Find experienced child care providers in Mount Vernon, 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.

I am looking for a nanny or babysitting position that is either full time, part time or one time because I genuinely enjoy working with children and helping families. I am dependable, patient, kind, hardworking and willing to assist with housekeeping, daily tasks, and creating a supportive environment for both children and parents. I have a reliable transportation and several years of babysitting experience caring for my nieces, nephew, and neighbor's children, as well as being a nanny last summer for my nieces and nephew. I enjoy building positive relationships with kids while making sure they feel safe, cared for, and entertained. what I love most about being a sitter is getting to know the children as well as creating a fun and comforting environment for them. Some more of my strengths include caring for babies and young children, bottle feeding, diaper changing, being a positive role model, bedtime, naps, and routine assistance, homework help, strong communication skills, spending time outdoors with them like going on walks, going to the park, playing games, and creating engaging activities that keep children active, happy and safe.

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.

Hi! I’m Samuel, an 18-year-old with 4+ years of experience working with kids through the Boys & Girls Club. I’m caring, responsible, energetic, and always willing to help. I’m here to make things easier for parents while keeping their kids safe, happy, and cared for.

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.

Why do you love being a sitter? I love being a sitter because I genuinely enjoy helping children learn, grow, and feel safe and loved. I love getting to know each child’s unique personality, finding fun and creative activities to do together, and creating an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves. Being able to make a positive difference in a child’s day is something I find incredibly rewarding! What experience do you have? I have approximately 16 years of informal childcare experience helping care for my siblings in a large family. Through this experience, I’ve gained hands-on knowledge of children’s different personalities, needs, and developmental stages. I’m comfortable helping with everyday routines, keeping children entertained, providing supervision, and offering patience and support when they need it. My experience has taught me how important it is to be attentive, adaptable, responsible, and understanding when caring for children. What skills and training do you have? My strengths include patience, creativity, dependability, and the ability to connect with children of different ages and personalities. I’m comfortable helping with daily routines, planning age-appropriate activities, assisting with basic needs, and maintaining a safe and positive environment. I also have CPR/BLS certification and experience with activities of daily living (ADLs). I strive to communicate well with parents, respect each family’s routines and preferences, and make sure children feel supported and cared for.

I am a in search for a new beginning, I love taking care of my fur babies as well as others. I on occasion babysit a family friends' granddaughter and used to babysit a friends' twins, as well as for my siblings at times. I am really good with children and animals i am very attentive to what their needs may be. I have taken college courses in both psychology and developmental psychology, oral communications, first aid, and cpr class while pursuing career paths that I will continue to pursue on the side in the near future. In the meantime, I want to do something that I love doing, which is taking care of other people and animals. I love babysitting because I am excellent with children or caring for others. I'm very honest, dependable, empathetic, understanding, and patient, which are all good things to have when caring for anyone of any age. I look forward to hopefully meeting new people and providing dependable care for your families.

Hello! My name is Naima, and I’m a student at Loyola University Chicago working toward my Bachelor’s in International Business and Economics. I have hands-on experience with children, including coaching elementary and middle school students in youth sports and volunteering in China, where I taught students English. These experiences made me comfortable adapting to new environments and helped me make unfamiliar spaces feel safe and welcoming. For the past 3 years, I’ve also worked in the restaurant hospitality industry, where I’ve strengthened my conflict resolution, communication, and reliability, and learned to stay calm in hectic environments. I would love to be a helping hand for your family. Please let me know if you have any additional questions!

Hi! My name is Rose, and I’m a caring, dependable, and patient babysitter who loves working with children. I’m currently a Patient Care Technician at a hospital, where I provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients while ensuring their safety and comfort. I have also completed a Nurse Aide course and am CPR certified, giving me the skills and confidence to respond in emergency situations and provide quality care. I enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and feel comfortable. Whether it’s helping with homework, preparing meals, playing games, reading stories, or following bedtime routines, I’m happy to help. Families can count on me to be reliable, attentive, and communicative. My goal is to give parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in caring and capable hands.