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Find babysitters in Indianola, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Indianola, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Indianola, IA

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Molly B.


West Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel safe. I am a registered nurse and have worked in the intensive care unit for many years, so I do know first aid and CPR. I love to do activities, arts/crafts, playing outside with the kids. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly did a great job as a companion for a family member while we were out of town. She also monitored medications. We would definitely hire her again."

Robert W.

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Alyssa G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. "

Brianne G.

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Adrieanah H.


West Des Moines, IA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."

Emma D.

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Callison helped us out last minute and the kids really liked her!"

Patricia D.

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

PLEASE DISREGARD THIS PROFILE. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT FOR SOME REASON, AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I AM NO LONGER OFFERING SENIOR SERVICES! I became a Certified Nursing Aid at 16 then an EMT at 18. I worked my way through college as both a nursing aide and an EMT progressing to a Paramedic. I worked in home health care, and human...
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone...

Sheila W.

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Elizabeth E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bubbly Aspiring Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."

Andrew H.

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Lauren H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time & Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello mamas and dads! I just relocated to des moines in the beginning of the year to finish out my time at the AVEDA institute for esthetics! during my time off from school I work as a CNA at different facilities around the area. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years! I absolutely love it! unfortunately, my body is not able to...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lauren is amazing with kids. She's kind, caring, dependable and my 3 kids still talk about her after she's moved away for some time now. She's a gem and wish she was still around!"

Alisha M.

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...
4.0
"Bonnie has a big heart and a caring spirit. She is also fair and believes in accountability in both herself and others."

Joanne J.

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Emily E.


Des Moines, IA

$8-14/hr3 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with a dog and I currently have two cats. I still care for my parent's dog when they need help, as well as, my friends' dogs. I love most animals of all shapes and sizes. I enjoy playing with them and showering them with love and pets.
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Maricela V.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...
5.0
"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "

Kay H.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...

Rachel M.

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Narda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Narda. I am 30 years old, I'm Brazilian. I live in Chelsea MA, have a car and allowed to drive in the USA. I am very responsible, dynamic, ethical and careful. I love children and want to help with anything you need. I can cook. I'm not a smoker and I'm not illegal in the country. I have references to analyze my...
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Iqueisha B.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She goes by "Q" and my 3 toddlers absolutely adore her! We've known Q for almost two years and she has been our regular sitter for the past year. We first met her when our 3 children attended Koalaty Time Child Development Center and noticed the kids interacted...

Katie M.

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Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...

Kylie F.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Tinovimbanashe C.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Safety First, Then Let's Enjoy The Day!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of my friend's children and the oldest is 11 and the youngest is 1. I also enjoy riding bicycles with kids.
Tinovimbanashe can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Reliable, responsible and a great communicator. Very careful and considerate of the kids safety. Able to be calm amd playful, while also able to be firm when appropriate and take advantage of teaching moments."

Sonia A.

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Narda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am Narda and I am looking forward to take care of your little one or an elder. I have a comfortable and new car and a clean drive record. I speak Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have experience with newborn, twin, toddlers, teenagers and elders and I have strong references. I am organized, responsible, dynamic, punctual,...
Narda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are visiting Columbia for family health reasons and needed someone to watch our son who has behavioral special needs. Narda made him feel safe, secure, and happy when he was with her, which is no small feat! She took him to the lake, had appropriate movies...

Leanne B.

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Willow H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Enthusiastic, Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. I have babysat, taught dance, worked at a day care, and been a summer camp counselor. I love children and I am a very high-energy care giver. As a care giver I focus on safety first, happiness second, and teachable moments third. I am passionate about caring for...
Willow can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!"

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking & more

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Indianola, IA

Molly B.

5.0

Molly did a great job as a companion for a family member while we were out of town. She also monitored medications. We would definitely hire her again.

- Robert W.

Alyssa G.

5.0

Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Brianne G.

Adrieanah H.

5.0

Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again.

- Emma D.

Callison F.

5.0

Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.

- Kristen E.

Bonnie F.

5.0

I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone would be blessed to have her as a...

- Sheila W.

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