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Chasity J.

Child care.

Woodward, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am 25 years old and live in Woodward, Iowa, with my spouse and his three children. I do have an associate degree from DMACC. I have been in the medical field for eight years and currently work for the state of Iowa. In the past, I have also served as a babysitter and a nanny for families during vacations. I love...
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Sarah L.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sarah, I'm 26 years old and live in Des Moines. I have 10+ years of one-on-one childcare experience with all ages, as well as the early childcare exposure through my mom's in-home daycare growing up! I am CPR, seizure-response, and allergic reaction response certified. I have a reliable car, do not smoke, and...
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Stephanie M.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
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...
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Sarah M.

Loving Nanny With German Background

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Michelle K.

FUN, OUTGOING, AND DOESN'T MIND MESSY PLAY

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby sitting when I was 13. Then I was a live in nanny. I have been an associate teacher in 2nd grade special education, and a preschool teacher for 2-5-year-olds. I do know that children learn the most through hands-on active play and I am not afraid for them (or...
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Hanna R.

Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Norwalk, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Hanna but I go by Lily! I graduated from Norwalk in 2019 and I'm currently pursuing my education in nursing. I'm looking for a part time job caring for your little ones, as I have one of my own. I've successfully nannied for 2 families previously and have experience with newborns all the way up to 12-year-olds....
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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 Waukee, IA is $20.00 per hour.

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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 2 live-in nanny profiles near you to get an idea of what responsibilities they feel comfortable tackling.

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