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Gina F.
- 20 years paid experience
- 10 miles
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.
$15–20/hr
Aruna M.
- 10 years paid experience
- 15 miles
I have been babysitting for over 20 years and have watched children ages 3 weeks to 12 years old. I have worked in three different day cares, all in the infant room. I have also babysat for over 250 families. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED, renewed February 2022. I have used this on one occasion to save a life. I have been vaccinated for covid in March and April 2021, and received a covid booster in November 2021. Please rest assured I will get a second covid booster as soon as available! I have also had a flu shot in September 2021, and a tdap in February 2022. I have come to believe that the core of child care is truly loving kids and helping them become the best versions of themselves. I learn something new from each child I have the privilege of babysitting, and most of all, I love getting the opportunity to nurture kids when they are young! I'm also actively involved in the Second City Acting program. I absolutely love engaging children in creative role-play! Finally, I also teach in the Northwestern Program for Gifted Students. I love making learning fun, and it is my dream to open an empowerment institute for kids one day. Please note I do not have after school availability at this time.
$30–50/hr
Isabelle M.
- 13 years paid experience
- 10 miles
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.
$20–30/hr
Mackenzie C.
- 4 years paid experience
- 10 miles
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.
$18–25/hr
Gwenivere S.
- 1 year paid experience
- 6 miles
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.
$17–22/hr
Nathalie B.
- 1 year paid experience
- 7 miles
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!
$15–18/hr
Sydney J.
- 3 years paid experience
- 11 miles
Hello! My name is Sydney Johnston, I am 22. I have experience babysitting for 2-3 kids. I have also worked at a child care center in North Liberty for a year. I am going to college but being placed on a waitlist and looking for babysitting jobs.
$15–18/hr
Shawnna B.
- 2 years paid experience
- 6 miles
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.
$17–21/hr
Kayreana S.
- 2 years paid experience
- 15 miles
I began babysitting for family friends when I was around 15 or 16 years old. During this time, I cared for children of various ages, including a child with special needs who was particularly energetic. This experience taught me patience and adaptability, as well as how to create a supportive and engaging environment for children. Later, I worked at a startup daycare where I cared for children age ranges from 6months-8years olds. My responsibilities included: • Preparing healthy snacks • Managing nap times • Organizing playtime and educational activities • Reading stories and engaging in fun activities • Building trust and connections with the children to help them feel comfortable and secure while their parents were away
$15–20/hr
Olivia M.
- 0 years paid experience
- 10 miles
Reliable & Caring Sitter Who Kids Love! Hi! I’m Olivia, a dependable and patient babysitter who truly enjoys working with kids. I have experience in classroom settings and love creating a fun, safe environment with games, crafts, and activities. I’m responsible, and happy to help with meals, bedtime routines, homework, and cleanup. My goal is to make parents feel comfortable while their kids feel happy and cared for. I’m available for date nights, weekends, and last-minute babysitting, and I’d love to help your family!
$16–21/hr
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