Find experienced babysitters in Cedar Rapids, IA

Hi, My name is Gina and I have over 30 years of child care experience. I have 3 grown sons of my own, I also have 6 grandchildren. I am a loving, caring, honest, responsible, dependable, organized and fun Grandma. I am very capable of providing quality care for your children. I have a good way with children and have excellent parenting skills. I love to play games, do arts & crafts, read story books, or anything your children would like to do. I will spend "Quality Time" with your children. I do occasional babysitting for a few families in the Cedar Rapids area and have excellent references. Please contact me for your next day or night out. Thank you for visiting my profile. Sincerely, Gina NOTE... I do not travel outside of my area. My area includes, Marion, Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha.

I have extensive experience as a caregiver for children, animals, and the elderly. In my current role as a paraprofessional, I specialize in working with children with disabilities, specifically those with Autism and ADHD. I am First Aid/CPR certified and maintain all relevant ADA/ AEA certifications. A background check was recently completed, and while I passed, I believe the current badge misrepresents my report. I am concerned that motor vehicle violations from 2021 are negatively impacting the badge status, despite not reflecting my professional caregiving capabilities. I am happy to share my full report for further clarification.

My name is Kathryn "Katie" Smith! I love working with kids of all ages. My best skill is being able to get on the children's level as a friend and teacher. My favorite activity to do with children is drawing or dancing! I believe the best way to teach kids is hand over hand actions and to hold them accountable without anger toward them.

I have 2 sisters that I helped take care of all the time growing up and not only that but had a few babysitting jobs when I was in middle school and high school for friends of my parents. my mom had an in home daycare that I was around growing up for quite a while. I also had a job coaching gymnastics for about a year and I coached from 18 months to 6 year olds. I have a passion for children and want many of my own when my fiance and I get married. I am trained in CPR at the Cedar Rapids police station as part of my training (im a police cadet) but dont have an actual card that says im certified yet.

Because kids are fun to hangout with and I work in a school and daycare for 2 year now? I have training on safety care and cpr training and first aid training to. I babysit for a friend. I do really well with kids and baby’s.

I truly love being around kids and have always felt very comfortable caring for them. Watching children grow, learn new things, and develop their own personalities is incredibly rewarding to me. I enjoy building real relationships with the kids I care for and creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where they feel understood and encouraged. I’ve been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children of various ages and have spent a lot of time caring for my own niece and two nephews, whom I absolutely adore. Through years of childcare, I’ve handled everything from daily routines and playtime to school pick-ups, meals, and bedtime. I’m very comfortable stepping into a family’s routine and helping things run smoothly. I have an educational background in Human Development and Family Studies, which has given me a strong understanding of child development. I’m confident in providing developmentally appropriate activities, learning opportunities, and structure that support each child’s growth. I’m patient, reliable, and attentive, and I’m always happy to help with light household tasks, errands, and driving kids to activities. My goal is to feel like part of the family, someone the kids trust and enjoy spending time with, and someone the parents feel comfortable relying on as a true family support.

Why do you love being a sitter? I’ve always found purpose when it comes to caring for kids. There’s something incredibly rewarding about helping them feel safe, seen, and supported as they grow. What experience do you have? Oldest of four with an unofficial PhD in conflict resolution, snack distribution, diaper duty, and last-minute science project rescues. For 10 years, I’ve been the built-in babysitter, backseat therapist, and go-to role model—earning my stripes in spilled juice, scraped knees, helping with everything from ABCs to algebra. I’ve learned how to balance patience with play and structure with silliness, all while showing up with love and reliability. What skills and training do you have? I’m currently attending Kirkwood Community College for nursing and have completed my first year, which included courses in anatomy, nutrition, psychology, and developmental psychology. This academic foundation gives me a deeper understanding of child development and overall wellness. I’m also a certified CNA with clinical training in patient care and emergency procedures like the Heimlich maneuver. I also am CPR certified!

Hi! I’m Morgan. I’m 22 years old and I’m looking to be a babysitter. I have babysat kids before and have been told I’m very good with kids. My patience runs high so maybe that’s it. I love to play volleyball, sing, read books. My favorite singer is P!nk. I love pets (my favorite animal is a monkey) and I have 2 cats. I have 6 years of paid babysitting experience. I also have CPR certification and know basic first aid. I am willing to do light house keeping and simple meals (I’m not much of a cook). I have my own car so if there are activities, sports, or just a trip to the park, I can do that. My availability is very flexible right now as I am currently looking for a job. I hope to hear from you soon!

I've had experience with children of all ages i have also taught and prepared children ages 2 to 5 for preschool and kindergarten. i enjoy giving young children a boost in their education i have lots of unique yet effective methods. I am fairly patient with children and lean towards a comfortable understanding of how a family would like their child to be cared for. if possible i enjoy crafts, and regular activities with the children I care for; for such things to work I would require knowledge on things we can do as I do not like going out of bounds. I am CPR, first Aid, and mandatory reporter certified and have recently had a one-year experience with the creative curriculum of teachings strategies with an infant to toddler class. My work with kids has been my career for nine years and I have enjoyed it enough to begin early childhood education degree online. it is not in my interest to drive children around places my services will be provided only in the home and it is not in my interest to handle a child with out-of-control behaviors such as hitting, kicking, throwing things, running away, or biting. if your child is prone to these behaviors I do not qualify as I feel children with these behaviors need their parents more. please feel free to contact me if you are interested in the care I provide.

Hello. I’ve been taking care of children since I was back in my country. I love caring for children because I consider them as my own family. I am a mother of one year old son. I’m fun, kind, respectful and much more. Give me a chance to get to know me. Thank you!