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Infant babysitters in Larchwood, IA
I am the oldest of 4 children and 20 grandchildren. I have been taking care of children for most of my life. I've been babysitting since middle school, and I nannied for a couple of summers in high school. I went on to pursue my love of children in college, majoring in Elementary Education with endorsements in Birth to Third...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a NICU nurse! I work 3 nights a week, every other weekend. I'm looking for some extra hours on the side. My hours vary depending on the week - would be interested in day time or night time hours. I substitute teach occasionally throughout the year and am used to being around kids as the oldest cousin on both sides of my...
Johannah B.
Lester, IA
$12-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Johannah and I'm interested in your job listing. I have always enjoyed spending time with kids and I have a lot of experience. I have a very big family that has given me many experiences with babysitting, involving babysitting my younger brothers and cousins. I also have about 2 years of experience working at 2 different...
Johannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Allison M.
Sioux Falls, SD
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Allison! I have loved kids ever since I could remember! I have lots of experience with babysitting and also as a nanny. I have worked with kids around the ages of a newborn to 12 years old. Babies are my favorite! I have worked in the SPED department in a few schools during my time working for Teaching Temps Inc.,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison is wonderful with children. She is patient, kind, wise and level headed. She took care of my four children for 2 days in a row and everything went perfectly!"
Claire B.
Carmella M.
Sioux Falls, SD
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My experience in babysitting roles has solidified my desire to work with children. I believe in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. I'm very comfortable enforcing...
Carmella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmella was an amazing blessing and wonderful addition to our family! Her creativity and love for children is so apparent. She cared for our infant son for the last 9 months and has been integral to his growth and development. We appreciated Carmella’s excellent...
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Anna!
I have 10 total years of experience in childcare. I have spent time in a childcare center, have been a live-in nanny, and overnight nanny. Coming from a childcare setting, I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. I am a non-smoker, CPR and first aid certified, and comfortable with any age! I like...
Anna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna was punctual and friendly and my daughter enjoyed her so we will be hiring her again!"
Catherine K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I babysat all throughout high school & college and looking to pick up some babysitting gigs now as a nurse. Whether it's part-time weekly care, date nights, mornings, evenings or weekend care, I'd love to become your go-to part time babysitter! Ideally looking for less than 15 hours/week. I'm comfortable caring for kiddos with...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Makayla has been a great addition to our family. She's always on time and willing to do small things around the house. She leaves the house cleaner than when she arrives! Makayla is very intuitive to the needs of our 18mo and takes very good care of her. We use her...
Lindsay W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a college student looking for a part-time babysitting job during the school year! I love children and have lots of babysitting experience. I am willing to help out around the house and do other chores while nannying. I am a very outgoing person and work well with children.
Kari can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Kari! She is nannying for my two year old daughter this summer (half days only) and we are so lucky to have found her. She's caring, gentle, fun, attentive, responsible and super dependable. We highly recommend her for ongoing or one time babysitting."
Deven N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makesha. Children are a passion of mine and one of the most important aspects of that is providing a safe and nurturing place for them. I have several younger siblings that I help care for and a couple nephew's and a niece that I have also taken care of. I do have past experience caring for infants/toddlers and...
Makesha can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Makesha is a very reliable and calm person. She is excellent with children and she would be a great nanny!"
Joy H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently work in athletics at Augustana University and am looking to earn some extra money. I have over 15 years of babysitting/nannying experience.
I have babysat for multiple children ranging from ages 5 months to 10 years old. I am able to prepare dinner, help children with any homework if needed, getting children ready...
Lyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We currently use Lyn on a regular basis for our 18mo old little girl. She's active and likes to take our little one to the park, on walks, etc. She is engaging and intuitive on the needs of our little one as well. Lyn has been a great addition to our family and we...
Lindsay W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
This is way early, but just putting it out there for the families who like to plan ahead!
I currently work FT as a Nanny for a WONDERFUL family! My 3 year contract is ending at the end of August. If anybody is looking for FT nanny around that time just let me know.
A little bit about myself:
I am a reliable...
Jolene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids had a blast with Jolene! They loved her activities/games and are excited for next time."
Ian H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a stay-at-home-mom, a Tastefully Simple Consultant, and I teach piano, voice, and instrumental lessons in the afternoons & evenings. I enjoy spending my weekends with friends & family hiking, kayaking, playing piano, and bowling. I was a music teacher for 8 years before making the decision to stay home with our...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya did wonderful with my little boy! She genuinely cared and took care of him like one of her boys."
Alyssa S.
Mary E.
Harrisburg, SD
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced, Very Flexiable On Days I Can Work Which Includes All Days And All Times Of The Day
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a older adult that has been taking care of children since the age of 13. I enjoy thrifing, crafts and country concerts.
5.0
"Very caring person. Puts others needs before her own. Loves children."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a very active babysitter and can come with activities for the kiddos. I am also a current teacher, so I can help with homework.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Margaret was our one a week sitter for our date nights. She is communicative, kind, flexible, and very dependable. I trust her endlessly and know my child and animals will be safe and happy."
Amber H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired grandmother who loves children. I have many years of child care experience. When my children were small I did in-home day care as well as licensed foster care. During my retirement years I have done part-time, short term child care and have worked in child care facilities as cook and/or part time child care...
Arlene can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arlene aka "granny nanny" is fantastic with my kids. I love coming home to a cleaned up house and finding her reading to the kids. My daughter likes her cheese quesadillas! "
Christie E.
Bryn L.
Sioux Falls, SD
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, fun loving and outgoing
I like working with kids because I get to be a role model to help the next generation.
I'm looking for a job that fun and enjoyable.
I started working with kids when I was a freshman in high school, so I have 6 years of experience working with kids.
In my...
Bryn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The kids love Bryn and asked for her over another sitter we used."
Sheri P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 24-year-old Momma of a 3-year-old beautiful baby girl! I have experience in childcare and have a lot of passion for helping families! I'm have a lot of attention to detail and LOVE to be organized! I have two pets of my own so fur babies are no issue for me!
Skills:
Early Education
Hello, I'm a mom of two boys with 20 years of sitter experience from an agency in San Diego, CA. My personality is fun and easy going. I love how imaginative kiddos can be and I support them with crafts and nature. I have experience with infants to pre-teens.
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace B.
Sioux Falls, SD
$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Grace! I am a mom and nursing school grad looking to make some extra money while being a stay at home mom. baby sitter available.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Alice M.
Sioux Falls, SD
$11/hr • 5 yrs exp
Sitter/Nanny Who Loves To Interact With Kids And Help Out Around The House
Hi, I'm a babysitter/nanny and I have 5 years of experience. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and I have my AED certification. Working with kids is one of my passions. I absolutely love bringing smiles to kids' faces and giving them a safe person to look up to. Although I can be busy sometimes, I would love to be a babysitter or...
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Larchwood, IA
Allison M.
5.0
We recently interviewed Allison for a full-time nanny position, she was early for the interview, seemed to have a good head on her shoulders, was very kind and seemed to have a real love for children. Although we didn't hire her, it was nothing against her, there was just someone else with 15+ years...
- Breanna H.
Carmella M.
5.0
Carmella was an excellent addition to our family and provided engaging care for our infant son for several months on a routine basis. We knew he was in great hands and her communication and flexibility was very much appreciated. While our son has moved on to daycare, Carmella was certainly a...
- Care member
Anna A.
5.0
Anna watched our infant son who has major stranger danger with new people. She was very patient and calm and touched base with us about things that would make him feel more comfortable. She was very communicative and dependable.
- Rebecca M.
Makayla B.
5.0
MaKayla is an amazing babysitter! We have had her watch our two kids multiple times they are 2 years old and 5 months old, she did an amazing job. The kids love her and we feel lucky to have found her:)
- Jackie H.
Kari M.
5.0
We love Kari! She is nannying for my two year old daughter this summer (half days only) and we are so lucky to have found her. She's caring, gentle, fun, attentive, responsible and super dependable. We highly recommend her for ongoing or one time babysitting.
- Deven N.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Larchwood, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Larchwood, IA in January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Larchwood have rates starting at $17.50.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Larchwood, IA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 2 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Larchwood, IA?
There are 2 infant babysitters near you in Larchwood, IA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.