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60 babysitters are listed in Cumming, IA
The average rate is $15/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Cumming, IA
I have been in the kids ministry at my church for the last three years. Over that time, I have built relationships with the families and alongside this, I clean their houses on the side. I am also able to watch any pets you may have.
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Haley G.
Cumming, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Active And Playful Babysitter Providing Nurturing Care For Children
I enjoy working with kids because their energy and enthusiasm bring me joy. Interacting with children allows me to tap into my playful side and create fun experiences for them. Over the past four years, I have gained extensive experience working with infants, honing my skills in infant care.
In a babysitting job, I value...
Abigail B.
Cumming, IA
$17-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Abigail and I am currently a Labor & Delivery nurse in Des Moines. I have always loved working with people, especially children and animals. I am energetic and love to have fun. I enjoy being outdoors, trying new things and socializing. Im currently looking for some part time hours on my days off as well as...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Aubrie C.
Cumming, IA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
2.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive fun loving person. For several years I have been babysitting and watching my brothers, for the past two years I have been working at a daycare working with children 6 weeks- 10-year-olds. I am CPR certified, First aid certified and have taken some early childhood classes. I plan on going to college to become a...
Aubrie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mila C.
Cumming, IA
$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Mila, I am a Junior at Drake University. I am Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Education, my plan is to get my Masters in Education to become a Kindergarten teacher. I have lots of history in childcare, I helped run camps for young cheerleaders, babysat through care. com, babysat neighborhood kids, as...
Mila can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Abigail B.
Cumming, IA
$15-25/hr
I am a college student looking to earn some money by helping YOU out!! I enjoy cleaning as stress relief and I'm a dedicated and reliable individual. I am in school so looking for flexible hours and willingness to communicate a schedule per week. Im willing to discuss your cleaning needs and find out what would work best! I look...
Abigail can also help with: Organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
Madeleine D.
Cumming, IA
$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi there! I am an ISU graduate currently working in the Event Management industry with a hectic schedule. I am looking for some great families that can schedule in advance for occasional dates. I have several years of childcare experience as a gymnastics coach, summer counselor, and consistent nanny.
Madeleine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Savannah H.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah brings so much joy to our family when she cares for our girls. She is kind, energetic, warm and my daughters love her. She is patient and understanding. My six-year-old considers it to be a play date and special treat when Savannah babysits. On top of the...
Melissa M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"
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Taylor D.
Van Meter, IA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just recently finished working as a part time manager at a retail store, and am just looking to start filling my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 2 summers for 2 children both times, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We are new to the area and needed an overnight sitter (yikes!!) Taylor was wonderful. She came over to meet us, the kids, and the dogs. She did a great job connecting with both kids, keeping them active and engaged while we were away, as well as following pet care...
Elizabeth C.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Taylor D.
Van Meter, IA
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently finishing up my last two weeks as a manager at a retail store in the mall. I'm looking to go back to doing what I love most and watch kids and care for animals :) I've babysat from just a few weeks old, up to only a few years younger than myself and have been walking and taking care of animals since I was very...
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hannah F.
Des Moines, IA
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*No longer interested in housekeeping jobs*
I have used care. com for a few years now but only for babysitting. With that, I usually do small chores around the house such as cleaning and food prep so I figured I'd try housekeeping on here too!
I've been babysitting and doing housework for those families since I was 13,...
Hannah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!"
Amy M.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently have a full time nanny position that runs Monday-Thursday but am looking for extra positions outside of that time frame to help me save up for law school in August! For background about myself, I graduated from Simpson College in May and will be heading off to law school at summer's end! In my nanny/babysitting...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan has cared for our 10 year old several times. She's always punctual and willing to be flexible with our schedules."
Stacy G.
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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
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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Maricela V.
Des Moines, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
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.
Makayla W.
Waukee, IA
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"
Andrew E.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cumming, IA
Savannah H.
5.0
Savannah was always on time, respectful and ready to work when we she was our nanny! Our kids really enjoyed the activities she suggested, and her calm, laid back demeanor was a good fit for our family. We would welcome Savannah again in the future. Highly recommend!
- Sara R.
Amber M.
5.0
Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Taylor D.
5.0
Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited when they know she's coming.
- Cecilia R.
Brenna H.
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 hour of TV per day. Brenna loves...
- Kylie F.
Hannah F.
5.0
Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!
- Amy M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cumming, IA:
How can I find a Cumming babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cumming, 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 8 babysitters in Cumming, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.0. 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 Cumming, IA?
The average rate for Cumming, IA babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 per hour as of April 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 Cumming, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cumming, 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.