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34 live-in nannies are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby live-in nannies is 7 years
Live-in nannies in Ankeny, IA
Kaylee F.
Ankeny, IA
$17-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I am a current student at Drake University studying Elementary Education and Special Education. I live in Des Moines during the school year and in Ankeny in the summer. I have lots of experience working as a nanny, tutor, SCL provider, nursery worker, and a special education associate.
Kaylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.8
(6)
Hello,
My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years.
I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats.
I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids.
I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
4.0
"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."
Jennifer G.
Tiana R.
Ankeny, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated, Nurturing, Fun Nanny Looking For A Short Term/long Term Position.
With over 10 years of experience, I have honed my skills in childcare, serving as both a nanny and a para educator/teacher's aide in school settings. My expertise spans a wide range of age groups, from infants as young as 0-3 months to teenagers up to 16 years old. Throughout my career, I've found immense fulfillment in working...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 53yrs old, grand mother of 7. I have several years experience in a variety of child care positions. We have lived in Maryland for 4 years. I have excellent references.
Kelley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kenadee G.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kenadee! I am 22. I graduated from Iowa State last year with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I am currently obtaining my masters on the weekend and nights. I am CPR/first aid certified. I have 5 years of experience in a daycare setting, and have nannied for nine years! I love spending time with...
Lacie A.
Ankeny, IA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lacie. I am 21 years old and currently live in Ankeny. I have about 7 years of experience of caring for kids. I started babysitting my neighbors' kids when I was a young teenager and went on to work at a daycare for over a year caring for kids aged 6 weeks- to 2 years old. I have also had many babysitting gigs...
Lacie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Grace W.
Ankeny, IA
$18-24/hr • 2 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello families,
My name is Sarah, and I am 25 years old. I will move to Des Moines in January 2022, and I am looking for a full-time position as a nanny. I am currently working as a child care provider for a family with a 2. 5-year-old daughter and the second child on its way. I collected many personal and professional...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Michaela C.
Ankeny, IA
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Michaela and I have lived in Ankeny my whole life. I am 18 years old and aspire to be an elementary school teacher. I have 2 years of professional experience along with many additional years of personal experience. I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling.
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
I have 8 years of experience being a nanny and babysitter. I would love to help with travel and light housekeeping. I have experience being a summer nanny to a set of twins (5 years old) for 3 years. Being on time and organized is important to me. I am not a smoker, I have a reliable car, and live in Urbandale. I love to...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Megan is great! She became apart of our family. We are still in contact with her and she still comes and visits the kids! "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single woman living in West Des Moines who has a lifelong love of children. I have a cat named Pearl. I am a ministry assistant in children's ministry and worship ministry at my church. I am in need of a full time nanny position. Please contact me if I sound like a great fit for your family.
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Robin has been an absolute delight and joy! All of my children absolutely love her. She is super high energy, fun, and full of love and caring. She is always willing to go above and beyond and do whatever is needed. She is a great caregiver."
Todd S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Kelsey and I am a veteran spouse living in Polk City! I have cared for many families all over Iowa and North Carolina (where we were stationed), but am so happy to say we are permanently in Iowa. (I have tons of fabulous references from all types of care giving positions I have been so honored to be a part...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!"
Courtney F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia. I graduated from Iowa State in May of 2022 and am currently in grad school to be a school counselor. I live in Johnston, Iowa and I am looking to nanny for a family throughout the week (Monday-Friday). I am looking to either nanny one kid, or multiple, I don't have a preference! I started baby sitting when I...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello sweet families! My name is Sam and and I am looking for a FT or PT nanny position in the Polk City/Ankeny/Grimes area.
Education/Certification:
-Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northwestern College of Iowa
-CPR/First Aid Certified
I am 27 years old and have been caring for children for most of my life, through...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Stephanie M.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
Heather F.
Urbandale, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Single Mother (44) In Urbandale (almost To The Empty Nest Stage) And I Miss Having Littles :)
I was a nanny years ago on the East Coast and then I provided in home daycare when my two kids were young. I went back to school for medical assisting and I currently work part time providing home health visits. I have a flexible schedule most days and would love to provide childcare again for families near me. I love children...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Jordan N.
Norwalk, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying children of all ages for the last 13 years and was able to be a live-in nanny for a wonderful family throughout college.
I graduated from UNI in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in K-12 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Teaching and have since been teaching ELL in the Des...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible person. Would highly recommend her to anyone!"
Jamie S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...
Care member
Marisa C.
West Des Moines, IA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an outgoing, responsible, and creative teacher-turned-nanny. I've earned a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children.
I love organizing, list-making, art, children's literature, vintage decor, and cooking. I currently live my with my husband...
Marisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marisa is phenomenal. It's hard to find the words to describe how wonderful she is. She's soft-spoken, patient and trustworthy. She ensures our little ones follow the rules and have educational & safe activities to keep their growing minds busy. She's constantly...
Kayla B.
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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA
Julie R.
5.0
Julie is tremendous with kids. She loves them and it shows. Kids gravitate to her because she is fun, safe and plans things to do with them. My children are 30, 28 and 25 and they are all still in touch with Julie, as am I. Julie is very flexible, can help with most household chores, is a great...
- Marie G.
Megan M.
5.0
Megan is great! She became apart of our family. We are still in contact with her and she still comes and visits the kids!
- Care member
Robin B.
5.0
Robin was our nanny for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Robin radiates joy, and would be a fabulous addition to your family's childcare arsenal. She has the type of personality that children absolutely cling to, and she has an amazing ability to make them feel special. She is dependable (always...
- Allison B.
Kelsey P.
5.0
Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!
- Courtney F.
Jordan N.
5.0
Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible person. Would highly recommend her to anyone!
- Jamie S.
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FAQs for finding a live-in nanny in Ankeny, IA
How much does a live-in nanny cost in 2024 near me in Ankeny, IA?
The cost of a live-in nanny varies greatly depending on factors like their years of experience and your location. The average rate for live-in nannies on Care.com near you in Ankeny, IA is $18.00 per hour.
How do I find a nanny near me in Ankeny, IA?
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What type of live-in nanny services near me are available in Ankeny, IA?
All live-in nannies offer different services, like helping with homework or light housekeeping, so it’s important to ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to take on when you interview them. The responsibilities you want them to commit to can greatly impact the cost of a live-in nanny. You can compare 9 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.
Ratings for Ankeny, IA live-in nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Live-in Nannies in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 34 listed live-in nannies.