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60 babysitters are listed in Waukee, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Waukee, IA
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Talia! I have a full time job and am looking for babysitting jobs on week nights or weekends. I hold both a Bachelors and a Masters degree. I have 5 years of summer nanny experience, and 8 years of babysitting experience. I worked at an elementary school as a before and after school teacher as well. I love kids of all...
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tailia was amazing! Super engaging with Krew, he loved her right away and was flexible with what I needed. Thankful to have had her help out our family! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick...
Tammy S.
Marissa C.
Waukee, IA
$8-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Outgoing, free spirited bonus mama of 2 looking to care for another family!
I have been out of the nanny/house management field for a couple of years- but I incredibly miss working closely with a family and their children. Watching children learn, and grow is something words cannot express. I love to go on adventures, get messy...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing with the children. Does alot of arts and crafts, very creative and so supporting of the kiddos. She's been watching my kids for years and they loved her."
Care member
Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 24 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in Knoxville IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny for the last 2. 5...
Lexy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 9 years of experience and am a Red Cross certified sitter. I can help with carpooling and grocery shopping and I love pets!
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Gisselle R.
Waukee, IA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Gisselle And Here's A Little Bit About Myself :)
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and understanding.
I like working with kids because I love their energy, being able to assist them to physically and mentally live a healthy life style. It is incredibly rewarding being able to watch the children grow. I have always wanted kids of my own and I love helping people....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Paula E.
Waukee, IA
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am the eldest of 7 children in my family so I have always been a babysitter. I am in my second year of medical school and loving it! I am continually being updated on CPR & first aide. I would love to help out a family in any way I can, hopefully I can become like second family to everyone! :)
Paula can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Isabelle S.
Waukee, IA
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I've had around 7 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter and daycare worker. I'm reliable, responsible and love spending time with children. I'm currently a student at, the University of Northern Iowa I'm looking for a job during the week while I finish my degree...
I have 10+ years of experience working with kids as I grew up babysitting/nannying families, as well as, working with K-1 students the last 6 years as a teacher. I can help with Travel, Errands and much more.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been great! The kids love her, and she has always been very responsive, and on time. "
John L.
I'm a college student at the University of Iowa that will be home for the summer. I am looking for a nannying position for the summer months because I do enjoy working with kids of all ages. I have experience with children because of my babysitting jobs I have had. I am also a fun loving, and caring person. I don't usually like...
Madelynn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Innessa D.
Waukee, IA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights
Age: 18
Education: GED
Childcare Education: 5 courses early childhood
Certification: CPR & First Aid trained
Experienced babysitter
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Megan K.
Waukee, IA
$17-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Megan!
I am currently in flight school becoming a pilot and would like to fill my free time or days off with babysitting jobs.
I have years of nannying and babysitting experience watching kids aging as young as 5 weeks old to over 12 years. The most amount of kids at once being 5. I have taken the CPR and first...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jordan . I am 18 years old. I'm a senior at Waukee High School. I have worked at a preschool for 2 years. I have experience babysitting and I am CPR certified.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Adisyn V.
Waukee, IA
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to know more about me! I have spent many years working in daycare centers, nannying and, before and after school programs. I have enjoyed my experience with children with special needs. I am very pet friendly and have a reliable form of transportation. I am currently studying online to earn a...
Adisyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Innessa D.
Waukee, IA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Growing up in a big family, I always had a lot of responsibilities being one of the eldest. I was taught at a young age how to feed, clean after, and take care of children. I have a lot more experience then the average person my age and that's what makes me a good fit for the jobs I apply for, looking through and choosing which...
Innessa can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
Brittany B.
Waukee, IA
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic Mom of 2 girls whose passion is children learning through hands-on experiences!
I'd describe my personality as thoughtful, nice and fun!
I like working with kids because they're funny and keep me on my toes. I love to laugh and play with them.
I'm looking for a job that is comfortable and easy-going family who...
Reese S.
Waukee, IA
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of summer nannying experience. Looking for a summer job when I'm home from school. Love working with kids all ages! I come from a family of 4 kids in which I am the oldest. My experience with nannying includes ages 3 to as young as newborn. I babysit my siblings often who are school age so I have experience with a...
Reese can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
Aisle Q.
Waukee, IA
$33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a young woman who is passionate about working with kids. I absolutely love children and the amount of joy they bring into this world. I am a proud aunt of three! I am a Christian who is passionate about my faith and being a mentor to the youth. I have a lot of experience with kids. I started babysitting at the age of 13 and...
Aisle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA
Makayla W.
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.
Talia T.
5.0
Tailia was amazing! Super engaging with Krew, he loved her right away and was flexible with what I needed. Thankful to have had her help out our family!
- Care member
Kendra S.
5.0
Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...
- Tammy S.
Marissa C.
5.0
She's amazing with the children. Does alot of arts and crafts, very creative and so supporting of the kiddos. She's been watching my kids for years and they loved her.
- Care member
Emily J.
5.0
Emily has been great! The kids love her, and she has always been very responsive, and on time.
- John L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Waukee, IA:
How can I find a Waukee babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Waukee, 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 38 babysitters in Waukee, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Waukee, IA?
The average rate for Waukee, IA babysitters on Care.com is $17.66 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 Waukee, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Waukee, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.