Find experienced babysitters in Ames, IA

I have 10 years of experience babysitting, 5 of those years I was in facilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as multiple other classes about childcare. I am energetic and always ready for something new!

I have been a nanny to my nieces for the past three years, and I absolutely love it! I am a very outgoing, spontaneous, and loving person who wants to share that with your children. I find so much enjoyment in playing outdoors, being active, and even watching movies! I am CPR and First Aid trained. I would be so happy to be able to bring my skills to your family!

For the past four years, I've been passionate about bringing joy and providing attentive care to children. My experiences working as a daycare assistant teacher have inspired me to positively impact and support families by offering dependable childcare services for a more one-on-one experience with children. I'm at ease looking after as many as three children of any age group, ranging from babies to pre-teens. I'm patient and composed, and I love involving kids in all sorts of activities and experiences. I currently attend college for HDFS. Additionally, I'm certified in both CPR and First Aid. I consistently adhere to the parents' guidelines when it comes to enforcing household rules. I keep parents informed at pickup time, or give frequent updates through text or phone calls, and honor your chosen method of communication. I have my own transportation, and I'm excited about the chance to foster a stimulating and secure environment for your children.

Hi, I’m Nikki Scott! With 25 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a warm, dependable, and fun-loving approach to every family I work with. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring your child’s safety is always my top priority. I love creating a balance of fun and learning through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and engaging games that spark creativity and curiosity. Whether it’s helping with homework, providing transportation to school or activities, or simply being a supportive presence, I strive to make life easier for parents while giving children the care, attention, and structure they need. Families appreciate my punctuality, reliability, and flexibility, as well as the genuine connection I build with kids. I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and care into your home and helping your children thrive!

Hi! My name is Bre, and I’m very excited about the opportunity to work as a nanny. I have a strong background working with children, including my experience as a special education teacher and working with children of a variety of ages and needs. I’m patient, caring, dependable, and truly enjoy creating a fun and positive environment for kids. I love being active, doing crafts, playing games, getting outside, and finding activities that make each child feel engaged and supported. I would love the opportunity to bring my experience, energy, and genuine passion for working with children to your family!

Hello! My name is Rosie, and I have worked as a baby sitter, nanny, au pair, tutor, and behavior technician with over 9 years of international experience. It is my passion to work with kids of all ages. As a babysitter, I will not only offer high-quality, personalized care for your child, but will also incorporate skills I have acquired from my research in developmental psychology to ensure I am supporting them in all their needs. I am also happy to assist with additional tasks such as cooking and errands, and I work well with pets. I look forward to meeting you and working with your child! Please reach out to me if you have any questions. I respond quickly to calls, texts, and emails.

My name is Rylee and I have been babysitting all ages of children since I was about 12 years old. I am majoring in architecture at Iowa State. I love children and babies because they have the most unique perspectives on life. I like fostering a safe place for kids to develop and learn. I have babysat babies from newborn to toddler age, for full day and night periods. I regularly watch two children at once (a toddler and seven year old) and have experience watching up to six elementary-aged kids at once. I have led my own summer art class for elementary-aged students and taught classes at my local art center. I also have experience tutoring third and fourth graders. I am open to tutoring and helping with homework if the kids need it. I was a lifeguard at a country club for two years. I was trained and certified in first aid and CPR, but I did not renew the certification. I am good at learning schedules and can adapt to any style of the care the parents wish. I think babysitting is one of the most rewarding jobs because even when the kids are having a bad day, you get to be a support for them. I think it is important to teach children emotional intelligence and help them navigate big feelings. In my experience, babysitting is not always easy, but always gratifying.

Why do you love being a sitter? I absolutely love working with kids because they bring me so much joy! I love getting to know each child’s personality, creating fun and creative activities, making them laugh, and being someone they feel safe and comfortable with. I love knowing that I can make a positive impact on a child’s life, and be their light. I’m energetic, patient, caring, creative, and responsible. I’m studying Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State because I hope to become a pediatric occupational therapist, working with kids is truly something I’m passionate about! * What experience do you have? I have 8 years of babysitting experience from all ages and 4 years of nannying experience with 4 siblings and a dog. I also worked as a preschool teacher, where I cared for young children, supported their development, planned activities, and created a safe and nurturing environment. For the past 3 years, I have worked at the YMCA in after-school care and summer camp, including serving as a lead summer camp counselor. I supervised big groups of children, planned activities, helped with daily routines, and created a fun, positive environment. I also have experience preparing meals, giving rides, cleaning, caring for pets, and managing multiple children at once. * What skills and training do you have? I’m a sophomore at Iowa State studying Human Development and Family Studies with the goal of becoming a pediatric OT. I have CPR and First Aid training, have completed several childcare trainings, and have been background-checked through my YMCA experience. I’m comfortable caring for children of different ages and personalities, planning activities, preparing food, helping with routines, driving children when needed, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. I’m very flexible and would love to help babysit!

Hi families! I am Rebekah. I am from Iowa. I am moving to Florida the beginning of October. I am looking for a start date around the middle of October. I am moving to Florida for a new experience. I just graduated The University of Northern Iowa with a bachelors in Human services. I am also CRP/First Aid certified. I have also been starting to take classes on a website called Alison. This is a website that I can learn more about children and the best way to help them thrive and grow. As for my experience. I have 10 years of babysitting experience and three years professional nannying. The family I work for now have two kids. They were 4 and 8 months when I started. They will be 6 and 2. 5 when I move. I have worked for this family for almost 2 years. Before that I worked for a family with one child. She was 5 months when I started and 1. 5 years when they moved away. I look forward to hearing from you!

I’m a Communications Major at Iowa State University with plenty of childcare experience looking for a consistent afternoon / after school family babysitting job.