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Find babysitters in Urbandale, IA that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Urbandale, IA
The average posted rate is $12/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Urbandale, IA
4.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am from Des Moines, IA but moved to Topeka for law school. I am currently looking for a summer time nanny position or other little gigs outside of my class schedule!
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan was a nanny for our daughter from 6 months to 10 months.
Megan is very organized and upbeat! We all enjoyed Megan!
Megan’s attention to detail, kind heart, and flexibility were absolutely amazing! "
Care member
I'm currently a pediatric speech therapist. I work with a lot of students who are preschool age and older! I also have previous experience babysitting for a family with five children ages four and up. I grew up babysitting my younger brother and neighbors.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have babysat kids from ages 0-12 years of age. I fed them meals, played games, changed diapers and went on walks when it is nice outside.
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Macie D.
Urbandale, IA
$11-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a 18-year-old and currently a senior Dowling Catholic. I love being around kids and would describe myself as caring, dependable, and responsible. I've had 4 years of babysitting experience from ages ranging from 2-12 and often more than one child at a time. My ideal job would to be helping out families occasionally. I...
I have found a full time family, but am available for babysitting. I have an extensive career in caring for children. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in management. My psychology degree focused heavily on child psych and advanced child adolescence. I have been a nanny for a family of 4 for the past 8 years. Age...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Alyssa A.
Urbandale, IA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am an elementary special education teacher who is looking for work during the summer months! I love to be outside, do lots of crafts, and have memorable experiences! I have experience tutoring as well as just being a general caregiver. I have experience with children who have autism, as well as other behavioral and...
Grace M.
Urbandale, IA
$19/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a nanny with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from the joy I get in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I have a knack for...
Lydia S.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
Holly L.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently moved to the Des Moines area. I have a lot of experience with different age groups through babysitting for my family and friends and by volunteering and working as a Camp Counselor and Life Guard at a Girl Scout summer camp for 4+ years. I currently nanny part-time for my two nieces (aged 2 and 4) and I am very...
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Maya T.
Urbandale, IA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a friendly and patient childcare provider with six years of experience, I've found joy in supporting families by offering reliable care for their children. My calm nature and ability to communicate effectively with parents about their child's day or any concerns have been well-received.
I'm comfortable enforcing household...
Brianna K.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bri K and I am a senior at the University. I am passionate about providing quality and attentive care to patients.
Over the past three years, I've honed my skills as a certified nursing assistant in a range of care environments. These include long-term care facilities, memory care, complex medical care...
Hello! Ive been working in childcare for 6 years, and volunteering with children for 10 years. I have experience working with children from birth-teens. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, being active and providing the highest quality of care to all children in my care. I am also CPR & AED certified for adults and children.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tha P.
Urbandale, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Tha! Im a responsible and trustworthy junior in high school who would love to get to be apart of you and your children lives! I have lots of experience with children including infants since I work at a daycare. I am CPR certified and have a certificate for child care!
My approach to childcare involves a mix of...
- driving for 4 years
- have a car
- non smoker
- CPR certified
- experience teaching elementary school kids dance
- working in the nursery at local church
- house keeping, love pets, meal prep, any odd jobs needed
- flexible hours, available all summer
I'd describe my personality as eccentric, generous and, witty
I...
Genevieve can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney was great. She played well with the kids and had a great personality! Definitely will reach out to again "
Terry M.
Katherine K.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
First Aid
Hannah M.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position
5.0
(1)
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA
Megan J.
5.0
Our boys really enjoyed their summer with Megan. She was very good about taking them to do different activities each day!
- Care member
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.
Courtney E.
5.0
Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new caregiver. I highly highly recommend her!
- Nikole T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Urbandale, IA:
How can I find a Urbandale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Urbandale, 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 16 babysitters in Urbandale, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Urbandale, IA?
The average rate for Urbandale, IA babysitters on Care.com is $12.94 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 Urbandale, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Urbandale, 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.