Find Babysitters in Earlham, IA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Earlham, IA and hire the best fit for your family.
Find babysitters in Earlham, IA that you’ll love
54 babysitters are listed in Earlham, IA
The average rate is $7/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 3 years
Babysitters in Earlham, IA
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
I have worked in childcare off an on for the past 16 years. I have experience in a childcare center and also as a nanny. I worked as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital for 5 years also. I am currently First Aide and CPR certified.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, especially my niece and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has watched my son twice. She was very prompt, polite, and friendly to us. I hope she stays around so we can keep having her watch our son!"
Christina M.
I am a stay at home mom of one girl who's 2 years old and looking to start some child care for extra income. I know she would love to have some friends as well too! I have two cats and one dog so love animals. I am an active person that has had experience with children teaching cheers in high school. I love to be outside whether...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
I am available afternoons, evenings and weekends. I can do laundry, vacuuming, dishes, dusting, etc.
Ashley can also help with: Carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning
I often refer to the common phrase, "Cleanliness is next to godliness," when considering the condition of homes. I enjoy organization and the rewarding feeling of having a tidy and sanitized home. I've been a nanny, babysitter, music and educational instructor, and general housekeeper for 10+ years and thoroughly enjoy the work....
Corinne can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids since I was 12. I started with church day care, with me watching the kids and the parents in the other room. When I was 13-ish I started babysitting for families. And usually watching their kids while the parents went out on date nights. I had a few families I would watch their kids weekly. I have...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! Starting in 2014, I have enjoyed working with children and adults in various ways, ranging from elementary education, music instruction, music therapy, nannying, babysitting, and para education substitution. It has always been a goal of mine to enrich the lives of others with a fulfilling combination of education and...
Hello! I have 15+ years of childcare experience ranging from nannying, babysitting, musical instruction, camp counseling, and within a classroom setting. It is my goal to enrich, nurture, and inspire children to grow and develop into the best version of themselves, and offer a safe and fun environment for them to do so.
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is maddie I am 20 years old and currently taking college classes. I currently work at a daycare and have for 1. 5 years. I have over 5 years experience babysitting. I have also been a nanny for 2 summers. I love working with kids and getting to watch them grow!
Madisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick...
Tammy S.
Alexis M.
Waukee, IA
$19/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lexi is not only super great with kids, but she is also super great to work with. Very positive and a joy to be around. She is also very respectful and responsible. Would hire her again for sure!"
Brandon P.
Taylor D.
Van Meter, IA
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just recently finished working as a part time manager at a retail store, and am just looking to start filling my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 2 summers for 2 children both times, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did a great job with my 4 kids! Very attentive and friendly."
Chris S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...
Jacob G.
Makayla W.
Waukee, IA
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"
Andrew E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :)
I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...
Care member
Taylor D.
Van Meter, IA
$12-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently finishing up my last two weeks as a manager at a retail store in the mall. I'm looking to go back to doing what I love most and watch kids and care for animals :) I've babysat from just a few weeks old, up to only a few years younger than myself and have been walking and taking care of animals since I was very...
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Lily D.
Waukee, IA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 21 years old.
I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...
Eric B.
Ayrianna T.
Waukee, IA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:
CPR
Marissa C.
Waukee, IA
$8-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Outgoing, free spirited bonus mama of 2 looking to care for another family!
I have been out of the nanny/house management field for a couple of years- but I incredibly miss working closely with a family and their children. Watching children learn, and grow is something words cannot express. I love to go on adventures, get messy...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She's amazing with the children. Does alot of arts and crafts, very creative and so supporting of the kiddos. She's been watching my kids for years and they loved her."
Care member
Isabelle S.
Waukee, IA
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I've had around 7 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter and daycare worker. I'm reliable, responsible and love spending time with children. I'm currently a student at, the University of Northern Iowa I'm looking for a job during the week while I finish my degree...
I have 10+ years of experience working with kids as I grew up babysitting/nannying families, as well as, working with K-1 students the last 6 years as a teacher. I can help with Travel, Errands and much more.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily has been great! The kids love her, and she has always been very responsive, and on time. "
John L.
Showing 1 - 20 of 54
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Earlham, IA
Ashley P.
5.0
You could not ask for a better caregiver for your child!
- Jennifer P.
Kendra S.
5.0
Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...
- Tammy S.
Alexis M.
5.0
Lexi loves kids and she does a great job! She's watched my baby as well as my other child at ages 4 and 5. She really cares about kids and makes things fun for them.
- Lindsey H.
Taylor D.
5.0
Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited when they know she's coming.
- Cecilia R.
Grace H.
5.0
Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our son, whether that was letting him nap...
- Jacob G.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
22 summer movies for kids of all ages
June 8th, 2023 Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let’s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat — and th... Read more
13 Memorial Day activities for kids
May 15th, 2023 The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remem... Read more
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions
December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Earlham, IA:
How can I find a Earlham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Earlham, 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 3 babysitters in Earlham, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Earlham, IA?
The average rate for Earlham, IA babysitters on Care.com is $7.33 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 Earlham, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Earlham, 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.