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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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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Marta H. |
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| Altoona, IA 30 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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Abby W. |
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| Dallas Center, IA 21 years old with 6 years of experience $0 to $0 an hour |
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| Hi I'm Abby! I am a junior at Iowa State University studying Community and Regional Planning. I have been babysitting/nannying/working in after-school daycares for six years. As the oldest of my family, you could also say I have been watching kids si Read More | Message Abby W. | |
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Lydia S. |
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| Waukee, IA 19 years old with 4 years of experience $15 to $20 an hour |
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| Hi, I’m Lydia! I’m currently on the waitlist for dmacc’s nursing program. I love working with children and providing fun activities for them to enjoy. I have my basic and advanced CNA, and I am also CPR certified. Read More | Message Lydia S. | |
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Madison D. |
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| Des Moines, IA 24 years old with ~1 years of experience $10 to $30 an hour |
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| Hello, my name is Madi. I've been an aunt since I was 7 years old so I've been around all stages of childhood from a really early age. I absolutely love children and want to go to school for Early Childhood Development. I have a dog and 2 cats so if Read More | Message Madison D. | |
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Irasema V. |
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| Des Moines, IA 19 years old with 2 years of experience $12 to $15 an hour |
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| Growing up in a very large family always left me room to babysit and look after kids of all ages. Once I got into high school I started working at a daycare center, there I learned my love and passion for helping kids. I got to work with infants and Read More | Message Irasema V. | |
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Tiffany S. |
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| Polk City, IA 21 years old with ~1 years of experience $15 to $20 an hour |
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Kristen D. |
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| Ankeny, IA 19 years old with 2 years of experience $9 to $15 an hour |
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| Hi I’m Kristen! I am currently a student at DMACC in Ankeny. I have babysat for the past 2 summers and I have worked at a swimming pool for 3 years. I love spending time with kids and doing activities! I also love pets! Read More | Message Kristen D. | |
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Taylor S. |
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| Boone, IA 30 years old with 10 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| Hi there! My name is Taylor and I am 29 years old. I am new to Sitter, but not new to babysitting. I love hanging out with kids! They are all so special in their own way. Babysitting was one of my first jobs when I was 14. I’m the oldest of three s Read More | Message Taylor S. | |
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Kim K. |
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| West Des Moines, IA 47 years old with 10 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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| I grew up in a big extended family so there were always kids around. I always wanted to be the one to hold the babies or play with the kids. I started babysitting for "real" once I took the babysitting course at 12 years old. I babysat for a few o Read More | Message Kim K. | |
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Meredith B. |
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| Pleasant Hill, IA 21 years old with 4 years of experience $10 to $27 an hour |
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| I worked at a daycare for 4 years and then worked at a youth center with kids from 8-18 years olds. Read More | Message Meredith B. | |
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Zoe Y. |
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| Urbandale, IA 21 years old with 3 years of experience $10 to $30 an hour |
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| Hi! My names Zoe, I'm a junior at the University of Iowa studying psychology. I plan on going to graduate school (hopefully at Iowa) to get a degree in counseling and eventually become a therapist. When I was younger, my mother was a nanny for a you Read More | Message Zoe Y. | |
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Courtney S. |
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| Van Meter, IA 19 years old with 1 years of experience $10 to $20 an hour |
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| Hello, my name is Courtney! I'm a teacher at a daycare currently and full time student but looking for more to do. I love kids and am planning on being an education major. I consider myself to be a professional lego builder and barbie actor. I'm laid Read More | Message Courtney S. | |
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Morgan P. |
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| Ames, IA 21 years old with 1 years of experience $20 to $50 an hour |
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| Hello! My name is Morgan. I am originally from Knoxville, TN and I moved to Iowa almost 2 years ago to come to Iowa State for my Bachelors in Criminal Justice. I am currently a junior this year and I'm also in Air Force ROTC. I have 2 younger sibling Read More | Message Morgan P. | |
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:
