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Kelsey S.
Dubuque, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have cared for animals for many years! I often dog sit and cat sit for my neighbors! I like taking dogs on walks and playing with them!
Kelsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have 3 years of early childhood experience. I can do any housework or meal prep. I love kids. I like to go on adventures. I love to do crafts. I am always looking for new challenges.
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I have a lot of healthcare experience in many different settings. I have 3 years working with residents in Assisted Living. I also have 2 years homecare experience with different agencies in Dubuque. I also have worked at MercyOne Dubuque for two years. I recently graduated with my BSN from the University of Dubuque. Upon...
Triclyn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I have been babysitting for 6 years, since I was 12! I have babysat for maximum of 4 kids at a time. I have watched children from the age of newborn to teenager. I am CPR certified. I currently have a job taking care of the older generation, but I love to babysit too!
Triclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
I have been taking care of my neighbors dog and cats several times a year for a couple of years. I would provide dog/cat sitting in your home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I like to go on walks with them as well.
Triclyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am a college student who is proficient in pretty much any area. I enjoy developing others and teaching them things. I love it when a light-bulb appears and they finally understand a concept. I would most like to tutor in some levels of math, Spanish, psychology, and some types of science.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Dubuque native who is currently in my 7th year of teaching in Dubuque Community School District. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in special education, middle school, science and reading as well as a masters degree in Instructional Leadership. I have many hours of experience with kids of...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with anything from light housekeeping to meal prep! Anything that you come up with, I can work around! I love children of all ages and all kinds of animals! I helped raise all of my siblings and am a veteran! Will negotiate/move my hours if requested!
Haylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haylee helped us out with our nieces and nephews during our wedding. She was great with the kids ages infancy through 6 years. She even saved us by adding in an extra evening of care last minute. Thanks, Haylee!"
Michelle S.
Grace S.
Dubuque, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have 5 years of experience of babysitting. I am certified through the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED program. I will cook, clean, babysit, pet sit, house sit, ect. I'm in college part time for beauty school but have lots of availability on the weekends. I'm a creative, patient person and I love to watch...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace is extremely responsible and loving. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked at Blank Children's Hospital from October 2019-May 2020 and October 2020-August 2021. I am regularly helping kids and parents through difficult and stressful procedures, as well as simply playing with them! I also provide baths, showers, feedings, and changes as needed for an average of 8-16 patients.
I am happy to...
Yvonne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Yvonne is wonderful with my 2 year old son! She keeps him entertained with engaging activities such as reading, puzzles, coloring, play-doh, or a variety of other games in our house. She adheres to our feeding schedule, ensuring he has a nutritional, filling meal....
Crystal B.
Demaria B.
Dubuque, IA
$16-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 22 years old. I just became a mother 2021 so I have a very sweet 2-year-old baby boy! I've always loved kids, probably because I come from a big family, I have 11 siblings and 14 nieces and nephews. So I've been babysitting since I was 10 with supervision and on my own at 13. My jr yr of high school I took a ECE class...
Demaria can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Demaria is great with my kids and I'm sure she would be great with others. She has watched my children for 6 years now and I wouldn't have it no other way, they love her so much!"
Tiara H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I nannied all through high school and I enjoyed it so much. I love caring for people and especially the kids in my life.
Martha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, junior camp counselor, swim instructor and swim coordinator. My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education with emphasis in Reading and English Language Learner's.
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Autumn F.
Dubuque, IA
$10/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing.
I like working with kids because they're fun and energetic.
I'm looking for a job that keeps me busy and allows me to have fun with their kids.
I started working with kids when I was younger. I have two siblings that are younger and a lot of littler cousins. I started babysitting...
Abigail C.
Dubuque, IA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is abby! I am a young adult just trying to help others any way I can. I worked as a caregiver at two different facilities one of them working in the dementia unit but because of school at the time and personal reasons I had to leave. I prefer one on one because you make more of an impact and build more of a...
Abigail can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Samantha G.
Dickeyville, WI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young, friendly, and compassionate student currently enrolled at DMU and studying Medicine. I currently live in West Des Moines. I would love to help you out by watching your energetic kids or beloved pets whenever you may need it. I have been babysitting for 10 years with a wide range of ages and looked after a variety...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Courtney J.
Dubuque, IA
$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Have 10+ years of babysitting experience along with over a year of formal nannying experience. B. A. in Social Science and completed many education courses as I was going to be a teacher.
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I've been watching kids for many years, and I've always adored spending time with children. I grew up in an eight-person family and have watched relatives, nieces, nephews, and siblings for extended periods of time. I'm an optimistic, patient, and highly compassionate person. I enjoy long walks, playing games and sports,...
Katie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Abigail C.
Dubuque, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide dog and or cat sitting in your own home. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Can preform baths, brushing, walking, exercising, basically anything needed! I've been around animals my whole life and have always had a special connection to them! I myself have many pets! I have 1 dog, 2 frogs, 1 fish, and 4 cats! Let me...
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Peosta, IA
Haylee G.
5.0
Haylee helped us out with our nieces and nephews during our wedding. She was great with the kids ages infancy through 6 years. She even saved us by adding in an extra evening of care last minute. Thanks, Haylee!
- Michelle S.
Grace S.
5.0
Grace is extremely responsible and loving.
- Care member
Yvonne S.
5.0
Yvonne is a wonderful, responsible individual who I would trust any day with my one year-old. She's friendly, compassionate, and hard-working. She loves kids and is isn't afraid to be goofy and silly when she's around them. She's bright, motivated, and reliable.
We love Yvonne and if she lived...
- Gretchen Z.
Demaria B.
5.0
Demaria is great with my kids and I'm sure she would be great with others. She has watched my children for 6 years now and I wouldn't have it no other way, they love her so much!
- Tiara H.
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How can I find a Peosta babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Peosta, IA?
The average rate for Peosta, IA babysitters on Care.com is $15.67 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 Peosta, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Peosta, 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.