Find Babysitters in Ottumwa, IA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Ottumwa, IA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local babysitters near you
Compare babysitter options and choose the best fit
Babysitters in Ottumwa, IA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a past Foster/Adoptive mother. We had 48 children and adopted 9. I have 1 biological son and 9 adopted. These were all special needs children. Now they are all grown up and on there own and I need to be with children again as I miss it all. I have babysat and raised children since I was in the 3rd. grade. I raised 5 brothers...
Alice can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Showing 1 - 1 of 1
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
101 indoor games for kids and other activities
March 22nd, 2025 When bad weather keeps kids (and their grown-ups) inside, boredom can quickly set in — but staying indoors doesn’t have to mean missing out on fu... Read more
Easy jokes for kids of all ages
March 21st, 2025 Most kids are little clowns by nature, but learning how to tell a good joke is a skill that they will need help mastering. While your comedic chops may not r... Read more
What is nonbinary gender identity? How to explain to kids (and conscious adults)
March 21st, 2025 Gender diversity has always existed throughout cultures around the world, but in recent years, it’s become a more prominent topic of conversation in ou... Read more
The 3 baby food stages: What foods and when
March 21st, 2025 Making the leap from breast milk or formula to solids and then eventually to table food is an exciting time. But it’s also a little confusing because t... Read more
16 easy fire safety crafts for preschoolers
March 19th, 2025 It may not be as fun a topic as, say, superheroes or unicorns, but discussing fire safety with preschoolers is crucial. According to the ... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ottumwa, IA:
How can I find a Ottumwa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa, IA?
The average rate for Ottumwa, IA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 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 Ottumwa, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ottumwa, 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.