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Infant babysitters in Mechanicsville, IA

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Serena M.


Mechanicsville, IA

$14-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Hands On Babysitter!!!

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I started working with kids when I was 14. I started babysitting my sister, shortly after I expanded amd started babysitting kids in the neighborhood. That's when I developed my love for babysitting and playing with children. In my spare time, I like to paint and go hiking. I love to get outside as much as possible. I also love...
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Paige G.


Lisbon, IA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Just a few things about me, I am creative, organized, and responsible. I have been babysitting for around 14 years, more if you count my own siblings. I have been a nanny for four families. One of which had twins and a newborn. I feel very comfortable watching all ages. I am currently nannying my niece and nephew. I am...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ellieza B.


Mount Vernon, IA

$18-31/hr5 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Supplemental Nanny Position

I recently graduated college with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. I enjoy arts and crafts and playing outside. I am mostly looking for a job to supplement my income. I work two other jobs as a receptionist and host at a restaurant but neither are very frequent. I have experience with kids of all ages. Reach out if...
Ellieza can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Nia T.


Iowa City, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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My name is Nia, I'm 22, and I recently graduated from the University of Iowa. I have been babysitting consistently for the last 8 years, and have been a full-time/summer nanny for the past 6. I have experience with children of all ages and I love being active, and creative, and doing outdoor activities! I am open to a nanny...
Nia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Nia was great, she helped out our family over the holidays watching twin boys during the day. She was very punctual, maintained their schedules, and kept them active, we would definitely hire her for future sitting."

Caleb A.

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Molly S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends. I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly is fantastic! Always reliable and my girls love her. She picked my children up from two different schools/daycare, brought them home, and assisted with dinner and homework. We immensely appreciated her quick responsiveness and willingness to help us with...

Erin P.

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Ariel K M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Comfortable Environment Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I have 4 years of experience nanny . I can help with light house keeping such as Cooking/Meal Preparation and Laundry.
Ariel K can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel is the sweetest most patient babysitter I had thus far. She is very kind and if it wasn’t for my work schedule changing, I would i had her for so much longer!❤️"

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Jayden M.


Iowa City, IA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, organized, and honest. I've always loved kids/babies and want to be a great mom one day! I started working with kids when I was 12. I babysat for my mom's friends, and it just stuck with me. I worked at a daycare from 17-18. Now I'm 19, nannying for an amazing family....
Jayden can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Jayden! Jayden was our full time nanny for 6 months (2 kids: 3 year old and <1 year old). She was very responsible and reliable, patient, kind, and our kids LOVED her. She was always looking for activities to do with the kids to keep them...

Giselle S.

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Delanie M.


Marion, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse and have 3 years experience on a pediatric intensive care unit! Kids are so fun to watch for so many reasons! I love watching their minds work and the creativity they come up with! I love to be outside, doing crafts, reading, and learning new things!
Delanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Delanie is wonderful! Responsible, reliable, and comes with lots of experience. "

Kirsten A.

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Madaleen N.


Marion, IA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available In The Corridor!

I love working with kiddos! I have been babysitting since I was about 13 and have experience working with children aged newborn through 12 years. I have taken elementary education and psychology courses, and am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. As a former elementary education major, have learned lots of fun and safe ways to engage...
Madaleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddy is kind, patient and trustworthy. When your kid instantly feels comfortable with the babysitter then you know she's good. We have hired Maddy to watch our kids, cat and house. My oldest has separation anxiety so I can only leave him with familiar people who...

Rachel P.

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Ella P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.

I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

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Annie J.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm a very patient person, very understanding and very reliable. Taking care of people with disabilities, children and elderly people is the one job that does not feel like a job to me because I love doing it. I encourage the little ones to be honest in every situation, to self care and self love. I truly believe that...
Annie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Annie likes children, and she's excellent at their education, also she knows that children listen, etc I will highly recommend this person to take care of any child."

Eugenie B.

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Caitlin P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caitlin

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. I have worked with a couple families with kids ages newborn -10 and have taught all of their...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

4.0
"Caitlin helped us out with our 2 girls when we were in a pinch for childcare. She was so great with them! They both felt comfortable with her and even learned some sign language! We wish we could have kept her around longer but unfortunately she was moving on to...

Erin S.

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Morgan S.


West Branch, IA

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Ever since I can remember, I have been around other kids at my mom's in-home daycare. I have been a nanny to several different families since high school of all different ages and many from Care. com. I would love a child/family I could take places occasionally. I love all animals, have a vehicle, and infants are my favorite to...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is wonderful! She cared for our daughter from ages 6 weeks until she was 15 months, occasionally with our 3 year old. From the start it was clear that she really is great with kids, they both loved her instantly! She helped with our dogs and cat as well. She...

Kate F.

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Hannah B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend/Overnight

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Hannah, I worked as a registered dental hygienist during the week. I have 8 years experience with child care, I worked in a daycare center throughout high school and a couple years of college. During college I also spent a few years as a nanny. I nannied for two families overnight - I would come over, feed them...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our...

Jennifer H.

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Shannon F.


Marion, IA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 girls ages 15, 7 and 3 and the oldest of 6 kids. I started watching my younger brother at 10, then cousins and finally getting paid jobs around 14. I went on to be an au-pair in Denmark, then a nanny. I've also worked in an after school program for kids. Then I had my own. I have experience working with neuro...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Shannon was great! This was my first time leaving my 3 year old son with a stranger, so I was nervous. A did great with her. It made me feel better that she has experience with Autistic children."

Melissa T.

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Makaila J J.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently attend the University of Iowa and I am in my junior year. I work at Cadence Academy Preschool in downtown Iowa City and have worked here for over a year. Previously, I have worked at a couple other daycares and I have been a summer nanny the past two summers for different families. Right now, I can do small...
Makaila J can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very accommodating, punctual, and professional. "

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Madelyn V.


Iowa City, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny!!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have studied Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education for the past three years at UNI. I recently decided to take a break from my schooling and move to Iowa City in August 2024. I would love to find a nannying position that offers a consistent weekly schedule. I have a reliable car and flexible...
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madelyn has been an absolute blessing! She's not only incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, but she's also extremely flexible and willing to work with our hours and sudden changes. My baby absolutely adored her, and she made us feel at ease right away. We feel...

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Kassidy M.


Iowa City, IA

$15-29/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Responsible Sitter :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi :), my name is Kassidy I am 19 years old and I have experience with all ages of children. I have worked at a daycare for 1 year and I loved waking up everyday knowing that I'm going to put smiles on their faces which truly makes my day 100x better. I am a reliable, trustworthy, and creative gal who loves helping children...
Kassidy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"For us, dependability is very high on our list, and Kassidy was on time each and every time. She even gave us a two week notice for being gone for two days. Good with art and keeping our child busy."

Randy W.

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Miranda W.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Miranda. I am available most evenings to provide pet care, childcare, housekeeping, running errands, and more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Miranda, she was great to my 2 sons. I would totally recommend hiring her! "

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Sarahi B.


Iowa City, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Love Kids And A Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years experience working in daycares as well as 3 summers of experience leading a school age kids summer camp. I have worked as a full time nanny for 2 years. From my previous jobs I have gained experience working with kids ages 0-12 and have learned various skills such as lesson planning, coordinating fun activities...
Sarahi can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarahi has been working with our family for almost a month now and has been helping us with our two kids. She helps us in the morning with getting them ready for school/ daycare, have breakfast and then drop them off. She picks them up in the evening and help them...

Sarika G.

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Mechanicsville, IA

Nia T.

5.0

Nia was great, she helped out our family over the holidays watching twin boys during the day. She was very punctual, maintained their schedules, and kept them active, we would definitely hire her for future sitting.

- Caleb A.

Molly S.

5.0

Molly is fantastic! Always reliable and my girls love her. She picked my children up from two different schools/daycare, brought them home, and assisted with dinner and homework. We immensely appreciated her quick responsiveness and willingness to help us with child care when we got in a bind with...

- Erin P.

Ariel K M.

5.0

She was very polite and communicated very well. Would definitely rehire again.

- Evelyn R.

Jayden M.

5.0

I highly recommend Jayden! Jayden was our full time nanny for 6 months (2 kids: 3 year old and <1 year old). She was very responsible and reliable, patient, kind, and our kids LOVED her. She was always looking for activities to do with the kids to keep them engaged, and really became part of our...

- Giselle S.

Delanie M.

5.0

Delanie is wonderful! Responsible, reliable, and comes with lots of experience.

- Kirsten A.

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