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Stephanie K.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting, Date Nights, And More.

I'd describe my personality as energetic, upbeat, and kind. I like working with kids because I love seeing them learn and grow over time. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help families and continue working with children. I started working with kids when I graduated from college in 2011. I received a bachelor's...
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Caitriana D.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Cait!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and errands. I am first aid/AED/CPR certified in both children and adults. I have a B. S. degree in Exercise Science, and love working with kids! Whether its from school to crafts to making sure they have a snack when needed! My friends call me the "mom friend"...
Caitriana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexandra W.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Specialize In Mental Health

Please call me Allie! I am moving to West Des Moines for a new job and hoping to find some babysitting jobs for extra money! I will be a mental health therapist in the afternoons and will be available to help in the mornings and some evenings. I have had over 15 years of babysitting experience, including 3 summers of full-time...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Reagan B.


Ankeny, IA

$20-28/hr8 yrs exp

Aspiring K-12 Physical Education Teacher With Daycare And CNA Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently graduated from Coe College in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science as well as K-12 Physical Education and Health teaching. I currently am the EK-5th grade Physical Education Instructor at West Branch Community School District. I have been babysitting for my cousins and other...
Reagan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience in child care. I have experience with infants and young children. I have experience with overnight sitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Meal prep, and Swimming Supervision. I am also a pet lover.
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Alexis K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hi! I'm Alexis, I started truly loving caring for kids when I got my first daycare job. I currently work at a daycare right now which I adore! I am the perfect date night/ weekend sitter as I don't work on the weekends! I graduated high school a year early at 16! I am in college at DMACC right now. I have years of...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Lexi M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Chicago Based Babysitter With Over 10+ Of Childcare Experience

Hi there! I'm Lexi, a 30-year-old professional living and working full time in Des Moines. Originally from small town Eastern Iowa, my history of childcare goes back to when I was 14 years old. I have 4 years of experience working in a before and after school daycare facilities. Here, I helped watch upwards of 60 children...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Lily V.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! I am currently an Occupational Therapy Graduate Student and am looking for babysitting gigs on weeknights/weekends! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and have spent most of my time as a newborn teacher in a daycare!
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Innessa D.


Waukee, IA

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Age: 18 Education: GED Childcare Education: 5 courses early childhood Certification: CPR & First Aid trained Experienced babysitter
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Alexandrea F.


Des Moines, IA

$11-15/hr5 yrs exp

Date Night/PRN/Part-time Babysitter/Nanny/Mothers Helper

Over 5 years of experience babysitting. Experience with ages 0-11. Comfortable with 1-4 children. I will cook meals, general pick-up after the day. I believe in healthy organized day with mental stimulation and exercise; games/reading/walks/play outside. Comfortable with any type of pets! dogs/cats/birds/reptiles you name it,...
Alexandrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Amber did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care."

Kristen E.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...

Jacob G.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, 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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Vanesa V.


Altoona, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 7-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
Vanesa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

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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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a really hard worker and dedicated to helping other."

Cassie W.

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Taylor D.


Van Meter, IA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just recently finished working as a part time manager at a retail store, and am just looking to start filling my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 2 summers for 2 children both times, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We are new to the area and needed an overnight sitter (yikes!!) Taylor was wonderful. She came over to meet us, the kids, and the dogs. She did a great job connecting with both kids, keeping them active and engaged while we were away, as well as following pet care...

Elizabeth C.

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Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Amber M.

5.0

Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Callison F.

5.0

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

- Kristen E.

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.

Grace H.

5.0

Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our son, whether that was letting him nap...

- Jacob G.

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.

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