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60 infant babysitters are listed in West Branch, IA
The average posted rate is $12/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in West Branch, IA
I love working with kids and I have tons of experience ranging from babysitting to teaching Sunday school.
Breanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, 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.
Alexia K.
West Branch, IA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Lexi and I am currently an Elementary Education student at UNI. I have always had a passion for working with children and have over 6 years of experience in childcare both in a babysitting and daycare setting. I'm currently looking for a part-time nannying position and/or summer nannying position back home...
Alexia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Martha K.
Iowa City, IA
$25-30/hr • 20 yrs exp
Nanny With Infant & Twins Experience Looking for Full-Time Job
4.5
(3)
I started babysitting when I was 13 yrs. old. I have been a nanny for 11 years. I love kids & have lots of experience taking care of infants, twins, & older children. I worked for a school district for 5 yrs., as a teachers aide, in various classrooms, including a special needs class. I raised 2 daughters of my own, including...
Martha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have been a nanny for more than 20 years. I have known Martha for 10+ of those years. She is a caring, reliable and experienced nanny. The family who is fortunate enough to hire Martha will find her to be a blessing to their family."
April A.
Jayden M.
Iowa City, IA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
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.
Makaila J J.
Iowa City, IA
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I previously worked at Frog Hollow Kids Campus for a little over a year, before that I worked in a kid's daycare at a gym, last summer (2023) I nannied for a family during the summer, and now I work at Cadence Academy Preschool while attending the University of Iowa as a sophomore. I am looking to be a full-time summer nanny or...
Makaila J can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very accommodating, punctual, and professional. "
Care member
Lillian P.
Iowa City, IA
$18-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting, volunteering for after school programs, and giving moms a break during services at my church's nursery since middle school, and I'm excited to use my experience to be exactly the sitter you're looking for! I also have professional experience working with all ages of infant and toddler in a daycare and...
Lillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Lillian is wonderful! She watched our 8-month-old son this summer, and she was attentive, caring, and reliable. We were working from home, and every time we walked into the room, she was on the floor interacting with him. She also took him for walks and spent time...
Blair I.
3.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rebecca! I just finished my sophomore year of college in Boston and am home for the summer. At school, I both nannied and taught at a daycare in an infant/toddler room. I have been babysitting for years and would love to find a position for the summer!
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marisa M.
Iowa City, IA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I am currently located in Des Moines, but am originally from Iowa City. I am in graduate school for Occupational Therapy. I have an immense love for children and have been babysitting ever since I was 12 years old. I have worked at a daycare since the summer of 2018, working with infants 6 weeks old to children the ages...
Marisa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a student at the University of Iowa and love watching kiddos while I'm not in class or working my student job. I am currently a nanny for a 2-year-old little boy in the evenings during the week, but am open to weekend babysitting jobs! I have been with my current family since their son was 4 months old, and I also have lots...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rielly G.
West Liberty, IA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Madelyn G.
Iowa City, IA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently working full-time M-F as a para at an elementary school however I'm looking for occasional babysitting opportunities!
I have been working in childcare since 2020 and have worked with ages newborn-school age. I also have experience with children with autism from high-functioning to low-functioning, children...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Payton B.
Iowa City, IA
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Payton and I am currently living in Iowa city, IA. I'm 20 and I'm working on becoming a nurse. I do have a good amount of free time for families looking for more full time Nannie's, but I can also babysit and do overnights every once in a while as well. I have always loved children, especially working with them! I...
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Wynne B.
Iowa City, IA
$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Growing up with a brother who is 10 years younger than me gave the first role of babysitter. Throughout my these last 10 years I have babysat on a regular basis for different families around the town I grew up in and even nannied a 12-year-old for a summer. This nannying job granted me the skills of coming up with new and fun...
Wynne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
I have 4 years of experience. I used to babysit for a 1-year-old and 3-year-old consistently. I also nannied 3 boys that were 4, 5 and 6. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry.
Hanah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rebecca B.
Iowa City, IA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 24-year-old University of Iowa graduate who is continuing my education at Iowa for my Masters of Science in Child-Life, so basically, I specialize in kids! I started working with kids at 12 as a mom's helper for 2 twin boys and have progressed and furthered my experience through babysitting, nannying, and travel nannying...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Molly S.
Iowa City, IA
$13-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! :)
My name is Molly and I am a Junior at the University of Iowa studying Elementary Education. I am on the Women's Rowing team here at Iowa and have enjoyed every second of my time here in Iowa City!
I have been babysitting for several years now and I have a passion for children. In years past I filled my time with...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Shelbi T.
Iowa City, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Shelbi. I'm Very Outgoing And Love Meeting New People.
I started working with kids when I was about 14, when I began babysitting. So about 7 years ago!
In my spare time, I am a nursing student and I do currently work at Mercy Medical Center.
One thing you should know about me is I spent a year working in a group home with foster children. I have experience with all ages and most...
Alexis W.
Tipton, IA
$17-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Lexi . I have been nannying/babysitting for 4 years now. I am CPR certified. I have always loved watching kiddos of all ages. I am currently doing all online for college classes so I am very flexible.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in West Branch, IA
Morgan S.
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 was flexible and always willing to...
- Kate F.
Martha K.
5.0
I have been a nanny for more than 20 years. I have known Martha for 10+ of those years. She is a caring, reliable and experienced nanny. The family who is fortunate enough to hire Martha will find her to be a blessing to their family.
- April A.
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.
Makaila J J.
5.0
Very accommodating, punctual, and professional.
- Care member
Lillian P.
5.0
Lillian is wonderful! She watched our 8-month-old son this summer, and she was attentive, caring, and reliable. We were working from home, and every time we walked into the room, she was on the floor interacting with him. She also took him for walks and spent time outside. We absolutely recommend...
- Blair I.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in West Branch, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in West Branch, IA in December, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in West Branch have rates starting at $12.67.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in West Branch, 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 3 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in West Branch, IA?
There are 3 infant babysitters near you in West Branch, 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.