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Babysitters in Mount Vernon, IA

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Paige B.


Marion, IA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Emily M.


Iowa City, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was great with our son and he had a great time with her. We are looking forward to having her back."

Jackie U.

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Sarah B.


North Liberty, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Occasional Weekend & Weekday Evening Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from the University of Iowa in May of 2003 with a BA in Elementary Education and endorsements in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have taught various grades for the last 20 years (preschool, kindergarten, first grade, & sixth grade). Also, I am certified in Adult and Child CPR & First Aid until June of 2023....
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, 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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Ella P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

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Ellyn C.


Iowa City, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

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, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs."

Elisa M.

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Kayleen T.


Marion, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kayleen was so great! She played with the kids, quickly picked up my instructions for the evening and our routine. She did everything I asked her and even stayed later than originally planned. I will absolutely hire her again. Kids loved her."

Lacey E.

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Alicia G.


Marion, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Fun Sitter

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"The kids love her and she is great with them."

Angela L.

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Kennady M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kennady loves working with kids and has a special gift for connecting with all ages. Very loving and nurturing young woman."

Chad M.

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Molly S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosy watched our three children ages 6, 4, and 6 months this past fall. She is wonderful and like family to us now! My baby is especially very bonded to her. She made the kids meals (including delicious and nutritious baby food), bathed baby every day, and...

Rachel G.

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Hannah B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend/Overnight

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, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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.

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Kylie G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom

Hello! My name is Kylie, I am a stay at home mom of a very smart, wonderful little girl. She is 14 months old currently. I also have a step son who is 4 years old, who is funny and kind who is here every other weekend! We are available to have some friends come join us to hangout with us while mom or dad is busy! We are a dye...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Ashlyn C.


Marion, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I am looking for a long-term full-time nanny position. I would be able to start as soon as January. I have 3 years of experience with children including 3 years babysitting and working as a camp counselor this last summer. I am CPR and first aid certified for infants, children, and, adults I am currently working towards over 16...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Molly T.


North Liberty, IA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends And Wednesdays!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 27 years old. I have worked as a nanny and a traveling au pair for many years and I love sharing my day with kids being creative, exploring, cooking, learning, and leaning into our intuitive needs for food and rest. I have experience with kids of all ages including newborns and know how to give swim...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Catherine R.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$13-18/hr6 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kathryn G.


Coralville, IA

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Awesome Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Kathryn and I've been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have a lot of experience caring for kids ages newborn to middle school! I've spent majority of my babysitting years with younger kids. I am understanding, patient, and always paying great attention to kids and things that they like! I love working with...
I'm a passionate childcare provider with over 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm known for my patient and calm demeanor, which creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. My friendly and approachable nature allows me to build strong relationships with both children and families. I believe in...
Hi! I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's development. My psychology degree, with a focus on developmental psychology, informs my approach to childcare, and my three years of experience have honed my skills in fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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Taylor B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

I am a childcare professional, currently working at a daycare and looking for evening work. I work with infants but am comfortable with any age. I have reliable transportation, am comfortable with pets, and can do some light housework if needed.
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mount Vernon, IA

Paige B.

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 with our son and he loves her. The...

- Carrie B.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was great with our son and he had a great time with her. We are looking forward to having her back.

- Jackie U.

Maria B.

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 comfortable with her from the...

- Shannon W.

Ella P.

5.0

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

- Care member

Ellyn C.

5.0

My son loved having Ellyn help him with online school. She was patient and great with his learning needs.

- Elisa M.

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