It used to be hard to find a reliable babysitter or nanny in Iowa City. But using advanced technology, we have compiled a list of the top-rated babysitters in the Iowa City area. Learn more about the best sitters in Iowa City and match with the one that perfectly meets your needs!.
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Alison T. |
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| Tiffin, IA 35 years old with 10 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| I have been caring for other people's children in some capacity or another for 15 years. During the summer of 2003, I helped a new mom care for her newborn twins, who were born prematurely. The following summer I was a nanny for three boys, ages Read More | Message Alison T. | |
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Abby B. |
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| Cedar Rapids, IA 21 years old with 4 years of experience $11 to $20 an hour |
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| Hi! I currently work full time at a daycare and am looking to switch to nannying. I am CPR/ First Aid certified. I’ve been working at the daycare for 2 years and prior to this job I started babysitting for family friends when I was 13. I have the m Read More | Message Abby B. | |
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Mannelina M. |
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| Cedar Rapids, IA 30 years old with 12 years of experience $14 to $20 an hour |
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| i am a mother of three age twelve,eight and four. i work for a in home health care agency in cedar rapids iowa for three years during the weekend off on the weekend.i am CPR certified Read More | Message Mannelina M. | |
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Reagan R. |
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| Iowa City, IA 22 years old with 2 years of experience $12 to $16 an hour |
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| Hello! My name is Reagan and I am a Psychology student at the University of Iowa. I live in Le Center, MN during the summer and am looking for long-term nanny/babysitting positions. I have several years of experience working with special needs childr Read More | Message Reagan R. | |
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Cassi R. |
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| Iowa City, IA 22 years old with 9 years of experience $11 to $16 an hour |
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| Hello! I have had many years of experience babysitting for multiple families such as neighbors and family friends! I have had experience with babysitting ages 3 years old to 9 years old! I love doing a variety of arts and crafts along with spending t Read More | Message Cassi R. | |
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Roselyn B. |
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| Iowa City, IA 23 years old with 2 years of experience $9 to $15 an hour |
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| I am a 21 year old looking for what I love to do in life. I currently work at a daycare and love every second of it and I work at Riverside Casino Hotel. My favorite jobs have always been for caring for people. I have always worked in the customer se Read More | Message Roselyn B. | |
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Erika R. |
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| Riverside, IA 51 years old with 1 years of experience $11 to $14 an hour |
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| I am a loving wife and caring Mother of 3 children's. I have 2 adorable Yorkie's, leave out in the country. I would love to be able to watch children's preferable on my own house. But I am whiling to drive too. I am honest and responsible. Read More | Message Erika R. | |
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Mary H. |
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| Iowa City, IA 58 years old with 3 years of experience $12 to $30 an hour |
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| I am a stay at home mom, and now that both of my kids are off to college, I’m wanting to babysit for other children. I miss my kiddos! I spent many years volunteering in the classroom at my kid’s school, and I love spending time doing activities Read More | Message Mary H. | |
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Sofia A. |
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| West Liberty, IA 21 years old with 2 years of experience $12 to $15 an hour |
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| I think babysitting is a good way to easy into working with kids. Kids should be with people who are outgoing and creative. Someone to do activities with to start learning and let their knowledge expand Read More | Message Sofia A. | |
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Olivia C. |
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| Iowa City, IA 24 years old with 1 years of experience $13 to $16 an hour |
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| I come from a large family so I have always been around young children. For the past 4 years, I have watched my 4-year-old nephew and know how to keep a young child entertained. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! Read More | Message Olivia C. | |
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Makenna V. |
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| Iowa City, IA 19 years old with 5 years of experience $13 to $17 an hour |
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| I am 18 years old, and attending PCI Academy. I grew up with three younger siblings and one older sibling. I have been babysitting since I was 12. I nannied for two summers for a family of 3, until they moved away. I worked at a childcare for 8 mont Read More | Message Makenna V. | |
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Evelyn C. |
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| Iowa City, IA 22 years old with 6 years of experience $9 to $21 an hour |
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| Hello! I am currently a fourth-year social work student here at the university. I am a very bubbly and outgoing individual. I love working with children because they have the best view of the world. Presently, I work amongst children with behavioral Read More | Message Evelyn C. | |
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Briana H. |
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| Lone Tree, IA 21 years old with ~1 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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| Hi my name is Briana and I am 20 years old. I have two little ones ages 15 months and 2 yrs. I have experience working at a licensed child care facility in New York for 7 months until I moved to Iowa. I also volunteer at my church in the nursery. I w Read More | Message Briana H. | |
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Kiah G. |
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| Cedar Rapids, IA 20 years old with 4 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| I used to nanny for a single mother of 5 children before moving to cr for college. I adore being apart of their life’s and helping out the best I can! I’m available to help with homework, to and from school or practice, run errands, cook meals, a Read More | Message Kiah G. | |
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Ashley G. |
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| Iowa City, IA 36 years old with 10 years of experience $14 to $25 an hour |
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| Responsible, kind,caring adult female. I have fostered new norms in the past. Cheerful sunny disposition. I have taken CPR classes. Great at following instructions. Would care as if they were my own. Takes covid precautions very serious. Read More | Message Ashley G. | |
Price of a Babysitter in Iowa City
| 1 Child (per hour) | Multiple Children (per hour) | With Tip (per hour) |
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| $13.6 | $13.6 – $20.3 | $13.6 – $23.4 |
It costs about $13.6 per hour (for one child) to hire a babysitter in Iowa City, that’s about $0.12 more than the national average of $13.44 per hour. Additional children can cost up to 50% more per child that needs care but many sitters charge much less or nothing additional for two kids. A tip is not always necessary but always appreciated. 10 to 15 percent is common but again, not a requirement.
Book a Sitter in Iowa City Tonight
Many of the Iowa City sitters above respond within 24 hours, and some of them much faster than that. You can certainly get a sitter for tonight in Iowa City but the earlier you request one the better your odds will be. Give it a shot tonight! [events state=”IA” city=”Iowa City” category=”localbabysitter”]
Become a Iowa City Babysitter Online
If you’re in the Iowa City area and want to become a babysitter or nanny both Sitter City and Care.com are great places to start a career or a side gig. Check out their respective applications below to see if you’re a good fit:
