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60 babysitters are listed in Van Meter, IA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Van Meter, IA
Tessa M.
Johnston, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "
Melissa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."
Andrew H.
Jillayne A.
Des Moines, IA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!
5.0
(4)
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 6 years of experience with babysitting other families, but have been working with kids and siblings as long as I can remember. I love making connections with kids and helping them learn and grow. I'm always willing to help clean and do any household chores needed.
Ireland can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Ireland was amazing with my kids! She played with them and went on a walk with them. She got them to bed without issue, which is a feat in and of itself. My kids loved her and so do I."
Kathryn M.
Lily D.
Waukee, IA
$23/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 22 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.
Cassandra B.
Des Moines, IA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, 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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Addy took care of 2 boys so we could get out for a few hours. Sweet girl with a lot in common with them! Her empathy and patience was appreciated as one was a bit reluctant. Thanks, Addy! Look forward to having you around!"
Stephanie W.
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always been a mother hen. I have worked for (and plan on working with in the future) children with disabilities of any kind. I am very fun and energetic and have found ways of using these skills for educational use and not just play time. I have worked with any age between 6 weeks and 16 years. I've also worked at a...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!"
Heidi W.
Sanjana S.
Des Moines, IA
$15-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sanji jumped right in and the kids had a blast!"
Calah H.
Miranda K.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over seven years of childcare (babysitting, coaching, daycare) experience - in addition to growing up in a family of five. I am currently a PA student at Des Moines University, and have most afternoons/evenings free. I enjoy spending time outside/being active, and I love learning. I am CPR/first aid certified, I have my...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Miranda is a gem!! She’s honest, bright, reliable, polite and understanding. She’s just a very good person! She’s been amazing to our young kids and I feel lucky i found her! I can tell that my kids are happier because of her. We 100 percent recommend Miranda to...
Brittany S.
5.0
(5)
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
"We hired Emily to watch our baby boy. She was great with him and we look forward to having her assistance the next time!"
Jen H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :)
I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
Hannah F.
Des Moines, IA
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, organization, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
5.0
"Our kids all loved Hannah. She is very dependable and excellent with communication. We will definitely request her again!"
Amy M.
Molly B.
West Des Moines, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel safe. I am a registered nurse and have worked in the intensive care unit for many years, so I do know first aid and CPR. I love to do activities, arts/crafts, playing outside with the kids. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly did a great job as a companion for a family member while we were out of town. She also monitored medications. We would definitely hire her again."
Robert W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation.
Kendra is a quick...
Tammy S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...
Joe W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."
Ramah H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA
Tessa M.
5.0
Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy!
- Melissa D.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough.
- Andrew H.
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.
Ireland R.
5.0
Ireland was amazing with my kids! She played with them and went on a walk with them. She got them to bed without issue, which is a feat in and of itself. My kids loved her and so do I.
- Kathryn M.
Lily D.
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 youngest, and seemed confidently in...
- Eric B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Van Meter, IA:
How can I find a Van Meter babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Van Meter, 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 3 babysitters in Van Meter, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Van Meter, IA?
The average rate for Van Meter, IA babysitters on Care.com is $16.00 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 Van Meter, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Van Meter, 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.
Ratings for Van Meter, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Van Meter, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.