Find Infant Babysitters in Elkhart, IA
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60 infant babysitters are listed in Elkhart, IA
The average rate is $12/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Elkhart, IA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also can help prepare some meals and run the children to activities if necessary. Also, I enjoy spending time with the children through play indoors or outdoors. I have taught preschool ages 2-5 and enjoy teaching the children some new things. I...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was super communicative and helpful. "
Care member
From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hannah R.
Elkhart, IA
$17-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Hannah, I am 20 years old and have 5 years of experience under my belt! I helped out at an in home daycare over the summers from the time I was 14 until I was 16 and babysat in between the summers on occasion. I was a nanny for two families both during the school year and in the summer from the time I was 17 up until...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Jodie M.
Bondurant, IA
$13-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
Jodie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jodie has taken care of our twin girls since 3 months. She had been so great, caring and responsible with them. We feel very fortunate to have found Jodie as our nanny."
Brooke M.
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Julie has taken care of our 3 kids for almost 4 years and is amazing. Think of her as Mary Poppins, she keeps things in check, lovingly teaches children to be respectful and responsible and comes up with the best field trips and special activities. Our kids LOVE...
Sarah P.
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny!
I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...
Alex R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Anna P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
Alexa M.
Ankeny, IA
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."
Ashraf Q.
Rhini A.
Ankeny, IA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cassidee and I am 23 years old. I am currently pursuing a degree in social work (online and on week nights). I am trained in first aid and CPR, Covid vaccinated, have a perfect driving record, and have a reliable car. I have been a professional nanny for 5 years, but have been caring for children for...
Cassidee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It has been such a tremendous relief to find Cassidee. She is always on time, has a gentle, calm demeanor and is a natural with our infant and toddler. After trying a couple different sitters, it's been great to find such a hassle-free, reliable young woman. "
Ana S.
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi I'm Marissa and I am 20! I have been a nanny for serval year, I was a nanny throughout high school and have been with a family now for a year. I have experience taking care of babies all the way to the age of 13! I think it's important to have a good relationship with the family to make it work for all of us, I enjoy playing...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hi!! My name is Jaiden and I am a student at DMACC. I have also worked at Traditions Daycare in Johnston for over a year and have all the proper training and certifications. I work with children ages 0-4, with the most experience with infants and toddlers, but am happy to get to know any aged child! I am comfortable taking on...
Jaiden can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Eleanor S.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 1 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Natasha, I'm 24, and currently training to become a doula (someone who helps women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), and love nannying on the side! I'm the oldest of eight and have been nanny/babysitting since I was 10 so I have a lot of experience! I've nannied for all ages in the past but...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel was super communicative and helpful.
- Care member
Jodie M.
5.0
Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!
- Lindsay H.
Julie R.
5.0
Julie is tremendous with kids. She loves them and it shows. Kids gravitate to her because she is fun, safe and plans things to do with them. My children are 30, 28 and 25 and they are all still in touch with Julie, as am I. Julie is very flexible, can help with most household chores, is a great...
- Marie G.
Taylor B.
5.0
Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...
- Alex R.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!
- Truman J.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Elkhart, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Elkhart, IA in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Elkhart have rates starting at $12.33.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Elkhart, IA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 3 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Elkhart, IA?
There are 3 infant babysitters near you in Elkhart, IA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.