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I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I was also a special Ed associate for a year. I have been a...
Carter can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am 18 at Waukee northwest highschool, I plan to move to Tennessee this summer and take a gap year while exploring welding and interior design job opportunities. Enough about my future, I love kids, I want a big family of my own some day. I've always been told I need to go into a caregiving career. I love to play with kids and...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
I have found a full time family, but am available for babysitting. I have an extensive career in caring for children. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in management. My psychology degree focused heavily on child psych and advanced child adolescence. I have been a nanny for a family of 4 for the past 8 years. Age...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I have a solid background in childcare, spanning various roles from babysitting and after-school programs to supporting children with special needs. I have great experience in daycares, taking care of infants. I have also been working at the Waukee preschool as a special education associate during the school year for 3+ years....
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Alivia S.
Urbandale, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm an outgoing and creative caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth.
I have 8 years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching recreational activities. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals summer camp as a counselor for children with special needs. With that job, I led campers...
Alivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have babysat kids from ages 0-12 years of age. I fed them meals, played games, changed diapers and went on walks when it is nice outside.
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Holly L.
Urbandale, IA
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I recently moved to the Des Moines area. I have a lot of experience with different age groups through babysitting for my family and friends and by volunteering and working as a Camp Counselor and Life Guard at a Girl Scout summer camp for 4+ years. I currently nanny part-time for my two nieces (aged 2 and 4) and I am very...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Brianna K.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bri K and I am a senior at the University. I am passionate about providing quality and attentive care to patients.
Over the past three years, I've honed my skills as a certified nursing assistant in a range of care environments. These include long-term care facilities, memory care, complex medical care...
My name's Gracie, but I go by Ace. I'm a 24 y/o, artist & server - local to Des Moines! I started babysitting (on the books:) when I was 14 & since then I have become a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, & a Respite Care Provider for kids with Special Needs. All that to say - whatever the scenario it is that you need help...
Gracie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Through out highschool I had taken care of children through church nursery programs (ages 6months-3 1/2years old) to being a camp counselor for children (ages 6-13 years old).
I also have experience babysitting for a few families through out highschool and as an adult I have had less time with care taking children but did take...
Adia can also help with: Carpooling
Hello! Ive been working in childcare for 6 years, and volunteering with children for 10 years. I have experience working with children from birth-teens. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, being active and providing the highest quality of care to all children in my care. I am also CPR & AED certified for adults and children.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lydia S.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lydia! I'm currently a registered nurse and am looking for a part time position that matches my schedule. I love working with kids and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have both my basic and advanced CNA, and have worked in a pediatric continuing care unit for months. I have provided respite care for parents...
Grace M.
Urbandale, IA
$19/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a nanny with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from the joy I get in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I have a knack for...
Christina G.
Urbandale, IA
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently saving up money to go to The University of Iowa, to get my teaching degree in English Education so that I can hopefully one day be a middle school English teacher and volleyball coach! I am a very active, positive, and patient person and I have a lot of experience taking care of children anywhere from 3 months and...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Tha P.
Urbandale, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Tha! Im a responsible and trustworthy junior in high school who would love to get to be apart of you and your children lives! I have lots of experience with children including infants since I work at a daycare. I am CPR certified and have a certificate for child care!
My approach to childcare involves a mix of...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there!
My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time.
I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!"
Krystal M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out!
I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old!
Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."
Alison D.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....
Elizabeth G.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA
Bailey D.
5.0
Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!
- Krystal M.
Miah W.
5.0
Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.
- Alison D.
Autumn T.
5.0
Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed. Autumn is definitely now my go-to...
- Elizabeth G.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Urbandale, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Urbandale, IA in March, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Urbandale have rates starting at $14.24.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Urbandale, 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 17 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Urbandale, IA?
There are 17 infant babysitters near you in Urbandale, 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.