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Claire L.


Urbana, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

My name is Claire I'm 19 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 12. I have worked at daycare centers for 2 years.
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Taryn N.


Vinton, IA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Christian Homeschool Graduate And Oldest Sister Of Eight Kids

Hi! I am a 20-year-old Christian and homeschool graduate, and the oldest of eight kids. I have been helping out with my own siblings since I was old enough, and have 5+ years of babysitting experience caring for kids ages newborn to late elementary. I have worked as a mother's helper in another home this past year and am excited...
Taryn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Charlee J.


Vinton, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Charlee. And Would Be So Grateful To Come Watch Your Children!

I grew up on a farm where my mother also has her own daycare. I have been around kids my whole life. I have always loved kids and would even try to help my mom out as much as a could at such a young age. Once I hit middle school is when I started babysitting for multiple different families even if that meant they had to pick me...
Charlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Emma A.


Vinton, IA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

About Me - Emma!

I am a recent college graduate and majored in Elementary Education. I worked as a life guard and swim instructor (both individual and large group) for 6 years. I've baby sat for a couple families through high school and college. I have experience with all ages and love spending time with children. I will be a teacher this fall,...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney M.


Center Point, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

I am a teacher that is always willing to help out during the week or weekends for kids or pets. I am in my third year of teaching and have experience with kids from Kindergarten through eighth grade. I am an active person that loves to do activities such as going to the pool, playing outside, and going to the park. Being a...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I provide pet sitting in your home or bringing the pet to my own house. I have 2 small children, 2 cats and 1 dog. Animals must be comfortable around kids and other pets. I love dogs and cats of all sizes! We do have offer dog baths for an additional fee. Large backyard (not fenced in) to run around in!
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Sydney M.


Center Point, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor Available

I am in my fourth year of teaching elementary. I currently teach 4th grade in Jesup. I would be available in the evenings and some weekends to tutor in math, reading, or science.
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Aydra T.


Center Point, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter!

I have been working at a daycare center as a floater (ages 6 weeks - 6 years old) for 3 years. I am CPR and first aid certified and I am currently a senior in high school planning on going into childhood education! I'd describe my personality as empathetic, loving & uplifting! I'm looking for a job that needs a date night...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kayleen T.


Marion, IA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat children ages birth-12 for several years in my neighborhood as well as family. I am a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the Cedar Valley Iowa area working with both children and adults and LOVE IT!
Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Our shy toddler warmed up instantly to Kayleen and was very comfortable around her kind demeanor. He asked us to go on another date so she could come back! Our pets were happy to get some extra attention too! We look forward to seeing her again!"

Michael I.

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Rhonda G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$14-20/hr

Lifelong Animal Lover

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide animal sitting in your own home or dog sitting in mine. I'm an experienced pet owner with many years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can take them for walks, play in the yard and also perform baths and light grooming.
Rhonda can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Oh my goodness! Rhonda (and Nick) are absolutely the BEST! They stepped up pretty darn last minute but found time to come get to know us and the pets. Then they showed all the love and sent adorable pictures and updates along the way. They brought in packages and...

Kelley M.

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Kayla G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-50/hr15 yrs exp

Flexible & Dependable Childcare Services

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been caring for children in a babysitting/nannying capacity for well over 15 years. I'm experienced in caring for children of all ages, and I am comfortable watching multiple children at once. It is always my goal to foster deep, trusting relationships with the children & families for which I care- being a safe &...
5.0
"Kayla was awesome with my three year old !"

Care member

Hello, I am a senior at the University of Iowa studying Environmental Planning and Bio-science. I am looking for a job over winter break when I return to my home town of Marion, Iowa. This past summer I was a naturalist intern at Indian Creek Nature Center. My job was to help teach and care for a large group of kids at summer...
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Kiara M.


Marion, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have been working with children for 10 pluse years. I currently work for the Cedar Rapids school district. I'm a special education interventionist. I'm the past my job would include going on field trips, making sure the kids eat, making sure they are safe and tending to them if they get hurt, do arts and crafts,...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiara is amazing. I have worked with her many times before, and would work with her again. She's a great, caring, loving caretaker. "

Care member

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Caitlin P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Caitlin

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. Most recently, I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. Before I joined the Navy I used to nanny and taught all of their kids how to...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin is absolutely wonderful! She is my first babysitter, and she is always engaged, encouraging, and kind to my kid. She's been with us for two weeks, and I wish she could stay for more. She's been so much fun for my daughter, and a fantastic experience for a...

Raven M.

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Ella P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.

I am a freshman at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

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Madison G.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madison, I am 24 years old and I have a daughter. I am a Licensing Caseworker. In June, I will be going back to school to obtain an MSW. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and finding fun things my toddler enjoys. I am a CPR/First Aid Instructor through the AHA. I have experience nannying from college, I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madison helped us out in a tough situation. She watched our 10 month old daughter in our hotel room when we were visiting the Waterloo area to attend a wedding. We checked in with her periodically throughout the day and she kept our daughter safe and entertained....

Haley H.

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Molly S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Molly and I am 23 years old. I grew up in Cedar Rapids so am fairly familiar with the area and love to get out and do things. I do currently work full-time, but I am happy to help with date nights or other obligations in the evening/weekends. I come from a very large family, so I have been around kids pretty much...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Molly is fantastic! Always reliable and my girls love her. She picked my children up from two different schools/daycare, brought them home, and assisted with dinner and homework. We immensely appreciated her quick responsiveness and willingness to help us with...

Erin P.

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Bergen D.


Coggon, IA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bergen and I am 20 years old. I have been caring for children for many years and have experience with a wide variety of ages! This year I have gained more experience with infants and have become well versed in caring for them. While I was still in high school I would volunteer my free time helping out in a...
Bergen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bergen has done wonderfully with my incredibly clingy daughter! We have used her several times and would definitely recommend to anyone! She definitely has a way with kids."

Toni R.

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Naryah M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$20/hr12 yrs exp

Fun, Goofy, And Experienced!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Naryah. I was recently a Kindergarten teacher and plan on going back to teaching next year. I have lots of babysitting experience, with kids aging 0-12 years old. I graduated with a major in Elementary Education and endorsements in early childhood, reading, and English language arts. I have 4 years of...
Naryah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Naryah is very experienced and does great with kids of all ages! We love to have her babysit for our 3 year old."

Erin M.

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Evangeline H.


Marion, IA

$15-40/hr1 yrs exp

I come from a family of nine children of which I am the second oldest. I have therefore had lots of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have been babysitting children ages 4 + since I was a young teenager, and have nannied for three consecutive summers, children ranging from infancy to 11 years old. I enjoy reading...
5.0
"Eva has been caring for our son since he was 4months old, and he absolutely adores her! We trust Eva completely and she has shown herself to be responsible and attentive with caring for our son. We would recommend her to any other family! "

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Urbana, IA

Kayleen T.

5.0

Our shy toddler warmed up instantly to Kayleen and was very comfortable around her kind demeanor. He asked us to go on another date so she could come back! Our pets were happy to get some extra attention too! We look forward to seeing her again!

- Michael I.

Rhonda G.

5.0

Oh my goodness! Rhonda (and Nick) are absolutely the BEST! They stepped up pretty darn last minute but found time to come get to know us and the pets. Then they showed all the love and sent adorable pictures and updates along the way. They brought in packages and kept everything clean and tidy. But...

- Kelley M.

Kayla G.

5.0

Kayla was awesome with my three year old !

- Care member

Kiara M.

5.0

Kiara is amazing. I have worked with her many times before, and would work with her again. She's a great, caring, loving caretaker.

- Care member

Caitlin P.

4.0

Caitlin helped us out with our 2 girls when we were in a pinch for childcare. She was so great with them! They both felt comfortable with her and even learned some sign language! We wish we could have kept her around longer but unfortunately she was moving on to bigger and better things:)

- Erin S.

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