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59 child care providers are listed in Waterloo, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Waterloo, IA

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Ta'daja L.


Waterloo, IA

$10-13/hr2 yrs exp

4.5

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is (Tuh-day-juh). For the most part I've babysat family members and family friend's children since I was 10 years old. Sometimes I would babysit overnight. I love kids and their creative imaginations. I believe it is very important to listen and allow kids to express themselves. I have twin little sisters so I'm...
Ta'daja can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
4.0
"Ta'daja was great as this was our first time using Care.com and she made the entire process very easy and stress free. My wife and I needed a date nite sitter on short notice and using the booking feature made it very easy. We communicated before through text and...

Salvador R.

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Audrey K.


Waterloo, IA

$13-21/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Energetic And Artsy Sitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a K-5 art teacher in the Waterloo Community School District looking for occasional babysitting opportunities or PCA positions. While I'm now teaching, I've had many years of childcare experience, whether through nannying, babysitting and instructing at various art centers. I have experience caring for a...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Audrey babysat for our two grade-school aged daughters regularly over a 2 year period. She was a great babysitter, one of our favorites. She would sometimes bring art projects or activities for them, and they always had a lot of fun when she watched them. They were...

Scott P.

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Rainee G.


Waterloo, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have worked in two day cares. I currently work for the Waterloo schools as a para with children with special needs. I am working on my masters degree in theology and eventually want to be a children's pastor.
Rainee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rainee works with two of our special needs children and has done a wonderful job."

Heather B.

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Jazmyn T.


Waterloo, IA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/ Babysitter! :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion for educating and caring for children dates back to my own childhood. I began my journey in childcare by assisting my mother at her home daycare in Iowa, where I learned the value of patience and dedication. Throughout middle school, I continued to develop my skills by babysitting for several families and tutoring my...
Jazmyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anne S.


Waterloo, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Anne! I am a second grade teacher in Waterloo. I graduated from UNI with a degree in early childhood education. I have been babysitting since I was 10 and I have experience caring for children from 6 weeks and up. I also have experience caring for children with special needs (my sister has Down syndrome). I love...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Great with kids, she has plenty of experience working with them at a local church daycare as well as one in Cedar Falls. Always on time and very dependable!"

Abigail P.

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Shannon C.


Waterloo, IA

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of children between the ages of newborn to 17 years old. I will be working as a para during the school year and will be available after 4 and during breaks. I am in Waterloo, Iowa.
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Karen C.


Waterloo, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I consider myself very patient with children. I do housekeeping, cooking and errands. I previously owned a home daycare for 12 years and now employed by Cedar Falls School District.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Roxana R.


Waterloo, IA

$23-47/hr

Part-time Child And Pet Sitter

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read more about me. My name is Roxana, but everyone calls me Roxe for short. I am currently a college student and I love helping people, children, and pets. Please note that I would be more than happy to help with any light cleaning. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions for...
Roxana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
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Megan M.


Waterloo, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Years Of Experience!

Hello! My name is Megan and I am 25 years old. I grew up and currently live in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area with my long-term boyfriend, Nate! I have lots of experience with children and used to help my neighbor out with her daycare that she ran, as well as nannying/sitting throughout high school and college. I am very...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Skylar P.


Waterloo, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver / Nanny

My name is Skylar and I am 24 years old. I am very comfortable being around children and pets of all ages. I have previously worked at a daycare so I do have experience in group childcare. I also worked a summer as a lifeguard so I am comfortable watching children at the pool. I am currently graduating from UNI in December with...
Skylar can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Hello! My name is Maggie and I have been babysitting and nannying on and off for four years now. I am currently going to school for elementary education and absolutely love hanging out with children of any age. I love doing arts and crafts, seeing movies, and baking. I am happy to prepare meals, and help out with minor house...
Magdaline can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Isabella J.


Waterloo, IA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Sitter

I am new to the area but have 8 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, and remote learning. I have experience taking care of children ages 0-12 and am always willing to try new things! I love to do crafts and go outside. Whether you just need...
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Sara E.


Waterloo, IA

$8-10/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I babysat a little bit in high school, mostly for neighbors. I worked in daycare for almost two years. I have worked with all age groups: infants, toddlers and preschool.
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I adore caring for little ones! I am a mom who also homeschooled my daughter. If you are seeking a caring, compassionate, loving, and dependable nanny, please feel free to contact me!
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Kaitlyn S.


Waterloo, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a caring, fun babysitter, and I love to help out kids when I can. I'm very responsible and resourceful so if anything wrong happens I will know what to do in a quick and timely manner. I have babysat kids throughout my life, starting when I was young with my mom and got my own jobs also when I grew up. All of the kids...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Child care centers in Waterloo, IA

Legacy Littles Christian Early Learning Center

Legacy Littles Christian Early Learning Center

620 W 5TH ST, Waterloo, IA

5.0

(2)

We provide a safe and friendly Christ centered environment for children to thrive intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually
5.0
"My daughter has been going to Legacy Littles since she was 2. She is now 5 and enrolled at Royal Legacy Christian Academy! We love the mission and the staff, she has learned so much in their care. "

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Little Stars Child Care Center

Little Stars Child Care Center

2250 W Ridgeway AVE, WATERLOO, IA

Starting at $840/mo

At Little Stars, We are a family oriented, community service based establishment. We pride ourselves on our ability to create a STEM based learning environment that help excel our youth to a brighter future. We are a local, family business looking to improve the quality of our community. Join us...

Little Journeys Educational Childcare

Little Journeys Educational Childcare

4340 Charm Drive, Waterloo, IA

Little Journeys is an in-home educational based child care that provides children ages 3-5 with a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. It is highly personalized with a maximum of four total children. I have 15 years of experience working with children in various settings as a public...

YMCA Child Development Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Waterloo, Iowa. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities...

A To Z Learning Center

3823 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA

A To Z Learning Center is a child care services provider that offers year-round early childhood programs for young kids. The company is located in Waterloo, Iowa and offers infant care, early learning programs, and summer programs. A To Z Learning Center also provides transportation to local...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Waterloo, IA

Ta'daja L.

5.0

Sweet as pie, children loved her. Will hire her again.

- Deja J.

Audrey K.

5.0

Always prepared with fun activities for kiddos! Kind and genuine too!

- Sarah N.

Rainee G.

5.0

Rainee works with two of our special needs children and has done a wonderful job.

- Heather B.

Anne S.

5.0

Anne is very nice person, very dependable and punctual. We are lucky we found her, who we can trust 100%. My son really likes her and likes spending time with her.

- Chaitanya M.

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Ratings for Waterloo, IA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Waterloo, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 59 listed child care providers.