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I'd describe my personality as energetic, loving, honest, playful, sympathetic and driven.
I like working with kids because they keep me on my toes. I love to teach and learn with them.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to get out of the house and be with children. I would like to find a family that I can work with on a...
Ashlynne H.
Whiting, IA
$28/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Ashlynne and I'm a student at BVU working towards my secondary education degree.. I have a1-year-old baby boy and recently got married. I started babysitting when I was 16 years old. Once I turned 18, I started working at a daycare. After some time at the daycare, I started privately nannying for a family. I was the...
Ashlynne can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 21 and working towards going to college to become an elementary teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 14 for people that live in an area. I have younger siblings that I have helped take care of all my life. I have a 3-month-old son who I am with 24/7. I love working with children at any age.
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Aryanna D.
Sloan, IA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Aryanna. I'm 21 and have been babysitting since I was 16 maybe even younger than that. I worked in a daycare setting for a year. I'm currently going on my third year working in a school as a paraprofessional. I'm really looking for something to do this summer! I've worked with kids of all ages so that's not...
Aryanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I have always had a love for animals since I was little! I have worked in Animal daycare/ boarding and have doggy sat many people's beloved pets while they were out of town! I can only hope that I get the opportunity to get to know you and your fur-baby!
Lexus can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Shawna F.
Sioux City, IA
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! I'm Shawna.
I love working with kids and I have tons of experience. I'm able to provide a resume; I have both private babysitting experience along with daycare experience. I've worked with kids of all ages~ newborn to 11 years old.
Here's a few fun facts about me:
I'm a psychology major at Morningside University in Sioux...
Shawna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Shawna has worked as our nanny for the past 3 months and it has been such a good experience. We have 3 kids ages 3, 3, and 8 months, and I definitely don’t trust just anyone with them. Shawna handles the chaos so well and is very calm and kind. She is incredibly...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Isabell, I am currently working on getting my teaching degree. I love working with children, it's an opportunity to not only teach them but for them to teach you. I have been a lifeguard for the past couple years, and have my swimming instructor certification. I have 5 years of experience working with all age...
Isabell can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet girl, is kind and understanding. Optimistic and hopeful. Can be silly and goofy. She likes to make the best out of her time available."
Dena C.
5.0
(2)
I grew up in Iowa around a very family-centered environment. My love for children grew when I would watch my younger brothers (now ages 6 & 9) and help my mom with her at-home-daycare! I have nannied for a local family for about 3 years each summer and help with homework, cleaning, and now online learning! I love playing and...
Lexus can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very ambitious, sweet and patient with a friendly and personable personality. My kids loved her and were sad to see her go."
Tracy S.
Katelyn A.
Sioux City, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm new to the area and looking to help care for children as I did back home. I've been caring for younger kids since I was 15 years old I started with my family then went into my friends. I love to do out door activities and crafts of all kinds, I also work for mid steps services I also plan on continuing my education...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katelyn was a very hard worker in ways such as picking up extra work that was not expect always on time and staying late with no complaints. If given the chance I would re-hire Katelyn."
Ashley H.
Hello, I am Abby and have been in the Sioux City area for 3 years. I have experience working with kids by doing lifeguarding jobs, babysitting, running an after school/summer program and now as a teacher. I have been a teacher for 6 years now, I am currently a preschool teacher in the Sioux City School district. I work with 3 to...
Abby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I have lots of free time this summer and would love to spend it with your pets whether it's going for a walk or just hanging out at home.
Isabell can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lillie O.
Sioux City, IA
$24/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi all! I am CPR/ first aid certified. i've taken many other courses as well that I have my certificates for. I have had two childcare jobs in the past. I was just recently a 2-year-old teacher! I love teaching kids and seeing how they like to learn. Message me for any other questions and my certificates!
I'd describe my...
Lillie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently in High School and about to graduate in two weeks. I love to be around children and animals. I used to babysit overnight babies from newborns to 4-year-olds. I do take care of household chores like dishes and laundry.
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a large family, I am the third oldest of eight children. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember from ages 3 to 11-years-old. I have nannied for 9-10-year-olds as well as another family with a newborn & 1-year-old so plenty of experience in early childhood care. I am currently a substitute preschool...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as shy at first, but love and warm up to kids and pets easily!
I like working with kids because I grew up caring for my family members and have a proclivity to enjoy my time spent with kids.
I'm looking for a job that I can work whenever you need me over the summer.
I started working with kids...
Madison E.
Sioux City, IA
$14-19/hr
I am a very responsible and reliable person who loves to help out where necessary! I pride myself in cleanliness and neatness. I am also very detail oriented!
Madison can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning
Arianne M.
Sioux City, IA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've babysit since I was 16, I also have twins certified with CPR, aid, and first aid. I am comfortable also caring for sick kids and short notices.
Arianne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi!
I'm currently a school counselor in Iowa and I love my job. I work with elementary aged children and will be going into my 8th year as a school counselor. I do not have any children of my own- just my adopted fur baby that I love a whole lot.
I am interested in helping with childcare part-time in the summer and after school...
Whitney can also help with: Pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Alexandra H.
Sergeant Bluff, IA
$16-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Ali and I have 1 year of experience with babysitting. I am currently a student at South Dakota State University and am studying nursing. I have worked with children from 6 months old to 10 years old. I can help with light housekeeping, help with school work, and cooking/meal preparation. I really enjoy working with...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
I'd love to help tutor your kids this summer! I will be a Sophomore at Bishop Heelan High this fall. I could assist in English, Math, Science or Reading with any elementary or middle school aged students. I able to drive with my own transportation, so I can come to you.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Whiting, IA
Shawna F.
5.0
Shawna has worked as our nanny for the past 3 months and it has been such a good experience. We have 3 kids ages 3, 3, and 8 months, and I definitely don’t trust just anyone with them. Shawna handles the chaos so well and is very calm and kind. She is incredibly responsible and a great...
- Care member
Isabell W.
5.0
Isabell is great around kids! She is always coming up with fun ideas to keep kids busy. She knows how to keep the kids having fun!
- Sidney B.
Lexus R.
5.0
We really loved having Lexus work for us, she watched our two boys ages eight and 10 and she watched our animals a dog and a chinchilla. The boys loved having her she was so personable and creative with them we never had to worry about her showing up she always did above and beyond what we asked her...
- Stacy D.
Katelyn A.
5.0
Katelyn was a very hard worker in ways such as picking up extra work that was not expect always on time and staying late with no complaints. If given the chance I would re-hire Katelyn.
- Ashley H.
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How can I find a Whiting babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Whiting, IA?
The average rate for Whiting, IA babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 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 Whiting, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Whiting, 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.