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Infant babysitters in Lester, IA
Johannah B.
Lester, IA
$12-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
As a natural-born caregiver, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. I have about 2 years of childcare experience including working at 2 different daycares. I also have a big family which has given me many babysitting opportunities including my younger brothers and cousins. With my experience...
Johannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna was punctual and friendly and my daughter enjoyed her so we will be hiring her again!"
Catherine K.
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
(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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Tanya as a short-term nanny for three weeks while our daycare was temporarily closed. She was phenomenal - caring, attentive, warm. Her little boy was a great playmate for our daughter of the same age. She was great at making sure they had time outside...
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Carmella M.
Sioux Falls, SD
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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...
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5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Need Evening Or Weekend Care?
I may be available to help you out...
I am a reliable and trustworthy Mom. I have over 30 years of experience working with children.
I currently work FT as a Nanny for a wonderful family! Prior to my current job, I worked in a School District as an Early Childhood/Special Ed....
Jolene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dynamite.
Jolene regularly helps us out, and we couldn't be more thankful for her.
She's super communicative, plans well, has shown great initiation and that is nothing compared to her time with the kids. She's engaging and a joyful, welcoming presence for...
David A.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lyn is amazing. Seriously. So great with the kids, fun to talk to, very engaging. She babysat our two kids while I was out of town. When they were in her care I felt so confident that they were being well cared for. She picked them up after school, helped cook...
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Mary T.
Sioux Falls, SD
$15-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
Art Teacher In-Training With School District Level After-school Care Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mary and I adore children; I was the eldest of four siblings and upwards of five cousins, and as such have been involved in childcare since I was one myself.
My first joy in life is being able to bring a smile to face of a child - the next is art, and thankfully they often go hand-in-hand. I've been able to exercise...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary was so lovely, and thorough, and kind! I felt absolutely at ease leaving my 3 kids with her! She arrived a few minutes early, and texted to ask if that was ok for her to come in ahead of schedule. She was attentive to the kids right away, which was what set...
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna, I have been living in Sioux Falls for almost 4 years now and I am attending college. I worked in a daycare setting for over four years and have worked with newborns to 12-year-olds. I also have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have loved working with kids since I have started babysitting and my...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi my name is princess, I have been babysitting since I was 10-year-old babysitting my brothers and sisters and little cousins. I've worked at day centers for the past 4 years and now currently working in the SFSD district. I'm also CPR certificate. I'm studying to become a phycologist at UMGC. I have experiences working with...
Princess can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, energetic and charismatic!
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family and was always around younger kids and found an interest in entertaining them while the adults were busy!
I'm looking for a job that is reliable, this would be replacing one of my existing jobs....
Finnley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Peyton F.
Sioux Falls, SD
$16-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with children and love being with them! I nannied for four summers throughout college and have had many babysitting jobs. I worked at Leafspring School while living in Texas, where I worked with newborns through age 5 and gained so experience helping children develop! I recently moved back to the Sioux...
Peyton can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Josie and I am looking for a babysitting/nanny job while I am home for winter break (end of December to January- 4 weeks). I am a senior nursing student and I have worked with children since high school nannying. I currently work at a daycare as well!
Josie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hello, My name is Kelly. I am married to my hubby of 28 years. We have 3 children. I have always enjoyed babysitting in my younger years and was involved with my nieces and nephews growing up. I was blessed to have been a stay at home mom with our kids for 10 years. I worked at a preschool and a school setting for 13 years. I...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
My experience working with children includes babysitting, nannying, daycare management, and classroom support. I now have the position of an education assistant for 3rd graders at a behavioral school. With me having the privilege of working at a behavioral school, I have gained a more diverse knowledge in working with children...
Elexa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexandra R.
Sioux Falls, SD
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for looking at my bio. I have had some great opportunities to watch some amazing children over the years. I have had the opportunity to babysit/ nanny for multiple family's over the years. I have watched children from the age of newborn to 13 and am comfortable watching multiple kids at one time, I have experience in...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Lester, IA
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.
Makesha H.
5.0
Makesha did a wonderful job watching my 7 and 9 year old. She picked up the kids from school, transported them home and to activities. Makesha kept my son and daughter entertained, went on 'field trips' and she helped with school work.
Would highly recommend Makesha (just don't hire her when I...
- Stephanie K.
Tanya D.
5.0
Tanya did wonderful with my little boy! She genuinely cared and took care of him like one of her boys.
- Alyssa S.
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
Jolene W.
5.0
Our kids had a blast with Jolene! They loved her activities/games and are excited for next time.
- Ian H.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Lester, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Lester, IA in November, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Lester have rates starting at $12.00.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Lester, 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 1 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Lester, IA?
There are 1 infant babysitters near you in Lester, 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.