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Tara L.

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West Des Moines, IA 50265

from $20 per hour

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About Tara

Experience: 5 yrs

Nurturing children's growth and development is truly a passion of mine, ignited by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. My five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has equipped me with patience, creativity, and a friendly approach that children respond to. I'm comfortable caring for up to five children and happy to follow your lead on household rules and preferred communication methods, providing regular updates via text, phone, or in person. I am certified in First Aid and CPR, and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I enjoy engaging children with outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities. I'm also happy to assist with cooking, light housekeeping, carpooling, travel, and swimming supervision. I believe that my experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and teacher certification make me a great candidate.

Most recent review

5.0

based on 1 review

Tara took care of my infant daughter from 12 weeks old until 1 year old. She was kind, passionate, and attentive. I always felt great about leaving my daughter in her care.

Tessa K.

7/24/2025

Services

Age groups

0-11 mo

1-3 yrs

4-5 yrs

6-11 yrs

12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$20/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$23/hr

2 children

$26/hr

3 children

$29/hr

4 children

$32/hr

5 children

$35/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

Mercy College of Health Sciences

Some college

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Certified nursing assistant

Certified teacher

Early child development knowledge

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker