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Claire G.

Reliable Trustworthy Caregiver

Council Bluffs, IA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 29 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hey my name is Claire I'm 22 years old. I recently moved to West Omaha from Iowa & I'm looking for more family's to help with date nights and occasional weekends or any childcare needs! I currently help several family's in the area with occasional babysitting. I'm able to help you with the evening dinner and bed time routines...

Megan H. says "Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get him to nap when...

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Council Bluffs, IA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
12 years experience as a household manager and nanny for kids of all ages and working with multiples.

Marty J. says "Whitlee is an amazing person! She has been a godsend to our family! She has been with our family since our triplets were around 7 months old. She is...

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Another Family Member!

Council Bluffs, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
As a mom myself, I will treat your kid/s as my own. Providing safety, security and fun, are so important to me. This isn't just a job, it's a lifestyle, I take pride in my heart for kids. Outside of childcare, I also have years of experience working at a school as a PARA and also held a lead early education teacher position for...

Care Member says "Very reliable trustworthy, very caring and great with kids would recommend 10 out of 10!"

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I Hope To Find The Family That I Can Benefit Most! We Take Care Of Each Other!

Council Bluffs, IA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
hello! I'd describe my personality as open minded, accommodating and bubbly! I like working with kids because it gives me the time to learn each individual separately! Learning each child not only helps them but helps me approach certain situations or simply teaches me how to interact with them. I have worked with special...
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Babysitter For Summer

Council Bluffs, IA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with kids aged 2-11 through teaching swim lessons. I am passionate about children's development, I enjoy seeing them do new things and reach new milestones. I consider myself a calm and patient person, I grew up babysitting for my sisters kids as well!
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Cheerful Babysitter

Council Bluffs, IA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I enjoy taking care of kids, I worked as a babysitter at a day care in Santa Monica. I was in charge of taking care of the children while the main person in charge would put the kids to sleep. I would read to them in English and Spanish. I spoke to them in Spanish so they could learn the language. While children would be...
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Council Bluffs, IA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of babysitting experience, but I have never nanny! I love kids I have a 5-year-old sister that I watch all the time, I have 2 nieces one is 2 years old and the other one is 1 years old, I also have a 3 month nephew I watch them all the time and they are my whole world! I am able to pick the kids up from school,...
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Lover Of Kiddos !!

Council Bluffs, IA

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$11/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Brieanna! And I have been searching for a part time job because I am a student at BU in Bellevue! I have had younger siblings since I was 13 and hope to become a school psychologist in the next 3 years. I love kiddos and can't wait to one day be a mom myself!
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Council Bluffs, IA

2.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Ella and I am looking for a position that I can work over my summer break. A little about me is I am currently attending Northwest Missouri University while majoring in Early Childhood education. I will be graduating this May with my bachelors and will be teaching next fall. I have been babysitting since I was 13...
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Council Bluffs, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I've spent the last two years as a childcare provider, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Every day, I'm motivated to support families and ensure their children receive nurturing care. I believe that every child deserves an environment that fosters their growth and development, and I strive to create a safe and...
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Council Bluffs, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
I'm a childcare provider who's passionate about nurturing children's growth and development and making a positive impact on their lives. With three years of experience caring for children of different ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My friendly and...
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About Me!

Council Bluffs, IA

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Elyse! I'm currently attending Iowa Western Community College and have had experience with child care. I used to work at a daycare but no longer do that due to school, I currently have a RA position at the college I attend so I show high amounts of responsibility and patience already. At the end of the day, I'm happy to...
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Council Bluffs, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as shy, helpful, responsible I like working with kids because they have different perspectives on life and are always keeping you on your toes, I grew up with a big family and have always loved kids and taking care of them makes me feel more prepared for when I become a mom. In my spare time, I...
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Full-time Nanny

Council Bluffs, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Faith! :) I am currently a full time student, studying English. I have been taking care of children since I was 14 years old. I am more predominantly experienced in taking care of children from infancy to the age of 10 years old. I enjoy childcare so much because all children have intricate personalities that are...
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Info About Me!

Council Bluffs, IA

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Ashlyn and I am looking for occasional babysitting jobs for parents or caregiving for a loved one. I am CNA, CMA, and CPR certified with 8 years of healthcare experience. I'm a single mother of 1 looking for some work in the evenings or weekends. My daughter is 1 years old and will be with me.
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Child care centers in Council Bluffs, IA

Madison Avenue Early Head Start Center

755 Madison Avenue Council Bluffs, IA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Early Head Start is an early childhood, preschool readiness program. It is NOT daycare. EHS programs support the mental, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age 3. In addition to education services, programs provide children and their families with health, nutrition, social, and other services. Early Head...
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Mary's Little Lambs Childcare

1625 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs, IA

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
+ 1 more
Loving and licensed in-home childcare nestled in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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Shea's Learning Days

2308 Ave J Council Bluffs, IA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
+ 2 more
Shea's Learning Days currently has OPENINGS! We are childcare center with 15 providers offering a very clean, loving, smoke free, educational, and nurturing environment where your child can develop great social skills. Business hours are Monday thru Friday from 5:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. We are located in by Wilson Middle School...
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Preschool
Child care
YMCA Child Development Center is a childcare provider that serves the community of Council Bluffs, Iowa. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate activities that foster holistic development among children. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating recreational activities with academics.
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Mom's House Child Care Center

3303 Harry Langdon Blvd Council Bluffs, IA

Child care
Mom's House Child Care Center located in Council Bluffs IA is licensed childcare center that offers a nurturing environment for children. It provides age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. The center has a capacity of eighteen children and offers services from Mondays through...
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  • 78 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.72/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.2

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Council Bluffs, IA

Child Care Providers in Council Bluffs, IA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 78 listed child care providers

Claire G.

Claire cared for our infant once a week after I went back to work, and she was delightful. We were really impressed with her ability to get...

- Megan H.

Whitlee H.

Whitlee is an amazing person! She has been a godsend to our family! She has been with our family since our triplets were around 7 months...

- Marty J.

Ashley R.

Very reliable trustworthy, very caring and great with kids would recommend 10 out of 10!

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Council Bluffs, IA

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $16.72 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 50 child care providers near you in Council Bluffs, IA. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Council Bluffs, IA and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Council Bluffs, IA that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Council Bluffs, IA, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Council Bluffs, IA and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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