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Find infant babysitters in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

60 infant babysitters are listed in Altoona, IA

The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 5 years

Infant babysitters in Altoona, IA

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rhini babysat for our four young boys and our dog in a hotel while we were in town for a wedding. Not an easy task, but she handled it seamlessly. The boys loved her and communicating and scheduling with her was super easy. I would definitely recommend Rhini."

Leslie L.

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Ashly W.


Des Moines, IA

$16-24/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Optimistic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for about 5 years. I have worked in daycares, taught dance, babysat for family and friends, etc. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, errands, etc. Looking to nanny for the summer. I absolutely love children and have a wide range of experiences.
Ashly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Ashly is SOOO great. We have her over a lot to watch my kids and I appreciate her, she’s great with my kids. I have 6 yr old, 2 year old and 6 month old! Definitely a good one!!! "

Care member

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Callison did an amazing job with my 5 year old. She did a great job of comforting my child and helping her with her school work. She is very reputable and definitely someone who will be hired again!"

Braden F.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."

Alison D.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Alyssa G.


Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr4 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.

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Savana B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-26/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hi, I'm Savana! I'm currently in the nursing program at DMACC and will start my third year in the fall, with a year and a half left to go! I have 8 nieces and nephews and have been an aunt since I was 9! I've babysat all of them since they were babies. I've also babysat 3 of them full time over the last five summers, kids ranged...
Savana can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Jamie C.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver And Housekeeper

Baby Sitter during high school years, Church Camp counselor in college. Music Education Degree including Practicums and Student Teaching Levels K-12. Child Care Provider at Childs World in West Des Moines, Floater and 3-year-old teacher for Primrose Schools in Brentwood, TN. Substitute Teacher for DSM Public Schools, Saydel and...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Madelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Flexible Sitter

I have 8years of professional experience working in childcare settings, as well as many years as a nanny/babysitter. I would love to help your family out on weeknights as well as weekends. I am comfortable with all ages of children and love to come up with fun activities.
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mallory F.


Ankeny, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Or Tutor

Hi! I am 27 years old and looking for a side job. I have an associates degree in accounting, and am currently going back to school 3 days a week to be a nail technician! I have a baby who will be 1 in April! I have seven years of experience as a personal assistant with daily tasks ranging from scheduling appts, running errands,...
Mallory can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Claudia L.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!

I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often. I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**currently only available for occasional/ date night sitting, as I work full time** Hello! I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends for about 10 years. I also have 4 years of experience working with children as a summer camp staff. Ages I have babysat for have mostly been between 3-10 years of age but I have...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Grace. I am 23 years old. I have been babysitting for 8+ years, worked at a daycare as an assistant teacher for 4 years and have been a nanny for almost 4 years. I especially love working with infants and toddlers. It is so rewarding seeing their faces light up when they start to learn new things!! Some activities...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Linda L.


Des Moines, IA

< $10/hr3 yrs exp

I Have A Master's Degree In Education

I was a teacher working with special needs children for almost 30 years. I have 2 of my own children I adopted who are special needs. I love all animals and have both 2 dogs and several cats. I love working with children. I grew up a farm kid in rural Northern Iowa. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and firm....
Linda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Haley G.


Ankeny, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I am excited to have the potential to care for your child/children. Currently, I work as a high school teacher in NYC and am moving to the Iowa area to start my Doctorate. I am looking for a consistent nannying opportunity to accompany me going to school and teaching! I am happy to help with tutoring and homework with...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Eleanor S.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Currently I Am A Mother's Helper To 3 Year Old Triplets And A Baby. I'm Looking For A Second Job.

I'd describe my personality as fun, reliable, helpful. I like working with kids because they can be very sweet, and remind me of the innocence and love from a child. I'm looking for a job that includes mother's helper and/or babysitter. I started working with kids when I was 19 in May of 2023. In my spare time, I like to...
Eleanor can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Kelsey W.


Des Moines, IA

$10-22/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Kelsey, I graduated from the University of Iowa almost a year and a half ago. I started babysitting at age 14 and have worked in 3 day cares, resulting in over 5 years of experience. I have mostly worked with babies and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I love animals as well! I have a pet bearded dragon...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan L.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Megan. I have my Bachelor's degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. I work full-time at a Preschool as a Pre-K teacher in Des Moines. You can find me outside going for a run or just enjoying nature. I have 2 sisters who are 24 and 18. I have a ton of experience working with...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Megan was fantastic with our 2 year old Boston Terrier while we were away on vacation! We highly recommend her!"

Lisa H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brie and I have about 6-7 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I love it so much. It brings me so much joy just having fun with the kids and watching them learn and grow! I am very responsible, caring, hardworking and just have a nurturing personality in general. I nannied for a family of 4 kids over a...
Brienne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...

- Sarah S.

Ashly W.

5.0

Ashly is SOOO great. We have her over a lot to watch my kids and I appreciate her, she’s great with my kids. I have 6 yr old, 2 year old and 6 month old! Definitely a good one!!!

- Care member

Callison F.

5.0

Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.

- Kristen E.

Miah W.

5.0

Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.

- Alison D.

Maren F.

5.0

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

- Katie C.

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Infant Babysitters in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.