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Hayley Y.
Atkins, IA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Academic Enthusiast: Creating Safe Spaces For Child Development
I have spent a year working in a daycare and five years babysitting children of all ages. Currently pursuing my Accounting degree at the University of Iowa, I'm back home for the summer. Alongside my studies, I've also served as a tutor for both college and high school students, further enriching my skill set. It's important to...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Naryah. I was recently a Kindergarten teacher and plan on going back to teaching next year. I have lots of babysitting experience, with kids aging 0-12 years old. I graduated with a major in Elementary Education and endorsements in early childhood, reading, and English language arts. I have 4 years of...
Naryah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Naryah is very experienced and does great with kids of all ages! We love to have her babysit for our 3 year old."
Erin M.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. Most recently, I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. Before I joined the Navy I used to nanny and taught all of their kids how to...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Caitlin is absolutely wonderful! She is my first babysitter, and she is always engaged, encouraging, and kind to my kid. She's been with us for two weeks, and I wish she could stay for more. She's been so much fun for my daughter, and a fantastic experience for a...
Raven M.
Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is kind hearted, energetic, and very organized. She is interactive and has great ideas to not only educate the children but also engage them."
Michelle T.
Kalena P.
Walford, IA
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Kalena, I am 18 and have babysat in the past and volunteered at my church with babysitting events. I have 1 year of experience in total, but I love interacting with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have reliable transportation incase needed.
Kalena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I graduated from the University of Iowa a few years ago with degrees in Speech Pathology and Linguistics. I have nannied and babysat since I was a teenager, maintaining those kind of jobs throughout college to earn some money. I have volunteered for a couple of organizations involving children with special needs. My younger...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello I'm 22 years old and love love love kids! I am a very relaxed dependable woman that would love to take care of your young ones while you parents go wild and have some alone time :)I've have younger siblings and babysat as a teenager. My mom had an in home daycare so I'd help in the evening and summer time. I learned a lot...
Abby can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, and smart.
I like working with kids because they have so much curiosity about the world! I love teaching and supporting their exploration.
I started working with kids when my family started fostering children when I was a teenager. I have been working professionally with kids for...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison, I am 24 years old and I have a daughter. I am a Licensing Caseworker. In June, I will be going back to school to obtain an MSW. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and finding fun things my toddler enjoys.
I am a CPR/First Aid Instructor through the AHA.
I have experience nannying from college, I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Andrea and I have always loved working with kids and have now turned that into my job. I graduated in December of 2022 from UNI with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently employed as a 3-year-old special education preschool teacher, and live every single minute of it!
I am looking for a side...
Andrea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
I come from a large family with many young children and absolutely love spending time with them! I have around five years of babysitting experience with children ages six months to 12 years old. I also worked with and taught young children at Somersaults Gymnastics Center for a year. I am very responsible, reliable, and...
Aliyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I have been in and out of child care for almost 15 years, from the occasionally night out babysitting to a live in nanny situation. Over the past years I have picked up so many useful skills and experience. With that said, I am also a mom to a 1-year-old with a serve egg allergy needing an epi pen. Nothing can ever truly prepare...
Carissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hey my name is Jamvier. I'm 22 years old, I have been working with caregiving for the pass 3 years, my experience in caregiving is making sure everything they needed was there and to make sure I provided everything that was needed besides all that I love working with others and giving me the opportunity to learn new things on...
Jamvier can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Hi there!
I am passionate about child care. I am looking to build a connection not only with your children, but with your family so as to support your values as a parent. Diversity and inclusion are important to me.
I work at a local preschool in the 2-year-old classroom. Additionally, I have served as a part time babysitter...
Madylin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hey my name is Jamvier I'm a hard working I love caring for children. if you give me a chance I promise to not disappoint.
Local woman to the area, I do work full time but have a wide range of experience raising kids from my childhood and being the eldest in my family throughout raising foster care kiddos, and my three siblings that all have children of their own that I watch periodically as well. I'm comfortable with all kids and ages, love helping...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Rylee. I am a hardworking, creative, patient individual who recently graduated from college and will be attending grad school in the fall! From around age 13, I was the designated babysitter for the kids in my neighborhood. As I entered my college education to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders I began working...
Rylee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Abigail. I am a mother to a beautiful baby boy! I am energetic, outgoing, creative, and responsible.
It is important to provide a role model in your children's daily life and I believe I can be that for you! I love to encourage and watch children grow while becoming who they are, and I would love to help be a...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Extremely detail oriented and thorough cleaner. In many aspects throughout your home. I know finding a good cleaner can be difficult, let alone one that's regular and on time. You can count on me!
Andrea can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, dusting, carpet cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Often used to pick up and drop off kids at activities. Willing to do laundry and grab groceries, some light cleaning.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Atkins, IA
Naryah M.
5.0
Naryah is very experienced and does great with kids of all ages! We love to have her babysit for our 3 year old.
- Erin M.
Caitlin P.
4.0
Caitlin helped us out with our 2 girls when we were in a pinch for childcare. She was so great with them! They both felt comfortable with her and even learned some sign language! We wish we could have kept her around longer but unfortunately she was moving on to bigger and better things:)
- Erin S.
Kennady M.
5.0
Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids.
- Jamie R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Atkins, IA:
How can I find a Atkins babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Atkins, IA?
The average rate for Atkins, IA babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Atkins, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Atkins, 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.