Find child care providers in Waukee, IA that you’ll love

60 child care providers are listed in Waukee, IA

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Waukee, IA

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Julie S.


Waukee, IA

$16-28/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Cheerful And Patient Nanny Wants To Help With Your Child's Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With my experience as a childcare provider and pediatric medical assistant and co-teacher in the 1-2-year-old preschool classrooms, I will step in and make an immediate positive impact on your family. I would like to make a difference in your child's life by helping them have a well balanced day, filled with fun, games,...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julie is by far the most caring sitter I have ever had. She MADE my childhood amazing. She was practically family. We got so lucky when my mom found her. I highly recommend Julie to anyone!"

Monica P.

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Mya M.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with kids of all different ages. I have been a nanny but also worked with kids in schools during the school year. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love kids and am comfortable around pets! I am also willing to drive places. I am studying elementary education as well and have taken a lot of...
Mya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mya was the best nanny, hands-down, that we have ever had. Mya was outgoing, played with the kids all the time and took them (all 3) to any event or outing. Mya swam with the kids jumped at urban air and took them mini golfing, bowling etc. Mya was the first nanny...

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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Alexandra S.


Waukee, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 27 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 14-15 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that...

Renee R.

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Talia T.


Waukee, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Talia! I have a full time job and am looking for babysitting jobs on week nights or weekends. I hold both a Bachelors and a Masters degree. I have 5 years of summer nanny experience, and 8 years of babysitting experience. I worked at an elementary school as a before and after school teacher as well. I love kids of all...
Talia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Talia was so good with my son, she was very attentive and kept to the schedule I gave her. Kiddo can be a handful and needs a strict routine and she did absolutely great, would definitely use her again."

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

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, 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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Morgan M.


Waukee, IA

$18-33/hr4 yrs exp

Hello :) I Am Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position

I like working with kids because I love getting to watch them learn and grow. As well as creating a bond with them while creating and exploring I'm looking for a job that provides me the flexibility that I'd like as well as the family that I can creste a good relationship with I started working with kids when I was about 12...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is absolutely amazing! She has watched our three kids (4, 2.5 & 1) multiple times and we (and they!) love her! She is so responsible and caring. She provides individual care to each kid while managing the three of them simultaneously. She has great attention...

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Lily D.


Waukee, IA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 21 years old. I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...

Eric B.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She did a great job babysitting our toddler for us :) she always loved having Lexi come over! "

Katie P.

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Lisa H.


Waukee, IA

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Abeline B.


Waukee, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Caring College Student With Great Experience

I have been caring for children since I was 15. Along with typical child care engagements, I also taught swim lessons at Safe Splash, and provided Math and English tutoring at MindZone learning. I am currently a student at Iowa State pursuing a Psychology major with a Biology minor including coursework in Early Childhood...
Abeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Macy E.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr7 yrs exp

Macy -

My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Sara W.


Waukee, IA

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Trustworthy, Patient, Communicative, Experienced And Hands-on!

Hello! I am a Master's student at Drake where I am working on a graduate degree and earning my teaching license in Secondary Education. I graduated from Iowa State in 2020 with degrees in History and Political Science. Following my degree, I worked for two years leading a garden education program at two elementary schools in Des...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Child care centers in Waukee, IA

West Side Kids Inc (Waukee)

255 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, IA

Starting at $28/day

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West Side Kids, Inc. is a childcare provider that serves the community of Waukee IA. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs for children ages six weeks to ten years old. The center provides complete developmental programs for 148 children and operates from Mondays...

1st Steps Childcare Center

95 Laurel St, Waukee, IA

Starting at $24/day

First Steps Child Care Center in Waukee, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 121 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...

WAUKEE HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL

650 Ashworth Dr, Waukee, IA

Starting at $40/day

WAUKEE HAPPY TIME PRESCHOOL is an educational facility that serves the community of Waukee IAL. It offers an enriching environment and uses child-centered curriculum that foster self-confidence and sense of freedom among children. The school provides balanced learning by integrating recreational...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Drive, Waukee, IA

Costimate: $188/wk

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center is Waukee's Premiere Educational and Care Center offering Sign Language, Spanish, Yoga, and an Extensive Preschool/ Pre-k Educational Curriculum. We offer care for infants to school aged children with a before/after school care program. Call and...

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center

145 NE Dartmoor Dr, Waukee, IA

Costimate: $188/wk

Little Wonders Child Care and Learning Center located in Waukee, IA is a licensed Child Care and Preschool facility that specializes in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers comprehensive Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Prekindergarten, and School-Age programs including...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Waukee, IA

Julie S.

5.0

Julie is by far the most caring sitter I have ever had. She MADE my childhood amazing. She was practically family. We got so lucky when my mom found her. I highly recommend Julie to anyone!

- Monica P.

Mya M.

5.0

Mya was the best nanny, hands-down, that we have ever had. Mya was outgoing, played with the kids all the time and took them (all 3) to any event or outing. Mya swam with the kids jumped at urban air and took them mini golfing, bowling etc. Mya was the first nanny that we have ever had that took the...

- Care member

Makayla W.

5.0

Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!

- Andrew E.

Alexandra S.

5.0

Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...

- Renee R.

Talia T.

5.0

Tailia was amazing! Super engaging with Krew, he loved her right away and was flexible with what I needed. Thankful to have had her help out our family!

- Care member

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Ratings for Waukee, IA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Waukee, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed child care providers.