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Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed

Review for Grace H. by Jacob G.

Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself.

Review for Addie Y. by Care member

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

Review for Rose K. by Ramah H.

Infants child care in Dallas Center, IA

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Ashlee H.


Dallas Center, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving Nanny

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Hi! I love caring for children and helping them learn and grow. I've worked with children since I was a child with my mom doing in-home day care and I babysat all through my teenage years. I nannied in-home while going to college, worked with clients who had intellectual disabilities, and then worked several years at a day care...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...

Jacob G.

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Alexis B.


Waukee, IA

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

Some Information About Me:)

Hi I'm Alexis but I go by Lexie!! I am a senior at Iowa State University majoring in elementary education. I graduate in the spring and I am looking for some part time random date nights to work! I have worked with children since high school. I nanny every summer and have my substitute teachers license. I have CPR and first aid...
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Lexy R.


Waukee, IA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 26 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in West Des Moines IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny since 2021!...
Lexy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooke L.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Brooke and I am looking to switch from working in an infant room to nannying for just one family full time. I've been working directly with infants for the last year at work but I also have 7 years or babysitting/nannying experience. I am comfortable with pets, cooking, and of course any cleaning or housework. I am...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chloe D.


Waukee, IA

$16-17/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi, my name is Chloe! I am currently in my first year of college going to school to be an Elementary School teacher. I went to Chico State University for my first semester of college and now I have transferred online to Western Governors University. I have over 2 years of experience in babysitting and before that I grew up...
Chloe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia K.


Waukee, IA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have worked with children of all ages, my most frequent ages are infants and preschoolers. I am working towards my bachelors degree in psychology and currently work with children with special needs.
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison S.


Waukee, IA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and fun caretaker who has about 6 years of childcare experience and 3 years of pet care experience! I have experience with ages from infants to grade school. With the experience and knowledge I have, I can provide a safe, responsible and fun environment with your children or pets! I'm looking for...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

hi, i'm thabisa, a passionate nanny with 2+ years of experience caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I adapt to any parenting style, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. i'm patient, adaptable, and great at fostering communication between parents and children. I have my own reliable car and a CPR...
Thabisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tankaseh G.


Waukee, IA

$14-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. My the skills I've gained, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Tankaseh can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Michelle J.


Waukee, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

I Love To Take Children To Parks ,library ,etc.

I have over 20 years of experience. I am certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR. I have also worked as an associate at an elementary school in Waukee, Iowa.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Abigayle L.


Adel, IA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Grace T.


Waukee, IA

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I became a childcare provider. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games and have fun with kids. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...

Care member

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Aubrey for 3 years at two different jobs, she is amazing with kids and very creative. Aubrey is able to multi-task without getting stressed and maintain her upbeat personality with the parents and children. If I am unable to attend a babysitting...

Ashley G.

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Jenifer M.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jenifer. I love singing, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. I'm 42, with 2 dogs, and 1 cat, so animals are no problem. I've been babysitting since I was 12, first my brother's, then nieces, and friends children. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm certified in child and infant CPR and basic first aid....
Jenifer can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!! "

Karen Y.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Karla P.

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Amy H.


West Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Peyton L.


West Des Moines, IA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...
Peyton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard...

Wendy L.

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