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I am open to assisting families with carpool, housework, meals, and taking the children to experience new things! I have a great deal of experience caring for infant through school age children!
Kennedy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaitlin, I also go by Kait:) My experience includes 3 years of working in daycare settings, as well as nannying for two families. I have cared for ages ranging from infant to school age, and have cared for special needs children. I have my CPR certification, as well as mandatory reporter, first aid, and essentials...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlin has been AWESOME with our little girl who is 5 months old.
Shows up on time or early.
Gives our daughter all her attention.
Cleaned up the house and did dishes without being asked.
She is kind and wonderful!"
Shauna V.
Eugenia S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Eugenia. For the last four years I have been looking after my granddaughters (4 and 1-year-old). Now they have gone to kindergarten, and I am looking for a job as a nanny, because I get great pleasure from communicating with children. I also have more than 6 years of experience working with children of...
Eugenia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eugenia is a phenomenal care provider. She is patient, experienced, and very organized. My child enjoyed the guidance and care"
Robert C.
Amy D.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny / House Manager - Specializes In Newborns, Multiples, And Special Needs Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have nearly 30 years of experience working with children, I am a certified parent educator, and I have over 15 years experience working with special needs children. I have cared for children ages newborn up to teens and have experience with multiples and large families. I understand child development very well, and I am a...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy'so personality is amazing and contagious! "
Jamie C.
Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids."
Jamie R.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am positive and energetic. I come from a family of seven kids, and I was the oldest. I have cared for kids from infants to teenagers. Most recently, I was a medic in the Navy, so even if you have kids that wipe out a lot, they are in great hands. Before I joined the Navy I used to nanny and taught all of their kids how to...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin is absolutely wonderful! She is my first babysitter, and she is always engaged, encouraging, and kind to my kid. She's been with us for two weeks, and I wish she could stay for more. She's been so much fun for my daughter, and a fantastic experience for a...
Raven M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I've been caring for children in a babysitting/nannying capacity for well over 15 years. I'm experienced in caring for children of all ages, and I am comfortable watching multiple children at once. It is always my goal to foster deep, trusting relationships with the children & families for which I care- being a safe &...
5.0
"Kayla is a great communicator and she reached out a couple of times before the job. She showed up earlier to our place and my daughter bonded with her instantly. She took good care of her and I will hire her again in the future!"
Jonathan L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Heidi. I am 33 years old. I was a preschool teacher for 6 years and have been babysitting children since I was 15 years old. I have experience looking after and teaching students infant to school age. In Colorado I was a nanny for a family with 3 beautiful girls under the age of 4. I moved here and taught...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Heidi treats all children like her own. She has great communication with parents and is consistent and loving with those she cares for. She takes her role as caretaker seriously and puts the needs of the children first. I highly recommend her as a child care...
Lisa M.
My name is Avery and I am the oldest of 5 kids! I have numerous cousins and have been a babysitter for my family for a long time. I am going to Kirkwood Community College full time and am looking for nannying for evenings and weekends, as well as babysitting jobs! I am comfortable with multiple kids and infants, as well as...
Avery can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I graduated from the University of Iowa a few years ago with degrees in Speech Pathology and Linguistics. I have nannied and babysat since I was a teenager, maintaining those kind of jobs throughout college to earn some money. I have volunteered for a couple of organizations involving children with special needs. My younger...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a married mom of 4 children ages 23, 21, 20, 17. I operated an in home daycare out of my home for approximately 15 years. I have my Child Development Associate degree. I have worked in the childcare industry for over 25 years. I recently have been taking care of a Special needs 4-year-old. I think being a nanny is a nice...
Darrah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am an active, energetic person who has much experience with children as I have raised 5 of my own children! I am experienced with all ages ( enjoy the babies and toddlers.) I have my degree in Early Childhood Education and taught for 4 years before being a stay- at - home mom. I have taught group fitness classes for many years...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello! My name is Andrea and I have always loved working with kids and have now turned that into my job. I graduated in December of 2022 from UNI with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently employed as a 3-year-old special education preschool teacher, and live every single minute of it!
I am looking for a side...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Madilynn P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I worked at Wee School for Little People during the summer of 2019 helping to care for children and engage them in numerous activities. I also was a nanny to 3 children this past summer (2023). I am currently a member of the Coe College volleyball and...
Madilynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Abigail. I am a mother to a beautiful baby boy! I am energetic, outgoing, creative, and responsible.
It is important to provide a role model in your children's daily life and I believe I can be that for you! I love to encourage and watch children grow while becoming who they are, and I would love to help be a...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there!
I am passionate about child care. I am looking to build a connection not only with your children, but with your family so as to support your values as a parent. Diversity and inclusion are important to me.
I work at a local preschool in the 2-year-old classroom. Additionally, I have served as a part time babysitter...
Madylin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Brelynne R.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have experience as a full time nanny for 5 years! Along with several other nightly and weekend jobs. I love working with kids and enjoy spending time with them. I am in college working towards a nursing degree with a minor in Child and Adolescent studies.
Brelynne can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison, I am 24 years old and I have a daughter. I am a Licensing Caseworker. In June, I will be going back to school to obtain an MSW. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and finding fun things my toddler enjoys.
I am a CPR/First Aid Instructor through the AHA.
I have experience nannying from college, I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hayley Y.
Atkins, IA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny And Academic Enthusiast: Creating Safe Spaces For Child Development
I have spent a year working in a daycare and five years babysitting children of all ages. Currently pursuing my Accounting degree at the University of Iowa, I'm back home for the summer. Alongside my studies, I've also served as a tutor for both college and high school students, further enriching my skill set. It's important to...
Hayley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, and smart.
I like working with kids because they have so much curiosity about the world! I love teaching and supporting their exploration.
I started working with kids when my family started fostering children when I was a teenager. I have been working professionally with kids for...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Palo, IA
Kaitlin M.
5.0
Kaitlin has been AWESOME with our little girl who is 5 months old.
Shows up on time or early.
Gives our daughter all her attention.
Cleaned up the house and did dishes without being asked.
She is kind and wonderful!
- Shauna V.
Eugenia S.
5.0
Eugenia is a phenomenal care provider. She is patient, experienced, and very organized. My child enjoyed the guidance and care
- Robert C.
Amy D.
5.0
Amy'so personality is amazing and contagious!
- Jamie C.
Kennady M.
5.0
Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids.
- Jamie R.
Caitlin P.
4.0
Caitlin helped us out with our 2 girls when we were in a pinch for childcare. She was so great with them! They both felt comfortable with her and even learned some sign language! We wish we could have kept her around longer but unfortunately she was moving on to bigger and better things:)
- Erin S.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Palo, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Palo, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo, IA is as of is $16.00 per hour as of May, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Palo, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 1 in Palo, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Palo, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Palo through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Palo, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.