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60 babysitters are listed in Council Bluffs, IA
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Council Bluffs, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Echo.
I have been working in preschool/daycare for over a year, and am now switching to nannying/babysitting! I have 3 years of overall childcare experience, along with experience and some training on working with children with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I...
Leilani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Echo is fantastic! Echo watched our 9 month old and 3 year old. Echo is great with kids and truly has a passion for being a nurturer to little ones. Our kids quickly warmed up and our eldest immediately would ask "when is Echo coming back?" We will definitely be...
Howard Y.
Megan S.
Council Bluffs, IA
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a current college student at IWCC studying dental hygiene. I just transferred there from UNO where I was on the cheer team and in a sorority. I love coffee, animals, traveling, and being active. My working background: I've worked at a daycare for a total two years and I've nannied a couple of summers. At the daycare, I...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her...
Sarah F.
Ashley R.
Council Bluffs, IA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Animals And I Am Also Skilled In Medical Needs Pets Too!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Ashley and JUST like every other profile, I love animals too!!! Fortunate enough to grow up ranching and was blessed to be able to have many and all kinds of animals. Horses to iguanas!
I work part time doing hospice, and since I can't have horses and every pet possible, I get to babysit and love on others animals...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I feel blessed to say that, I "get" to go to work, not, I "have" to. I have a passion for the lost, lonely, helpless, sick, and those who need assistance with their day to day. God has put on my heart for so many years to help take care of others. My personality, I am outgoing, enthusiastic, a go-getter. I love life! I am highly...
Ashley can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is very experienced and an absolute joy to be around. I have complete trust in her to take care of my family and there has never been any worry when she is taking care of my family members. It is hard to have peace of mind when someone else is caring for...
Johnny G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a CNA as well as an Early Childhood Educator. I have worked in Healthcare for 20yrs. ECE 10. I am experienced, but most importantly I do this because I want to make a difference in other's lives. When you choose me you choose a gal that loves Christ, and that shows that through what I do. I would love to see if I could help...
5.0
"Ashley took care of my dog, Maggie, while I was out of town. She did an amazing job! I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely be asking her to help with Maggie again."
Kadee R.
I started tutoring in 2021. I worked as a teacher assistant at the time and would help toddlers to learn English.
I'd describe my personality as happy, empathetic, and artistic.
One thing you should know about me is that I love kids, and I love their imagination. I always try to influence them to use their imagination while...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started dabbling in childcare when I would watch my younger siblings. At 16 years old I took on some babysitting gigs outside of my family. I have focused solely on childcare since I was 18. I have been watching children professionally for 11+ years now. I have a specific family that I have babysat numerous children and for...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, flexible, and friendly.
I like working with kids because it gives me a break from school. Kids are fun to be around and I genuinely enjoy making connections with the kids that I babysit.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. I recently graduated from Iowa western...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, patient, and caring individual. I have babysat for multiple family's ranging in age from 1-10 for the last 3-4 years. Mixed in with these experiences I occasionally took care of infants. I have also worked with a child who struggles with his emotions and gets very angry. I think my experiences with him have...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Juliette. I have a passion working with children and special needs people. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and children in day cares as well as preschoolers at a Christian school. Along with this experience I have taken some Early Childhood Development classes which has helped give me better knowledge...
Juliette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hi! I'm currently a nursing student at the University of Iowa. I come home in the summers to save money and hang out with spectacular kiddos! Maybe I can add yours to my list! I love making up games, doing crafts, and thinking of activities. I'm CPR trained, good in emergencies and under pressure, and know how to watch kids by...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brianna P.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started my first babysitting job when I was 15 years old. I have always enjoyed working with children, so I decided to become a teacher! I have worked in a daycare, taught summer school, taught 3rd grade for 3 years, helped with after school care programs, etc. Almost every job I have had my whole life involves working with...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Kylee H.
Council Bluffs, IA
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 3 years of babysitting experience, but I have never nanny! I love kids I have a 5-year-old sister that I watch all the time, I have 2 nieces one is 2 years old and the other one is 1 years old, I also have a 3 month nephew I watch them all the time and they are my whole world! I am able to pick the kids up from school,...
Kylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
2.0
(1)
Hello!
I'm Ella and I am looking for a position that I can work over my winter break. A little about me is I am currently attending Northwest Missouri University while majoring in Early Childhood education. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and worked at a daycare from 16 to 19. I have officially worked with...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Hali, a doctor of physical therapy student at Creighton University. Having been surrounded by kids my whole life and having eight years of experience babysitting/nannying, it's become prevalent that I am meant to be surrounded by kids and aspiring to specialize in pediatric physical therapy. I am confident that I will be...
Hali can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Apal K.
Council Bluffs, IA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Apal and I have been babysitting for neighbors, friends and family since I was about 14 so going on 6 years now. I genuinely enjoy spending time with children and always look forward to enjoying our time together. I recently just joined Care, but my personality and reliability speak for themselves. I know how...
Apal can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Jordynne P.
Council Bluffs, IA
$29/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun spirited and inviting.
I like working with kids because they always have a positive view on every situation.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to be a summer nanny and little jobs throughout fall, winter, and spring if the parents need a night out, etc. I like being invited...
Jordynne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a mom of 3, I will treat your kids as my own. Safety and them feeling secure are a huge factor in my day to day. This isn't just a job, people need a place to place their children with someone they can trust. I have babysit for many years. My day job has been a hospice nurse for 20 years! I also worked many years as a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I was a private nanny for 7+ years with children with an age range from 8w-10yo. I became a SAHM after having my first child 8 years ago!
I am a Christian, homeschooling momma who loves being outdoors as often as possible.
I am now looking into babysitting on some of my free days ( Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoons ) to...
Holly V.
Council Bluffs, IA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love working with kids of all ages. I used to watch my twin cousins and my nephew a lot so I do have experience.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Council Bluffs, IA
Leilani N.
5.0
Echo is fantastic! Echo watched our 9 month old and 3 year old. Echo is great with kids and truly has a passion for being a nurturer to little ones. Our kids quickly warmed up and our eldest immediately would ask "when is Echo coming back?" We will definitely be having Echo return for date nights...
- Howard Y.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan helped me out last minute when I was in desperate need for someone to give me a break! She was so attentive to my 2 month old - she wasn't just trying to put her to sleep constantly like sitters I've had in the past.
I would and WILL definitely have her watch my baby again!!
- Sarah F.
Ashley R.
5.0
I don’t think there are enough words to express or explain Ashley! She is one of the kindest, most selfless, and patient person I know! Ashley goes above and beyond for her clients. My son and Ashley had an instant connection and their bond was out of this world! She is an explain of what it’s like...
- Care member
Ashley R.
5.0
Ashley took care of my dog, Maggie, while I was out of town. She did an amazing job! I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely be asking her to help with Maggie again.
- Kadee R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA:
How can I find a Council Bluffs babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Council Bluffs, 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 55 babysitters in Council Bluffs, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Council Bluffs, IA?
The average rate for Council Bluffs, IA babysitters on Care.com is $16.89 per hour as of April 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 Council Bluffs, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Council Bluffs, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.