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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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
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, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Gabby to watch my two cats while I was out of town and she was wonderful! Sent detailed messages, always sent photos and if I called her she'd pick up the phone right away. I definitely recommend Gabby!"
Joey E.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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.
Elizabeth R.
Omaha, NE
$15-16/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have four years of experience, as I worked at a daycare and was a regular babysitter/nanny in high school and college. I am happy to help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal prep and I love animals!
I enjoy getting to know kids, building a relationship and figuring out how they like to spend their time. Some things I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was great! My daughter just loved her and had an amazing time! She was punctual, kind, and trustworthy! Will definitely hire her again!"
Jessie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
If you are looking for an occasional sitter for those date nights, I am your girl! I do have a full time job M-F 8am-5 p.m. The earliest I can be available is 6 p.m. or after as I do have a dog of my own to take care of first.
A little about me:
Im a lead preschool teacher at the UNMC Child Care Center. Before that,...
Tabitha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tabitha is GREAT!!! She has been watching our boys for over a year now on weekends and evenings, and nannied for us all summer this year. She is great at keeping them busy, and helped with reading practice as well. Three boys is not always easy! We continue to use...
Rachael L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kaylin. I currently live in Omaha , NE and I have worked with kids for 12 years now. I have experience with newborns to age 14 including twin infants and toddlers. I am CPR and first aid certified and have safe sleep training for infants. I am so excited to get to meet you and your little ones!
Kaylin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylin is the absolute best! We knew right away during our interview that we wanted her to care for our 4 mo twins! We loved her so much we tried getting her to move away with us, ha! She was flexible, reliable, & very caring. We were lucky to find her & would...
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Sierra B.
Omaha, NE
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I'm Sierra! I am a mom to a cute little boy and would love to become a nanny for the right family that I can bring along my little guy. We have had terrible luck with daycare, so I am reevaluating my life and am looking for a change. I have been my Masters in Education and have been teaching middle school Spanish the past 5...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra was great! The kids had fun with her and were very comfortable interacting with her. I always felt good leaving her to care for the kids. She's just great!"
Shawna F.
Isabelle R.
Omaha, NE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student In Back Bay Looking For Newborn/Infant Nannying Position
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for one-time babysitting jobs for the nights and weekends. I have a wide range of experience including newborns, multiples, special needs, tutoring, accommodating pets, cleaning, meal prep, odd jobs, and just typical babysitting of kids aged infant-teenager. I love babies and taking care of kids - their...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We couldn't be happier! Isabelle made sure to come by and introduce herself to our kiddo and dogs so that they'd be more comfortable with her while we were out. Our kiddo loved her, and we were amazed when our not so social pup warmed up to her very quickly. She's...
Christian L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 was away. She communicated with us prior to the visit to help us prepare. Fantastic sitter! Highly recommend!"
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Camryn L.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Camryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"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. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Marina! I'm 24 and currently going to College. I'm attending uno and in the program of secondary education social sciences!. I have been married for 6 years and have two dogs. We have no kids and it's just us here. I am a very active and enthusiastic person. I have my own car.
I'm originally from Texas and have...
Marina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best decision we every made! Caring and kind, our kids absolutely love Marina."
Latara N.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I love being with children and interacting with them! I have 6 years of experience with kids ages 2 months and up
I am responsible, caring and patient. I have babysat up to four kids at a time. Let me know if you need a date night, after school, or even just a one time job!
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Claire is dependable, punctual and very responsible! She excels at communication and patience. We have three small children that adore her."
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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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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."
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Abigail K.
Omaha, NE
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Come From A Big Family Where I Learned From A Young Age How To Care For Children
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
"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 the small stuff when our schedule has changed a little here or there. Would recommend!"
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ruth.
I have been working with children for over 5 years
I worked in childcare for a few years and currently do administrative work for OPS
I enjoy music, dancing, being silly, staying in, going out, and everything in between!
I am super flexible, respectful, and would love to meet you and your family!
I am...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 music and he had a lot fun hanging out with her. We felt confident that he was well cared for with Ruth and...
Rahim A.
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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Quinlan C. is very kind, professional, and courteous. She is quite intelligent and educated as well. Highly recommended."
David M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Crescent, IA
Gabrielle M.
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
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.
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Elizabeth was great! My daughter just loved her and had an amazing time! She was punctual, kind, and trustworthy! Will definitely hire her again!
- Jessie D.
Tabitha R.
5.0
Tabitha is GREAT!!! She has been watching our boys for over a year now on weekends and evenings, and nannied for us all summer this year. She is great at keeping them busy, and helped with reading practice as well. Three boys is not always easy! We continue to use Tabitha when we need a sitter, she...
- Rachael L.
Kaylin B.
5.0
Kaylin is the absolute best! We knew right away during our interview that we wanted her to care for our 4 mo twins! We loved her so much we tried getting her to move away with us, ha! She was flexible, reliable, & very caring. We were lucky to find her & would definitely hire her again!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Crescent, IA:
How can I find a Crescent babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Crescent, 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 Crescent, 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.
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 May 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.