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Find babysitters in Indianola, IA that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Indianola, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Indianola, IA

Im 18 years old and am just recently interested in pet care! I also have a 16-month-old black lab as well! I have never done pet care for anyone besides my self and family but it is a strong interest I have! unfortunately I am allergic to cats but can tolerate on a certain basis!
Allison can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Myranda J.


Prole, IA

$15/hr9 yrs exp

Loving Heart

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been baby sitting since I was 11, I first started out as just doing random babysitting gigs and enjoyed doing it so much. I eventually did a daycare center for close to 3 years. This last summer I was able to do a nanny position and I loved every day of it. Working with kids is something I truly love with all my heart. I...
Myranda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

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Taryn H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taryn! I'm an 18-year-old high school graduate, and I am planning to continue my education next semester at dmac. I have been around kids my whole life and as the oldest sister of 5, babysitting and helping my mom with her childcare business at home I have learned so much about kids and have experience in many different...
Taryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Taryn is so caring and friendly to our 5 and 3 year old. She's very artistic and creative as well so she is always coming up with fun activities for my girls. They love when I tell them Taryn is coming over which is very reassuring as a parent. She's very...

Jessica M.

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I'm a middle school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience....
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I are new to Minneapolis and we had a lot of anxiety hiring a complete stranger to sit for our son. Courtney completely put us at ease - she is kind, trustworthy and knows what she's doing when it comes to caring for kids! Our son took to her...

Jennifer W.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

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: Administration of medicine, pet walking
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.

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Emily E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Interactive Sitter

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Emily is amazing with fur babies and children. She is incredibly professional, punctual, and dependable. You won't have to worry when Emily is caring for your loved ones, they are in good hands!"

Tiffani M.

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Cassandra B.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cassandra. I have 10 years of experience working with children and am very passionate about helping them learn and grow. I was a babysitter throughout middle/high school and was a lifeguard and children's bday party host at a local swim club. Throughout college, I was a part time nanny for a few families in Cedar...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!"

Care member

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Trinity B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr4 yrs exp

College Sitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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.

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Kori M.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi ! My Name Is Kori , If You Have Any Questions After Reading, Please Let Me Know !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kori. I am an experienced full-time nanny and also have 4+ years of experience in childcare . The reason I became a nanny is simply because I love being on my toes! I love finding new and exciting ways throughout the day as well as seeing kiddos thrive! I am loving, nurturing and caring as well as thoughtful,...
Kori can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kori was a joy to have work for us the kids absolutely loved her .she was always on time and very respectful and responsible "

Care member

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Eto I.


Des Moines, IA

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen cleaning, meals prep, home sitting, and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I also speak 3 other languages and I'm learning more. If you need help in that area, I can help.
Eto can also help with: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
"Eto is absolutely the most pleasant person! She did a great job of a detail clean that I needed and she also got along fabulously with my 9 year old! Only downfall is she does not have her own transportation and the buses do not run where I live, otherwise she...

Kini T.

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Hope N.


West Des Moines, IA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Lifetime Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As an eldest sister of a family of 8 kids, I have spent my entire life loving kids for being themselves. I see each child as a young man or woman in the making, and I love coming alongside families to help support them in raising their kids. With a lifetime of experience, a passion for fun learning, and a corporate world...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hope is a dear friend and has been like a big sister to my kids for many years. I recommend her highly; she is caring and dependable."

Misty M.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...
Savannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids absolutely adore Savannah. She is always our first go to when we need a babysitter. She plays with the kids and gets them settled down for bed without any issues! She is always professional and reliable."

Amanda H.

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Sanjana S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-45/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Sanji and I am a 21-year-old student in college looking for part time babysitting experiences. I have 7 years of babysitting experience having cared for most ages. I have most experience from ages 3-15 but can manage younger if necessary. I have 3 years experience as a behavioral therapist for children with...
Sanjana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sanji jumped right in and the kids had a blast!"

Calah H.

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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sakshi T.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, Creative, Helping

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.

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Claire R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*No longer interested in housekeeping jobs* I have used care. com for a few years now but only for babysitting. With that, I usually do small chores around the house such as cleaning and food prep so I figured I'd try housekeeping on here too! I've been babysitting and doing housework for those families since I was 13,...
Hannah can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization
5.0
"Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!"

Amy M.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Indianola, IA

Sheryl Y.

5.0

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

- Care member

Taryn H.

5.0

Taryn was great with my 10yo and 2yo. I would hire her again. The girls absolutely love her. I recommend her and trust her with my girls.

- Tracy J.

Amber M.

5.0

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Courtney E.

5.0

Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new caregiver. I highly highly recommend her!

- Nikole T.

Katherine K.

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 recommend her and we plan on using her...

- Tracie B.

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