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Kiersten M.


Cambridge, IA

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Crafty Sitter And Fun Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kiersten and I am looking for nannying positions. I have 6 total years of experience in childcare, and have nannied for 2 families over the last three years. Before nannying I worked in daycares primarily with preschoolers, but would fill in for the infant room as needed. I just completed my associates for...
Kiersten can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alyson C.


Nevada, IA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience watching, teaching, and playing with kids! I worked at Sonshine daycare, nannied, and I am the oldest of 6 kids. I love to plan fun activities to do with kids such as crafts, learning activities, and story telling. I love to play games and read books!
Alyson can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyson is absolutely wonderful with kids! She always so willing to jump in and play with kids even when she is not babysitting for us. I have no concerns when Alyson is babysitting. My kids are always well cared for and have fun."

Taylor A.

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Mae J.


Huxley, IA

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider That Loves Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Mae! I am an energetic, reliable, and caring nanny with 5+ years of experience with all ages! I am First Aid and CPR certified as well as I have taken many different childcare courses. For the past year I have been a nanny and I've absolutely enjoyed each and every moment. One of my favorite things about being a nanny...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Carly K.


Elkhart, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madalyn K.


Huxley, IA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Simile Creator

I have 4 years of child care experience. I can help with housekeeping, laundry, and errands as desired. I worked as an assistant teacher at Whistle Stop Academy for two years. I have a reliable car and am willing to drive kids anywhere desired by parents! I always try to create fun and avoid long hours of screen time. I...
Madalyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

Kendra R.


Nevada, IA

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Enjoy Being Around Children & Pets!

I started taking care of my cousins children when I was 14 years old. Took care of my friends child from newborn-age 3. I am a helicopter-nanny. I would not let any children out of my site! I enjoy crafts and playing outside or at a park!
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

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Autumn L.


Ames, IA

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Autumn! I have 7 years of experience in childcare with being a nanny, caring for a 2-month-old for an entire month on my own when her mom was unable, babysitting for lots of families often.
Autumn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Autumn is the baby whisperer! She nannied for us for 8 months! My sweet COVID baby had a lot of issues with strangers other than Mommy. Within a few days, Autumn had charmed her, and leaving my infant in Autumn's loving care became a breeze. She was extremely...

Christina S.

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Anna P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

Truman J.

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Ella T.


Ames, IA

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience nannying 2 young girls for my entire senior year of high school. I interacted with them both indoors and outdoors doing various activities. I also was responsible for their after school snack and ensuring they had their homework done. I also have 13 siblings of all ages and I'm the middle child, so I have...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ella is GREAT with kids. She loved our kids and took care of them while we were at work. I would never use the word babysitter because Ella did more than babysit—she cared for our children: helping them with homework, playing with them, taking them places, etc. "

Care member

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Andrea Q.


Ames, IA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

High Quality, Artistic Nanny

Hi! A bit about myself- I am originally from North Dakota and studied and received my BFA with an emphasis in painting at NDSU. I recently moved to Des Moines with my partner, who works as an associate professor at ISU. I'm an oil painter, and am planning to get my MFA next fall of 2024 in Chicago. I am looking for a family...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea felt like family! Our daughter adored her. She was active and made sure our child stayed stimulated by taking her to museums, parks and keeping her engaged through books and play. She is a reliable person and offered a peace of mind to our family. She kept...

Sonjia B.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

Stephanie R.

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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm 19 years old and graduated from Ankeny High School. I'm currently a part time nanny for a semi-verbal 9-year-old on the spectrum. I'm comfortable sitting for ages 2+ and have been helping with kids for most of my life as I have 3 younger siblings! I also work at Easter Seals providing respite care for individuals with...
Makenza can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lisa F.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Lisa. I Am Looking For Any Type Of Nanny Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old woman who is quickly approaching the empty nest phase of life. I have a 20-year-old son and a 24-year-old daughter. I had homeschooled them for 17 years. I am now a grandma to the most perfect 18-month-old grandson. My faith is very important to me but I am not intrusive with it. I have worked with children of...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Lisa is very good with kids of all ages. She's always willing to watch my kids and very flexible with her hours she's available. One of the best sitters I've hired!"

Travis R.

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Nadine K.


Ames, IA

$17-21/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Being Around Kids And Am An Active Sitter!

Hi! My names is Nadine, I am a 20-year-old college student. I've been babysitting/nannying kids for 3 years now. I am CPR/First Aid certified and would love to tell you a little about myself! I love watching kids learn and contribute to their growth! I love creating engaging activities for kids, inside and outside of course! I...
Nadine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nadine babysat our daughter over the summer. She was great! Nadine was very responsible. They went to the park, pool, bowling, and trampoline park just to name a few of the things they did. Our daughter had a great time and looks forward to next time Nadine...

Care member

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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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Sarah F.


Altoona, IA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Callison did an amazing job with my 5 year old. She did a great job of comforting my child and helping her with her school work. She is very reputable and definitely someone who will be hired again!"

Braden F.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Cambridge, IA

Alyson C.

5.0

Alyson is absolutely wonderful with kids! She always so willing to jump in and play with kids even when she is not babysitting for us. I have no concerns when Alyson is babysitting. My kids are always well cared for and have fun.

- Taylor A.

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.

Rose K.

5.0

She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children.

- Ramah H.

Autumn L.

5.0

Autumn is the baby whisperer! She nannied for us for 8 months! My sweet COVID baby had a lot of issues with strangers other than Mommy. Within a few days, Autumn had charmed her, and leaving my infant in Autumn's loving care became a breeze. She was extremely careful to follow the parenting style...

- Christina S.

Anna P.

5.0

Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!

- Truman J.

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