It used to be hard to find a reliable babysitter or nanny in Polk City. But using advanced technology, we have compiled a list of the top-rated babysitters in the Polk City area. Learn more about the best sitters in Polk City and match with the one that perfectly meets your needs!.
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Katherine A. |
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| Ames, IA 27 years old with 8 years of experience $8 to $10 an hour |
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| Hello, I'm Katherine and I'm a Senior at ISU majoring I'm Mathematics. I am from Knoxville, IA and I have three sisters, a twin and two younger. I spend my free time reading James Rollins books, running, and playing the trombone. I have a been babysi Read More | Message Katherine A. | |
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Lus E. |
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| Polk City, IA 22 years old with 3 years of experience $13 to $15 an hour |
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| My name is Luz Erikson, I'm in 11th grade of high school and I am 18 years old. I work at a day care 8 hours a week but I would love to be able to babysit. I love my job so much I love spending my day with them specially after a busy day of school, t Read More | Message Lus E. | |
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Julie S. |
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| Ames, IA 18 years old with 1 years of experience $12 to $16 an hour |
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| I got my highschool diploma, I have some college credits in nursing I got my Certified nursing assistant certificate, I'm a partime caregiver looking for extra hours. Read More | Message Julie S. | |
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Megan Y. |
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| Johnston, IA 22 years old with 7 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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| My name is Megan Young and I am 21 years old. I will be a senior at the University of Iowa this fall and am pursuing a degree in elementary education. I have had a passion for caring for children for as long as I can remember and have experience with Read More | Message Megan Y. | |
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Kiana S. |
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| Ames, IA 27 years old with 10 years of experience $15 to $20 an hour |
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| My name is Kiana. A little bit of background: I graduated from The University of West Florida, with a Bachelors in Studio Art, and a minor in Professional Education. After college I was able to go on a year long international missions trip with the o Read More | Message Kiana S. | |
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Marta H. |
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| Altoona, IA 29 years old with 12 years of experience $10 to $25 an hour |
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| Hi My name is Marta, I am 27 years old. I have a son of my own, who Is 1, he is a very happy boy and loves other kids. I have about ten years of experience with children, I’ve babysat when I was about 12 up to working in day cares. I love kids, Read More | Message Marta H. | |
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Libby H. |
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| Waukee, IA 22 years old with 7 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| 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 Read More | Message Libby H. | |
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Talia R. |
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| Des Moines, IA 23 years old with 5 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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| Hi there! My name is Talia and I'm a junior majoring in Management and Marketing at Drake University. My passions include exploring Des Moines and wandering through different shops with my friends, health and fitness, golfing, cooking fantastic meals Read More | Message Talia R. | |
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Ally R. |
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| Ames, IA 21 years old with 5 years of experience $10 to $13 an hour |
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| Hi my name is Ally Richman and I just finished my Junior year at Iowa State University. I am in school to become an Early Childhood/ Special Education Teacher. I have experience in babysitting and dog sitting. One of my most memorable experiences was Read More | Message Ally R. | |
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Olga M. |
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| Des Moines, IA 21 years old with 3 years of experience $15 to $20 an hour |
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| Hello, My name is olga but I pefer to be call Yasmin. I am 19 years old with a friendly personality that love children . I am able to keep children happy and this quality makes me happy too. I enjoy developing kids emotionally, socially and physica Read More | Message Olga M. | |
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Meredith M. |
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| Johnston, IA 21 years old with 5 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| Hi! I have plenty of past experience watching children. I have been a nanny multiple summers, worked at generation next, and also babysit during the week and weekends. I am a senior in Johnston and going to college in D.C. next year. I am comfortable Read More | Message Meredith M. | |
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Christine M. |
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| Ankeny, IA 50 years old with 8 years of experience $13 to $20 an hour |
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| I have been a cna/ caregiver for over 17 years. I love caring for the elderly and enjoy taking care of little ones. I am CPR certified. I am registered through the state as a nursing assistant. I currently work at Broadlawns hospital in the Medical Read More | Message Christine M. | |
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Emily H. |
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| Ankeny, IA 20 years old with 6 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| In the fall, I will be a sophomore at Iowa State University. I’m currently studying Sociology and International Studies. I enjoy being outside, and soaking up the sun. I have both babysitting and nannying experience. During the summer of 2016, I wa Read More | Message Emily H. | |
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Kaitlyn M. |
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| Ames, IA 22 years old with 5 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| I am a 19 years old and I am a full time student at Iowa State University. I have a love for working with kids and hope to one day open a dance studio to educate and inspire kids of all ages. I have had many job positions working with kids. I nannied Read More | Message Kaitlyn M. | |
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Paiton S. |
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| Clive, IA 22 years old with 8 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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| My name is Paiton and I am a Health Promotion student at The University of Iowa. I have been a babysitting for 8 years. Most recently, I was an after school babysitter for a family with three kids (ages 6, 8, and 10). In the past I have babysat most Read More | Message Paiton S. | |
Price of a Babysitter in Polk City
| 1 Child (per hour) | Multiple Children (per hour) | With Tip (per hour) |
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| $15.1 | $15.1 – $22.7 | $15.1 – $26.1 |
It costs about $15.1 per hour (for one child) to hire a babysitter in Polk City, that’s about $1.69 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 Polk City Tonight
Many of the Polk City sitters above respond within 24 hours, and some of them much faster than that. You can certainly get a sitter for tonight in Polk City but the earlier you request one the better your odds will be. Give it a shot tonight! [events state=”IA” city=”Polk City” category=”localbabysitter”]
Become a Polk City Babysitter Online
If you’re in the Polk 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:
