Find Babysitters in Walford, IA
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked babysitters in Walford, IA and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your babysitter needs
Match with highly rated local babysitters near you
Compare babysitter options and choose the best fit
Babysitters in Walford, IA
Kalena P.
Walford, IA
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Kalena, I am 18 and have babysat in the past and volunteered at my church with babysitting events. I have 1 year of experience in total, but I love interacting with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have reliable transportation incase needed.
Kalena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Hannah, I worked as a registered dental hygienist during the week. I have 8 years experience with child care, I worked in a daycare center throughout high school and a couple years of college. During college I also spent a few years as a nanny. I nannied for two families overnight - I would come over, feed them...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our...
Jennifer H.
Miranda W.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Miranda. I am available most evenings to provide pet care, childcare, housekeeping, running errands, and more. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ms Miranda..it’s very difficult to express my gratitude & feelings regarding Miranda. She has and continues to be a vital asset to my family. She has the qualities of an amazing, outstanding, and excellent human being. Miranda is intuitive enough to understand what...
Care member
Ann S.
Amana, IA
$20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Ann and I am a mother of 4 beautiful girls who recently worked for 14 years in the school system. At 51 years old I am now a babysitting grandma who has a few days a week to spend time caring for someone who needs some extra love and attention! I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an AA in Disability...
Ann can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Ann had taken my mother, age 71 to 2 different doctor appointments both with in a 2 week period. There was some drive time for one of them. She is kind, helpful, pleasant person to be around. She is patient and would recommend her to anyone!"
Jenni K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have 3 children of my own ages 11, 16 and 22 and ran my own in home daycare for 7 years. I love children and am an advocate for conscious parenting.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
(2)
Hi there, Im Amaya! My passion for caring for little ones began the day my baby brother was born when I was 9 years old. I took the big sister role very seriously and my adoration for him grew everyday. I started babysitting at 11 years old and it has been my job ever since! I have experience with children of all ages and take...
Amaya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amaya is absolutely amazing with our Daughter L.! She's always on time she's very clean . L. loves spending time with her !!"
Bobbi A.
4.8
(6)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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.
5.0
(1)
I am 22 and currently looking for a part-time babysitting job. Presently, I'm available Monday-Friday beginning at 3:30 p.m. , as well as all weekend hours. But beginning November 2020, I'm available Monday-Sunday anytime while on maternity leave. I'm due in October with a baby boy.
As a Four Oaks youth counselor in Cedar...
Nehemie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nehemie is a kind, loving individual who would do well with any kids in any setting. She has plenty of experience working with kids of all ages and would be a great hire for anyone!"
Dargan S.
Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids."
Jamie R.
5.0
(1)
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Mindy R.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Caring And Loving Nanny/Babysitter
5.0
(19)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mindy! I have been a professional nanny for the past 7 years, and am the proud mother of a 3-year-old son whom I take to jobs with me. I am fully vaccinated.
I know preparation techniques for breast milk, formula, baby led weaning and on nutrition. I consider myself to be a potty training expert and would...
Mindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mindy was fantastic! She helped us take care of the kids during our family emergency on April, 2021. She is very punctual and reliable. Mindy not only takes care of the children but also tries many activities to interact with them. She's a very caring person and my...
Bin J.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Mackenzi G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is MacKenzi and I am 27 years old. I am currently a student at the University of Northern Iowa and I will graduate this spring with my degree in Elementary Education. I have been working with children for almost 16 years through babysitting, nannying, and childcare. I've worked in daycare for eight years providing...
Mackenzi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I am looking to nanny for short periods of time during the school year, as I am returning to college. I am 19 years old and live in Iowa City, IA. I love being around and interacting with children as I am studying to become a Pediatric Speech Pathologist at the University of Iowa. I have a dependable vehicle to transport...
Ava can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm going into Early Childhood Education but I still have a lot of free time! I have my own transportation and laptop. Message me for any errands or odd jobs. :)
Hi there!
I am passionate about child care. I am looking to build a connection not only with your children, but with your family so as to support your values as a parent. Diversity and inclusion are important to me.
I work at a local preschool in the 2-year-old classroom. Additionally, I have served as a part time babysitter...
Madylin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Sarena G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sarena and I'm a student here at the University of Iowa. I love working with kids of all ages and have had over 6 years of babysitting experience, along with one year of experience being a full time nanny. I also love to volunteer at local elementary schools in the art department. Being a graphic design student, I...
Sarena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hey, I'm Tory. I am a registered veterinary technician and I work at the University of Iowa. I have two dogs and a cat of my own and have grown up with dogs, cats, rats, fish, guinea pigs, and livestock animals! I can do walks, drop-ins, give medication, pretty much anything! I look forward to meeting your fur baby!
Tory can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
For my 2 year in college. I worked with different age groups and ethics I've learned a lot one of the qualities I learned was being patient with everyone and treat them like they are you own mother or father
Christian can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I absolutely love animals and have watched and took care of friends and family's pets for them while they were away! I've watched a guinea pig, hamsters, hedgehogs and dogs and cats before! I've had plenty of animals that had to stay home from a vacation and had a trusting person watch them and take great care of them and I'd...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Walford, IA
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah has been very flexible and dependable. My schedule was unexpectedly changed requiring her to be at my home at 3:30am instead of 5:30am and she still agreed to care for my daughter. My daughter loves her and said "she's the best." Definitely happy with our decision to hire her!!
- Jennifer H.
Miranda W.
5.0
Ms Miranda..it’s very difficult to express my gratitude & feelings regarding Miranda. She has and continues to be a vital asset to my family. She has the qualities of an amazing, outstanding, and excellent human being. Miranda is intuitive enough to understand what & when a child, or an adult, needs...
- Care member
Ann S.
5.0
Ann had taken my mother, age 71 to 2 different doctor appointments both with in a 2 week period. There was some drive time for one of them. She is kind, helpful, pleasant person to be around. She is patient and would recommend her to anyone!
- Jenni K.
Amaya T.
5.0
Amaya was our full-time nanny for more than a year for our daughter, beginning at age 12 weeks! We are sadly moving out of state, which is why Amaya is looking for a new opportunity. We truly wish she could move with us. I can't say enough wonderful things about Amaya. She is always on time, super...
- Theresa J.
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.
Additional Babysitter Services
Babysitter Articles
22 summer movies for kids of all ages
June 8th, 2023 Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let’s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat — and th... Read more
13 Memorial Day activities for kids
May 15th, 2023 The Memorial Day holiday often heralds the arrival of summer, but this year, take some time to teach kids about what this holiday actually celebrates: Remem... Read more
6 fun pool games for kids that keep them happy and tire them out
June 6th, 2022 Do your kids love swimming but become bored after countless hours spent diving for pennies and practicing underwater handstands? Whether you have your own b... Read more
31 DIY teacher gifts that kids can make
April 19th, 2023 Sure, gift cards are nice, but it’s the DIY teacher gifts that usually leave the biggest impression on your child’s teacher. Not only do personalized presen... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions
December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
FAQs for finding a babysitter in Walford, IA:
How can I find a Walford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Walford, 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 Walford, 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 Walford, IA?
The average rate for Walford, IA babysitters on Care.com is $13.00 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 Walford, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Walford, 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.