Find nannies in Ames, IA that you’ll love

91 nannies are listed in Ames, IA

The average rate is $14/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years

Nannies in Ames, IA

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Erin P.


Ames, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Or Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I was about 14 and absolutely love kids. I've cared for children as young as 3 months old and I am pretty comfortable with any age group. The most children I've cared for at once was 4 boys. They sure kept me on my ties. I love to be outdoors. I also like to do crafts and music activities. I have been...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
I have two high maintenance guinea pigs and an elderly cat, and Erin cared for them as if they were her own. She followed instructions to a T and provided regular updates and pictures. I was so nervous about leaving my babies but Erin gave me peace of mind knowing...

Hayley P.

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Teresa E.


Ames, IA

$22-33/hr8 yrs exp

Family Provider/Nanny In Or Near Ames

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am writing to express my interest in the position of Family Provider, Nanny, and Housekeeper with your family. As a highly experienced and passionate individual in these roles, I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to your household. In addition to my technical skills, I am a compassionate and caring...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Teresa is reliable and professional. She is always on time and comes ready for the day. She is proactive and stays busy at the house (which always looks amazing at the end of day). She is kind and loving and can certainly be trusted as a nanny, caregiver or house...

Katelyn B.

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Autumn L.


Ames, IA

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Autumn! I have 7 years of experience in childcare with being a nanny, caring for a 2-month-old for an entire month on my own when her mom was unable, babysitting for lots of families often.
Autumn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Autumn is the baby whisperer! She nannied for us for 8 months! My sweet COVID baby had a lot of issues with strangers other than Mommy. Within a few days, Autumn had charmed her, and leaving my infant in Autumn's loving care became a breeze. She was extremely...

Christina S.

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Rachelle L.


Ames, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!

Ashley L.

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Andrea Q.


Ames, IA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

High Quality, Artistic Nanny

Hi! A bit about myself- I am originally from North Dakota and studied and received my BFA with an emphasis in painting at NDSU. I recently moved to Des Moines with my partner, who works as an associate professor at ISU. I'm an oil painter, and am planning to get my MFA next fall of 2024 in Chicago. I am looking for a family...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Andrea felt like family! Our daughter adored her. She was active and made sure our child stayed stimulated by taking her to museums, parks and keeping her engaged through books and play. She is a reliable person and offered a peace of mind to our family. She kept...

Sonjia B.

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Ella T.


Ames, IA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience nannying 2 young girls for my entire senior year of high school. I interacted with them both indoors and outdoors doing various activities. I also was responsible for their after school snack and ensuring they had their homework done. I also have 13 siblings of all ages and I'm the middle child, so I have...
Ella can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ella is GREAT with kids. She loved our kids and took care of them while we were at work. I would never use the word babysitter because Ella did more than babysit—she cared for our children: helping them with homework, playing with them, taking them places, etc.

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Joseline N.


Ames, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Joseline, i'm an 19-year-old college student! I like to play soccer and read! I started babysitting with my mom at her home daycare for 5 years. Last year I decided to try something new and became a nanny! I love babysitting and making memories with kids! I also recently worked at a family members daycare and it...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
We love Josie!! It's great knowing my son is well taken care of. Very communicative and caring. And super flexible with my work/meeting schedule. So glad we found her!

Mikayla B.

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Abigail G.


Ames, IA

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Abby!

My experience in childcare consists of years of babysitting (ages ranging from a newborn-12 years old), two consecutive summers of being a full time nanny for two different families (ages ranging from 2-12) and working for after school childcare at an elementary school for 2 years.
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her.

Sara S.

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Ana V.


Ames, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 5 years of experience in childcare. I have babysat regularly since age 14 and have nannied over the summers, caring for 1-5 children at a time. I love children and enjoy spending time with them. I am comfortable partaking in cooking, light housekeeping, educational activities, outings, transportation, and...
Ana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day.

Kathryn H.

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Nadine K.


Ames, IA

$17-21/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Being Around Kids And Am An Active Sitter!

Hi! My names is Nadine, I am a 20-year-old college student. I've been babysitting/nannying kids for 3 years now. I am CPR/First Aid certified and would love to tell you a little about myself! I love watching kids learn and contribute to their growth! I love creating engaging activities for kids, inside and outside of course! I...
Nadine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Nadine babysat our daughter over the summer. She was great! Nadine was very responsible. They went to the park, pool, bowling, and trampoline park just to name a few of the things they did. Our daughter had a great time and looks forward to next time Nadine...

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 21-year-old college student who is looking for a job I'll love. I'm going to finish up school this year at Dmacc majoring in Exercise science. I took last year off of school to be a full time nanny to two young boys 2 and 4 years old. I have always loved working with children since as long as I can remember. My mother had...
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and...

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Mariah K.


Ames, IA

$19-30/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Nanny

I have many years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, and many other tasks. Working with children brings me so much joy and I cannot wait to find a great family to work for! Hi, my names Mariah! I love working with children and am so excited to find a nanny job for this summer! I currently live...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Megan A.


Ames, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate, hardworking nanny with an abundance of patience. Have provided nanny care for many different families. Love working with children. An Early Childhood Middle Childhood major. 10+ years of experience.
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sophia M.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Who Loves To Make Crafts And Hang With Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a junior at Iowa State studying elementary education. I have numerous years of babysitting experience and working with kids. I have also nannied the last 4 summers and I absolutely love it.
Sophia can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cassidy S.


Ames, IA

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Attentive And Educated Nanny

I worked as a full time nanny to a 4-year-old during the summer of 2015. Quick learner and very attentive!
Cassidy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mckinna H.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hi, I am 21 years old and currently a junior at State University. I am very reliable and patient with children. I have 10 years of experience, ages newborns to 10+. I am also willing to help with extra things, like light housekeeping, laundry, travel, errands. I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny job!
Mckinna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney W.


Ames, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Education Student Who Loves To Nanny!

I am a junior at Iowa State this year going into education, and I love working with kids! I have 6+ years of experience at preschools, previous nanny jobs, and at the elementary school district. I am looking for a nanny position primarily for afternoons and evenings as well as weekends. However I am looking for a full time...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlyn K.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Summer Nanny!

My name is Caitlyn Im from Eagan Minnesota, currently going to Iowa state university pursuing marketing and management. Im in search of a family in need of a summer nanny. Ive been a summer nanny before as well as I've been nannied as a child, so I have lots of experience and joy in this field. I have 8 years of experience. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Rachel D.


Ames, IA

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Need A Fun And Active Nanny For The Spring/summer I'm Your Girl!!

Hello my name is Rachel and I'm 21 years old. I'm currently taking a break from school to save up more money! I have been a babysitter/nanny for 8+ plus years! I stared my first babysitting job at 13! I'm full of energy and adventures and love being outside! I'm willing to do house work, meal preps, drive the kids anywhere, and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
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Lily C.


Ames, IA

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

College Student Looking For A Nanny/ Babysitting Job

Hi! I'm Lily, I'm a recent graduate, and just moved to Bremerton, WA for family. I study Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in biomedical sciences. Im passionate about science! I've nannied on and off for the past 7 years, and I've tutored kids aged 8-18 in topics like algebra, geometry, and more. I have been...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Ames, IA

Erin P.

5.0

I have two high maintenance guinea pigs and an elderly cat, and Erin cared for them as if they were her own. She followed instructions to a T and provided regular updates and pictures. I was so nervous about leaving my babies but Erin gave me peace of mind knowing they were well cared for and their...

- Hayley P.

Teresa E.

5.0

Teresa is reliable and professional. She is always on time and comes ready for the day. She is proactive and stays busy at the house (which always looks amazing at the end of day). She is kind and loving and can certainly be trusted as a nanny, caregiver or house manager.

- Katelyn B.

Autumn L.

5.0

Autumn is the baby whisperer! She nannied for us for 8 months! My sweet COVID baby had a lot of issues with strangers other than Mommy. Within a few days, Autumn had charmed her, and leaving my infant in Autumn's loving care became a breeze. She was extremely careful to follow the parenting style...

- Christina S.

Rachelle L.

5.0

Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!

- Ashley L.

Andrea Q.

5.0

Andrea felt like family! Our daughter adored her. She was active and made sure our child stayed stimulated by taking her to museums, parks and keeping her engaged through books and play. She is a reliable person and offered a peace of mind to our family. She kept our space tidy and kept up on...

- Sonjia B.

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Nannies in Ames, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 91 listed nannies.