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Loretta D.


Ames, IA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

House Cleaner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can do regular housework and detailed/organizational work. I can change/wash bed linens. I love helping with meal prep. I'm not scared to stand on a step stool or ladder for small jobs. I request that you have all the supplies at the site and ready to go.
Loretta can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Loretta has been housekeeping for us for several months. She is dependable, thorough, and careful at her work. She reliably shows up, is flexible in doing what tasks need to be done in a given week, and works well by her own initiative without the need for constant...

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I'm an Educational Consultant and on the side I tutor, babysit, and care for dogs as I love to stay busy.
Carol can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Carol was the best dog/house sitter we could have asked for. Our dog Dizzy is a high needs dog and Carol did a fantastic job caring for her and keeping us updated as to how she was doing while we were gone. "

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!* Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

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Yvette G.


Ames, IA

$14-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Yvette (E-VET or YUH-VET). I will be a Senior at Iowa State this upcoming fall. I'm majoring in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 15! I have worked with children of all ages, and I spent two summers working for a non-profit organization with over 100 girls from ages 6-12. I have a...
Yvette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Yvette did such a wonderful job. Our kids loved her and enjoyed having her as a babysitter. She was very professional and communicated very well. We will definitely ask her to babysit for is again."

Joanna C.

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Abigail G.


Ames, IA

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Abby!

My experience in childcare consists of years of babysitting (ages ranging from a newborn-12 years old), two consecutive summers of being a full time nanny for two different families (ages ranging from 2-12) and working for after school childcare at an elementary school for 2 years.
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her."

Sara S.

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Erika B.


Ankeny, IA

$21/hr

Part-time Child Care Worker

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.

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:

CPR

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Tanya M.


Clive, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We have loved Tanya in our home and will continue to use her. She is always upbeat and positive which matters a great deal to me. Her warmth and fun energy walk through the door every time she enters our home. My kids are excited to see her and it is abundantly...

Julie L.

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Mama

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 sitting, pet walking
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Evalina G.


Ames, IA

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Lily D.


Waukee, IA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

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:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Bertena J.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bert took care of my son with special needs for seven months beginning when he was twelve weeks old. She was phenomenal at working with us to care for him. We really appreciated her flexibility, communication, and of course, the love she poured into our family. Any...

Claire O.

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Erika B.


Ankeny, IA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Erika B.

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
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Rachelle L.


Ames, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!"

Ashley L.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teaching at Pleasantville Elementary School while living in West Des Moines. I am a special education teacher for grades pre-k through sixth grade. Looking for occasional babysitting hours and to allow parents with children who have special needs an opportunity to get out without stress.
5.0
"Rhini cared for our one year old son and we absolutely loved her! She was easy to communicate with, punctual, and cleaned up before we got home. We are definitely going to hire her again!"

Emily F.

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Sydney W.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I HAVE MOVED TO AMES, IA. I have worked in the church nursery on and off for 6 years with children aged 0-4 years but have experience with all ages. Love kids! Can help with laundry and light housekeeping. Easy going, patient, flexible, and fun! Can do crafts, movie days, dance parties, outings, and more! Looking for summer...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is super sweet, totally responsible, and will interact with your child!"

Kim H.

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Makayla C.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter And Optional Tutor

I am a freshman at University and I'm looking for a babysitting job around me or Moline, IL when I head home. I have watched my little brother and sister from their early baby stages to their current age of elementary school student, while additionally taking care of my mom's coworkers children. I regularly practice...
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Makayla is a very sweet, fun, genuine, and a hard working person! She is great at communicating and will be very reliable! Makayla would be a great person to hire because she cares and always does her best at anything she puts her mind to!"

Ellie M.

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Paulette S.


Des Moines, IA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Since 1999

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver in Des Moines since 1999. I assist seniors so they can stay in their homes. I assist with daily living, errands, shopping, transportation, medication assistance, doctor appointments, respite, companionship, laundry, personal care, light housekeeping, and salon and skincare services. I have a...
Paulette can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paulette has a compassion for serving people. Whether it's taking care of seniors, hosting foreign exchange students, training young women, etc., she does it out of love and compassion. Paulette is dependable and trustworthy; she strives for excellence in...

Darlene D.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madrid, IA

Loretta D.

5.0

Loretta has been a great addition to our rental home cleaning team. She is very dependable, punctual and has great communication. We are very happy to have her on our team!

- Ashley H.

Carol M.

5.0

Carol is a super nice person. She took on quite a task with our two dogs when me and my wife went on vacation. She did everything we asked, and had no problems. She also updated us with photos, and was always available to answer a text if we were checking in. We would highly recommend Carol!

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Jillayne A.

5.0

She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!

- Wayne K.

Yvette G.

5.0

Yvette did such a wonderful job. Our kids loved her and enjoyed having her as a babysitter. She was very professional and communicated very well. We will definitely ask her to babysit for is again.

- Joanna C.

Abigail G.

5.0

Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her.

- Sara S.

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