Find Infant Babysitters in Colfax, IA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(6)

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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.

Payton B.

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Grace T.

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Sitter

4.7

(13)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....

Grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do...

Jillian L.

Riley Q.

$19-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...

Riley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby."

Sarah C.

Alyssa M.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date Nights!

5.0

(2)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Alyssa is our go to! She is wonderful with our girls, punctual and helps with short notice whenever possible."

Raven K.

Rachel G.

Elkhart, IA

$15-18/hr • 20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

(6)

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also can help prepare some meals and run the children to activities if necessary. Also, I enjoy spending time with the children through play indoors or outdoors. I have taught preschool ages 2-5 and enjoy teaching the children some new things. I...

Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed of warmth and happiness, and it immediately gave me a sense of relief that my daughter was in great hands. Rachel loves...

Care member

Brenna H.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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.

Jenifer M.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

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.

Rhini A.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Rhini babysat for our four young boys and our dog in a hotel while we were in town for a wedding. Not an easy task, but she handled it seamlessly. The boys loved her and communicating and scheduling with her was super easy. I would definitely recommend Rhini."

Leslie L.

Megan L.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Pre-K teacher in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters. I have a ton of experience working with children of all ages in...

Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0

"Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

Lisa H.

Erin M.

$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.

Erin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"

Mikayla K.

Miah W.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

child care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!

Miah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."

Alison D.

Sheryl Y.

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...

Sheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

Courtney E.

$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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Courtney was great. She played well with the kids and had a great personality! Definitely will reach out to again "

Terry M.

Mary N.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Taylor B.

$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

Maria M.

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kids Are A Passion! Learning Is A Gift. Having Both Is A Blessing!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently pursuing my PhD in education. I'm looking to be a helpful addition to a family in need during this time!

Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Leah J.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.8

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Leah. I am 24 years old and I graduated from Van Meter in 2018 and currently in college at DMACC to get my RN. I currently live in Des Moines, and I have 3 beautiful kitties and a Goldendoodle so I'm a big animal lover!! I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old and I could easily provide references if needed...

Leah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Leah was a teacher at out daycare when we started to hire her to babysit as our son enjoyed having her as a teacher. She is always on time, very dependable, and great with our son! My husband and I would highly recommend her and continue to use her when we need...

Jen N.

Leah R.

$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

I have cared for quite a few children, most in the age range of newborns to 12. I have experience working with special needs kids, sick kids, and babies. I can give baths, put to bed and feed, take them places as needed, and help with homework. I am looking for something part-time as I'm in school. I currently work at ChildServe...

Leah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Rutendo M.

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Rutendo - Fun, Caring And Down To Earth Sitter