Find Babysitters in Windsor Heights, IA

$20/hr • 20 yrs exp

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4.8

(6)

Hello, My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years. I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats. I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...

Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

4.0

"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."

Jennifer G.

Destinee M.

West Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...

Destinee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...

Rachel M.

Maricela V.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! I love interacting with children! I have 4 years experience taking care of children! I started out working in elementary schools as a yard aide. My job was to keep the children safe and make sure they were playing nice! I currently work in a day care and love it! I plan to go back to school to study RN! In my down...

5.0

"Maricela is amazing! She is the perfect combination of engaging energy and calm. Also she was super understanding and flexible with my last minute need. She totally rescued us and made my kids happy! "

Kay H.

Gabriella N.

$8-13/hr

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a pet owner and lover. I have always loved looking after animals since I was little. I am willing to help out with any and all animals in any way I can.

Gabriella can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking

5.0

"Gabe did a great job watching our two dogs while we were out of town...very accommodating and sent updates with pictures (at my request) each time the dogs were let out/taken care of!"

Kelly G.

Alyssa G.

$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Alyssa and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I live downtown and work a remote position, which has allowed my schedule to be a little more flexible. I use to work as a toddler teacher and have about 3+ years experience working in the childcare field along with many years of babysitting. I also have 9 nieces...

Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Alyssa was with us for almost a year, she was very involved with our kids, punctual, and always helpful. The only reason we do not have Alyssa with our kids anymore is because we moved away. My kids loved Alyssa and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. "

Brianne G.

Emily E.

$8-14/hr • 3 yrs exp

Animal Lover

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with a dog and I currently have two cats. I still care for my parent's dog when they need help, as well as, my friends' dogs. I love most animals of all shapes and sizes. I enjoy playing with them and showering them with love and pets.

Emily can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting

Bonnie F.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

4.8

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...

4.0

"Bonnie has a big heart and a caring spirit. She is also fair and believes in accountability in both herself and others."

Joanne J.

Ireland R.

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Teacher And Entertainer

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.

Lydia S.

Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Lydia!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past couple years I have gotten my both my basic and advanced CNA. I have worked in a nonprofit pediatric care unit and am very passionate about what I do! I'm pretty easy going and love to hang out with others. Hope to meet you and your family soon!

3.0

"Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in training than she actually worked. She would work best with very high functioning individuals or babysitting."

Kathryn C.

Megan M.

Johnston, IA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Lovey Sitter

5.0

(2)

I have 8 years of experience being a nanny and babysitter. I would love to help with travel and light housekeeping. I have experience being a summer nanny to a set of twins (5 years old) for 3 years. Being on time and organized is important to me. I am not a smoker, I have a reliable car, and live in Urbandale. I love to...

Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Megan is great! She became apart of our family. We are still in contact with her and she still comes and visits the kids! "

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Carol M.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...

Carol can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning

5.0

"My kids loved spending time with her !! Even cried when it was time for her to go they easily fell in love with her she will definitely make you and your kids feel comfortable with her cares. As far as getting to know her she communicated well had references on...

Care member

Matracea W.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(6)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...

Matracea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

Makayla W.

Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...

5.0

"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

Cassandra B.

$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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

Courtney E.

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

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: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding & more

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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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.

Alexis M.

Waukee, IA

$19/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...

Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Lexi is not only super great with kids, but she is also super great to work with. Very positive and a joy to be around. She is also very respectful and responsible. Would hire her again for sure!"

Brandon P.

Adrieanah H.

West Des Moines, IA

$21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."

Emma D.

Erika B.

$21/hr

Part-time Child Care Worker

5.0

(1)

I love children and pets! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and have worked with all different ages. I love pets and have worked with all different species of animals and have pet sat many times.

5.0

"Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!"

Laura M.

Tanya M.

Clive, IA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

5.0

(5)