Center, IA

$16-33/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Kami ! I Just Graduated DCG High School And Plan On Going To UNI Next Year! :)

Hi I am Kami! I can do respite care or regular babysitting! I love animals and kids. I just graduated DCG High School and I am 18 years old. I have worked in respite care, volunteer with animals, volunteered at daycares, and babysit. I have babysat for around 6 years! I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and social.
Skills:

CPR

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Abigayle L.


Adel, IA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Milsa G.


Adel, IA

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Milsa I'm interested and would love to help out! Here are some things about me and my experiences. I'm currently a freshman at DMACC as a pre-nursing major, and I am 19 years old. I have my own transportation, and I've had experiences with kids. I babysat a lovely family last summer, and I took care of a 1-year-old...
Milsa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...

Joe W.

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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

CPR

First Aid

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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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

3.0

(2)

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

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susan has been watching our daughter since she was a newborn. She is now 15 months. She’s so great to work with and always on time. Very trustworthy. And, I can tell Susan truly cares about her and that means a lot to me. "

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We first met Mary when she worked at our daycare in Ankeny. She was sweet and kind and both my girls naturally are drawn to her. She is very dependable and has a good car. My girls especially enjoy having her babysit them because she is always going fun activities...

Lydia H.

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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, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Innessa has been great! Our little guy adores her. :)"

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Minburn, IA

Grace H.

5.0

Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our son, whether that was letting him nap...

- Jacob G.

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Iqueisha B.

5.0

Amazing loving caring caregiver. Children love her! Always gives her best!

- Jan C.

Erin M.

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.

Makayla W.

5.0

Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!

- Andrew E.

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