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Livinia W.


Colfax, IA

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Great Nanny!

I am looking to be a nanny for cute kids. I am 18 years old and have job experience in cleaning. I have 2 younger brothers who I have watched since I was 5. I have a reliable car with a clean driving record and room for car seats if needed. I'm great with kids and can do some house work.
Livinia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah F.


Altoona, IA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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

4.4

(8)

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: Travel, carpooling

Recent review:

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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Hunter P.


Altoona, IA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shawn P.


Altoona, IA

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mom And Former Nanny

5.0

(1)

I am a former nanny with 40 years of experience. I am a mom to a 19-year-old and I am still in touch with the family for which I was a nanny. I currently substitute teach and I am looking for a summer position. I would love a family where we could spend the summer enjoying the outdoor, the pool, and going on field trips.
Shawn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Shawn and I worked closely together years ago, and have maintained our personal and professional relationship. She is a born teacher with a special knack for connecting with children and adults alike, and I have leaned on her many times for perspective in raising...

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...

Recent review:

5.0
Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

Eletta F.

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Vanesa V.


Altoona, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 7-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
Vanesa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

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Courtney I.


Prairie City, IA

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student Wanting To Nanny For The Summer

Hi! I have been a CNA/PCT since 2018 working at both Mercy Hospital and Blank Children's hospital. I have experience with ages newborn to 12. I also worked at a daycamp for 3 summers with elementary age children. I also have a 3-year-old son of my own that I would love to bring with me. Also open for occasional/date night...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Sarah P.


Altoona, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible, Cooperative, And Fun Babysitter/nanny

I have 6 years of experience nannying and babysitting. I have worked with children as young as two days old and as old as 14 years old. I am very adaptable adjusting to the needs, personalities, and abilities of children of various ages. I love to play outside with children, do crafts, play board games or other types of games...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deanna N.


Altoona, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

The Favorite Aunt

I'd describe my personality as passionate, wise & detailed. I like working with kids because I love caring for others & helping shape & and enriching the future generation! There's also never a dull moment when you're with a young mind! I started working with kids when I began babysitting at 14 years old. I've since babysat,...
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Alexis R.


Altoona, IA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Will Do Arts And Crafts :)

Hello my name is Alexis! I have always had a love for kids and I currently work as a high school teacher in school just outside of Des Moines ! I am looking for a summer nanny position or a part time evening position! I have a degree in Secondary education, with endorsements in biology, chemistry, reading and stem related...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katelyn H.


Altoona, IA

$12-16/hr8 yrs exp

I am recently graduated from UNI in elementary education. I am currently subbing and hoping to have my own classroom in August so I am looking for a summer nannying job. I have worked in childcare for over 8 years now with ages 0-12. I have my CPR and First Aid trainings. I love babysitting and working with all ages of children....
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha S.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care And Learning

As a mom of one, I love caring for my child and providing a fun and safe learning environment, and would like to do the same for you. My daughter is 6 years old. I have a teaching degree in Elementary Education and have over 15 years of experience caring for children primarily with the 0-7 age group but also some older. I taught...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 15 years, giving me 10+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 1, 2 & 5. My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My oldest is in Kindergarten and my 2 youngest accompany me when I nanny. My oldest joins as well when...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...

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Calli R.


Ankeny, IA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Jodie M.


Bondurant, IA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available

5.0

(4)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
Jodie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!

Lindsay H.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.

Alison D.

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Catherine P.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a third-year student at Drake University looking for something to do when I'm not in class! I currently nanny for a 9-month-old child, spent all of last fall nannying for a 1-year-old girl and the summer before nannying for twin 7-year-olds. I have watched a variety of children from 5 months to 13/14-year-olds. I...
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again

Katie C.

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Kori M.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi ! My Name Is Kori , If You Have Any Questions After Reading, Please Let Me Know !

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kori. I am an experienced full-time nanny and also have 4+ years of experience in childcare . The reason I became a nanny is simply because I love being on my toes! I love finding new and exciting ways throughout the day as well as seeing kiddos thrive! I am loving, nurturing and caring as well as thoughtful,...
Kori can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Kori has been great with our kids even with some challenging behaviors! She is always on time, lets me know if she'll be late and keeps me updated on the day. The kids love being with her and she has a lot of great ideas to keep them busy!

Jennifer F.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Colfax, IA

Lisa F.

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.

Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn and I worked closely together years ago, and have maintained our personal and professional relationship. She is a born teacher with a special knack for connecting with children and adults alike, and I have leaned on her many times for perspective in raising my own kiddos. She is caring,...

- Care member

Karla J.

5.0

Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

- Eletta F.

Abigail B.

5.0

Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...

- Care member

Jodie M.

5.0

Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!

- Lindsay H.

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