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Lilly M.

0 years paid experience
9 miles

$14–17/hr

I am currently enrolled at Kirkwood Community College, where I am taking online courses to gain my associates degree in Liberal Arts. After Kirkwood I plan to go to a University like Northern Iowa or into an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program to hopefully work in the pediatric side of that field. I have many years of previous experience being a babysitter as I spent my summers throughout middle school and high school babysitting my three younger cousins. While babysitting, I love doing fun crafts with the children, coloring pictures, going on walks, traveling to the park to play, doing fun girly things like painting nails or playing dress up with them. I am very patient and comfortable working with children of all personalities and any age. I am great at problem solving and love to be around children and build strong connections with them. Also, I am currently working part-time at old navy so I am looking for another side job to keep me busy throughout the summer and upcoming school year! Feel free to reach out to be through my phone number or through my email, whichever works best for you! And lastly, I am willing to get CPR or First Aid certified too! Thanks!

$14–17/hr

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4.0

Yinami B.

Though the timing was bad, she was very professional and quick with responses and letting me know if she can or can't babysit for the day I needed. Was also polite enough to try and see if she can change her work schedule even if it didn't work out at the end, if I ever have another wedding gig in the area, she will definitely be the first person I'll ask

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Erika P.

5 years paid experience
3 miles

$17–25/hr

My name is Erika. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am currently a paraeducator in a preschool environment. I have experience working with children with special needs, especially autism. I have autism myself so I may be more likely to understand the struggles more than others. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and diabetes treatment and management.

$17–25/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Carly F.

Erika is an amazing person and sitter, I have hired her to permanently help me when she can. I would not trade her for anything.... My child absolutely adores her. She is amazing with him, he is a level two autistic 4-year-old, and she continues to be extremely helpful to me and my family. I am always relieved when she is going to come and help. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.

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Tessa B.

0 years paid experience
9 miles

$14–20/hr

Hi I'm Tessa! I am currently in school for Social Work at UNI. I love the energy of kids and watching them learn things in real time. I have worked with kids a lot, from watching my cousins to teaching kids as a summer camp leader. I am very observant and usually catch trouble before it happens. I am also good at calming kids down and keeping the peace. I am really excited to get to work with you!

$14–20/hr

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Ashley M.

16 years paid experience
5 miles

$16–26/hr

My name is Ashley. I just moved to Colorado from Iowa. I enjoy taking care of children very much and children tend to really like me. I have 2 children of my own (teenagers) and take a lot of pride in them as I would yours. I am adventurous, funny, patient and caring. I enjoy seeing things from a child perspective and helping them learn and grow. My experience is mostly from being a mom myself and secondly from growing up watching other kids. I have done hair and owned a salon for the last 15 years in Iowa so I understand keeping things organized and done in a timely manor . Working with people/ kids is one of my major strengths.

$16–26/hr

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Shael S.

3 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–25/hr

Hello! I'm Shael, a 22-year-old originally from Southeast Iowa. I recently graduated from Hawkeye Community College with a degree in Digital Mass Media. I have always had a passion for working and being around kids! I have experience with newborn through school aged children. I like to naturally develop close relationships with the families that I work for, as caring for the kids is such an integral part of a family. I hope that I could be a good fit with YOUR family!

$15–25/hr

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Araceli P.

3 years paid experience
3 miles

$20–24/hr

I am a well experienced sitter and have done professional sitting outside of family & friends for 3 an half years. I currently looking for full time nannying/sitting which is good amount of free time to watch over your littles one. I do not have any kids but have been working with kids since I was 14. I’ve watched from ages 6 months to 9 years old. I am comfortable sitting and/or nannying from infants of 6 months old to kids up to 10 years old. I’ve also worked in daycare which was my previous job and I absolutely loved it I just needed a change of setting it’s definitely to different dynamics which was fun and I’ll always love. Fun fact is I’ve sat for twins before which was a wonderful experience. I am a middle child but was the oldest child living in the house. I love playing with kids, I think kids are wonderful interesting human beings. And love their mind of wonder take off when teaching them how to do stuff or helping with homework. And besides children always mange to put a smile on your face on those bad days. I would be happy to provide reference .