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Find babysitters in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Altoona, IA

The average rate is $14/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Altoona, IA

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Callison did an amazing job with my 5 year old. She did a great job of comforting my child and helping her with her school work. She is very reputable and definitely someone who will be hired again!"

Braden F.

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Alyssa G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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Eto I.


Des Moines, IA

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

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: Bathroom cleaning, organization, 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.

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Madelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Sitter

I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
Madelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**currently only available for occasional/ date night sitting, as I work full time** Hello! I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends for about 10 years. I also have 4 years of experience working with children as a summer camp staff. Ages I have babysat for have mostly been between 3-10 years of age but I have...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth D.


Colfax, IA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor

Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school. I am looking to help elementary students with...
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Malin V.


Ankeny, IA

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Full-Time Summer Nanny?

Hello! I am a student at the university of Iowa interested in being a pediatric occupational therapist. I am looking for a family in Ankeny (or surrounding areas) to nanny for the summer (2024). I have a lot of experience babysitting as it was my primary job growing up (5+ years). I am the oldest of 2 younger siblings and grew...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Linda L.


Des Moines, IA

< $10/hr3 yrs exp

I Have A Master's Degree In Education

I was a teacher working with special needs children for almost 30 years. I have 2 of my own children I adopted who are special needs. I love all animals and have both 2 dogs and several cats. I love working with children. I grew up a farm kid in rural Northern Iowa. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and firm....
Linda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi, my name is Gillian and I would love to take care of your loved one. I am starting nursing school this fall and am looking for something I can do to work with my busy school schedule. I have been working as a CNA for the past four years and have experience working hospice, respite care, assisted living, and nursing home...
Gillian can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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Savana B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-26/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi, I'm Savana! I'm currently in the nursing program at DMACC and will start my third year in the fall, with a year and a half left to go! I have 8 nieces and nephews and have been an aunt since I was 9! I've babysat all of them since they were babies. I've also babysat 3 of them full time over the last five summers, kids ranged...
Savana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Madelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I currently work for an elementary school as a special education associate with students who have behavioral problems. I have experience working with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, and other behavioral problems. I have a college education in Family Services with many classes about child development and disorders. I am always...
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Gia G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter With Love For All!

Hello! I am a very reliant, positive and caring person whom has 6 years of experience. I am a Special Education Associate at Des Moines Public Schools and work with 7-9 kids in a contained classroom! I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and have been helping my mother with her in-home daycare as well! I am able...
Gia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Grace S.


Bondurant, IA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Grace, 21 Years Old, College Student!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, outgoing, & hardworking. I am always on time and I fulfill my jobs while having fun but also being safe. I started working with kids when I was a junior in highschool, I have worked at daycares for over 4 years and I have had experience with babysitting in that time. In my spare time, I...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melany B.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Melany

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Melany & I'm a student living in Ankeny! I'm currently studying elementary education at DMACC! I work at a daycare & I am a certified nurse aide! I am BLS (CPR) certified & I am a mandated reporter. I have experience with kiddos aged 12 months - teenagers! I'd describe my personality as understanding,...
Melany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jalie B.


Des Moines, IA

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jalie. I'm currently a student at Grandview University and I'm currently studying to become a nutritionist. I have babysat all ages of kids throughout high-school and I have lots of experience underneath me. I love kids and the joy they bring to my life and I would make sure that they always got the best care....
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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover

I have forever been an animal lover who understands that every pet has their own personality. If they love cuddles, I'll give them cuddles. If they like to be active, we will go on walks and adventure. I am responsible and organized, and would love to dog sit in my free time. Although I don't have a yard, I know of many dog...
Maren can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...

- Sarah S.

Callison F.

5.0

Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.

- Kristen E.

Bonnie F.

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 would be blessed to have her as a...

- Sheila W.

Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

Alyssa G.

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.

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