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24 part time babysitters are listed in Ames, IA
The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby part time babysitters is 6 years
Part time babysitters in Ames, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked at day cares most of my high school career, and I am currently pursuing Elementary Education at Iowa State! I have CPR training, along with other various child safety training classes.
Lorelei can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lorelei has been babysitting our 19-month-old for the past 5 months. She is amazing! She is always early and has been so flexible with our schedule. She is so good with our son and he loves her. I never have to worry when she is with him!"
Jessica C.
Hi, my name is Katie, and I am a college student studying elementary education! Over the past several years I have had several different jobs through the YMCA that have allowed me to work with children of all different ages in a variety of different settings, such as a daycare facility, teaching swim lessons, and several...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
My name is Lydia, and I am a Special Education teacher in the Clear Creek Amana School District. I am occasional nannying/babysitting/jobs or tutoring services after school or on the weekends! I am located in the Cedar Rapids area. I have been a nanny for several years, and have 3+ years experience working at a daycare center...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have lots of experience with kids of most ages. I currently work at an Elementary school during the day and will be teaching a farm to table program over the summer. I am looking for hours on week nights and weekends.
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!"
Kory M.
My experience includes tutoring kindergarten through sixth grade in reading through AmeriCorps at Fellows Elementary and Ballard Middle School, assisting teachers in the preschool and Bridge to Kindergarten classrooms at the Hawthorne Judy Center, and working in Ames elementary schools supporting students with autism in all...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!"
Ashley L.
Hello, my name is Megan. I am 21 years old, just moved to Lancaster about 2 months ago from Iowa with some family. I have a 6-year-old brother and a 7-year-old sister that I watched all the time. I come from a huge family, and I have watched lots of kids of all ages, anywhere from newborn to 14 years old. When I was 16, I was a...
Megan can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Emma P.
Ames, IA
$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently entering my senior year at Iowa State University where I am studying Family and Consumer Sciences Education; I hope to become a Home Economics teacher. I have four years of child care experience both in a center as well as in-home. I am comfortable with any age group, newborn to school-age. I love helping and...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Katlyn C.
Ames, IA
$10-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kat and I'm 21 years old. I'm looking for a part or full time job watching someone's children or fur babies. I have experience with children and absolutely adore them. My sister is autistic and I occasionally watch her when my mother is at work. I'm the type of sitter who loves to spend one on one time instead of watching...
Katlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I started babysitting when I was 13. I've cared for kids of all ages. I got my first regular gig as a nanny for two girls, ages 7 and 9 when I was 16. I watched them for 4 consecutive summers. I also nannied two boys ages 2 and 6 during the covid lockdown. This past winter/spring I nannied 6-month-old twin boys. I am currently...
Phoebe can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Tess D.
Ames, IA
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Tess, and I am 23 years old. I am an Iowa State Alum with a degree in public relations. I currently work full time at the National Pork Producers Council but would love to start babysitting again part time. I love kids and have babysat for various families ranging from 1-3 kids. I also nannied two boys full...
Tess can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Andrea B.
Ames, IA
$14/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am going to be a senior in mechanical engineering who adores spending time with children. I was an after school sitter for 4 years in elementary and middle school. I also worked as a part time assistant in a day care for infants to children aged 4 my sophomore year of college. This past summer I was a camp counselor for...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hannah T.
Ames, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am so excited to get to know you and your family! I have been babysitting/nannying for 10 years now. I am also a junior in college getting my degree in Early Childhood Education. When I am not in class, I am typically working at the daycare that I work at. I love working with and spending time with...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kiah. I am a senior at Iowa State. I am looking for a part time job, and being around kids is my favorite job opportunity! I have been babysitting for a little over 7 years now. In addition I have worked at multiple daycares taking care of kids at every age. I spent a few months working in the 2-year-olds room...
Kiah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I love working with kids. I am an experienced mom of seven children. I am the proud mom of two marines. I have 3 little ones still at home. They are 2 and 7 yrs old boys and a 4 yr old girl. I have also taken Childcare courses in Pediatrics and Early Education. I have training in Autism and Senior Care. I am studying to get my...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nancy. I am from Ecuador. My background in Psychology, my experience, as well as my emphatic nature has given me the tools and the abilities needed to provide excellent care. I have been a professional nanny for more than 10 years. I am a mom and I have enjoyed raising my two children. I have been responsible for...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loves Nancy. She's very engaged, loving and patient. She was very flexible and able to adjust to changing schedules. She worked with my son and taught him Spanish in less than a year. She made it possible for me to leave the house and never worry about how...
Sheila C.
Donna S.
Ames, IA
$15-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am currently an undergraduate psychology student at Iowa State with a minor in design studies. I am currently looking for any as-needed or part-time position in order to fund the rest of my college tuition!
One of my core values is in helping people, which is a big reason why I love babysitting, nannying,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 23 and I love children and growing up with 5 siblings, there was always plenty to do. I have nannied several children in the past, ranging from newborn to age 12 and for the 16 months I have been a full time nanny for a family of two. I have my own reliable vehicle and am comfortable with pets! I am able to work full time...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Isabel! She watches our one year old baby boy and he loves her. She's always on time and is very dependable when we need her. I highly recommend her for childcare, she's a natural!"
Karmen S.
My mom was an in-home daycare provider since the time I was born and she still is, I have helped her for as long as I can remember. I have babysat and worked with kids 1:1 since I was 12 and have always enjoyed it. I have worked as a before and after school teacher and I have worked with young kids teaching them sports and...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brianna L.
Boone, IA
$14/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I Am Currently A Sophomore In College Looking For Some Extra Money.
I'd describe my personality as fun and easy going.
I like working with kids because they are creative and have so much energy it brings out the child in me. At the same time I enjoy taking care of others and getting to show my silly side.
I'm looking for a job that is part time or temporary.
I started working with kids in...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Ames, IA
Lorelei B.
5.0
Lorelei has been babysitting our 19-month-old for the past 5 months. She is amazing! She is always early and has been so flexible with our schedule. She is so good with our son and he loves her. I never have to worry when she is with him!
- Jessica C.
Elena I.
5.0
Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!
- Kory M.
Rachelle L.
5.0
Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!
- Ashley L.
Nancy B.
5.0
My son loves Nancy. She's very engaged, loving and patient. She was very flexible and able to adjust to changing schedules. She worked with my son and taught him Spanish in less than a year. She made it possible for me to leave the house and never worry about how my son was doing. She had it...
- Sheila C.
Isabel S.
5.0
We love Isabel! She watches our one year old baby boy and he loves her. She's always on time and is very dependable when we need her. I highly recommend her for childcare, she's a natural!
- Karmen S.
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FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Ames, IA
Are part-time babysitters near me in Ames, IA safe to hire?
You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Ames, IA. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.
How can I interview a part-time babysitter near me in Ames, IA?
When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Ames, IA, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.
How much do babysitters get paid an hour near me in Ames, IA?
How much babysitters are paid near you in Ames, IA depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Ames, IA is $13.71.
How can I find a part-time babysitter near me in Ames, IA?
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Ames, IA, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.
What types of services do part-time babysitters offer near me in Ames, IA?
Part-time babysitters near you in Ames, IA offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.
Ratings for Ames, IA part time babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Part Time Babysitters in Ames, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 24 listed part time babysitters.