Find experienced child care providers in Ames, IA

Hi! I am Ava, I go to school at ISU. I’ve had experience with paid childcare for five years now and currently work in a childcare center. I love playing with kids and being there to help! I have experience with multiple age groups and have dealt with kids who experience behavior issues.

My name is Messiah (Siah) I love helping families who need someone to tend to their little ones for extra help or busy schedules. I love kids and being around them brings me so much joy. I started off babysitting family members & then moved up to babysitting family friends kids & now I want to put more work into helping others. Im good at helping with homework, talking to kids when there’s a problem that’s needs to be resolved. I’ve worked with special needs children & infants. I’ve worked with more infants & kids ages 3- 6.

i find so much joy and excitement babysitting kids, and connecting with them. i have helped my grandma at her daycare, my 2 and 7 year old cousin and my 1 year old niece, along with many other families. i’m in nursing school so i have taken cpr, first aid, i can go household chores, and many other things you ask!

I love being a sitter because I truly enjoy watching children grow, learn, and experience life. Every child is unique, and I find joy in being part of their development and helping them feel safe and supported. I’ve worked at a daycare for six years, caring for children of various ages and abilities. My experience includes creating fun, safe environments, helping with routines, and supporting children’s emotional and social needs. I am going into special education, so I have training in working with diverse learners and supporting children with special needs. I’ve learned how to be patient, observant, and nurturing, and I know how to manage behavior in a positive and respectful way. I am a very out going and happy person. My number one priority is to keep the children happy and safe.

Hi! My name is Erin, and I’m a student at Iowa State in Ames, majoring in Interior Design. Alongside my studies, I’ve always had a passion for working with kids. In high school, I regularly babysat a group of three to seven children after school once a week, and I also provided summer care for many of the same families. Most of my experience is with children ages 4–9, though I have also cared for toddlers (18 months+) in my church nursery. In addition, I’ve spent time helping in my mom’s special education classroom, which has given me experience working with children who have special needs. I bring patience, creativity, and responsibility to every babysitting job, and I truly love creating a fun and safe environment for kids.

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!

I love being a sitter because caring for children feels meaningful to me, and I truly enjoy creating a calm, nurturing environment where kids feel safe, understood, and supported. I have hands-on experience from working as a summer camp counselor, where I supervised groups of children, balanced different ages and needs, and kept them engaged through daily activities. I’m comfortable caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids, and I’ve also helped families with routines, transportation, and general in-home support. I bring patience, warmth, and strong communication to every role, along with skills in multitasking, organizing schedules, and maintaining a safe environment. I’m attentive, gentle under pressure, reliable with transitions, and always focused on helping both children and parents feel supported.

Hi! My name is Maddy and I’m a dance teacher who has 10 years of child care experience. I love working with kids of all ages and can provide screen free entertainment and loving care.

I have many years of experience babysitting and three years of working at a daycare center being an infant teacher. I love being creative and doing activities.

Hi! My name is Savannah, I’m 18 and I grew up in a small town outside of Jefferson, IA. I have two younger siblings and I graduated class of 2025. I’ve worked in 3 different caregiver settings - my first one being in a daycare! I worked from 7:15a-12:40pm for almost a year, I was also getting school credits for it because the daycare was next to my school. I worked mainly in the toddler room - but also have experience with school age to newborn! I am also cpr certified! I worked in two assisted living facilities as well and gained lots of wisdom from my residents, but also got to connect with them and really got to know them!