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Hello there!
I am a SAHM of two toddler boys, looking for ways to help other families this summer! Before becoming a SAHM, I was a primary elementary teacher in the Des Moines area.
I am fairly flexible as long as you don't mind my toddlers tagging along during the work day. 3 p.m. and later I can typically leave the boys...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."
Lariss M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with...
Molly K.
Anna P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"
Mikayla K.
5.0
(1)
I love children and pets! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and have worked with all different ages. I love pets and have worked with all different species of animals and have pet sat many times.
5.0
"Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!"
Laura M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my names Rylee! I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring and strong
I like working with kids because I love getting to see the world through their eyes! Seeing them learn and grow is so rewarding
I'm looking for a job that is around 30-40 hours per week starting the beginning of september! I would also love a job where...
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 3 and a caregiver with 20 years of professional experience caring for seniors, people with mental disabilities, and children of all ages.
Debra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! Thank you for looking at my profile. I am 22 years old and currently work for a nonprofit, but am hoping to fill a few of my evenings helping families with childcare. I have been a nanny for two families during my college years for about 4 summers and have experience transporting and spending time with children of all...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley S.
Granger, IA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ashley! I have 7 years+ experience working with children. I have been a swim lesson instructor, a lead Pre-kindergarten teacher, worked in day care, nannied and have worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at an elementary school in the Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District for the past 4 years....
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Valerie B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
18 Years Old Musician And Loves Kids! Full Time Summer Nanny
Hello I am a 18-year-old college student and I absolutely love kids! I am looking for a part time job- I have classes from 8 a.m. until 1:40 pretty much every day, but have the rest of the afternoon free if you are looking for a nanny for your little ones! My comfort zone is typically younger, I have experience with infants to...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience working with multiple families of various ages. I graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am currently in my fourth year of teaching, and have experience teaching in different grade levels (first, second, third, and fifth). I am passionate about working...
Renae can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Maggie. I started baby sitting in middle school. My parents would go on double dates with friends. I would watch my brother, and their daughter and son. Their son had autism but the 2 of us had a special bond. I also started baby sitting for a family in high school that had 3 kids. Twins who were between 3-4 and their...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"
Kaitlin G.
Raquel D.
Ankeny, IA
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter/Nanny/ Organizer/ Love Cleaning And Cooking
I have worked at several day cares. I can be certified to practice CPR and I love kids. I have a 3-year-old that wouldn't be with me. I am going through a divorce and could really use the extra income. I LOVE organizing, cleaning, cooking and I am loyal and easy going and easy to work with!
Raquel can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced caregiver with a passion for children. Provided childcare as a full-time nanny and part-time as well for multiple families. Experience in many different childcare settings as well. Reliable and responsible, offering light housekeeping and pet care services as well.
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi, im Marissa and I am 21! I have been a full time nanny for 4 years now. I am currently looking for some part time hours while I am school. I have experience with newborns all the way to the age of 13! Would love to chat some more, thanks!
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Polk City, IA
Lauren L.
5.0
Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)
- Stephanie R.
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!
- Truman J.
Erin M.
5.0
Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!
- Mikayla K.
Erika B.
5.0
Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!
- Laura M.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Polk City, IA
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Polk City, IA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Polk City, IA?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Polk City, IA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Polk City, IA?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Polk City, IA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Polk City, IA is $20.00.
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If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Polk City, IA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Polk City, IA?
Part-time babysitters near you in Polk City, IA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.