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Madison M.

Here To Make Your Life Easier

Grinnell, IA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
For a short time in college I was hired to help watch my bosses children while she went out. More recently I have helped my friend care for her one and 3-year-old children while she was recovering from surgery. I am great with young children and love to see their minds grow!
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Grinnell, IA

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hello!! My name is Natalie. I'm super friendly and outgoing! I have a deep love for children and find them incredibly adorable. However I do understand the amount of work it takes to care for a child. I volunteered at daycares when I was 14 to help care for children. When I was 15 I was officially hired at Daisys Daycare and...
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Fun Lovey Sitter

Montezuma, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Megan is great! She became apart of our family. We are still in contact with her and she still comes and visits the kids! "

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Monroe, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for nurturing and educating children. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for connecting with children and fostering their development. I'm motivated by the desire to positively impact young lives and support families...
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Newton, IA

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$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families, In my free time I love to be outdoors, hanging out with friends and family, crafts and cooking. Before I had my son two years ago, I worked in two childcare centers for four years. It was the best job and I'm ready to get back out there and meet some kiddos and families! I have all my trainings and certifications...
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Newton, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, positive and reliable. I like working with kids because they're fun to be around. I'm looking for a job that can keep myself busy while making a positive influence on kids. I started working with kids when my brothers and sisters had their own, I'd always keep them entertained and busy. In...
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I Love Helping Make A Difference!

Tama, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Ive been a babysitter my whole life. Tons of experience. I was also a CNA for a little over 2 years. Im CPR certified.
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Full-time Caregiver Available

Montezuma, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been watching children for 10+ years. I have previously worked as a teacher at a preschool along with childcare of al ages.
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Caregiver Available In Newton

Newton, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello. My name is Shawna. I have 4 children - all adults. I have worked as a service coordinator for disabled children and adults. I have been CNA certified in the past. I am currently certified as a Medication Manager, Mandatory Reporter, First Aid/CPR/AED.
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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Grinnell, IA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Grinnell, 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 2 babysitters in Grinnell, 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.

The average rate for Grinnell, IA babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Grinnell, IA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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