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Hello! My name is Lexie.
I have a Master Degree from Drake University and a Bachelor Degree from Eastern Illinois University where I was a member of the Women's Team and Track and Field team.
I've been a nanny for close family friends, my own 4 siblings, and other children since I was around 12 years old. I'm very friendly,...
Lexie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with child care and any extra jobs or chores! I have worked with many special needs children. I love doing crafts, art, playing outside, swimming, and more!
Jocelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids absolutely adore Savannah. She is always our first go to when we need a babysitter. She plays with the kids and gets them settled down for bed without any issues! She is always professional and reliable."
Amanda H.
Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...
5.0
"Carol has been amazing. She has worked with both my daughter an son. Her passion for education and her ability to relate to my very different kids is invaluable. We have worked with her off and own for 5 years. Both kids are in middle school, and they are excited...
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Carol M.
Des Moines, IA
$8-15/hr
5.0
(2)
I'm an Educational Consultant and on the side I tutor, babysit, and care for dogs as I love to stay busy.
Carol can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Carol was the best dog/house sitter we could have asked for. Our dog Dizzy is a high needs dog and Carol did a fantastic job caring for her and keeping us updated as to how she was doing while we were gone. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Claire! I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology and Psychology. While this degree has opened up many opportunities for me, it has shown me that I best utilize my skills and passions when working with children. I am currently working on my masters degree in school counseling while...
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!"
Brittany M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always been a mother hen. I have worked for (and plan on working with in the future) children with disabilities of any kind. I am very fun and energetic and have found ways of using these skills for educational use and not just play time. I have worked with any age between 6 weeks and 16 years. I've also worked at a...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!"
Heidi W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's.
I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated!
I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bert was phenomenal in her interview. She was punctual, respectful, and sweet to our kids. Immediately she got to know our children and they had such a fun time with her that they wanted her to stay the night lol. She was friendly and just a great presence. Will...
Kyle G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Miriam, currently serving as a Lead Teacher for Two-Year-Olds at the Bob and Billie Ray Child Development Center. I hold certifications in CPR and first aid, with training in universal precautions and bloodborne pathogen safety. I am proud to possess my Early Childhood CDA and am actively pursuing an Early Childhood...
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miriam was fantastic, she looked after my 3 month old and two dogs for a date night! Had a great phone interview and provided references for me. She was on time and very quick to respond when I texted to checked on everyone. I look forward to working with her again...
Ashlee W.
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: Organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
PLEASE DISREGARD THIS PROFILE. I TRIED TO REMOVE IT BUT FOR SOME REASON, AM UNABLE TO DO SO. I AM NO LONGER OFFERING SENIOR SERVICES!
I became a Certified Nursing Aid at 16 then an EMT at 18. I worked my way through college as both a nursing aide and an EMT progressing to a Paramedic. I worked in home health care, and human...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I have known Bonnie for 15 years. She is responsible, honest, has great people skills and well as great communication skills. She is loving and gives 100% of herself to help others. She has a great sense of humor and creates a fun environment to be around. Anyone...
Sheila W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs.
I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi guys!! I'm currently a senior at Drake University, majoring in Health Science. I'll be attending graduate school in the fall for occupational therapy. I'm currently CPR certified for children, infants, and adults, safety care certified. And I'm currently working as a behavioral technician at a clinic for kids with...
Trinity can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"We interviewed Trinity on the phone. She said was interested in the position and that she would send references. We didn't hear from her and reached out to follow. We never heard from her again."
Luis M.
Jillayne A.
Des Moines, IA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!*
Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...
Devoni B.
Ayrianna T.
Waukee, IA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...
Henry T.
Eto I.
Des Moines, IA
$17-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, meals prep, home sitting, and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I also speak 3 other languages and I'm learning more. If you need help in that area, I can help.
Eto can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she...
Kini T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!!
My name is Makayla I'm a sophomore at drake university studying sociology. I live off campus with my two cats in Des Moines. I've been caring for children for the past two years nannying and babysitting in my spare time that I have being a college student. I have experience preparing meals for children who have dietary...
Makayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Makayla is an absolute gem of a care giver. She was so accommodating and very willing to go above and beyond to be there and patient with my 3 year old son.. She did everything possible to always keep me in the loop and updated on their daily activities and goals...
Amanda M.
5.0
(1)
I have four years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I can also help kids with their homework or basic education with creative learning. I am multilingual, so maybe I can teach a few words in different languages.
Sakshi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Sakshi and a friend to babysit children in a hotel for children during a family event. We were able to meet before. She was professional and fully prepared for the job! The older children present said they were the best sitters they’ve ever had! They were...
Vicki M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Windsor Heights, 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.
Carol M.
5.0
Carol has been incredible: easy to communicate with, organized and a phenomenal teacher. Our child's confidence in math has improved greatly
- Care member
Carol M.
5.0
Carol is a super nice person. She took on quite a task with our two dogs when me and my wife went on vacation. She did everything we asked, and had no problems. She also updated us with photos, and was always available to answer a text if we were checking in. We would highly recommend Carol!
- Care member
Claire R.
5.0
Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!
- Brittany M.
Bailey G.
5.0
Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!
- Heidi W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Windsor Heights, IA:
How can I find a Windsor Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Windsor Heights, 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 2 babysitters in Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, IA?
The average rate for Windsor Heights, IA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Windsor Heights, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Windsor Heights, 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.