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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Dalani P. |
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Ames, IA 23 years old with 6 years of experience $9 to $20 an hour |
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My name is Dalani and I'm 21 yrs old. I'm from Ames and I attend the DMACC College in Ankeny. I am one of many kids in my family so I have great experience taking care of kids anywhere from an infant to age 10. I have not done any professional work b Read More | Message Dalani P. |
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Nicole A. |
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Ames, IA 21 years old with 1 years of experience $13 to $18 an hour |
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I'm a very easy going person who loves to let children express their creativity and thoughts, as random as they may be. Children let you see a different perspective of the world that we often forget to think about as adults. There is never a boring d Read More | Message Nicole A. |
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Meredith M. |
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Johnston, IA 22 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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Grace H. |
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Ankeny, IA 21 years old with 5 years of experience $12 to $17 an hour |
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Hello! I’m a recent college grad looking for some part time work. I love children so I thought babysitting/nannying would be great! I have the most experience with children under the age of 6. Read More | Message Grace H. |
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Mackenzie C. |
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Boone, IA 22 years old with 3 years of experience $13 to $20 an hour |
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I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old! I was previously employed at a state daycare center in Iowa. I was the lead school-age teacher when I left. Before this (and while school is in) I spent a lot of time with kiddos 0-4. Read More | Message Mackenzie C. |
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Breanna C. |
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Grimes, IA 22 years old with 3 years of experience $10 to $15 an hour |
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Hi are you still looking for a nanny? I'm 20 and have 3 years experience working both in a licensed public child care and with my church nursery as well. I've worked with children from newborn to school age and have taken several online DHS trainings Read More | Message Breanna C. |
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Brooke O. |
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Des Moines, IA 23 years old with 4 years of experience $11 to $15 an hour |
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Hi my name is Brooke and I am a recent college graduate. I have four years of nannying experience and four years working in schools with elementary aged children. Read More | Message Brooke O. |
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Alia A. |
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Des Moines, IA 25 years old with 11 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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Hello! A little background info about me! I am a 23yr old College student looking to babysit in my spare time. I have been a summer nanny a few times and an occasional babysitter on the weekends since I was 13. I absolutely adore children and have th Read More | Message Alia A. |
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Alyssa L. |
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Norwalk, IA 19 years old with 1 years of experience $10 to $25 an hour |
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I’m currently a sophomore in college majoring in nursing (pediatrics) I have 5 siblings all under the age of 9 so I am very experienced with kids!! I’ve also nannied maids from age 6-14 so that as experience too!! I am CPR and CNA certified as we Read More | Message Alyssa L. |
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Jahkia B. |
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Des Moines, IA 19 years old with 1 years of experience $15 to $50 an hour |
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I’ve worked with my mom who owns her own at home daycare here is Des Moines almost my whole life. I’ve learned to take care of kids as if I birthed them. 🙂 Read More | Message Jahkia B. |
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Mari S. |
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Des Moines, IA 23 years old with 1 years of experience $14 to $17 an hour |
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Hello! I have had experience watching kids for 7 years. I am currently a nurse and am BLS/CPR certified. I am flexible with hours. I have my own vehicle. Please reach out if you are interested:) Read More | Message Mari S. |
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Diamond J. |
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Des Moines, IA 20 years old with 4 years of experience $14 to $15 an hour |
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I am CPR Certified and CNA certified! I also have all my certificates to work in a child care setting such as universal precautions, mandatory reporter, and DHS essentials. I have 4 years of experience working with children! Read More | Message Diamond J. |
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Maeann D. |
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Urbandale, IA 26 years old with 12 years of experience $18 to $100 an hour |
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My name is Mae Dunker, and I am a rising third year student at Georgetown University Law Center. I have been working with kids my whole life, the highlight being my five years as a camp counselor. I have experience working with infants through middle Read More | Message Maeann D. |
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Tami W. |
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Des Moines, IA 51 years old with 25 years of experience $15 to $17 an hour |
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I have a degree in child development. Was a nanny for the same family for 13 years, I still have contact with them, Have worked in many daycares through the years,. also have worked with children who have special needs. I have also had my own daycare Read More | Message Tami W. |
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Mckennzie B. |
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Ames, IA 20 years old with 4 years of experience $12 to $20 an hour |
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Hello my name is mckennzie. I have been in child care since I was a kid starting with watching the neighbor kids up till I could get a job at a daycare. I have great experience with young kids. I’m a responsible young adult that has a reliable vehi Read More | Message Mckennzie B. |
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!
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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: