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Kelli C.

Student/Babysitter

Carter Lake, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kelli. I have worked with children for over 8 years. I have a lot of experience will all ages of children from time volunteering at elementary schools, previous nannying experience as well as being an educator; I am a 7-12 Language Arts Teacher here in the Omaha Area. If you have any additional questions, feel...
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Ruth G.

Loving And Caring Babysitter

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Ruth. I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have worked in childcare for a 6+ years and currently work for OPS. I enjoy music, dancing, staying in, going out, and everything in between. I am super flexible, respectful, and would love to meet you and your family!

Rahim A. says "Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted him with some...

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Marina M.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been married for 6 years and have two dogs. So don't worry if you have pets! I have my own car. Currently attending to get a degree in education. I will be graduating in 2026 with bachelor social sciences w history minor! I'm very energetic and fun! I have been here almost a year. I just bought a house, so I'm...

Latara N. says "The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina."

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Nickie L.

Babysitter

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Nickie and I absolutely love taking care of kids. I have been doing it for as long as I can remember, I have worked with kids of all ages ranging from newborns to 12. I feel very fortunate to have a job that I feel so passionate about and that doesn't even really feel like a job. I did also work at the local...

Lindy F. says "Nickie has been a blessing to our family. She is on time and has been flexible with her schedule to accommodate ours. My kids (5 and almost 2) love her....

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Abigail K.

I Come From A Big Family Where I Learned From A Young Age How To Care For Children

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Abby, and I am a stay-at-home-mom who is looking for opportunities this summer (whether they be one-time, as needed, or consistently scheduled). My son will be 3 years old in August and ideally I would love for a little one (or even an older child) to join our regular day-to-day activities. I live in the Benson...

Care Member says "Abby’s punctual and makes sure the kids are all set during pick-up after school. She’s reliable, communicative when situations arise, and doesn’t sweat...

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Tammy B.

Bellevue, NE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Tammy. I have over 35 years experience. I am CPR / First Aide certified... I am available most weekends. And weekday nights ( after 530 p.m. ) . I have my own car, and I am a non-smoker. I can do overnights and last-minute bookings. I am interactive with children , I will sit and play , color, play a game, or...

Care Member says "Tammy is awesome! My kids love when she’s coming over. She’s prompt, on time, great communication! "

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Noemi A.

Energetic Young Adult

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I graduated in May of 2019 from UNL with a bachelor's in Elementary Special Education. I got my Masters in Educational Leadership in May of 2023 at Doane. I currently live in West Omaha. I am a full time teacher, so my availability is limited. I will only be able to babysit on the weekends (after 5:15 PM) and occasionally...

Helena C. says "Noemi was great! She was punctual and our kiddo had so much fun with her!"

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Camryn L.

Omaha, NE

3.7(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...

Care Member says "Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time....

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Hayley F.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Hayley F and I am in my second semester in the radiography program at Clarkson college. I have always loved kids and have experience watching many different aged kids from when I was in high school. I was employed at a daycare in high school. I enjoy doing activities with the kids and being active. I am very...

Demi R. says "Hayley is great! We were in a bind with daycare being closed due to COVID and Hayley helped us out a lot with our 18 month old daughter. She was always on...

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Ryan M.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am currently a senior in high school and I work as a Swim instructor teaching younger kids how to swim. I am currently taking 3 AP classes and I am enrolled in clubs at my high school such as National honor society, Student gov't, beta, etc. My goal is to graduate High school and attend my dream school. I am looking for a...

Jimmy B. says "Ryan is a smart and courteous person. He has been helpful to our family for many years with helping watch our kids and pets. Ryan will be a valuable...

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Makenna B.

Get To Know Me!

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as organized, easy to get along with, and caring I like working with kids because I want to have my own kids one day and I'm the oldest out of all my siblings so I was always helping out. I'm looking for a job where I can provide the best care to children while their parents might have other...

Jasmine G. says "Makenna is incredibly easy to work with! She is flexible and has a great attitude. My daughter loved the time she spent with her and has been asking to...

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Jenna G.

Full-time Summer Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have tons of experience with all ages of kids, and watching multiple kids at once! I am a deaf elementary education major, so I know how to keep the kids learning while having fun! I'm very reliable and trustworthy, and I have great recommendations from my other families I've nannied for!

Krystal P. says "We would hire Jenna back in a second. She was amazing with the kids and they loved having her at our home."

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Lily S.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Lily and I'm currently a registered nurse working here in Omaha. I have always been passionate about children and providing safe and fun spaces for growth! I started babysitting at 11 years old and have been nannying on and off ever since. I have experience with newborns and older, as well as disabled children as well. I...

Kristy L. says "Lily is reliable, kind and makes sound decisions. She has a good heart and cares for every human, especially kids. I've known her much of her life and...

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Kate A.

Babysitter/Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm a dedicated Air Force veteran, currently residing in the Davis Monthan area with my husband. With over 14 years of babysitting experience and a background as a former ER vet tech, I bring a unique skill set to ensure your child's safety and well-being, even in stressful situations. I have a genuine passion for...

Heather M. says "Kate is great with my 3 kids, all under 10. She is willing to have park days and movie nights. She plays with the girls and builds Lego creations with...

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Breeana R.

Breeana 21 Omaha, NE

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Bree! I have always loved being around children since I was little! At 14 I started watching a 6-month-old & 2-year-old that lived up the street from me. I have worked at 2 daycares, one of which I worked at for over a year in the baby/infant room. I currently work at Children's in the Pediatric ICU as a RN.

Care Member says "We hired Bree for a one night sitter job as we were visiting from out of state and Bree was great with our 2 year old! She was on-time, had great...

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Nina C.

Building Long-lasting And Loving Relationships Is My Priority!

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat many great kids from newborn age to 13 years old! I have a history of teaching swimming lessons (I loved it!!) and I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I hope to build long-lasting strong relationships with kids and their families!

Krista S. says "Nina has watched my two boys on several occasions (ages 4 and 2 currently). She is always on time, quick to respond to text inquiries, cleans up at the...

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Lindsay B.

Nanny

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Lindsay! I have been babysitting and part-time nannying since I was 15 (currently 24). I've completed a babysitting class at a hospital, and am CPR certified. I've also been a lifeguard, swim team coach, and paraprofessional. I studied communication disorders at Truman State University with a minor in disability...

Care Member says "Lindsay was simply incredible. She was courteous and kind. She was genuinely motivated to learn about our newborn and provided him the best care while I...

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Cheyenne A.

Part Time And Full Time Nanny

Omaha, NE

4.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello Families! I have 12+ years of experience working with children and their families! I have an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's in Psychology. I have experience with ages from newborn to 17 years. My experience comes from working in a daycare as a lead teacher, being a nanny, and as a lead...

Care Member says "Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing due to a significant lack of professionalism and communication. Our kids adored her and she did a great...

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Addi S.

Omaha, NE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for children as young as newborn since I was 12 years old. This has included watching groups of five at most at a time. I have also taken on responsibilities to cook and clean while sitting, and even take children to parks/swimming pools/activities, etc. I have also volunteered in Safety Town for four...

Adrianne A. says "Addi was very professional throughout the interview process with us. She was quick to return calls and on time to her interview. We loved meeting her,...

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Kelsey S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Omaha, NE

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
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  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carter Lake, IA

Babysitters in Carter Lake, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Ruth G.

Ruth is a reliable young lady, not afraid to ask for help. My 3 year old was nervous when we left, but she let him call us, then distracted...

- Rahim A.

Marina M.

The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina.

- Latara N.

Nickie L.

Nickie has been a blessing to our family. She is on time and has been flexible with her schedule to accommodate ours. My kids (5 and almost...

- Lindy F.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carter Lake, IA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carter Lake, 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 1 babysitters in Carter Lake, 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.

The average rate for Carter Lake, IA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 per hour as of August 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carter Lake, IA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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