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Do you need a full time nanny? (30-40 hrs a week) I can start as soon as August 5th! I bring over 6 years of babysitting experience, including 2 years at a daycare and 2 summers at a summer camp. I am CPR and First Aid certified, with childcare training. I can assist with school runs, meal prep, and child-related chores....
Jacie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel B.


Hiawatha, IA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Child/Pet Care Provider With 6+ Years Of Experience.

I love children and animals. I began watching my cousins when I was about 11 years old and have been working for other families as a babysitter ever since. I have watched over children of all ages and animals of all different species. If a child has a practice or wants to go to the park, I have my own means of transportation and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Darby and I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for 9 years and nannying since 2018. I have been a full time career nanny since March of 2020. I worked at 2 daycares in high school full time in the infant, toddler, and 2-year-old rooms. I absolutely love taking care of babies and am passionate about safe...
Darby can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha C.


Hiawatha, IA

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I love working with children. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development. I primarily work with infants through 2-year-olds, but have worked with older children in the past and am willing to do so. I'm mainly looking for possible 3rd shift positions where I would watch a child overnight in their own. I am CPR...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My housekeeping experience is minimal but don't let that stop you from reaching out. I'm trying to expand my experience by finding new clients. The extent of my housekeeping experience is cleaning my own home as well as the slight cleaning experience I gained through the childcare I have provided. I am an extremely organized and...
Rachel can also help with: Dusting, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
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Mindy R.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hardworking, Loyal, Patient, Caring And Loving Nanny/Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Recent review:

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.

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Madaleen N.


Marion, IA

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available In The Corridor!

I love working with kiddos! I have been babysitting since I was about 13 and have experience working with children aged newborn through 12 years. I have taken elementary education and psychology courses, and am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. As a former elementary education major, have learned lots of fun and safe ways to engage...
Madaleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Maddy is fabulous, fun, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. My kids and I all love her.

Brianna F.

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
Eva is simply the best! Our family adores everything about her. The kids find her to be the most fun babysitter they have ever had!! (Even when she holds them accountable to get their tasks done!) She is very responsible, reliable, attentive, and creative. She...

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Jessica S.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working in a child development center for several years. I worked with all ages from infant to school age. My mother and I also ran a daycare from our home for several years and so I gained a lot of experience this way as well. Along with this, I have an associate's degree in childhood education. I am First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Jessica is very friendly and kind hearted! My son absolutely adored her and they had so much fun he was fast asleep when I got home. I highly suggest Jessica to anyone needing a babysitter!

Mikayla S.

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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 &...

Recent review:

5.0
Kayla was awesome with my three year old !

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Kennady M.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

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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Nehemie J.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Bertena J.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available for date nights...
Bertena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as she went through lots of transitions in a short time - first nanny, giving up bottles, weaning from...

Allison D.

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Melissa B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider And Fun Enthusiast

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Miranda W.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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...

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Alicia G.


Marion, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alica, I'm 24 years old and have many years of childcare experience. I've babysat for many families and have worked at two daycares. I have been working as a nanny for over a year now, and I'm just looking for part-time work. I have a van that seats six, and four car seats comfortably. I'm CPR and first aid, certified,...
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
The kids love her and she is great with them.

Angela L.

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Hannah B.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend/Overnight

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Recent review:

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.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Recent review:

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...

Erin S.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

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.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hiawatha, IA

Mindy R.

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 kids enjoyed her a lot! We...

- Bin J.

Madaleen N.

5.0

Maddy is fabulous, fun, kind, trustworthy, and reliable. My kids and I all love her.

- Brianna F.

Evangeline H.

5.0

Eva is simply the best! Our family adores everything about her. The kids find her to be the most fun babysitter they have ever had!! (Even when she holds them accountable to get their tasks done!) She is very responsible, reliable, attentive, and creative. She is prepared and engages the kids...

- Care member

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica is very friendly and kind hearted! My son absolutely adored her and they had so much fun he was fast asleep when I got home. I highly suggest Jessica to anyone needing a babysitter!

- Mikayla S.

Kayla G.

5.0

Kayla was awesome with my three year old !

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