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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick...

Tammy S.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Alexis M.


Waukee, IA

$19/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked with kids since I was little. I used to babysit for my neighborhood kids after school when I was in middle school and I started working at a daycare when I was 16! I moved to Arizona when I was 18 to pursue my Bachelors in Elementary Education at Grand Canyon University. Throughout my time at GCU, I worked for a...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexi loves kids and she does a great job! She's watched my baby as well as my other child at ages 4 and 5. She really cares about kids and makes things fun for them. "

Lindsey H.

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Tessa M.


Johnston, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "

Melissa D.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Marissa C.


Waukee, IA

$8-50/hr13 yrs exp

Fun Nanny & Fantastic Household Management Skills - Looking To Assist Another Family!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Outgoing, free spirited bonus mama of 2 looking to care for another family! I have been out of the nanny/house management field for a couple of years- but I incredibly miss working closely with a family and their children. Watching children learn, and grow is something words cannot express. I love to go on adventures, get messy...
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa has cared for my son on multiple occasions and every time she brings adventure into our home! She engages him in active play that also helps his development and cares for his daily needs. We love having her watch him whenever we are in need of care. "

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."

Erin H.

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Julie R.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

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Hello, My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years. I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats. I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."

Jennifer G.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr1 yrs exp

I love dogs of all sizes and ages; I am willing to care for all pet types too. I enjoy cuddling, walking and playing with all animals. I have experience dog sitting for neighborhood dogs and have two family dogs of my own.
Rhini can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

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Bailey G.


Grimes, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter (Occasional and Some Regularly Scheduled)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always been a mother hen. I have worked for (and plan on working with in the future) children with disabilities of any kind. I am very fun and energetic and have found ways of using these skills for educational use and not just play time. I have worked with any age between 6 weeks and 16 years. I've also worked at a...
Bailey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very kind and compassionate. My children took to her immediately!"

Heidi W.

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Alexa M.


Ankeny, IA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Calli R.


Ankeny, IA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was my part time nanny through the summer! My daughter had a lot of fun with her!"

Care member

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Natalie C.


Ames, IA

$12-22/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I've cared for children since middle school because I love helping them grow. As a regular caregiver, I have and do - support infants' development, engage them, diaper them, and help them fall asleep, - ensure toddlers interact with their peers and build their routines, - encourage preschoolers' independence, and -...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalie IS GREAT!!! Everyday I get home from work with peace of mind knowing she was there. She give me updates and let me know what her and the kids have done for the day. So its like I haven't missed anything!"

Christine V.

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Madeline P.


Ames, IA

$15-24/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Teacher Seeking Summer Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Madeline and I am a very outgoing, patient, caring, and reliable individual. I am currently ending my senior year in college, and will be earning my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education this May. I plan on beginning my teaching career in the school year to come and am looking for a position to fill over the...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Madeline has cared for my children several times. She is such a pleasure to have around, and my kids absolutely adore her- as do we! We can always depend on her to help us out, and she goes above and beyond with the best attitude."

Alexandra H.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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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Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$18-19/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby."

Sarah C.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year, in Iowa, right out of college, and I have worked with...
5.0
"Carol is incredible. Our daughter has more confidence and joy with math and Carol is fantastically organized and a great communicator. "

Care member

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids loved Rachel, she was so nice and friendly!"

Karla P.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madrid, IA

Kendra S.

5.0

Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...

- Tammy S.

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like part of our family the moment we met...

- Sarah S.

Alexis M.

5.0

Lexi loves kids and she does a great job! She's watched my baby as well as my other child at ages 4 and 5. She really cares about kids and makes things fun for them.

- Lindsey H.

Tessa M.

5.0

Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy!

- Melissa D.

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.

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