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5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"
Kate H.
Paulette S.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Callison did an amazing job with my 5 year old. She did a great job of comforting my child and helping her with her school work. She is very reputable and definitely someone who will be hired again!"
Braden F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick...
Tammy S.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."
Andrew H.
Tessa M.
Johnston, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "
Melissa D.
Payton B.
Des Moines, IA
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
Marissa C.
Waukee, IA
$8-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Outgoing, free spirited bonus mama of 2 looking to care for another family!
I have been out of the nanny/house management field for a couple of years- but I incredibly miss working closely with a family and their children. Watching children learn, and grow is something words cannot express. I love to go on adventures, get messy...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing with the children. Does alot of arts and crafts, very creative and so supporting of the kiddos. She's been watching my kids for years and they loved her."
Care member
5.0
(6)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Narda is great! She babysat our 3 yo when she was sick. Highly recommend!"
Alexis B.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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.
Brenna H.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
3.7
(3)
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Lauren saved the day on a weekend where our childcare fell through. She came over in the afternoon to meet us and then came back the same evening to sit with our 3 year old daughter. Our daughter woke up the next morning and was upset that Lauren wasn't there...
Emily N.
Lily D.
Waukee, IA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 21 years old.
I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...
Eric B.
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I'm a middle school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience....
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Courtney was great. She played well with the kids and had a great personality! Definitely will reach out to again "
Terry M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Hope is a dear friend and has been like a big sister to my kids for many years. I recommend her highly; she is caring and dependable."
Misty M.
Alexa M.
Ankeny, IA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Windsor Heights, IA
Rose K.
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.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
Maren F.
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.
Callison F.
5.0
Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.
- Kristen E.
Kendra S.
5.0
Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...
- Tammy S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Windsor Heights, IA:
How can I find a Windsor Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Windsor Heights, IA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 2 babysitters in Windsor Heights, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Windsor Heights, IA?
The average rate for Windsor Heights, IA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Windsor Heights, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Windsor Heights, IA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.