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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigayle L.


Adel, IA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis H.


Adel, IA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Alexis H! I Am 19 Years Old And Currently Live In Adel Iowa!

I am looking for jobs that will want me to come back and build connections with the children I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, social I like working with kids because they show how much one person can make a big impact I'm looking for a job that will help me grow in my childcare development I started working...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Norah L.


Adel, IA

$16/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

I'm looking for a job that helps me save for college and allows me to be flexible so I can still run my nonprofit and compete in pageants. I started working with kids when I was eight. I would babysit for the neighborhood kids, and have been babysitting for families ever since. In my spare time, I like to play games outside,...
Norah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Milsa G.


Adel, IA

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Milsa I'm interested and would love to help out! Here are some things about me and my experiences. I'm currently a freshman at the University of Iowa here in Iowa city, Iowa, and I am 18 years old. I have my own transportation, and I've had experiences with kids. I babysat a lovely family last summer, and I took care...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have been babysitting kids ever since I was about 13 years old. I have worked in 2 daycares, working with all ages since I got into high school!! I am currently a senior in college, studying nursing!
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Zhanna T.


Minburn, IA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Skills Of A Mom

Hey, my name is Zhanna. But I go by my middle name Valerie. I'd describe my personality as bubby, loving , kind, compassionate, caring. I like working with kids because I have a daughter of my own. I love watching her reach her millstone and develop a personality. I would love to help yours as well. I'm looking for a few...
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Kami S.


Dallas Center, IA

$16-33/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Kami ! I Just Graduated DCG High School And Plan On Going To UNI Next Year! :)

Hi I am Kami! I can do respite care or regular babysitting! I love animals and kids. I just graduated DCG High School and I am 18 years old. I have worked in respite care, volunteer with animals, volunteered at daycares, and babysit. I have babysat for around 6 years! I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and social.
Skills:

CPR

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Francesca E.


Linden, IA

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Francesca. I moved to Florida in January of 2017 and started working as a full time nanny. I loved it, but I ended up moving back home to Iowa in 2022. Prior to Florida, I worked as a full time pharmacy technician and would babysit often. I kept my pharmacy license and still help out in the pharmacy today. I...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello, a little bit about me: I love animals, music, nature, and learning! I am very passionate about creating a fun and enriching environment for children so they have a safe loving place to develop!! Kids are going through so much and I think they deserve someone to care about them as much as a parent would, and if that's what...
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Alissia A.


Clive, IA

$17-23/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and dependable babysitter with a genuine love for babies and young children. I'm passionate about creating a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where your little ones can thrive. I believe in building strong, lasting connections with families and helping out in any way I can. Whether it's keeping the...
Alissia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the...

Brionna W.

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Holly G.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and...

Jessica N.

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Lily D.


Waukee, IA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 22 years old. I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...

Eric B.

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Sarah T.


Stuart, IA

$17-28/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :) I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...

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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the...

Hilary R.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Adel, IA

Alissia A.

5.0

I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the dishwasher. Definitely would book...

- Brionna W.

Holly G.

5.0

Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with our boys, sent us updates, and got them to bed. She even did some clean up! We are so happy we found Holly, and are already hiring her again.

- Jessica N.

Addie Y.

5.0

Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I went and got my nails done and...

- Care member

Rose K.

5.0

She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children.

- Ramah H.

Destinee M.

5.0

We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!

- Kelly S.

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