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Find in home nannies in Ankeny, IA that you’ll love

58 in home nannies are listed in Ankeny, IA

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby in home nannies is 6 years

In home nannies in Ankeny, IA

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

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

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."

Ashraf Q.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$26/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 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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.

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Katelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Katelyn and I would love to be your nanny or babysitter. I grew up in a large family of seven kids. I am the second oldest and have taken care of my two youngest siblings since they were born and they are now 6 and 7. I have work in multiple child care settings including being a full time in-home nanny.
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn is very reliable, kind, and wanting to help. She has went above and beyond to help with the kiddos "

Care member

I have about 4-5 years of experience as a nanny, and have nannied about 3-4 children at a time. I work well with children of all ages. In previous nannying experiences, I have helped children in preschool and kindergarten with learning and school. I enjoy helping kids learn and creating fun opportunities for them to grow. I...
Joyanna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Carly B.


Ankeny, IA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Carly Hello!! I have 2 years of experience of being a nanny and watching kiddos. I can help with errands, watching the kids at home and homework assistance! I have a car as well for any activities out of the house for the kids. I have always loved being around kids and find it super easy to entertain them.
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Shelby L.


Ankeny, IA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Lainey B.


Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with kids for as long as I can remember! I started out occasionally babysitting before becoming a summer nanny. Once I graduated I started working in a daycare center while attending college for early childhood education before becoming a preschool teacher. We just recently moved to the area and had a baby! I am...
Lainey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Grace W.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Grace , and I am originally from Ankeny, Iowa. I graduated in 2022 from Ankeny High School and am currently attending the University of Iowa to major in business management with an Event Planning certificate. I'm in a fantastic sorority named Alpha Phi. I currently live in Iowa City and will be counting to live in...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Bailee G.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bailee, I am a Des Moines native and an ISU graduate! I graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor's of science in Human Development and Family Studies, with a specialization in Health, Well-Being, and Prevention. Throughout high school and college I worked in two daycare centers where I cared for children of...
Bailee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Danielle G.


Ankeny, IA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I'm a dependable, honest, hardworking, good listener and kind person. I have over 10 years experience working with children. My goal as a nanny is to take care of your children, help them grow and learn new things, and watch them have fun playing. I was a stay-at-home mom to my son who is now in school. I will be a great fit for...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"She was great. My children enjoyed there time with Karla. Would very much have her in our home again. She was very flexible to our needs and was on time. She had great communication. "

Care member

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Audrey I.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Audrey. I have experience working in the home and working in a daycare setting. I have taken classes in elementary education at DMACC and Iowa State. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and other protective procedures. I have experience with adhd and autism. I am very creative and enjoy art projects, games, and science...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!"

Heather L.

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Adam S.


Johnston, IA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have one year experience nannying full time for three kids from the ages of 3-8. However, I've been around childcare for 18 years as my mom is an in-home day care provider. In addition to nannying, I'm comfortable with cooking and light cleaning.
Adam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lilyan C.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Outdoors Loving Sitter.

Hello! My name is Lily, I am currently working a full-time job but am looking to migrate over into childcare. I have experience both watching my 3 younger siblings as well as helping with an in-home daycare in Des Moines. I also have 2 years of experience as a lifeguard at Adventure Bay waterpark, so I am comfortable watching...
Lilyan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Kathryn L.


Johnston, IA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Daycare Provider

After being a stay at home mom for 12 years, I worked for 2 years in special education, and the last 4 years providing Medicaid CDAC work, home health aide work, and hospice care. I love working with all types of individuals and highly value their personal needs whether it is companionship, transportation, house keeping,...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Taylor B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jayne M.


Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
Jayne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
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Grace P.


Des Moines, IA

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in childcare centers, been a nanny, and have done drop-in care as well. I love to take children to do activities outside the home but am great at creating fun activities for them to engage in at home as well. I am comfortable doing all household...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Grace N.


Urbandale, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hey there! I am an 21-year-old Social Work student at Cedarville University in Ohio. I have babysat many families over the course of the past 7 years. I have experience with all ages, including newborns. I have a friendly, caring, patient, and fun personality, so I get along well with children. I am certified in CPR and the...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Xochil B.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Hello my name is Xochil, I am 23 years old, and I recently moved to Des Moines. Growing up with 5 siblings, I got put into babysitting at a very young age which has made me a natural caretaker! My first job was a gymnastics coach, working with children from preschool age up to teens. I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years after...
Xochil can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping

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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Matracea W.

5.0

Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them. 10/10 We would...

- Molly K.

Taylor B.

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 nanny forever! I really couldn't...

- Alex R.

Katelyn R.

5.0

Kaitlyn is very reliable, kind, and wanting to help. She has went above and beyond to help with the kiddos

- Care member

Karla J.

5.0

Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

- Eletta F.

Audrey I.

5.0

Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!

- Heather L.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

In Home Nannies in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 58 listed in home nannies.