Find college nannies in Urbandale, IA that you’ll love

57 college nannies are listed in Urbandale, IA

The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby college nannies is 6 years

College nannies in Urbandale, IA

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Alexandra G.


Urbandale, IA

$12-25/hr2 yrs exp

Happy Kids Make My Heart Happy

Hello, my name is Ali and I have recently been a nanny for a family of three kids and baby sat on multiple occasions. I have experience working at camps like Vacation Bible School. I also have taken many classes on child development and education as a part of my college coursework. My previous jobs have included pet care,...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

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

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Madelyn B.


Urbandale, IA

$20-30/hr7 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I recently moved to the Des Moines area. I have a lot of experience with different age groups through babysitting for my family and friends and by volunteering and working as a Camp Counselor and Life Guard at a Girl Scout summer camp for 4+ years. I currently nanny part-time for my two nieces (aged 2 and 4) and I am very...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I are new to Minneapolis and we had a lot of anxiety hiring a complete stranger to sit for our son. Courtney completely put us at ease - she is kind, trustworthy and knows what she's doing when it comes to caring for kids! Our son took to her...

Jennifer W.

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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

First Aid

CNA

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Elizabeth E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bubbly Aspiring Teacher

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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."

Andrew H.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was wonderful with our 13-month old and incredibly attentive to him-he took a liking to her right away. She actually showed up a little early to our house. Grace was very communicative while we were setting up the babysitting session. Thanks Grace!"

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care."

Kristen E.

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

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

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Ma'any A.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Adrieanah H.


West Des Moines, IA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

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

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Addy took care of 2 boys so we could get out for a few hours. Sweet girl with a lot in common with them! Her empathy and patience was appreciated as one was a bit reluctant. Thanks, Addy! Look forward to having you around!"

Stephanie W.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

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 a 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Nina D.


West Des Moines, IA

$15/hr9 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"

Zoe S.

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Samantha L.


Grimes, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never worried. Sam is very reliable, patient, a great teacher, responsible & always on time. "

Courtney C.

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Jordyn E.


Ankeny, IA

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi hi!! I'm Jessica! Growing up my mom owned a daycare so I have been around children my entire life. I have been nannying for almost a decade (that makes me sound so old). I'm 23! When I was in high school, I taught dance and gymnastics to newborns and even 12-year-olds at a gym in Iowa. I have a safe, reliable car and an...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
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Isabelle S.


Waukee, IA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I've had around 7 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter and daycare worker. I'm reliable, responsible and love spending time with children. I'm currently a student at, the University of Northern Iowa I'm looking for a job during the week while I finish my degree...
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Adreanna H.


Clive, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Caring Nanny

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

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Urbandale, 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.

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.

Elizabeth E.

5.0

She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough.

- Andrew H.

Grace T.

5.0

She was great with my 3 kids, helping them with homework and getting along with all of them.

- Care member

Callison F.

5.0

Provided care very last minute when another babysitter canceled. Great communication and provides great care.

- Kristen E.

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