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60 babysitters are listed in Clive, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Clive, IA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. I am available for babysitting or a fill in/ back up nanny or sitter. I can also watch kids overnight or when parents travel. I currently nanny 2/3 days a week for two families but still have some open availability in my schedule.
Tanya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill in because she so personable. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and reliable caregiver with a passion for babies and building strong connections with families. I enjoy walks with my dog, cooking, and baking. With excellent communication and flexibility, I'm dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for your little ones while fostering smiles and lasting...
Alissia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alissia babysat my daughter often when she was age 6-10. Alissia always did a great job. J had lots of fun playing games and doing art projects. I highly recommend Alissia."
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Lauren G.
Clive, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a college student currently working on my bachelors degree in business. I currently work as a Cart Girl on a golf course but need extra jobs when the course closes! I enjoy working with children and I think that every parent needs their time without kids sometimes! Little ones are super energetic and want to go and go all...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a babysitter of 4 years and I love spending time with kids. I can help with Travel, cleaning and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm looking to have a second babysitting job by the summer so I can earn some extra money. I've babysat for my neighbors for three years which has made me really close to them. I'm also great with...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lili, I'm 19, and I am a student at the University of Iowa. I have been a full-time nanny for the past 3 years during the school year, and during the summer. I have worked with kids of all ages from infants to middle-school. I love being outdoors, active, and experiencing new things! I am very passionate about...
I am a 55-year-old 31 year happily married resident of Clive. I recently took early retirement from my job of 33 years but I am an active person and am seeking employment that allows me to do things I love. I have 3 grown children so my mommy duties that I loved so much have all but gone. All of our kids were good students,...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I am a 53-year-old married mother of 3 living in Clive. I am recently retired. I do not want to go back to the corporate life and am looking to pursue opportunities to do things that have always been the center of my life. I love animals and children! I currently have a 12-year-old indoor/outdoor cat and a 1-year-old rescue...
Kathleen can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Alissia A.
Clive, IA
$18-22/hr
Hi, my name is Alissia . I'd be more than happy to help your family or you as an individual tidy up your home coming home after a long day or life gets hectic so sometimes its Nice to have an extra hand to help out around your home, so you are able to relax and not have to worry. Creating a clean and comfortable home...
Alissia can also help with: General room cleaning, organization
Hi there! Here are a few things about me and my background on caring for children! I began looking after and babysitting my niece and nephew when they were both newborns. They are now 6 and 2 years old. I also babysat 2 girls ages 7 and 12 for about 2 years quite frequently. Lastly, I worked at a daycare for about 6 months until...
Niya can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Sawyer W.
Clive, IA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sawyer. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2019 and am looking for work before I attend graduate school. I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 15 years old. I am CPR/BLS certified. I have experience watching kids of all ages. I enjoy being interactive with them by playing games, making crafts, staying...
Sawyer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hannah M.
Clive, IA
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
I graduated in April 2023 with my bachelors degree. I have 9 years of babysitting experience and I am currently working as a 1-year-old teacher at Vine Street Childcare. I am willing to help out around the house as needed. I am First Aid and CPR certified as well as fully vaccinated. I can show proof of these as well. I am a fun...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alissia A.
Clive, IA
$8-13/hr
In my many years of life, I have walked a lot of dogs, including my own, who is my life and my everything and she's what keeps me going. Our pets are super important and family to us and having their needs and cared for is our number one top priority with all of that said our schedules can get hectic and be busy sometimes so,...
Alissia can also help with: Pet walking
I do not have any medical training. I retired early from a 34 year career at one company. Now I am focused on doing things that are meaningful, helpful, and rewarding to my soul. It is in my nature to be a nurturer.
After retirement I spent a lot of time with my Dad as he struggled with cancer and eye problems. Appointments,...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Hi my name is Libby. I am a mom of two teens that keep me busy. I have been a teacher for the last 14 years and am feeling it was time for a break! I would love to still continue to love, and care for, and work with families and children!
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
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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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!"
Wayne K.
Alyssa G.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. "
Brianne G.
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: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
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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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Clive, IA
Tanya M.
5.0
Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill in because she so personable.
- Care member
Alissia A.
5.0
I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the dishwasher. Definitely would book...
- Brionna W.
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 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
Jillayne A.
5.0
She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!
- Wayne K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Clive, IA:
How can I find a Clive babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Clive, 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 15 babysitters in Clive, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Clive, IA?
The average rate for Clive, IA babysitters on Care.com is $17.13 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 Clive, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Clive, 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 Clive, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Clive, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.