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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 2 years of experience working with children ages 0-13 years. I have worked as a summer nanny for a family with a 5 and 12-year-old, at WIC, at Iowa State University Extension and have some training with special needs children (g-tube & catheterization). I love animals and children. I love teaching and doing crafts. I...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."
Andrew H.
3.5
(2)
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ma'any!
I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...
Ma'any can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them."
Anita D.
Nina D.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nina and I absolutely love caring for kids! I am a student at Iowa State majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis on child development. I have 9 years of experience caring for children anywhere from 4 weeks to 14 years old. While in school, I have been volunteering at Blank Children's...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"
Zoe S.
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny!
I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...
Alex R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."
Emma D.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Ella P.
Des Moines, IA
$15-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a 20-year-old college student studying Information Systems at Drake University. I have been a nanny for children for over 6 years and a full time nanny for 2 summers. I absolutely love to engage with kids and see their personalities blossom. One fun thing about me is that I love being outdoors and enjoy hiking!
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia P.
Ankeny, IA
$12-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sophia, I am 19, and I am currently a student at Iowa State. I am looking for a summer job in the Ankeny area, but would be comfortable driving to other areas of the DSM metro. I have experience with children through babysitting and teaching swim lessons, as well as through lifeguarding. I have a very flexible...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madison K.
West Des Moines, IA
$12-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Madison K. I am eager to be your nanny and I have many years of experience of caring for other people. Since the age of 15, I have babysat, nannied, provided respite care, and spent time as a CNA! I love working with children as well as helping them with their daily needs, providing fun activities for them to do,...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Sara W.
Waukee, IA
$20-22/hr • 8 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a love for kids! I currently work for Waukee Community School District as a special education associate. Prior to that I was a preschool/infant room instructor for their Wee Warriors childcare program. Before working for Waukee Schools, I have worked at several other childcare centers. Have several families that I have...
Peighton can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Madelyn B.
Urbandale, IA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been babysitting and nannying for families for the past 7 years. I absolutely love it, and I have experience with children ages 2/3mo-15 years old! I am the oldest child in my family, so it has always come naturally to me. ;)
I have experience with childcare and teaching children with various disabilities, and I am...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, my name is Adreanna. I am 21 years old and in my last semester of the nursing program at Mercy College of Health Sciences. I am First Aid, Basic Life Support, and CPR certified and have 5 years of nursing experience as well as more than 10 years of experience with childcare. I'm comfortable with pets, running errands,...
Adreanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hello! My name is Amara and I absolutely love caring for children! I am a full-time student at Drake University, majoring in vocal performance. I have about five years of caring for children, from nannying to being a camp counselor. I am experienced with children of all ages. I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and I have...
Amara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Jenna L.
Des Moines, IA
$16-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello there,
I have worked in a before and after program as well as a summer program. I also have experience nannying during the summer months. I have experience with children from ages 3-12 and love what I do. I am especially popular with sporty boys or girls that like to play catch and participate in sports! I also love to do...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA
Aubrey M.
5.0
Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was as we left it....not even a dish in...
- Kristin R.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough.
- Andrew H.
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
Ma'any A.
5.0
We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them.
- Anita D.
Nina D.
5.0
Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!
- Zoe S.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Grimes, IA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Grimes, IA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $10.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
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What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Grimes, IA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Grimes, IA offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Grimes, IA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.