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Austin O.


Colo, IA

$19-27/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher

Hi! I'm a perfect fit for your family this summer! As an educator with 5 years of experience teaching health, technology, and physical education to students ranging from kindergarten to high school, I am passionate about connecting with children of all ages and backgrounds. With coaching experience in football, track, and...
Austin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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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Rebekah R.


Nevada, IA

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver And Summer

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Rebekah. I am currently going to school online and UNI for human services. I graduated in May from DMACC with an AA degree in Liberal Arts. I have experience with many different settings and ages with children. I have nannied, babysat, and worked in a daycare setting. I have also worked with children from newborn to...
Rebekah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

CPR

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Abigail G.


Ames, IA

$12-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Abby!

My experience in childcare consists of years of babysitting (ages ranging from a newborn-12 years old), two consecutive summers of being a full time nanny for two different families (ages ranging from 2-12) and working for after school childcare at an elementary school for 2 years.
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her."

Sara S.

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$17-18/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 21-year-old college student who is looking for a job I'll love. I'm going to finish up school this year at Dmacc majoring in Exercise science. I took last year off of school to be a full time nanny to two young boys 2 and 4 years old. I have always loved working with children since as long as I can remember. My mother had...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and...

Care member

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Teresa E.


Ames, IA

$22-33/hr8 yrs exp

Family Provider/Nanny In Or Near Ames

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am writing to express my interest in the position of Family Provider, Nanny, and Housekeeper with your family. As a highly experienced and passionate individual in these roles, I am confident that I can make a positive contribution to your household. In addition to my technical skills, I am a compassionate and caring...
Teresa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are writing to recommend Teresa for the position of nanny or household assistant within your family. We had the pleasure of having Ms. E. as a household helper and nanny for our teenage special-needs child for the past six months, and she has been an...

Kai L.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nadine watched my daughter multiple this summer and she is great with kids! She is very hands on and attentive. My daughter was always excited when we said Nadine was watching her that day. If you ever had the opportunity to hire her she would be my first choice. "

Care member

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Rachelle L.


Ames, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachelle is fun, responsible, punctual, flexible and takes her job of caring for children very seriously. All children just love her. She has a knack of relating to them on their level of play while instructing and educating them all at the same time. Anyone who...

Glori L.

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Ana V.


Ames, IA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have over 6 years of experience in childcare. I have babysat regularly since age 14 and have nannied over the summers, caring for 1-5 children at a time. I currently work at a daycare center, and have been here since the fall of 2021. I love children and enjoy spending time with them. I am comfortable partaking in cooking,...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day."

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

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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Joseline N.


Ames, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Joseline, i'm an 19-year-old college student! I like to play soccer and read! I started babysitting with my mom at her home daycare for 5 years. Last year I decided to try something new and became a nanny! I love babysitting and making memories with kids! I also recently worked at a family members daycare and it...
Joseline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Josie!! It's great knowing my son is well taken care of. Very communicative and caring. And super flexible with my work/meeting schedule. So glad we found her!"

Mikayla B.

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

First Aid

CPR

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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Lydia F.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

My name is Lydia, and I am a Special Education teacher in the Clear Creek Amana School District. I am occasional nannying/babysitting/jobs or tutoring services after school or on the weekends! I am located in the Cedar Rapids area. I have been a nanny for several years, and have 3+ years experience working at a daycare center...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mckinna H.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hi, I am 21 years old and currently a junior at State University. I am very reliable and patient with children. I have 10 years of experience, ages newborns to 10+. I am also willing to help with extra things, like light housekeeping, laundry, travel, errands. I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny job!
Mckinna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Marcela M.


Ames, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Nanny

With over 15 years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated bilingual nanny. I take pride in nurturing children's growth, creating a safe and enriching environment. My commitment and positive reviews speak to the trust I've built with families over the years. Your child's well-being and development are my top priorities.
Marcela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elle S.


Ames, IA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Elle, and I'm seeking for a nanny position! I am 21 years old and I attend Iowa State University. Although, I'm looking for a nannying position, I'd also be willing to help out in the evenings and during the week! I'll be living in Glenwood, IA, this summer and I would be willing to travel for no more than 30 minutes. I...
Elle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Eileen M.


Ames, IA

$10-16/hr3 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Sitter

Hey! I am an ISU senior currently studying nutrition. My internship this summer was going to involving educating children and the community about nutrition in Mt. Pleasant but it sadly got canceled due to COVID-19 contact restrictions. I am now looking for a summer nannying job around the Ames area! I have worked for over 3...
Eileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Colo, 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.

Abigail G.

5.0

Was great with communication and made the girls feel comfortable in their time with her.

- Sara S.

Kirsten M.

5.0

Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and pool, so it was a fun and varied...

- Care member

Teresa E.

5.0

Teresa is reliable and professional. She is always on time and comes ready for the day. She is proactive and stays busy at the house (which always looks amazing at the end of day). She is kind and loving and can certainly be trusted as a nanny, caregiver or house manager.

- Katelyn B.

Andrea Q.

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 our space tidy and kept up on...

- Sonjia B.

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