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Hi! I'm an experienced sitter and homemaker with 5 years of experience. I have an Elementary Education degree, experience tutoring, and academic coaching. I'm happy to help with light housework, home work assistance, and whatever else you may need - let's have a conversation and see what I can accommodate for you!
Michaela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been caring for children in a babysitting/nannying capacity for well over 15 years. I'm experienced in caring for children of all ages, and I am comfortable watching multiple children at once. It is always my goal to foster deep, trusting relationships with the children & families for which I care- being a safe &...
5.0
"Kayla was awesome with my three year old !"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, I worked as a registered dental hygienist during the week. I have 8 years experience with child care, I worked in a daycare center throughout high school and a couple years of college. During college I also spent a few years as a nanny. I nannied for two families overnight - I would come over, feed them...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our...
Jennifer H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a child development center for several years. I worked with all ages from infant to school age. My mother and I also ran a daycare from our home for several years and so I gained a lot of experience this way as well. Along with this, I have an associate's degree in childhood education. I am First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Fantastic. Very friendly and easy to work with. Did a wonderful job with our son. She did arts and crafts and made sure our son was happy and safe while we were working. Would definitely hire again 10/10"
Jason B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 3 children of my own ages 11, 16 and 22 and ran my own in home daycare for 7 years. I love children and am an advocate for conscious parenting.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Ella P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$12-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.
5.0
(1)
I am a freshman at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors.
I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a sophomore at Cornell College studying to become an elementary teacher. I have five years of experience babysitting, coaching kids in various sports, and leading summer group activities for children. I'm spending my summer in Colorado and I'm available on weekends to help out. I love caring for kids and helping...
Mya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mya is a wonderful sitter. She was communicative, flexible, on time, and my kids loved having her. We will definitely hire her again "
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Mindy R.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Caring And Loving Nanny/Babysitter
5.0
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mindy! I have been a professional nanny for the past 7 years, and am the proud mother of a 3-year-old son whom I take to jobs with me. I am fully vaccinated.
I know preparation techniques for breast milk, formula, baby led weaning and on nutrition. I consider myself to be a potty training expert and would...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mindy was fantastic! She helped us take care of the kids during our family emergency on April, 2021. She is very punctual and reliable. Mindy not only takes care of the children but also tries many activities to interact with them. She's a very caring person and my...
Bin J.
Molly S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$12-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Molly and I am 23 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends.
I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We would definitely recommend Molly. Very dependable and a good fit for our busy 10 year old."
Dana L.
5.0
(1)
I am 22 and currently looking for a part-time babysitting job. Presently, I'm available Monday-Friday beginning at 3:30 p.m. , as well as all weekend hours. But beginning November 2020, I'm available Monday-Sunday anytime while on maternity leave. I'm due in October with a baby boy.
As a Four Oaks youth counselor in Cedar...
Nehemie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nehemie is a kind, loving individual who would do well with any kids in any setting. She has plenty of experience working with kids of all ages and would be a great hire for anyone!"
Dargan S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide animal sitting in your own home or dog sitting in mine. I'm an experienced pet owner with many years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can take them for walks, play in the yard and also perform baths and light grooming.
Rhonda can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Oh my goodness! Rhonda (and Nick) are absolutely the BEST! They stepped up pretty darn last minute but found time to come get to know us and the pets. Then they showed all the love and sent adorable pictures and updates along the way. They brought in packages and...
Kelley M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaitlin, I also go by Kait:) My experience includes 3 years of working in daycare settings, as well as nannying for two families. I have cared for ages ranging from infant to school age, and have cared for special needs children. I have my CPR certification, as well as mandatory reporter, first aid, and essentials...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlin has been AWESOME with our little girl who is 5 months old.
Shows up on time or early.
Gives our daughter all her attention.
Cleaned up the house and did dishes without being asked.
She is kind and wonderful!"
Shauna V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Heidi. I am 33 years old. I was a preschool teacher for 6 years and have been babysitting children since I was 15 years old. I have experience looking after and teaching students infant to school age. In Colorado I was a nanny for a family with 3 beautiful girls under the age of 4. I moved here and taught...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi babysat my son from the time he was 16 months until he was 26 months old. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. As a mother, it was always comforting to see how excited my son got when she would come over and when I would be away it was nice not...
Melissa R.
Miranda W.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Miranda. I am available most evenings to provide pet care, childcare, housekeeping, running errands, and more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Miranda, she was great to my 2 sons. I would totally recommend hiring her! "
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Elizabeth G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I LOVE kids!!! I would love to babysit your child/children in my NE CR home (I am a stay at home mom but my kids are in school during the day) and I am flexible. I have 36 years experience babysitting and have always enjoyed being with kids. I love to laugh, am very nice, loving and patient. I love sports, walks, games, reading,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Deann. I am a 22-year-old mom to 2 beautiful children, sparked my interest in babysitting as well. I have worked at a daycare myself in previous years. Being a babysitter, I have been known to keep children's living and play areas tidy, help with homework and tutoring as needed. As well as care for infants,...
Deann can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi, I'm Tory. I am 22, and have been cleaning for family and family friends since I was a teenager. I've volunteered with several organizations to help clean spaces and make conditions livable again. I have been paid for my work the past 2 years and have a few residential houses I clean regularly.
Tory can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning & more
I started house and dog sitting for a coworker 5 years ago. Other coworkers heard about it and I now have 4 different houses I stay at watching the house and multiple dogs and cats for sometimes up to a week at a time. I normally don't get paid by the hour for house sitting, but by the day and rate can be discussed ahead of...
Tiffany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
I own a St. Bernard/Lab, a Pitbull/Mt. Cur mix as well as two fat cats! Let me know what your needs are.
Kay can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
Hello,
I am a mother of two with both professional and personal years of experience caring for children. I am a big believer in the Montessori method and carry that philosophy of respecting children into my home as well as the home of others.
I am a patient and intentional caregiver. I am also bilingual and can incorporate...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ely, IA
Kayla G.
5.0
Kayla was awesome with my three year old !
- Care member
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our decision to hire her!!
- Jennifer H.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is very friendly and kind hearted! My son absolutely adored her and they had so much fun he was fast asleep when I got home. I highly suggest Jessica to anyone needing a babysitter!
- Mikayla S.
Ella P.
5.0
I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature.
- Care member
Mya N.
5.0
Mya is a wonderful sitter. She was communicative, flexible, on time, and my kids loved having her. We will definitely hire her again
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ely, IA:
How can I find a Ely babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ely, 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 1 babysitters in Ely, 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 Ely, IA?
The average rate for Ely, IA babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 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 Ely, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ely, 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.