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Infant babysitters in Carlisle, IA

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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.

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Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.

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Hannah M.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."

Ashraf Q.

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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Jenifer M.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!! "

Karen Y.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

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:

First Aid

CPR

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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Madilyn T.


West Des Moines, IA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maddie I have 7+ years of experience working with kiddos of ALL ages. I just moved to West Des Moines at the beginning of May I have found a full time family, and I am looking for more here and there nanny/sitter opportunities. I love to get out with the kiddos that I am watching and do lots of fun activities...
Madilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Maddie was great with our 3 boys! Highly responsive and arrived early. By the time we got back home, she had all 3 boys down for bed, and we arrived home to a calm and quiet house that had been picked up. The boys had a wonderful time with her."

Eric B.

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Mary N.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of child care experience from Babysitting, being a Nanny and working in daycare centers. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things and just playing with them.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We first met Mary when she worked at our daycare in Ankeny. She was sweet and kind and both my girls naturally are drawn to her. She is very dependable and has a good car. My girls especially enjoy having her babysit them because she is always going fun activities...

Lydia 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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Hope N.


West Des Moines, IA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Lifetime Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...
Hope can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Hope is a dear friend and has been like a big sister to my kids for many years. I recommend her highly; she is caring and dependable."

Misty M.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & 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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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Alyssa M.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a full time Early Childhood Therapist. My husband and I love to play board games, watch movies, and see plays. I would love to be your go-to date night sitter. I'm comfortable with all ages and a wide range of needs. I have watched up to 6 children alone, and am happy to support whatever routines you have in place. I can't...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa was terrific with our daughter and 2 dogs. Always on time and flexible."

Jacob M.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Carlisle, IA

Miranda K.

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 take care of your kiddos!

- Brittany S.

Karla J.

5.0

Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

- Eletta F.

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.

Brenna H.

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 hour of TV per day. Brenna loves...

- Kylie F.

Matracea W.

5.0

Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them. 10/10 We would...

- Molly K.

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