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Live-in nannies in Urbandale, IA

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Heather F.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 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, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

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

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Addie is an excellent caregiver. She has babysat our 20 month son twice with absolutely wonderful skill and care. I fully trust her and am excited for her to babysit him again."

Care member

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Marisa C.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Katherine K.


West Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan M.


Johnston, IA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Lovey Sitter

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
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

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Robin B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Robin has watch our children on numerous occasions, they love when she comes over! She has great energy and enthusiasm. Children love being around her. "

Kristin S.

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Julie R.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Profile

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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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...

Marie G.

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Jennifer S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Jenny "Poppins" ;-)

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

First Aid

CPR

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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Cait B.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Cait! I have been working with kiddos since I was a kid myself working in my church nursery to working at a few elementary schools. I was a nanny for a family for over a year while living in Dallas from age 5 months to 18 months. I have now been a nanny to twins for over a year! I have worked with kids from age 2 weeks...
Cait can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Addison H.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny Position Next Summer:)

hi i'm addison! I am looking for a part time nanny job this summer on mondays and wednesdays. I live in west des moines and am willing to drive around the des moines metro. I am working at a daycare center with ages 8 weeks- 5 years. I have my drivers license and im CPR/first aide certified. I babysit for many families on...
Addison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Olivia S.


Johnston, IA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Full-time Nanny Job For This Spring/summer!

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

CPR

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...
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Tiana R.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr10 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...
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kayt S.


West Des Moines, IA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mama Of Two - Looking To Get A Part-time Job!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Kayt! I am currently looking for a part-time recurring nanny job to earn a little extra cash. I am a single mama to two amazing kiddos, my son is 4 and my daughter is 6. We live in Johnston. I work full-time in HR but have a few days off a week where my kiddos are in school/programs, as well as some...
Kayt can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Lexy R.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/nanny

Hi I'm Lexy! I'm 24 years old! I have been watching kids since I was in middle school, and I live in Knoxville IA! I am CPR and first aid certified and have worked in a daycare for over two years in my hometown, plus a year of working in the infant/1-year-old room at a daycare in Des Moines, I have been a nanny for the last 2. 5...
Lexy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sarah P.


Cumming, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old living in West Des Moines. I currently work as a Fraud Investigator for a large health care company. I attend a church on the east side of DSM and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent live-in nanny reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA

Addie Y.

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 went and got my nails done and...

- Care member

Marisa C.

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 thinking of new ways to interact &...

- Kayla B.

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.

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.

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