Find experienced babysitters in Dallas Center, IA

I have raise my family and I am now a grandma to three children 7, 11 and 13. my husband and I moved here to be closer to them. I love babies and taking care of them. If you want your baby to be snuggled and we’ll cared for - I am your person. My husband and I have been foster parents for a baby/toddler with special needs. (Failure to thrive). I have coached my daughter in softball all through her elementary days. I was also a Girl Scout leader. For the last 13 years I have coached in a high school environment which would mean that I have had all my background checks and fingerprints on file with the police department. My specialty is new born - 18 months

As a young child my mom did income daycare, so I grew up helping out with it. As well as helping raise my younger sister, after my mom passed away. I've continued to babysit when need be for neighbors, friends, family, and other children. I have been babysitting for at least 10 years, and have nannied for 3. lI've watched children of all ages, and feel extremely comfortable with them all. I've recently been watching a 3 year old and an infant, or an 8 and 10 year old. I've done many things with the children, making any meals, taking them to the pool, walks, the park, naps and bedtimes. I'm very artsy and enjoy doing crafts. I also love the outdoors, and would rather be outside then inside. I have no issues with any pets. I'm CPR certified, and can handle any situation comfortably. I do have my own car and am willing to take car of any drop offs or pick ups as needed. I am opened to anything! I also have a 6 month old that I would like to be able to tag along with me. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hi! I am Desiree and I am working towards my Art Education degreee at Coe College. I’ve been working with kids for the past year now. I’ve done things from daycare to before and after school programs. I love doing activities with the kids and watching their faves light up when they love the activity. I am here to support you as a parent and to give your child a nurturing place to be while you’re away.

I'm a pre-nursing student currently working part time as a registered behavioral technician with kids who have autism. My 8 years of babysitting experience has provided me a plethora of skills (meal prep, diaper changes, calming strategies) and being CPR + first aid certified has only enriched my ability to provide quality care to youth. I have extensive experience with children of all ages including those with special needs. I have my own car, I'm patient, creative, and enjoy building connections with kids, and I'm comfortable with all personalities and age groups. Feel free to contact me for references or to set up a call!

Hi, my name is Reese Burke. I am 19 years old, and I am currently in my sophomore year of college at Central College. I have babysat for family members, as well as family friends. I also worked for two families this past summer. I want to babysit because I love working with kids. I have worked at an after school daycare, and I spent my senior year of high school in an elementary classroom learning to work with kids. I am able to perform CPR, I learned in high school health class. And I have also worked with multiple children at once. I am comfortable working with children of any age! The hours that best work for me right now, are any times after 3:30pm any day of the week, as well as any time before 11am on M/W/F. I do understand that being in college while babysitting can be a challenge, but I believe I have good time management skills, and I can make it work!

Hello, my name is Jazlyn. I was an after-school and camp STEM counselor, an assistant preschool teacher, nanny and babysitter. I enjoy working and caring for children. I have a huge heart for children and pets. I love the bonding that comes with the child (children) and family members. Updated Availability Sunday, Monday & Friday all day Tuesday - Thursday 6am to 2pm or 12am to 6am Saturday after 4pm

Hi there, my name is Bethany! I'm a nurturing and energetic 24 year old who lives in the West Des Moines Area. I fell into childcare about 4 years ago and love it so much! My favorite age group is pre kindergarten, but I have experience with all ages. I'm looking for a full time and/or consistent position and my rates start at $18/hour for one child. I'm CPR certified, I have my own car, and I also have experience in care for special needs! My focus is on giving your child a safe, routine-focused, and creative space to learn and grow! I love doing seasonal crafts, pretend play, and encouraging independent time. I'm firm but kind, and will work with you on any challenges your child may come to. A little about me is i'm a very patient, loving, hardworking and faith oriented person. I love to cook/bake, read, watch movies & tv shows, I love to travel, hangout with friends & family, go to church; and right now l'm actually taking classes to become a behavioral technician! Feel free to reach out if this aligns with what you’re in search of! Looking forward to hearing from you!:)

Greetings, my name is Fabiola (my nickname is Fabi) and if you are in the Des Moines metro, I would love the opportunity to care for your child and help support your family. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I also have a clean background check, and I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I have served in my church’s nursery for three years. I have taken care of family members’ children and friend’s children in the past. I am always sure to keep a close eye on a child and make sure we are having a safe, fun, and engaging time. I am an honest person, and kindness is something that I want to show to the families and children I work with. I respect the parents' wishes such as diet and nutrition and rules. I have experience preparing snacks and keeping areas clean and organized. I also enjoy being around animals. I am good at communicating with parents. I graduated from the Des Moines Area Community College with an Associates in General Studies and would be glad to help with homework or extra help learning. I would be happy to share my references. Below is my availability: Monday – Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 1pm – 6:30pm** Thursday: 11am – 2pm (every other week 1pm – 6:30pm)** **My hours are flexible depending on the day and availability. Thank you for your time and please reach out if you have any questions.

Hi! My name is Grace. I'm home from school throughout December and January! I swam competitively for 10 years and started teaching swim lessons at 14. While teaching lessons, I discovered I truly love creating bonds with my students and pushing them toward success. I still teach swim lessons at Imagine Swimming during the school year. I am CPR and lifeguard/first aid certified. I respond calmly and quickly in emergency situations. I am respectful, organized, proactive, and unafraid to ask questions. I love playing games and having fun with the children I teach. (But i'm firm and consistent when it comes to safety rules!) Outside of child care, I am a sophomore at NYU. I graduated from Waukee Northwest in 2024! I am studying Media, Culture, and Communication. I love movies! I enjoy video editing and video production.

I have been babysitting since age 9. I started working at an in-home daycare and from there began babysitting a lot of the children that went there. I have been a full-time nanny over the summers, been an after school nanny almost every year since I was 14, and have extensive babysitting experience with as many as 4 children at a time. I have experience with various special needs and am CPR and First Aid trained.