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Hello! I am School Social Worker. I have had experience with babysitting for about 9 years, have worked at a preschool for about 3 years, have worked at an after-school program, and have nannied many summers! I have worked with children ranging from 6 months old to 12 years old, but have most experience with infants to 6 yrs...
Lauryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ashley J.
DeWitt, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm a teacher looking for some part time summer income. I have years of experience with kids through teaching, babysitting, and coaching.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Olivia N.
Princeton, IA
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a high school graduate currently in the process of getting my degree in early childhood education and a certification in special education . I have already taken many classes to start the process. I am able to provide quality care so your kids can thrive physically and emotionally. I am not a fan of screen time and can...
Hello! My name is Lauren, I was born and raised in Hollywood Florida. I always knew I loved working with children from a young age so I started my career working at day cares and babysitting when I was 16 years old. I went to college for 2 years for Elementary Education, but my educational career came to ahold during COVID, so I...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Emily H.
Eldridge, IA
$16/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Emily, I am 25 years old. I have a 3-year-old daughter. I have my Associate in Arts degree. I have been around children my whole life. I'm CPR certified! And I love being around animals!
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Serina C.
DeWitt, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Serina. I'm 23 years old. I think I have come to love working with children because I have 6 siblings. I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I have babysat since I was 12, worked at a daycare for a summer, and an elementary school for 3 years. I can help with travel, swimming...
Serina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
I come from a family of 12 children, with 18 nieces/nephews but no children of my own. I am the fun, reliable auntie Mo Mo! With many years of babysitting and taking care of family members, I have a lot of experience in child care, as well as house cleaning and much more. I enjoy doing arts and crafts with children and allow...
Moriah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Madelyn K.
Eldridge, IA
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey! I have 3 years of experience and I am currently looking for a job that works around my school schedule. I recently am working at a daycare center and have worked at daycares for over two years mostly in the infant rooms and toddler rooms but also older kid rooms as well! I have acquired many babysitting families because of...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi families,
My name is Mikayla and I am 20 years old. I have been babysitting for quite some time, especially with having 8 siblings (a variety of ages). I currently work at a Preschool/Daycare and go to college. I can help watch your kiddos on the weekdays but only in the evenings or on weekends anytime when available. I am...
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love taking care of kids. I am a senior going to UNI for a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education!
Autumn M can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Kaitlyn L.
Eldridge, IA
$14-25/hr
I have a cat named Lou Anne and I understand that looking for affordable animal care can be a challenge so I thought I would look into pet sitting jobs here.
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Emily H.
Eldridge, IA
$16-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked in senior care for 3 years! I have a 3-year-old daughter I stay home with but she's self sufficient.
Emily can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlyn L.
Eldridge, IA
$10-15/hr
I have about three years of experience with tutoring. I have tutored elementary students in English and mathematics. I have also helped students prepare for their SAT's. So far, my experience with tutoring has involved working with friends and family and working with volunteer organizations
I have nannied for one summer and loved being able to have fun and develop relationships with the children. Prior to last summers nannying, I have babysat for many families in my community. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I would love to spend the summer caring for your child while making awesome memories that last a lifetime.
Kenedy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kaitlyn L.
Eldridge, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have five younger siblings and I have spent a lot of time watching my youngest sister. I am familiar with taking care of young children. I used to watch my next door neighbor's son, though he was quite a bit older. I have taken a couple of early childhood development classes at the University of Chicago and I am familiarized...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience with pet care. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I worked at 2 different animal vet clinics for over three years. I worked with animals that boarded at the clinic and I administered medication as needed. I have been house-sitting/pet-sitting for 4 years and have taken care of young animals...
Bailey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Anna K.
Cordova, IL
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years experience as a nanny, splitting my days with two families with combined total of 3 children ages 0-5yrs, 2 dogs, and a cat, plus years of babysitting. I have a passion for nurturing children and giving them the freedom to let their creativity grow. Each child I love as my own and analyze their strengths and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is a wonderfully kind woman who cared for our children as though they were her own. She helped them with crafts, read to them, and took them on field trips to local parks and museums. She did everything we wish that we could have been doing during an amazingly...
Lee W.
Caitlyn D.
Davenport, IA
$19-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Caitlyn and I'm looking for a full or part time nannying job! I have 4+ years of experience with ages 3 months-12 years old in things like preschools where I was a teacher, daycare settings, nannying, babysitting and more. I've always loved children and I'd love to help a family out! I have my own transportation...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's wonderful with children. Very punctual and reliable."
Rachel D.
Sharon H.
Walcott, IA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! Beginning as an adolescent babysitter, I continued my interest in children via camp counseling for several summers and tutoring high school students. I have a long history in pediatric nursing with much experience working with children with developmental delays and special needs. My camp counseling experiences...
Sharon can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I have had the privilege of knowing Sharon since 2017. She watched my son from age of 3 months to 2 years old on a regular basis and continues to watch him as needed. First, I have never questioned my son's safety with Sharon. As a first-time mother, this was of...
Justine U.
Savannah T.
Le Claire, IA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Also Has Experience With Special Needs. Available All The Time.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I nannied two awesome little boys full-time. Ages: 2 and 3 months old. I had to quit working for them because they moved out of town. I have also cared for other children in the past. I have cared for my nephews since I was in third grade. I`m very active, and love being outdoors, I'm very respectful person.
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah is great! She is always on time and has such an infectious glowing personality. She takes control which demonstrates her experience with babies. She offers new ideas for playtime and food (which is great for a new mom like myself!)
I can see how much...
Kara D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Long Grove, IA
Anna K.
5.0
Anna is a wonderfully kind woman who cared for our children as though they were her own. She helped them with crafts, read to them, and took them on field trips to local parks and museums. She did everything we wish that we could have been doing during an amazingly busy two year stretch of our...
- Lee W.
Caitlyn D.
5.0
She's wonderful with children. Very punctual and reliable.
- Rachel D.
Sharon H.
5.0
We hire Sharon for an occasional date night. I can't say enough about her! She engaged our children, was kind and loving. She is punctual, organized and communicates with you. She is wonderful all the way around! We love her and guarantee that you will too! Thank you Sharon for taking good care of...
- Alisha B.
Savannah T.
5.0
Savannah is great! She is always on time and has such an infectious glowing personality. She takes control which demonstrates her experience with babies. She offers new ideas for playtime and food (which is great for a new mom like myself!)
I can see how much she enjoys playing with my daughter...
- Kara D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Long Grove, IA:
How can I find a Long Grove babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Long Grove, 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 1 babysitters in Long Grove, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Long Grove, IA?
The average rate for Long Grove, IA babysitters on Care.com is $10.00 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 Long Grove, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Long Grove, 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.