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Find infant babysitters in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Altoona, IA

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

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years

Infant babysitters in Altoona, IA

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Savana B.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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Hi, I'm Savana! I'm currently in the nursing program at DMACC and will start my third year in the fall, with a year and a half left to go! I have 8 nieces and nephews and have been an aunt since I was 9! I've babysat all of them since they were babies. I've also babysat 3 of them full time over the last five summers, kids ranged...
Savana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Claudia L.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!

I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often. I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma P.


Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I've spent the last two years as a baby sitter for a few fam, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching children learn and grow is a true privilege, and I'm passionate about fostering their development in a safe and nurturing environment. I have some college education in CNA work and am not CPR-certified and...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gretta H.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Gretta, and I'm an experienced, caring, and reliable babysitter who loves working with children. I have 5 years of experience caring for kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I'm committed to creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I enjoy engaging children in creative activities,...
Gretta can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ava A.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With A Lot Of Flexibility For What The Family Needs

Hi! My name is Ava. I graduated from Marshalltown High School. I am 20 years old. I go to DMACC for elementary education. I have been babysitting for six years. I was a para educator at Fisher Elementary and have experience working with kids with special needs. I have experience working with kids from 3 months to 12-year-olds. I...
Ava can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Adrienne and I am a friendly and dedicated caregiver who has always loved working with children. I am currently a child life specialist at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center on the pediatric unit. I grew up taking care of many cousins and family friends through multiple babysitting jobs, including my niece,...
Adrienne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea N.


Des Moines, IA

$14-24/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi, my name is Andrea I have 2 years of experience, I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with infants up to 3 yrs of age. I have a joy working in this field. I love helping them grow and learn about the world around them. With me your child will receive proper care and I am willing to do other tasks if requested. I am able to...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Angie M.


Bondurant, IA

$10-50/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Angie, I'm a bilingual daycare lead teacher currently also working as a CNA & Vet Tech. I specialize in senior, child, & pet care, & have excellent cleaning skills. I'm CPR/BLS/First aid Certified, therefore I WILL know what to do in case of emergencies. My favorite dish is fettuccine Alfredo, which I love to make...
Angie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Linda L.


Des Moines, IA

< $10/hr3 yrs exp

I Have A Master's Degree In Education

I was a teacher working with special needs children for almost 30 years. I have 2 of my own children I adopted who are special needs. I love all animals and have both 2 dogs and several cats. I love working with children. I grew up a farm kid in rural Northern Iowa. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and firm....
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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Meghan M.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter For Your Little Ones

Hello! I am a 21-year-old empathetic, caring, loving, patient, and creative person. I have approximately 7 years of experience working with children and the mentally challenged. Additionally, I am a clean and organized individual and enjoy bringing that into my work. I am looking to help children with their every day needs,...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I love singing, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. I'm 42, with 2 dogs, and 1 cat, so animals are no problem. I've been babysitting since I was 12, first my brother's, then nieces, and friends children. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm certified in child and infant CPR and basic first aid....
Jenifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jumacia D.


Des Moines, IA

$8-10/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time to Full-Time Caregiver Available

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Ana F.


Des Moines, IA

$8-50/hr5 yrs exp

As a patient and friendly childcare provider with five years of experience, my passion for supporting families and providing reliable care has been a driving force throughout my career. I am comfortable looking after up to three children of various age groups, from infants to preteens. When it comes to enforcing household rules,...
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Taylor B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alana C.


Ankeny, IA

$12-50/hr3 yrs exp

Bio

I am a sophomore computer science student at Iowa State University looking for night/weekend jobs and possibly a summer job! I work at a Learning Center as an Assistant Infant Teacher and I am most experienced with babies an toddlers, though I have cared for a variety of ages.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mallory F.


Ankeny, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Colleen H.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Fun Activities!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm only available for occasional weeknight/weekend babysitting. I was a professional nanny for 8 years in New Jersey. I've babysat for a variety of families starting when I was 14. I will bring games, crafts, and activities with me and help kids with their homework, tidying up before bed, and any other needs they have while...
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kaitlyn N.


Ankeny, IA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaitlyn! I'm 23 years old, and I have been watching kids for years! I have 9 years of experience with watching kids from ages 3m-12 years. I am willing to travel some, along with helping cook and clean some too. I have always been very passionate about being a nanny, and have 3 years under my belt of strictly that. I can...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Ananda S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time And Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I attended DMACC and studied Early Childhood Development for two years then I transferred to Iowa State University and studied Child, Adult, and Family services. I took three years off of school to work full time at a childcare center in the infant room in between attending DMACC and Iowa State University. I have also worked in...
Ananda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Infant Babysitters in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.