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Babysitters in Coggon, IA

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Bergen D.


Coggon, IA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bergen and I am 20 years old. I have been caring for children for many years and have experience with a wide variety of ages! This year I have gained more experience with infants and have become well versed in caring for them. While I was still in high school I would volunteer my free time helping out in a...
Bergen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Bergen D.


Coggon, IA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a reliable, patient and positive young women who enjoys helping people. I am willing to provide companionship and assistance to those in need! I am CPR certified and have gained elderly care experience by working at Camp Reece for 2 years. At Camp Reece I gained experience with helping elderly people that have a wide...
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Bergen D.


Coggon, IA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 20 years old and caring for animals is my passion! I have began working at an animal shelter since I was 16 and I am now a veterinary assistant at an animal hospital, so I am well versed in the care of a variety of animals. I have been pet sitting for many years as well. Dogs and cats seem to be the most common animals...
Bergen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

I am a 19-year-old college student currently enrolled at UNI. I have had past experience babysitting and I am a responsible, reliable, kind-hearted person. I would like to say I am fun and outgoing! I love to be active and engaging with kids! I can help out with whatever tasks are needed such as carpooling, grocery shopping,...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madaleen N.


Marion, IA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available In The Corridor!

I love working with kiddos! I have been babysitting since I was about 13 and have experience working with children aged newborn through 12 years. I have taken elementary education and psychology courses, and am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. As a former elementary education major, have learned lots of fun and safe ways to engage...
Madaleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddy is kind, patient and trustworthy. When your kid instantly feels comfortable with the babysitter then you know she's good. We have hired Maddy to watch our kids, cat and house. My oldest has separation anxiety so I can only leave him with familiar people who...

Rachel P.

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Kayleen T.


Marion, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children ages birth-12 for several years in my neighborhood as well as family. I am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the Cedar Valley Iowa area working with both children and adults and LOVE IT!
Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kayleen was so great! She played with the kids, quickly picked up my instructions for the evening and our routine. She did everything I asked her and even stayed later than originally planned. I will absolutely hire her again. Kids loved her."

Lacey E.

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Heidi W.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Heidi. I am 33 years old. I was a preschool teacher for 6 years and have been babysitting children since I was 15 years old. I have experience looking after and teaching students infant to school age. In Colorado I was a nanny for a family with 3 beautiful girls under the age of 4. I moved here and taught...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heidi babysat my son from the time he was 16 months until he was 26 months old. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. As a mother, it was always comforting to see how excited my son got when she would come over and when I would be away it was nice not...

Melissa R.

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Kayla G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-50/hr15 yrs exp

Flexible & Dependable Childcare Services

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been caring for children in a babysitting/nannying capacity for well over 15 years. I'm experienced in caring for children of all ages, and I am comfortable watching multiple children at once. It is always my goal to foster deep, trusting relationships with the children & families for which I care- being a safe &...
5.0
"Kayla is a great communicator and she reached out a couple of times before the job. She showed up earlier to our place and my daughter bonded with her instantly. She took good care of her and I will hire her again in the future!"

Jonathan L.

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Lauren A.


Center Point, IA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren and I am currently a student at the University of Iowa majoring in nursing. I currently work as a CNA at Virginia Gay Hospital and am looking for a nannying job throughout the school year! I have babysat and worked at two daycares, working with kids of all ages! I am an outgoing, fun, and loving person! I enjoy...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is amazing with our son. She takes him places and is a very involved caregiver. He looks forward to seeing her, and is sad when she leaves."

Ali F.

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Rhonda G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$14-20/hr

Lifelong Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide animal sitting in your own home or dog sitting in mine. I'm an experienced pet owner with many years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can take them for walks, play in the yard and also perform baths and light grooming.
Rhonda can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
5.0
"Oh my goodness! Rhonda (and Nick) are absolutely the BEST! They stepped up pretty darn last minute but found time to come get to know us and the pets. Then they showed all the love and sent adorable pictures and updates along the way. They brought in packages and...

Kelley M.

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Ella P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.

I am a freshman at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

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Shannon F.


Marion, IA

$17/hr12 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 girls ages 14, 7 and 3 and the oldest of 6 kids. I started watching my younger brother at 10, then cousins and finally getting paid jobs around 14. I went on to be an au-pair in Denmark, then a nanny. I've also worked in an after school program for kids. Then I had my own. I have experience working with neuro...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Shannon was great! This was my first time leaving my 3 year old son with a stranger, so I was nervous. A did great with her. It made me feel better that she has experience with Autistic children."

Melissa T.

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Kaitlin M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$33/hr3 yrs exp

Nannying Or Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaitlin, I also go by Kait:) My experience includes 3 years of working in daycare settings, as well as nannying for two families. I have cared for ages ranging from infant to school age, and have cared for special needs children. I have my CPR certification, as well as mandatory reporter, first aid, and essentials...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlin has been AWESOME with our little girl who is 5 months old. Shows up on time or early. Gives our daughter all her attention. Cleaned up the house and did dishes without being asked. She is kind and wonderful!"

Shauna V.

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Evangeline H.


Marion, IA

$15-40/hr1 yrs exp

I come from a family of nine children of which I am the second oldest. I have therefore had lots of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have been babysitting children ages 4 + since I was a young teenager, and have nannied for three consecutive summers, children ranging from infancy to 11 years old. I enjoy reading...
5.0
"Eva is simply the best! Our family adores everything about her. The kids find her to be the most fun babysitter they have ever had!! (Even when she holds them accountable to get their tasks done!) She is very responsible, reliable, attentive, and creative. She...

Care member

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Amy T.


Anamosa, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy. I live in Anamosa. I was a nanny from 17 until I was 22 for a great family while getting my degree. During this time I was also babysitting for other families occasionally on weekends. I just started at the hospital in Iowa City. I still have a huge passion working with children and would love to do some...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amy is a dependable and punctual sitter. She was able to help me with my night classes (6-9pm), which is a tricky time to cover. Calm, flexible and personable, she was wonderful with our little girl and responded quickly to my texts when I'd check in on them from...

Lauren Z.

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Kiara M.


Marion, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have been working with children for 10 pluse years. I currently work for the Cedar Rapids school district. I'm a special education interventionist. I'm the past my job would include going on field trips, making sure the kids eat, making sure they are safe and tending to them if they get hurt, do arts and crafts,...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiara is amazing. I have worked with her many times before, and would work with her again. She's a great, caring, loving caretaker. "

Care member

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Molly S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 23 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends. I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly is a smart, hardworking, and patient caregiver. She is able to handle multiple children at once with quite a large age range. She nannies with the best of them!"

Sarah W.

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Alicia G.


Marion, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alica, I'm 24 years old and have many years of childcare experience. I've babysat for many families and have worked at two daycares. I have been working as a nanny for over a year now, and I'm just looking for part-time work. I have a van that seats six, and four car seats comfortably. I'm CPR and first aid, certified,...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alicia is great with children of all ages!"

Nieves C.

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Emma H.


Monticello, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Emma's Bio

Hey there I'm Emma! I am looking for babysitting jobs for the weekends!! I work at a daycare full time in our infant room. I have 5 years of experience with kiddos. I have my own car and the rate varies depending on how far you are!! I like working with kids because they make my days better
I am currently at UNI in their online program for Elementary Education. I will graduate next Spring 2025, and I currently have a B. A in Psychology from UNI '22. I am expecting my first child in September 2024, and currently work in the Linn Mar School District. I recently moved to the Cedar Rapids area back in August with my...
Dayna can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Coggon, IA

Madaleen N.

5.0

Maddy is fabulous, fun, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. My kids and I all love her.

- Brianna F.

Kayleen T.

5.0

Our shy toddler warmed up instantly to Kayleen and was very comfortable around her kind demeanor. He asked us to go on another date so she could come back! Our pets were happy to get some extra attention too! We look forward to seeing her again!

- Michael I.

Heidi W.

5.0

Heidi treats all children like her own. She has great communication with parents and is consistent and loving with those she cares for. She takes her role as caretaker seriously and puts the needs of the children first. I highly recommend her as a child care provider.

- Lisa M.

Kayla G.

5.0

Kayla was awesome with my three year old !

- Care member

Lauren A.

5.0

Lauren is amazing with our son. She takes him places and is a very involved caregiver. He looks forward to seeing her, and is sad when she leaves.

- Ali F.

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