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Anna R.
Crescent, IA
$18-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have lots of experience babysitting for friends/family and I have also worked in a daycare/preschool. I have a car and would be willing to help with transportation, school, errands, light housekeeping, and occasional weekend hours.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Echo.
I have been working in preschool/daycare for over a year, and am now switching to nannying/babysitting! I have 3 years of overall childcare experience, along with experience and some training on working with children with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I...
Leilani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Echo is fantastic! Echo watched our 9 month old and 3 year old. Echo is great with kids and truly has a passion for being a nurturer to little ones. Our kids quickly warmed up and our eldest immediately would ask "when is Echo coming back?" We will definitely be...
Howard Y.
Megan S.
Council Bluffs, IA
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a current college student at IWCC studying dental hygiene. I just transferred there from UNO where I was on the cheer team and in a sorority. I love coffee, animals, traveling, and being active. My working background: I've worked at a daycare for a total two years and I've nannied a couple of summers. At the daycare, I...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her...
Sarah F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children most of my life. Having two of my own, & of course all their friends was quite a job, but I loved every minute of it. After they were grown, I became a nanny & loved that also. I have cared for up to three kiddos at a time, all under 10 years old, one from newborn & until he turned three.
I am a...
Michele can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Michele has been working for me for a few months now and it's actually mind boggling how much she has improved my life! I always come home to happy, fed kids that are ready for bed. All the clean up from the day is always done when I get home and she always puts in...
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Claire and I am currently a student at Creighton University. I have 4 years of experience, and I love spending time with kids. I can help with housekeeping, grocery shopping, tutoring, and caring for your pets. I have worked with kids through nannying, babysitting, teaching swim lessons, Sunday school groups, and...
Claire can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely loved having Claire as our nanny for the summer. She did a great job taking care of our 4 month and 4 year old. We trusted her to take our son to the park, drop/pick him up at camp and even spend time together at the library. We are sad to see her go...
Grace K.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I took care of my mother for more than 10 years, & she had dementia & a myriad of other maladies. Older people have such great stories & I love hearing them share their life experiences.
Michele can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Michele was hired to care for my uncle who recently suffered a stroke. She was very flexible with hours and activities requested by my uncle. They got along great and she was able to help him get back to his normal routine. Michele was easy to communicate with,...
Jackie O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a professional nanny looking for a great summer position! I am fully vaccinated and would prefer to work in households where everyone is vaccinated.
I have extensive experience with babysitting and have worked as a dance and gymnastics teacher, as well as a camp councilor. I have a degree in vocal music and I love to...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rose watched my daughter E while my husband and I went out for our anniversary. They were so sweet with E, who was shy at first but Rose helped her feel at ease! I would absolutely love to have Rose watch E again."
Brittany W.
Lily S.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily and I am a registered nurse working here in Omaha! I am originally from Kansas City, KS and just recently moved up here after graduating from Creighton University! I have been babysitting since I was 12, and adore spending time with kiddos! I have experience with children ages 2 weeks to 18 years, and am...
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"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 think she's a terrific person."
Kristy L.
5.0
(1)
I have 0 year of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I love animal and am really good with them.
Selena can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
I am working on being certified. I love kids and have had a lot of babysitting under my belt. Am willing to help with homework and house chores and am ok with all animals.
Selena can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Selena is a hard worker and loves to work with kids and pets! She is smart, super helpful, and can make everything fun!"
Mykela K.
Quinlan C.
Omaha, NE
$22-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a 29-year-old! Looking for a part-time position with childcare/babysitting, household cleaning, house sitting, or pet sitting. Waiting to get back into school and looking for a position to help me financially until then. I can make myself available to your needs. I am a responsible and dedicated worker. I am also...
Quinlan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Quinlan C. is very kind, professional, and courteous. She is quite intelligent and educated as well. Highly recommended."
David M.
Gabrielle M.
Omaha, NE
$21-31/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with kids since I was 14 , basically a kid myself. I started with occasional babysitting for family friends, as I made more connections, I put in more hours and worked part-time for about a year or so until I got a full-time Job. I was a nanny for my managers two children up until she transferred jobs this past...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabrielle is the daughter of a family friend and took care of our daughter during the summer. She’s very kind and professional. She was willing to help when needed."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting kids since the age of 10 years old. Everyone has always said I have a way with kids. I have 4 years of professional experience. I have babysat a lot of children but I have also been a daycare teacher, coach, and a assistant early learning teacher. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I want to help kids...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Alexis was great with the kids! They really enjoyed their time with her and had fun. She also did a great job of cleaning up! I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future. "
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Stephanie H.
Omaha, NE
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello- I am an experienced pediatric RN, mom of 4 grown-ups :) I love caring for kiddos and since mine are big and yet to give me any grandchildren - I am finding I have some spare time these days! . I can help with light housekeeping, cooking, and anything else that may pop up! Thanks for considering trusting your littles with...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie was just what my 1 month old needed! She was so attentive to his needs, especially since he was a little grumpy that day and needed extra cuddles. Thank goodness she has so much experience and knew how to help him out. Her help with laundry and dishes was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lexi and I just graduated Creighton's accelerated nursing program. I also previously graduated from Boise State University with degrees in Biology and Pre-Medical Studies. When it comes to babysitting I am experienced in all ages as I have been babysitting/nannying for over 9 years. I have a great time with kids and I...
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lexi to play with our twin 5 year olds in the afternoons and help with their virtual kindergarten during Covid. She was amazing with them and stayed with us the entire school year. We also had a new baby and after my maternity leave ended it was an easy...
Jennifer Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aidan and I've been a full time nanny for about 7 years! Currently I'm a nanny for a wonderful 2. 5 yo & her 10 yo brother. I've been working for this family for over two years and adore my job! However, I'm always looking for babysitting jobs too! I've worked with kids my whole life and couldn't imagine it any...
Aidan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Aidan was WONDERFUL with our two baby boys! We will absolutely use her again!"
Katherine L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tammy. I recently moved to Dallas and work full time in the financial industry. Currently, I am open to occasional jobs that work with my schedule- evenings/weekends work best for me. I have 4+ years of experience with child care, but have not been active with childcare within the last few years due to my full...
Tammy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've used Tammy on a number of occasions now and my two boys love her! She is always really responsive, is very available, and extremely responsible with my kiddos. We'd definitely recommend her!"
Leah P.
Hayley F.
Omaha, NE
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"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 time and willing to work with our hectic schedule. She kept our daughter engaged throughout the day by taking...
Demi R.
Aly H.
Omaha, NE
$16-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
My Name Is Aly! I Can't Wait To See If I Fit Into Your Needs And Be A Great Impact On Your Kids!!
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, creative
I like working with kids because I have always loved kids. I love to see their milestones and their creative minds! I love that I am able to have a good and important impact on their lives.
I'm looking for a job that can pay on time meet each others standards so we can...
Aly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aly was very good. She took care of our daughter from 3 months to 9 months old. She was very adaptive, and was on time. I have no complaints."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I love kids! I am a college student going into nursing and I am looking for a part time job!
Coralyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Crescent, IA
Leilani N.
5.0
Echo is fantastic! Echo watched our 9 month old and 3 year old. Echo is great with kids and truly has a passion for being a nurturer to little ones. Our kids quickly warmed up and our eldest immediately would ask "when is Echo coming back?" We will definitely be having Echo return for date nights...
- Howard Y.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her watch my baby again!!
- Sarah F.
Michele B.
5.0
Michele has been working for me for a few months now and it's actually mind boggling how much she has improved my life! I always come home to happy, fed kids that are ready for bed. All the clean up from the day is always done when I get home and she always puts in extra effort the day before my...
- Laura M.
Claire K.
5.0
We absolutely loved having Claire as our nanny for the summer. She did a great job taking care of our 4 month and 4 year old. We trusted her to take our son to the park, drop/pick him up at camp and even spend time together at the library. We are sad to see her go at the end of the summer but will...
- Grace K.
Michele B.
5.0
I hired Michele to care for my husband, who has a progressive neurological disease. She is ALWAYS on time, works hard, and goes beyond what is expected. In her spare time, she has help organize areas of my home that needed attention, but as a full time caregiver, I was unable to do. That has been...
- Suzanne W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Crescent, IA:
How can I find a Crescent babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Crescent, IA?
The average rate for Crescent, IA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of April 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 Crescent, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Crescent, 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.