Find Babysitters in Grimes, IA

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.

Lauren L.

Johnston, IA

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(3)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...

Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lauren helped me for a few weeks, a few hours a day during my maternity leave. She was very reliable and always willing to do extra things to help out. She is sweet and we enjoyed having her."

Lariss M.

Makayla S.

Johnston, IA

$18/hr • 2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Makayla I'm a sophomore at drake university studying sociology. I live off campus with my two cats in Des Moines. I've been caring for children for the past two years nannying and babysitting in my spare time that I have being a college student. I have experience preparing meals for children who have dietary...

Makayla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

5.0

"Makayla is an absolute gem of a care giver. She was so accommodating and very willing to go above and beyond to be there and patient with my 3 year old son.. She did everything possible to always keep me in the loop and updated on their daily activities and goals...

Amanda M.

Narda S.

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Narda. I am 30 years old, I'm Brazilian. I live in Chelsea MA, have a car and allowed to drive in the USA. I am very responsible, dynamic, ethical and careful. I love children and want to help with anything you need. I can cook. I'm not a smoker and I'm not illegal in the country. I have references to analyze my...

Carol M.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...

Carol can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep

5.0

"Great experience with Carol! Very professional and did a wonderful job! Would definitely recommend her! Thank you Carol!"

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Megan J.

Urbandale, IA

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently have a full time nanny position that runs Monday-Thursday but am looking for extra positions outside of that time frame to help me save up for law school in August! For background about myself, I graduated from Simpson College in May and will be heading off to law school at summer's end! In my nanny/babysitting...

Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Megan was a nanny for our daughter from 6 months to 10 months. Megan is very organized and upbeat! We all enjoyed Megan! Megan’s attention to detail, kind heart, and flexibility were absolutely amazing! "

Care member

Miranda K.

$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...

Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0

"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...

Brittany S.

Trinity B.

$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

College Sitter

3.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi guys!! I'm currently a senior at Drake University, majoring in Health Science. I'll be attending graduate school in the fall for occupational therapy. I'm currently CPR certified for children, infants, and adults, safety care certified. And I'm currently working as a behavioral technician at a clinic for kids with...

Trinity can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

3.0

"We interviewed Trinity on the phone. She said was interested in the position and that she would send references. We didn't hear from her and reached out to follow. We never heard from her again."

Luis M.

Katherine K.

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up on a farm with 3 dogs and several cats. I have provided drop-in care for an older dog while neighbors have gone on extended vacations. I am available for drop-ins and walks. I have experience with medication administration.

Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine

5.0

"Katherine watched our 15 year old dog while we were away for the weekend. She visited our home prior to watching him to get all the details and meet him. She provided text updates throughout the visit and was punctual with the scheduled visits. I would highly...

Tracie B.

Erika B.

$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Erika B.

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Erika and I live in Greenville, SC. I attend college in Ankeny, Iowa in the fall and spring. I am working on graduating with an associate's degree in Office Administration. I love working with all kinds of animals! I have taken care of all kinds of animals for friends and family . I really enjoy the individual...

Erika can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting

Emily E.

$15-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Interactive Sitter

5.0

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a devoted caregiver! I am a nurse and have 10+ years of being a caregiver for adults and children of all ages. I'm currently in school to get my Nurse Practitioner degree and I'm organized and reliable. If asked, I'm willing to do other tasks around the household. With my skills and experiences, I am able to provide a safe...

Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"My kids had an absolutely fantastic time. Highly recommend."

Robert M.

Gabriella N.

$8-13/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a pet owner and lover. I have always loved looking after animals since I was little. I am willing to help out with any and all animals in any way I can.

Gabriella can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting

5.0

"Gabe did a great job watching our two dogs while we were out of town...very accommodating and sent updates with pictures (at my request) each time the dogs were let out/taken care of!"

Kelly G.

Sakshi T.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Creative, Helping

5.0

(1)

I have four years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I can also help kids with their homework or basic education with creative learning. I am multilingual, so maybe I can teach a few words in different languages.

Sakshi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"We hired Sakshi and a friend to babysit children in a hotel for children during a family event. We were able to meet before. She was professional and fully prepared for the job! The older children present said they were the best sitters they’ve ever had! They were...

Vicki M.

Merjem C.

$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Merjem and I am a college student studying to be a nurse. I have experience with all ages from infants to school ages and have previously worked at a daycare. I am CPR and first aid trained and have been babysitting for 7 years. I am also an aunt to an amazing 2-year-old who has taught me so much and more. I...

Merjem can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"She went over and above to make our dog feel comfortable giving him lots of love and kisses."

Cindy J.

Megan M.

Johnston, IA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Lovey Sitter

5.0

(2)

I have 8 years of experience being a nanny and babysitter. I would love to help with travel and light housekeeping. I have experience being a summer nanny to a set of twins (5 years old) for 3 years. Being on time and organized is important to me. I am not a smoker, I have a reliable car, and live in Urbandale. I love to...

Megan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Megan is reliable, trustworthy, engaging, and has years of experience. Kids love her because she is fun, parent love her because she is trustworthy and reliable."

Care member

Erika B.

$21/hr

Part-time Child Care Worker

5.0

(1)

I love children and pets! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and have worked with all different ages. I love pets and have worked with all different species of animals and have pet sat many times.

5.0

"Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!"

Laura M.

Anna P.

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...

Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

Truman J.

Ayrianna T.

Waukee, IA

$14-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna! I'm located in Waukee currently! I'm currently going in to my third year of college! I have nannied for two different families the past 6 summers! In high school I was an after school nanny for multiple families! Currently I'm only open for date nights, and one time dates due to my busy schedule, and potentially a...

Skills:

CPR

Julie R.

$20/hr • 20 yrs exp

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Hello, My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years. I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats. I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...

Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

5.0

"Julie has taken care of our 3 kids for almost 4 years and is amazing. Think of her as Mary Poppins, she keeps things in check, lovingly teaches children to be respectful and responsible and comes up with the best field trips and special activities. Our kids LOVE...

Sarah P.

Paulette S.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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