Find Babysitters in Grimes, IA

$8-13/hr

5.0

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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.

Tessa M.

Johnston, IA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...

Tessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "

Melissa D.

Taylor B.

$26/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls, I worked as a...

Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

Sheryl Y.

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to iowa but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult references too. I love...

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

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

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Destinee M.

West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...

Destinee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...

Rachel M.

Cassidee M.

Polk City, IA

$17-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Cassidee and I am 23 years old. I am currently pursuing a degree in social work (online and on week nights). I am trained in first aid and CPR, Covid vaccinated, have a perfect driving record, and have a reliable car. I have been a professional nanny for 5 years, but have been caring for children for...

Cassidee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"It has been such a tremendous relief to find Cassidee. She is always on time, has a gentle, calm demeanor and is a natural with our infant and toddler. After trying a couple different sitters, it's been great to find such a hassle-free, reliable young woman. "

Ana S.

Calli R.

$20-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Calli can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling

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

Matracea W.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(6)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...

Matracea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0

"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

Katherine K.

West Des Moines, IA

$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.

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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.

Sakshi T.

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Creative, Helping

5.0

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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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"We hired Emily to watch our baby boy. She was great with him and we look forward to having her assistance the next time!"

Jen H.

Carol M.

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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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, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...

5.0

"Carol has been amazing. She has worked with both my daughter an son. Her passion for education and her ability to relate to my very different kids is invaluable. We have worked with her off and own for 5 years. Both kids are in middle school, and they are excited...

Care member

Tanya M.

Clive, IA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

5.0

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. I am available for babysitting or a fill in/ back up nanny or sitter. I can also watch kids overnight or when parents travel. I currently nanny 2/3 days a week for two families but still have some open availability in my schedule.

Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill in because she so personable. "

Care member

Sierra C.

Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Dog Mama

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with taking care of dogs, cats, bunnies, goats, ducks and chickens. I was raised with animals and I'm a proud dog mama to a 1. 5 yr old standard Aussie and she is my world. I'd love the opportunity to love on your dogs as well! Please feel free to ask me for references or if you have any questions lmk! Thanks

Sierra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

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.

Claire R.

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Claire! I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology and Psychology. While this degree has opened up many opportunities for me, it has shown me that I best utilize my skills and passions when working with children. I am currently working on my masters degree in school counseling while...

Claire can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!"

Brittany M.

Taryn H.

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Why You Should Consider Me As A Caretaker For Your Child!

5.0

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