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My name is Claire I'm 19 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 12. I have worked at daycare centers for 2 years.
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Lauren A.
Center Point, IA
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I am currently a student at the University of Iowa majoring in nursing. I currently work as a CNA at Virginia Gay Hospital and am looking for a nannying job throughout the school year! I have babysat and worked at two daycares, working with kids of all ages! I am an outgoing, fun, and loving person! I enjoy...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lauren is amazing with our son. She takes him places and is a very involved caregiver. He looks forward to seeing her, and is sad when she leaves.
Ali F.
Kiera H.
Center Point, IA
$12-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Kiera and I am a college student at Kirkwood for Dental Hygiene and Assisting! I have 7 years of experience with all ages and some special needs children! My favorite thing about providing childcare is creating a bond with your children and hopefully creating happy childhood memories. My favorite hobby is traveling...
Kiera can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
I am a teacher that is always willing to help out during the week or weekends for kids or pets. I am in my third year of teaching and have experience with kids from Kindergarten through eighth grade. I am an active person that loves to do activities such as going to the pool, playing outside, and going to the park. Being a...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
I'm definitely an animal lover and would love to make your pets feel as comfortable as possible while you are away by providers lots of pets, attention, or whatever they may need!
Kiera can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your home or bringing the pet to my own house. I have 2 small children, 2 cats and 1 dog. Animals must be comfortable around kids and other pets. I love dogs and cats of all sizes! We do have offer dog baths for an additional fee. Large backyard (not fenced in) to run around in!
I am in my fourth year of teaching elementary. I currently teach 4th grade in Jesup. I would be available in the evenings and some weekends to tutor in math, reading, or science.
I am a recent college graduate and majored in Elementary Education. I worked as a life guard and swim instructor (both individual and large group) for 6 years. I've baby sat for a couple families through high school and college. I have experience with all ages and love spending time with children. I will be a teacher this fall,...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a 20-year-old Christian and homeschool graduate, and the oldest of eight kids. I have been helping out with my own siblings since I was old enough, and have 5+ years of babysitting experience caring for kids ages newborn to late elementary. I have worked as a mother's helper in another home this past year and am excited...
Taryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Charlee J.
Vinton, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Charlee. And Would Be So Grateful To Come Watch Your Children!
I grew up on a farm where my mother also has her own daycare. I have been around kids my whole life. I have always loved kids and would even try to help my mom out as much as a could at such a young age. Once I hit middle school is when I started babysitting for multiple different families even if that meant they had to pick me...
Charlee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
I have been working at a daycare center as a floater (ages 6 weeks - 6 years old) for 3 years. I am CPR and first aid certified and I am currently a senior in high school planning on going into childhood education!
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, loving & uplifting!
I'm looking for a job that needs a date night...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Evangeline H.
Marion, IA
$15-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I come from a family of nine children of which I am the second oldest. I have therefore had lots of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have been babysitting children ages 4 + since I was a young teenager, and have nannied for three consecutive summers, children ranging from infancy to 11 years old. I enjoy reading...
Recent review:
5.0
Eva is simply the best! Our family adores everything about her. The kids find her to be the most fun babysitter they have ever had!! (Even when she holds them accountable to get their tasks done!) She is very responsible, reliable, attentive, and creative. She...
Care member
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: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, dog training
Recent review:
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.
Kiara M.
Marion, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been working with children for 10 pluse years. I currently work for the Cedar Rapids school district. I'm a special education interventionist.
I'm the past my job would include going on field trips, making sure the kids eat, making sure they are safe and tending to them if they get hurt, do arts and crafts,...
Kiara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kiara is amazing. I have worked with her many times before, and would work with her again. She's a great, caring, loving caretaker.
Care member
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Recent review:
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...
Erin S.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 girls ages 14, 7 and 3 and the oldest of 6 kids. I started watching my younger brother at 10, then cousins and finally getting paid jobs around 14. I went on to be an au-pair in Denmark, then a nanny. I've also worked in an after school program for kids. Then I had my own. I have experience working with neuro...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Recent review:
5.0
Shannon was great! This was my first time leaving my 3 year old son with a stranger, so I was nervous. A did great with her. It made me feel better that she has experience with Autistic children.
Melissa T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Alica, I'm 24 years old and have many years of childcare experience. I've babysat for many families and have worked at two daycares. I have been working as a nanny for over a year now, and I'm just looking for part-time work. I have a van that seats six, and four car seats comfortably. I'm CPR and first aid, certified,...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
The kids love her and she is great with them.
Angela L.
5.0
(2)
I love working with kiddos! I have been babysitting since I was about 13 and have experience working with children aged newborn through 12 years. I have taken elementary education and psychology courses, and am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. As a former elementary education major, have learned lots of fun and safe ways to engage...
Madaleen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Maddy is fabulous, fun, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. My kids and I all love her.
Brianna F.
Celine M.
Marion, IA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm Celine!
I was born and raised in France, with a French father and American mother, therefor I am very lucky to be fluent in both languages.
I adore children, which lead me to studying Early Childhood Education for a bit, as well as Math Education. This included volunteering in a daycare class of 4-year-old, and...
Celine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbana, IA
Lauren A.
5.0
Lauren is amazing with our son. She takes him places and is a very involved caregiver. He looks forward to seeing her, and is sad when she leaves.
- Ali F.
Evangeline H.
5.0
Eva is simply the best! Our family adores everything about her. The kids find her to be the most fun babysitter they have ever had!! (Even when she holds them accountable to get their tasks done!) She is very responsible, reliable, attentive, and creative. She is prepared and engages the kids...
- Care member
Rhonda G.
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 kept everything clean and tidy. But...
- Kelley M.
Kiara M.
5.0
Kiara is amazing. I have worked with her many times before, and would work with her again. She's a great, caring, loving caretaker.
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Urbana, IA:
How can I find a Urbana babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Urbana, 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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, IA?
The average rate for Urbana, 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 Urbana, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Urbana, 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.