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Jenna F.


Madrid, IA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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I have loved babysitting/childcare since I was 13, and I've nannied for a handful of families- ages ranging from 0-12! I'm looking for a part-time position for the evenings and/or weekends. I work full time as a coffee roaster in Ames but I can be off by 3 p.m. for school pickup if needed! I drive a Toyota Highlander so I have...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

I am a reliable, a patient person who has a passion for working with kids! I have been babysitting for 8 years, have worked at a daycare as well, and have experience with all age groups, often multiple children simultaneously. I have been a summer nanny in the past, and I have lead outings to the pool, park, library, etc. I can...
Cadynce can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katlyn N.


Kelley, IA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can help you in taking care of babies.
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Paige C.


Polk City, IA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience working in daycare settings and one year as a nanny. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have been babysitting for family and family friends for about 5 years I attend dmacc for early childhood education! Willing to work with all ages!
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Emma S.


Polk City, IA

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi There!

I love taking care of kids because I grew up in a big family, with younger siblings and several younger cousins. My approach is a good balance of structure and fun. I think it's so important to follow the rules/guidelines set by the parents/guardians, but I also know how important it is for the kids to have a memorable and...
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Paige C.


Polk City, IA

$19-50/hr4 yrs exp

I started working with kids when I was young I would babysit my cousins and nieces when I was 16 I began working in a daycare and have worked in child care ever since
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Quynn H.


Granger, IA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

19 Years Old / English & ASL / Lover Of Jesus

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Quynn. I have always had a passion for kids. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 and completed a certified babysitting course. I am the oldest of my siblings, am actively involved in their lives and have grown up helping take care of them. I also volunteered at my churches nursery for 3 years and have lots...
Quynn can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Emma H.


Polk City, IA

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. I have first aid and CPR trained. I have taken some college courses for childhood development. I'm patient, calm, and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

5.0

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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"

Karla P.

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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Akela. I am currently Studying Choral Music Education at the University. I have worked with Children for 6 years now. I am currently the Choral Assistant for the Children's Choir at University and will continue in the fall. This summer I will have be working one week at a Music camp for grades 1-9. In the past...
Akela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd. "

Sandi T.

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Evalina G.


Ames, IA

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Natalie C.


Ames, IA

$12-22/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow. As a regular caregiver, I have and do - support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep, - ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines, - encourage preschoolers' independence, and -...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have very high standards for the people who sit with our 4 year old son. We found Natalie to be very skillful in working with him, keeping him fully-engaged, active, and winning him over without any problems. We are very impressed by Natalie's capabilities and...

Caialee C.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Makayla is a very sweet, fun, genuine, and a hard working person! She is great at communicating and will be very reliable! Makayla would be a great person to hire because she cares and always does her best at anything she puts her mind to!"

Ellie 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & 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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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a 22-year-old psychology student at Iowa State University, looking for a summer nanny job I'll love. My love for working with children began early, helping my mom with her at-home daycare. I've also babysat kids ranging from 2 months to 12 years old and spent a gap year nannying two young boys. I'm currently working...
Kirsten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & 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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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Innessa has been great! Our little guy adores her. :)"

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

Stephanie R.

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Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Madrid, IA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Akela S.

5.0

Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd.

- Sandi T.

Evalina G.

4.0

Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!

- Care member

Natalie C.

5.0

Natalie did a great job with our 4 yr old son! He took to her right away and had a blast. He even asked the next morning if she was still there.

- Jessica C.

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.

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