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In home nannies in Polk City, IA

Jen G.


Polk City, IA

$11-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mama of five sweet kiddos! Ages 1-11. Four of them will go to school in the fall, so I will just have a 1-year-old girl home with me. I'm looking for a part time job nanniying just one kid in my home; it'd be cool if they were close to my daughters age! I am a registered nurse, but have stayed home with my kids the...
Jen can also help with: Meal prep
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!"

Heather L.

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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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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Hannah R.


Elkhart, IA

$17-23/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Hannah, I am 20 years old and have 5 years of experience under my belt! I helped out at an in home daycare over the summers from the time I was 14 until I was 16 and babysat in between the summers on occasion. I was a nanny for two families both during the school year and in the summer from the time I was 17 up until...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

First Aid

CPR

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Acacia B.


Johnston, IA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I have over 8 years of babysitting/nanny experience, as well as had countless other opportunities with kids through my education and involvement in my communities! I have helped teach sports including swimming and tennis to kids ages 5+, I have been employed at a daycare/preschool, and even have had some pediatric practicum in...
Acacia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Kim B.


Huxley, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Who Loves To Craft And Have Fun

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 40 years. I love watching children grow and learn and figure out life. I ran an in home daycare for many years and I have been a professional nanny for 20 years. I have experience with multiples and prefer to care for children age newborn and up. Multiple references available upon...
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and my daughter absolutely adores Miss Kim. We are so happy to have Miss Kim."

Jennifer B.

Jennie N.


Johnston, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jennie! I graduated from the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a nanny since 2017 for multiple families; ranging from full time to part time and in home care to drop off/pick up. I am comfortable with all ages and pets. I have my own car and am vaccinated. I do currently have a full time wfh job (somewhat...
Jennie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Amy H.


West Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Polk City, 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.

Audrey I.

5.0

Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!

- Heather L.

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

Kim B.

5.0

Kim is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and my daughter absolutely adores Miss Kim. We are so happy to have Miss Kim.

- Jennifer B.

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