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Ella P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."
Care member
Ellyn C.
Iowa City, IA
$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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
5.0
(5)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alicia is very kind and patient! She does very well with multiple children. She takes the time to teach, play and care for every child in her watch! Would highly recommend Alicia!!"
Kristan G.
Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Ashlyn C.
Marion, IA
$20-50/hr • 3 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
Molly T.
North Liberty, IA
$25/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been caring for children for nearly 10 years. I started with babysitting and nannying for various families when I was a teenager, and worked at day camps and creative workshops for elementary and middle school aged kids. More recently, I work at a daycare center as the lead teacher in the 18-24-month-old room. I also...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nia T.
Iowa City, IA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Nia, I'm 22, and I recently graduated from the University of Iowa. I have been babysitting consistently for the last 8 years, and have been a full-time/summer nanny for the past 6. I have experience with children of all ages and I love being active, and creative, and doing outdoor activities! I am open to a nanny...
Nia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Annika Y.
North Liberty, IA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
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...
Amanda H.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Loving, patient, hard working
I like working with kids because
That allows me to be committed to my daily full time job as a Head Start lead teacher, and the flexibility to work evenings.
I started working with children when I was in high school, I was then a stay home mom for 12 years with my own children in the following...
Amariana B.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With 3 years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children through my creative and imaginative approach to caregiving. My calm and patient demeanor puts children at ease, while my friendly and...
Amariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Kay K.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have cared for many children over my life span starting with my siblings. I love doing crafts and being creative with kids. I love working with all ages. I have a 5-month-old son, 6-year-old daughter and 11-year-old stepson.
Kay can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Emma S.
Iowa City, IA
$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, travel, swimming supervision
I'm a childcare provider with 9 years of experience who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and supporting families. I'm patient, calm, and full of energy to be silly, crafty, and creative. I'm also a good listener and communicate regularly with parents about their child's day. I'm comfortable...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mount Vernon, IA
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.
Kayleen T.
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.
Alicia G.
5.0
Alicia is very kind and patient! She does very well with multiple children. She takes the time to teach, play and care for every child in her watch! Would highly recommend Alicia!!
- Kristan G.
Kennady M.
5.0
Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids.
- Jamie R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mount Vernon, IA:
How can I find a Mount Vernon babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, IA?
The average rate for Mount Vernon, IA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of March 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 Mount Vernon, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mount Vernon, 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.