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Infant babysitters in Collins, IA

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Deb K.


Collins, IA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Parent Of 3 With 23 Years Experience.

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Hello! I'm a mother of 3 adult children and grandmother of 1. I own my own small business, so I prefer jobs with flexible hours. I home schooled my own children in grades K-3 and enjoy playing with children that includes creative play, reading and art. I have a firm but laid back style of caregiving and like to have fun. My...
Deb can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Reagan N.


Mingo, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

I have always had a passion for caring for children. I have been babysitting ever since I was 10 years old. I am currently in grad school. I was a nanny for a family of three children for two summers in a row and enjoyed every minute of it. I watched a 7-year-old, 13-year-old and a 15-year-old. I have my own car and am able to...
Reagan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Taylor M.


Colo, IA

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Taylor! I come from a large family, having 6 siblings of my own! I have experience caring for my siblings, as well as other families with multiple children. I'm 21 and have a double major in equine science and equine management. I love kids as well as animals, and have my own vehicle. I am available to start at...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jodie M.


Bondurant, IA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available

5.0

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
Jodie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!"

Lindsay H.

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Makayla C.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter And Optional Tutor

I am a freshman at University and I'm looking for a babysitting job around me or Moline, IL when I head home. I have watched my little brother and sister from their early baby stages to their current age of elementary school student, while additionally taking care of my mom's coworkers children. I regularly practice...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Makayla is kind and responsible. She follows through with plans and is a trustful person. Would strongly recommend!"

Priscila C.

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Alyson C.


Nevada, IA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience watching, teaching, and playing with kids! I worked at Sonshine daycare, nannied, and I am the oldest of 6 kids. I love to plan fun activities to do with kids such as crafts, learning activities, and story telling. I love to play games and read books!
Alyson can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyson is absolutely wonderful with kids! She always so willing to jump in and play with kids even when she is not babysitting for us. I have no concerns when Alyson is babysitting. My kids are always well cared for and have fun."

Taylor A.

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Tasha W.


Ames, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves The Outdoors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I love cooking and cleaning, and I love to be outdoors. I am a very active person, as I was a collegiate soccer player. I can keep kids busy and also assist with any schoolwork. I have a flexible schedule and I am very dependable. I have my own means of transportation as well as a drivers license. I...
Tasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tasha is very reliable and professional. She is always on time and was flexible with our needs in terms staying late etc."

Annie K.

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Ana V.


Ames, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ana! I am a senior at Iowa State looking for a part-time nannying job! I have over 6 years of experience in childcare from babysitting/nannying and working at a daycare here in Ames. I have experience working with children of all ages, infant-elementary! I love working with kids and I approach every child as an...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day."

Kathryn H.

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 21-year-old college student who is looking for a job I'll love. I'm going to finish up school this year at Dmacc majoring in Exercise science. I took last year off of school to be a full time nanny to two young boys 2 and 4 years old. I have always loved working with children since as long as I can remember. My mother had...
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and...

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

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

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Rachel G.


Elkhart, IA

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 19 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was super communicative and helpful. "

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Rachelle L.


Ames, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachelle is fun, responsible, punctual, flexible and takes her job of caring for children very seriously. All children just love her. She has a knack of relating to them on their level of play while instructing and educating them all at the same time. Anyone who...

Glori L.

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is a really hard worker and dedicated to helping other."

Cassie W.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Eleanor S.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Currently I Am A Mother's Helper To 3 Year Old Triplets And A Baby. I'm Looking For A Second Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, reliable, helpful. I like working with kids because they can be very sweet, and remind me of the innocence and love from a child. I'm looking for a job that includes mother's helper and/or babysitter. I started working with kids when I was 19 in May of 2023. In my spare time, I like to...
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Kiersten M.


Cambridge, IA

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Crafty Sitter And Fun Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kiersten and I am looking for nannying positions. I'm originally from Iowa, but I have relocated to Arlington as of June. I have 7 total years of experience in childcare, and have nannied for the last 3 years. Before nannying I worked in daycares primarily with preschoolers, but would fill in for the infant...
Kiersten can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ally T.


Ames, IA

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a caring, fun-loving individual with a passion for nurturing the well-being and development of children. My journey into childcare began when I discovered my natural ability to connect with kids during my previous babysitting roles. This positive experience sparked my desire to support families by providing reliable...
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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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Savana B.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Hallie V.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

Kaitlin G.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Collins, IA

Jodie M.

5.0

Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!

- Lindsay H.

Makayla C.

5.0

Makayla is a very genuine, fun-loving and caring person! She is very responsible and great with kids, and just a joy to be around! She is motivated and strives to do her best at everything she does and has a wonderful sense of humor to keep things lighthearted and fun!

- Amanda B.

Alyson C.

5.0

Alyson is absolutely wonderful with kids! She always so willing to jump in and play with kids even when she is not babysitting for us. I have no concerns when Alyson is babysitting. My kids are always well cared for and have fun.

- Taylor A.

Tasha W.

5.0

Tasha is very nice! she was patient with my son and kept him active. She helped me with feeding, diaper changes, playing, and putting the baby to sleep while I was working from home. She was very punctual, friendly, and respectful. I would recommend her and hire her again. Thank you!

- Melissa V.

Ana V.

5.0

Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day.

- Kathryn H.

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