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I have been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2003 and I have extensive pediatric experiences, plus my own children.
Jen can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Maricela V.
Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "
Kay H.
5.0
(6)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"
Kate H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Autumn, and I recently graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa! I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I also love to cook so I would definitely be happy to help with any meals. Along...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
Jillayne A.
Des Moines, IA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.*
Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in elementary schools. I have my Master's and Specialist degrees in...
Jillayne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"
Matt R.
Hunter P.
Altoona, IA
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brenna H.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...
Kylie F.
Sarah F.
Altoona, IA
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of my friend's children and the oldest is 11 and the youngest is 1. I also enjoy riding bicycles with kids.
Tinovimbanashe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tino was amazing. She had a connection with our kids, but was still great at directing and keeping them on task. She was always on time, was better/ more consistent at correcting my 5 year olds grammar than I am, and became part of our family. We would have her...
Shannon C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"She was great. My children enjoyed there time with Karla. Would very much have her in our home again. She was very flexible to our needs and was on time. She had great communication. "
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Alyssa G.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is dependable and has experience running a daycare. I would highly recommend!"
Allison K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Chelsie and I'm 28 years old. I've raised my two youngest siblings and have babysat for a family friend for 5 years. I love arts and crafts, music, and reading. I love pets, I have 3 kitties and 3 dogs.
Please note: I have a full time M-F job so I can only commit to evening jobs...
Chelsie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She did great with our rambunctious but sweet 2 year old"
Gavin J.
Drea S.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Drea and I am going into my junior year of college. I have 3 years experience babysitting children. I am a very caring and loving person. The safety and security of your children is my number one priority when they are under my protection. I am willing to run errands, pick up around the house, and help children...
Drea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! I'm Elsa and I am 25 years old from the West Des Moines area and have been providing childcare since middle school. I am energetic, warm-hearted, patient and enjoy spending my time staying active. I am happy to care for children, prepare meals, as well as any additional tasks. I am organized with my work and flexible...
Elsa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Miranda S.
Des Moines, IA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun And Creative Sitter Who Loves The Outdoors And Art Activities.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as goofy, educated, and caring.
I like working with kids because they are always an experience.
I'm looking for a job that fulfills me.
I started working with kids when I was only 10 years old. That is when my first sibling came to the world. After taking care of him, I discovered I enjoy...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Maddy M.
Des Moines, IA
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been working with kids since I was 13, babysitting and serving at my church, and have now been at a daycare center for 2 years. I just started a part time church internship and am still wanting to spend time doing what I love just not in the daycare context. I am very passionate about what I do, creative, outgoing and a...
From the time I was born, my mother was a registered child care provider and continued a business out of our home for 12 years so I grew up in that environment all my life. Shortly after my mother stopped her business, my sister became a registered child care provider and now runs a successful business out of her home. I have...
Jumacia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pleasant Hill, IA
Maricela V.
5.0
Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy!
- Kay H.
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.
Autumn T.
5.0
Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...
- Elizabeth G.
Maren F.
5.0
Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again
- Katie C.
Jillayne A.
5.0
She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!
- Wayne K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pleasant Hill, IA:
How can I find a Pleasant Hill babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
The average rate for Pleasant Hill, IA babysitters on Care.com is $40.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Pleasant Hill, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pleasant Hill, IA through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.