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Hi! I have been a CNA/PCT since 2018 working at both Mercy Hospital and Blank Children's hospital. I have experience with ages newborn to 12. I also worked at a daycamp for 3 summers with elementary age children. I also have a 3-year-old son of my own that I would love to bring with me. Also open for occasional/date night...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is always on time, and is very responsive. She’s great at being patient with our kids, and engaging with them. Our kids (ages 8 and 10) feel very comfortable with her and look forward to when she’s coming to babysit. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hailey and I'm 28 years old currently a SAHM with 2 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "
Laura D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help.
Here is my Summer preferred availability...
Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m.
I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care."
Kristen E.
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I'm a middle school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience....
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new...
Nikole T.
Emma W.
Bondurant, IA
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, I am from Bondurant, but am a student at Northwest Missouri State University and am majoring in Elementary Education! I am fun loving and outgoing, I am very responsible and dependable as well, I have been a long-term babysitter for all different kinds of families. I love kids and I would love to help a...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hi ! I am a very outgoing and energetic gal who is looking to be a nanny. I intend to provide your children with the proper care of a safe and loving environment. I am a very creative person who enjoys doing activities that will encourage your children to learn , grow , and have fun.
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Courtney.
I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Josie C.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Josie, and I am currently 19 years old located in West Des Moines, Iowa. I began babysitting at age 12 when I got my first CPR certification. I have babysat ever since, and have taken on four nanny positions as well. I began working at an childcare center in high school and have experience caring for children...
Josie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Irie R.
Mingo, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm 27 years old. I love working with children of all ages. I am a very outgoing and hard working person. I love the outdoors and finding activities to do when its warm out. I also love animals of all kinds! I'm CPR certified for all ages. I do have experience working in a daycare center but I love the one on one connections...
Irie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working with children for 10+ years. I have worked at daycares, school districts, babysat and nanny for families. I have also worked with children who have special needs. Currently I am a Receptionist at a Pediatric Dentistry and also work as a Substitute at any Iowa school district. Perviously I was an...
Annamaria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am finishing my Master's Degree in Special Education and will graduate in May of 2020. I start teaching full-time in August and am looking for a nanny job for the summer until I start teaching full-time. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, from elementary school to high-school level. I also have experience...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my names Kate and I'm 23 years old. A little about me is that I obtained my undergraduate degree in psychology and am starting my masters degree this fall for forensic psychology. I enjoy spending time outside and being active. I also love to cook!
I started babysitting at a very young age, so I have lots of...
Hello. My name is Jennifer. I am currently seeking a nanny position that is part time-up to 35-40 hours. I am taking classes online to complete my BA in either Education or Human Services. I'm married (15 years) have two daughters (ages 8 & 13) and two grown step children. I have been a nanny for most of my adult life. When not...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sophia J.
Des Moines, IA
$12-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked with children formally for 2 years, between coaching extracurriculars, babysitting, and other jobs. Last summer I worked at a wading pool that hosted many camps and youth groups. I'm open to help with any summer tutoring, housework, and cooking that is necessary.
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Prairie City, IA
Grace T.
5.0
She was great with my 3 kids, helping them with homework and getting along with all of them.
- Care member
Hailey J.
5.0
Hailey is very friendly and likable.
- Laura D.
Callison F.
5.0
Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.
- Kristen E.
Courtney E.
5.0
Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new caregiver. I highly highly recommend her!
- Nikole T.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Prairie City, IA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Prairie City, IA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Prairie City, 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 $16.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Prairie City, IA?
To find college nannies near you in Prairie City, IA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Prairie City, IA?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, 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 Prairie City, IA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Prairie City, 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.