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Find babysitters in Adel, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Adel, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Adel, IA

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

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Lily D.


Waukee, IA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 21 years old. I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...

Eric B.

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Sarah T.


Stuart, IA

$17-28/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :) I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...

Care member

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Taylor D.


Van Meter, IA

$12-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently finishing up my last two weeks as a manager at a retail store in the mall. I'm looking to go back to doing what I love most and watch kids and care for animals :) I've babysat from just a few weeks old, up to only a few years younger than myself and have been walking and taking care of animals since I was very...
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Adrieanah H.


West Des Moines, IA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."

Emma D.

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Alexis M.


Waukee, IA

$19/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She did a great job babysitting our toddler for us :) she always loved having Lexi come over! "

Katie P.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up on a farm with 3 dogs and several cats. I have provided drop-in care for an older dog while neighbors have gone on extended vacations. I am available for drop-ins and walks. I have experience with medication administration.
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Katherine watched our 15 year old dog while we were away for the weekend. She visited our home prior to watching him to get all the details and meet him. She provided text updates throughout the visit and was punctual with the scheduled visits. I would highly...

Tracie B.

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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

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

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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Housekeeper Available Weekdays!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 3 and I worked as an in-home daycare provider for 15 years. Cleaning, therefore, has always been a part of my everyday life. My 2 sisters are housekeepers as well.
Debra can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Deb is willing to do anything you ask and does it quickly and well. I very much appreciate the work she has done for me. She's been a lifesaver! "

Jeanine S.

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Destinee M.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!"

Kelly S.

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Alissia A.


Clive, IA

$19-23/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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...

Brionna W.

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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

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Marissa C.


Waukee, IA

$8-50/hr13 yrs exp

Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!

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, travel, light cleaning
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."

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Lydia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Lydia!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past couple years I have gotten my both my basic and advanced CNA. I have worked in a nonprofit pediatric care unit and am very passionate about what I do! I'm pretty easy going and love to hang out with others. Hope to meet you and your family soon!
3.0
"Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in training than she actually worked. She would work best with very high functioning individuals or babysitting."

Kathryn C.

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Narda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Narda. I am 30 years old, I'm Brazilian. I live in Chelsea MA, have a car and allowed to drive in the USA. I am very responsible, dynamic, ethical and careful. I love children and want to help with anything you need. I can cook. I'm not a smoker and I'm not illegal in the country. I have references to analyze my...
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Narda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am Narda and I am looking forward to take care of your little one or an elder. I have a comfortable and new car and a clean drive record. I speak Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have experience with newborn, twin, toddlers, teenagers and elders and I have strong references. I am organized, responsible, dynamic, punctual,...
Narda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We are visiting Columbia for family health reasons and needed someone to watch our son who has behavioral special needs. Narda made him feel safe, secure, and happy when he was with her, which is no small feat! She took him to the lake, had appropriate movies...

Leanne B.

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Miriam M.


Urbandale, IA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Caregiver

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Hope N.


West Des Moines, IA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Lifetime Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I have known Hope for many years and witnessed her skills in caring for children over and over. She is dependable, hard working, and has a wonderful ability to connect with children in a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way. She truly cares about the children in...

Elizabeth H.

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Bailey G.


Grimes, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter (Occasional and Some Regularly Scheduled)

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!"

Heidi W.

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Miranda K.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Adel, IA

Lauren L.

5.0

Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)

- Stephanie R.

Lily D.

5.0

Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our youngest, and seemed confidently in...

- Eric B.

Sarah T.

5.0

Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier and brighter.

- Care member

Adrieanah H.

5.0

Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again.

- Emma D.

Alexis M.

5.0

Lexi loves kids and she does a great job! She's watched my baby as well as my other child at ages 4 and 5. She really cares about kids and makes things fun for them.

- Lindsey H.

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