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Lauryn W.

  • 6 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Lauryn W., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 6 years of paid experience

Hey! I'm Lauryn, though I go by Lali (pronounced lolly, like a lollypop:). I absolutely love kids! I'm currently majoring in social work, because I'm really passionate about children growing up in a positive environment, something I would love to help provide for your kids. I'm good at cooking, cleaning, instructing, driving and following instruction. I love to have fun! I enjoy taking kids to the park, doing crafts, eating ice cream and playing imaginary, board and card games. While entertainment is a specialty of mine, I also understand that keeping on schedule is important - dinnertime means dinnertime, not anything else. I look forward to working with you!

$12–25/hr

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Hailey S.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Hailey S., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 10 years of paid experience

Hi! I’m Hailey, an active, outdoorsy sitter who would love to help your kids have an adventure-filled summer. I’ve worked with children of all ages and abilities, with a strong focus on providing safe, engaging experiences. I recently moved back to Nebraska and now work as a nature-based learning facilitator, supporting kids (ages 1-13) in outdoor exploration on a farm. I also pet sit, so I’m very comfortable with animals. My experience includes managing and guiding high ropes course adventures, coaching youth slam poetry (big on confidence + creativity) and teaching swim lessons. Would love to connect!

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$22–26/hr

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4.0

Ali G.

Great with my kids, my eldest took to her the most and enjoyed her company. Was on time and gave me updates if anything happened or texted me back quickly if I asked for a update while I was out. My experience with her was overall good and I'd recommend her as a babysitter. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because after her last babysitting job, she said she would be available to babysit one more time and the day before she had to cancel. Which I totally understand, so we re-scheduled. On the re-scheduled day, she canceled again, due to having too much on her plate with a full time job, a competition she was in and an additional job. While this is all completely understandable, this was during my husband's deployment and I depended on her to get groceries every week or so. I tried texting her telling her it was ok and asked further about her schedule to see if she could spare 2 hours for me to get food but I never got a response and haven't heard from her since. If she had told me sooner about not being available (2 weeks prior before her last message), I could have found someone else and gotten things done when I needed them done. I would have loved if we stayed in contact and kept up babysitting whenever she was able but lack of management of the many things she had going on in her life and the foresight of when she might be overwhelmed with all those things, ultimately ended our correspondence sooner than I would have liked.

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Abbigail P.

  • 9 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Abbigail P., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 9 years of paid experience

Hi, I’m Abby! I have 9 years of nanny and babysitting experience, and caring for children has always been something I genuinely love. As the oldest of four sisters and now a stay-at-home mom to my daughter, nurturing little ones has been such a natural and joyful part of my life. I’m currently looking for a part-time nanny position where I would bring my daughter along. I truly believe this creates such a sweet opportunity for friendship, social development, and shared play. I’m intentional about keeping days structured, engaging, and full of creativity — whether that’s crafts, outdoor time, story time, or fun little outings. I have reliable transportation, am comfortable with dogs (just allergic to cats!), and am happy to help however I can to make your days run smoothly. I’d love to meet ahead of time to make sure we’re a great fit. References are available upon request — I can’t wait to connect with your family!

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$20–25/hr

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5.0

Christina C.

Abby was amazing with my two kiddos. Very respectful and kind! She took them places and spent quality time with them. From making them dinner, picking them up from school, and even going fishing! We enjoyed our time with her and really miss her! If we could have taken her when we moved, we would have!

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Claudia W.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 14 miles
Claudia W., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 5 years of paid experience

I am a very active and fun person and I definitely reflect that when working with kids. I am in graduate school at UNMC currently. I would consider myself a responsible and trustworthy person. I also have experience working with kids through being a soccer coach, nannying, and afterschool care. I have a pretty busy schedule with school but am willing to accommodate your needs as best as possible!

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$20–25/hr

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Angela R.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 8 miles
Angela R., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Angela and a little about me is that I am currently a freshman undergraduate student at UNO going into Occupational Therapy for pediatrics with a major in Public Relations!I love to be active and be busy wether it’s hanging out with friends, traveling, working or volunteering, doing some yoga or going on a run to of course hanging out and spending time with my family. A fun fact about me is that I am also bilingual and can speak Spanish and I am learning sign language.A little bit about my background with caregiving is I’ve working in a childcare facility for 3 years with experience with ages 4 months to 12 years although I would say I have the most experience with toddlers to preschool/kindergarten (my favorite ages) and I have been babysitting consistently for two years and also teach kindergartners Sunday school every other Sunday as well. Overall I would absolutely love to look after your littles and make them feel loved, comfortable and safe while with their sitter, I look forward to it!!

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$15–20/hr

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5.0

Joseph F.

Angela was great, she showed up 10 minutes early and the kids loved her!

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Isabelle T.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Isabelle T., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 4 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Izzy Tyrell. I am 26 years old. I am a third year law student at Creighton University. Prior to law school, for two years I have worked in South Dakota as a houseparent at a boarding school. I would cook, clean, and entertain kids ages six to twelve. I am used to taking care of up to 10 kids at a time. I am specifically looking for weekend work to accommodate my school schedule. Along with this experience, I have several years of experience babysitting in my hometown. I have experience organizing activities and taking care of their everyday needs! I enjoy working with children of all ages!

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$18–27/hr

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Kjirsten O.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 2 miles
Kjirsten O., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 30 years of paid experience

I am a retired teacher with over 20 years experience. I taught for 15 years in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The majority of my experience is with early childhood education in preschool and kindergarten in public schools. Most recently I worked in a before/after school program for public schools serving students 3-12 years old. I raised 3 children of my own… twin girls and a son who are now 26 and 24.

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$18–25/hr

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Logan A.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Logan A., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi! I’m currently a college student majoring in Psychology with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience and more than 3 years of working with youth in both school and residential treatment settings. Through these roles, I’ve supported children of all ages, including those with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs. I’m CPR and First Aid certified and prioritize creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children feel comfortable being themselves. I enjoy building meaningful connections with kids through games, crafts, outdoor activities, homework help, and creative play. I’m patient, dependable, and understand that every child is unique, so I strive to meet each child where they are while encouraging confidence, independence, and kindness. My goal is to become a school psychologist, and I truly enjoy making a positive impact in children’s lives. I’d love the opportunity to get to know your family and provide reliable, caring support whenever you need it!

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$16–24/hr

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Kenzie L.

  • 4 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Kenzie L., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 4 years of paid experience

Hi my name is kenzie, I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for kids to learn and grow. With experience in caring for children of various ages, I focus on encouraging creativity, kindness, and curiosity. I love planning engaging activities that help little ones develop new skills while having a blast. Your child's well-being and happiness are my top priorities, and I’m excited to be a part of their journey!

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$20–24/hr

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Greta L.

  • 14 years paid experience
  • < 1 mile
Greta L., Babysitter in Council Bluffs, IA 51503 with 14 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Greta. I am 20 years old. I am located in Council Bluffs Iowa and have my own car and can drive anywhere in Omaha or council bluffs. I love being a sitter because I grew up raising my mentally and physically disabled brother. He turned it into a passion. Once he passed away, I became an adult and started working with kiddos and I absolutely love it. I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting, and 2 years of professional experience in childcare. I have CPR and first aid training along with other childcare training and knowledge. I’m very patient and nurturing! Hope you consider me! Thank you! :)

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$15–25/hr

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