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112 babysitters are listed in Cedar Falls, IA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Cedar Falls, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Miranda and I am a Marketing major at The University of Northern Iowa. Fall semester is pretty busy right now, but next semester I have later classes so can work mornings, take your kids to school, etc, and can even work out pickup! As of now, i'm willing to babysit weeknights and weekends as well. I have about...
Miranda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you."
Rodrigo T.
Savannah K.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a recent graduate from UNI with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Early Childhood Special Education. I have been babysitting for 10+ years and worked in a professional child care center for just over 2 years. I also have some in-home nannying experience. I have a passion for working with kids, and...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Savannah has been babysitting my 2-year-old three days per week for the past month. My son immediately took to her as she was very attentive to him and enthusiastic about playing with him as soon as she walked in the door. She has a calming effect on him and he...
Kendra L.
Alaura L.
Cedar Falls, IA
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Alaura! I am currently a Sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa. My major is Art education! I currently nanny for a family and spend lots of time with kids. I have worked with children for several years now and have lots of experience!
Ways people would describe my personality is outgoing, kind, and...
Alaura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with kids of all ages. Very positive and happy. Accessible. Knows first aid. Very reliable and she always lets me know if things change."
Care member
Jessica V.
Cedar Falls, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a senior at UNI studying Elementary Ed and Spanish teaching. I have babysat for over 6 years with many different families and age ranges. I also have experience teaching and being a camp counselor. I love to be active and outdoors. I am very comfortable following house rules and helping out with...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Our babysitter cancelled on us last minute and Jessica came to the rescue last minute. She's very professional and dependable!"
Michelle E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been involved in caretaking pets through local pet shelters over the course of two years. I have also pet sat for friends and relatives. I am very passionate about the well-being of all animals and have even received training at pet shelters in order to provide optimal care.
I work gig jobs exclusively. This means I have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful caring for our 2 dogs! She took ample notes, confirmed our plan and sent plenty of pictures! We were able to schedule further appointments going forward and am thrilled we found someone we trust!"
Rebecca C.
Clara P.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clara and I am a speech-language pathology graduate student. I have been a CNA for five years, and have had a year of experience working in a nursing and skilled care rehab facility and 3 years working as a home health aid. I also have in home respite care experience. I was a lifeguard for fours years and...
Clara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing and very helpful. She obviously loves little ones and is great with them. Very happy with her!"
Samantha S.
Clara P.
Cedar Falls, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a CNA, I love caring for people that are unique. I find great fulfillment and happiness when I can help others. I have one year of experience as a CNA in a nursing and skilled rehab center. I also nannied for a 3-year-old child with Autism. This past spring I had an internship in a preschool special education classroom. I...
I have 10+ years of experience as a sister to 8 children in my family. I am willing to help with household chores such as cooking and cleaning.
Jocelyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am a junior at the University of Northern Iowa studying Elementary Education. I am available to help kids get ready for school up until I start my classes at 10 a.m. I am also available to babysit for date nights.
Kylla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
My name is Presley! I am 18 years old and have much experience in the care-taking fields. I worked as a CNA my junior year of high school. I later then decided to work at a daycare as a teacher assistant for the last years of high school. For my summer job now I am babysitting a small family. I am CPR Certified and have taken...
Adaptable to different household environments.
Knowledge of infant nutrition, behavior and clothing.
Multitasking: Can manage with more than one child at a time.
Energetic, very sensitive regarding others' needs and friendly towards children. Mature|nurturing|dependable|honest|punctual|trustworthy.
Watched and looked after all...
Iryna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Hello! My name is Katherine and I'm a current junior Music Education major and Musical Theatre minor up at Luther College in Decorah, IA. This summer, I will be home in Cedar Falls, IA and am looking to assist some amazing families! Thanks to my academic studies and over five years of babysitting experience, I feel comfortable...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for about a year now! I am the oldest sibling in my household and the oldest grandchild on both sides of my family, so I've always been helping out! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am an undergraduate college student transferring into the University of Iowa this fall studying...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Margery M.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 16 and would help with my nieces and nephews as newborns. I worked at a daycare for 2 years and I currently nanny full-time. I have experience with newborns up to age 12. I am willing to help with light housework and travel. I am also conformable with pets.
Margery can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaylin S.
Cedar Falls, IA
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I'm looking for any families who would need a nanny for this upcoming summer! I would also love to babysit on date nights or things like that! I'm elementary education major at UNI. I have lots of experience with all ages. I have my own car and I am willing to drive the kiddos around if needed!
Karissa Q.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Karissa and I am a sophomore at the University of Northern Iowa. I am studying art education and am working at the YWCA. There, I am a child care provider and I have also worked at an after school program at an elementary school.
I started my child care job in 2022 but before then I took an education class where I...
Jillian D.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I am Jillian, a student at UNI. I have babysitting for friends and family for about three years and would love to meet new families in the Cedar Falls area. As an Elementary Education student with a babysitting background, I am prepared to look over children of all ages. I am CPR, AED, and First Aid certified for babies,...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have multiple years of experience babysitting children throughout my middle school-college years. I also worked at a daycare for a year caring for children ages 0-12. I am CPR certified, have a valid driver's license, mature, and responsible.
Drew can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Elisabeth L.
Cedar Falls, IA
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate student at the University of Northern Iowa. I have about 6 years of babysitting experience as well as experience with children's programming at a nonprofit. I have worked with newborns up to age 10. I have worked as a date night sitter, a summer nanny for 5 summers and have done overnight stays as well. I...
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney P.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12-17/hr
Hi! I have about 8 years of experience caring for kiddos both professionally in a daycare environment and not as concrete like little babysitting jobs here and there for fun which is what I am looking for right now during the summer break. I really like working with kids and I'm willing do to extra tasks around the house to help...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cedar Falls, IA
Miranda M.
5.0
Punctual and professional. My kids love Miranda. Thank you.
- Rodrigo T.
Savannah K.
5.0
Savannah has been babysitting my 2-year-old three days per week for the past month. My son immediately took to her as she was very attentive to him and enthusiastic about playing with him as soon as she walked in the door. She has a calming effect on him and he happily sits in her lap while she...
- Kendra L.
Alaura L.
5.0
She was very good with both our children. They loved that she did arts and crafts with them and she’d played outside with them. She didn’t let them play with electronics and actually cared about getting to know what they liked!
- Care member
Jessica V.
5.0
Jessica has been one of our regular babysitters for over 1 year now. She also nannied for us this summer (2 toddlers - age 4 and age 2). She is very sweet with our kids. They have a lot of fun playing with her. She lets them have the autonomy they need but is still very responsible and watchful. She...
- Care member
Elizabeth K.
5.0
Elizabeth was wonderful caring for our 2 dogs! She took ample notes, confirmed our plan and sent plenty of pictures! We were able to schedule further appointments going forward and am thrilled we found someone we trust!
- Rebecca C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cedar Falls, IA:
How can I find a Cedar Falls babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cedar Falls, 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 112 babysitters in Cedar Falls, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Cedar Falls, IA?
The average rate for Cedar Falls, IA babysitters on Care.com is $13.74 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 Cedar Falls, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cedar Falls, 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.
Ratings for Cedar Falls, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Cedar Falls, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 112 listed babysitters.