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Find infant babysitters in Shell Rock, IA that you’ll love

56 infant babysitters are listed in Shell Rock, IA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 9 years

Infant babysitters in Shell Rock, IA

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Jaylie R.


Shell Rock, IA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a 25-year-old gal from Iowa (recently relocated to Holland) who considers herself reliable, patient and energetic with about 9 years of experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including special needs. I worked at a daycare & preschool during my high school years and have been a babysitter for...
Jaylie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jaylie is wonderful around all types of people, young and old. She lights up the room and many are drawn to her. To know her is to love her."

Cindy B.

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Sarah O.


Waverly, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified elementary teacher. I have been babysitting for the past 20 years. I have babysat for 1-6 children in ages ranging from newborn infants on up to junior high aged children. I also have experience caring for twins. On occasion, I have provided overnight care for families lasting from an overnight up to a week...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah stayed with my 2 kids (one with special needs) when we went on vacation a few years ago. I had no worries with being gone, I knew with Sarah taking care of them. She has also babysat for us several times. My kids loved it when she came they always had...

Kim H.

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Audrey K.


Waterloo, IA

$13-21/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Energetic And Artsy Sitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a K-5 art teacher in the Waterloo Community School District looking for occasional babysitting opportunities or PCA positions. While I'm now teaching, I've had many years of childcare experience, whether through nannying, babysitting and instructing at various art centers. I have experience caring for a...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Audrey babysat for our two grade-school aged daughters regularly over a 2 year period. She was a great babysitter, one of our favorites. She would sometimes bring art projects or activities for them, and they always had a lot of fun when she watched them. They were...

Scott P.

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Megan R.


Aplington, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for about five years now, with kids ranging from newborn to teens. I worked at a daycare where I got CPR and First Aid trained. While I watch the kids I love doing activities such as going to the park or swimming pool, playing games, crafts and more!
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan is a great babysitter! She is great with the kids and builds great relationships! She is on time and has lots of fun with the kids while she is with them! She has even come to my kids sporting events!!"

Karen W.

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Erin B.


Cedar Falls, IA

$12-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently attending school in Cedar Falls, IA. I also have experience as an in-home caregiver and preschool teacher as well as CPR training. I am very warm and fun, but also vigilant when it comes to safety.
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin was on time and professional"

Kaitlin G.

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Alaura L.


Cedar Falls, IA

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Alaura! I am currently a senior at the University of Northern Iowa. My major is Art education! I currently nanny for a family and spend lots of time with kids. I have worked with children for several years now and have lots of experience! Ways people would describe my personality is outgoing, kind, and fun....
Alaura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very good with both our children. They loved that she did arts and crafts with them and she’d played outside with them. She didn’t let them play with electronics and actually cared about getting to know what they liked!"

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Jessica V.


Cedar Falls, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a senior at UNI studying Elementary Ed and Spanish teaching. I have babysat for over 6 years with many different families and age ranges. I also have experience teaching and being a camp counselor. I love to be active and outdoors. I am very comfortable following house rules and helping out with...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Jessica has been one of our regular babysitters for over 1 year now. She also nannied for us this summer (2 toddlers - age 4 and age 2). She is very sweet with our kids. They have a lot of fun playing with her. She lets them have the autonomy they need but is still...

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently going to UNI for Social Work and Criminology! I am the youngest of 4, so I have been around kids my whole life, babysitting my nieces and nephews. I have also been babysitting for almost 8 years. I have watched kids ranging from a few months to 10 years old! I love being around kids and letting their Imagination...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jetta C.


Cedar Falls, IA

$12-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm currently a student at the University of Northern Iowa & am living in Cedar Falls. I have experience both babysitting & nannying here in town, including infant care. I'm fully covid vaccinated + CPR & first aid certified, & am also willing to help with things around the house. My most recent long-term nannying job...
Jetta can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brianna G.


Cedar Falls, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Love Playing

Hi! I am a positive and energetic 21-year-old. I have been babysitting since I was about 14 years old. I love to make children laugh and grow a bond with the child(s) and the parents. I love playing toys with the kids. My goal whenever babysitting is to always make sure the kids are comfortable and able to trust me. I can...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable childcare. My calm and friendly nature makes me an approachable caregiver. I have years of experience babysitting, which motivated me to pursue childcare as a career. With children, I enjoy playing outdoor sports and physical games, as well as board games and...
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Bryce D.


Cedar Falls, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! I am currently a student at UNI looking for some good kids watch after! Currently, I have a 7-year-old nephew, a baby nephew on the way, along with other babysitting experience:) I enjoy keeping a clean space, so house tasks are not an issue. I am reliable, patient, and a hard worker who is looking to help out your family!
Bryce can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Piper C.


Cedar Falls, IA

$12-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! A little bit about me. I'm 21 years old with a lot of experience with caring for kids. For two years, when I was in middle school I watched a baby on a weekly basis. At the beginning of Covid I became a nanny to a 6-year-old for two years. Additionally, I've been sharing my love for dance by teaching it for the past...
Piper can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
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Bailey N.


Cedar Falls, IA

$13-22/hr6 yrs exp

Bailey..

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old! I am currently going to the University of Northern Iowa for elementary education with a minor in special education and a reading endorsement! I have been many field experiences in the classrooms from pre-K to fifth grade! also I have been babysitting for many years and currently looking to nanny job this...
Skills:

CPR

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Caitlin K.


Cedar Falls, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

A Little About Me:

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm currently a Freshman at University of Northern Iowa, studying Elementary Education. I love to work with kids and do fun activities. I completed a babysitter basics course right before I started middle school and have had many jobs since! I'd describe my personality as compassionate and friendly. I'm looking for a...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
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Emilee F.


Waverly, IA

$9-50/hr3 yrs exp

Childhood Care

Hi my name is Emilee and I am a 23 years old. I have worked for/babysat children anywhere from a couple weeks old up to teenagers. I have worked with children with autism and also behavioral disorders. I have my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working on getting CPR and First Aid certified again....
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Haley J.


Waverly, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Wartburg College in May of 2023 with a bachelors degree in Elementary education and endorsements in early childhood, reading, and Strat I special education. I have also started working towards my Master's in special education with Strat II: ID and Strat II: LD/BD endorsements. I started babysitting before I...
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie G.


Waverly, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Babysitter Looking To Provide Love And Safety For Your Children

I have cared for my 3 nephews, ages 3, 5, and 6 numerous times an have also babysat for my friends' children on various occasions. I like to be able with children and not sit in front of tv's and devices all day. I like to take children outside to play and learn new things.
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Star S.


Cedar Falls, IA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for most of my life. I have started babysitting outside of my family the past year. I am willing to do extra tasks if needed. I am an elementary education major at UNI. I have watched children from infant to teenage. I love working with children and love to see the spark in their eye when they learn...
Star can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had very positive experience and my son loved star. "

Chaitanya M.

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Clare B.


Cedar Falls, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I am a student-athlete at University of Northern Iowa, looking for a family to care for! I have work experience with infants through school-aged children. Although children are where I am most comfortable, I am open to caring for seniors and watching after pets, as well. By saying that, I am pet friendly, and nonsmoker. I will...
Clare can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Shell Rock, IA

Jaylie R.

5.0

Jaylie was such a blessing to our family!! My 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter fell in love with her the moment she walked through the door!! She was dependable, flexible, caring, energetic, and most of all- she was super loving to the kids! One of THE best babysitters we have ever hired!!

- Jenny C.

Sarah O.

5.0

Sarah's taking care of our 3 kids (including twins) for a while already & we think she's doing a great job! We absolutely recommend her if you need an experienced & fun babysitter!

- Margie J.

Audrey K.

5.0

Always prepared with fun activities for kiddos! Kind and genuine too!

- Sarah N.

Megan R.

5.0

Megan is a great babysitter! She is great with the kids and builds great relationships! She is on time and has lots of fun with the kids while she is with them! She has even come to my kids sporting events!!

- Karen W.

Erin B.

5.0

Erin was great with our son. She came over a little early which we greatly appreciated, let us chat a bit. Our son was happy to have Erin over and we'd be happy to hire her again. She's responsible, respectful and so nice.

- Care member

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Infant Babysitters in Shell Rock, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 56 listed infant babysitters.