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Ashley M.


Madrid, IA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing Nanny, Babysitter, And Provider

Hi there! My name is Ashley, and I am here to help you! I am available to you and your family with whatever you are looking for. I can do it all! Nanny, date night, a few hours here and there whatever works for you. I am 28 I have years of experience working with all ages. I have been a teacher all the way to an assistant...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Molly S.


Madrid, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have grown up with a very large family, and have had three different nanny jobs. I've nannied two boys for one family. Then I nannied for a family of four during the pandemic aged 11, 6, 4, and newborn. I am currently a student at Northern Iowa nannying for a 8-month-old. I am looking for a job post graduation while I continue...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Cadynce M.


Madrid, IA

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Summer Nanny!

I am a reliable, a patient person who has a passion for working with kids! I have been babysitting for 8 years, have worked at a daycare as well, and have experience with all age groups, often multiple children simultaneously. I have been a summer nanny in the past, and I have lead outings to the pool, park, library, etc. I can...
Cadynce can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alysha O.


Polk City, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Alysha, I am 30 years old and a mother of three. I have been a nanny for the past 9 years now for multiple families, but now I am back into school and moving into more of a regular baby sitter schedule. I have many years of experience along with having three children of my own so I love to help my families...
Alysha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"If you are looking for an amazing, kind, caring babysitter Alysha is it!!!! She is so amazing with my baby!!! And my baby just LOVES her!!! Also she is an amazing mama too!! I'm so glad i found Alysha and we already have more dates night planned out and asked her...

Sasiarpa K.

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Cassidee M.


Polk City, IA

$17-23/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hello! My name is Cassidee and I am 23 years old. I am currently pursuing a degree in social work (online and on week nights). I am trained in first aid and CPR, Covid vaccinated, have a perfect driving record, and have a reliable car. I have been a professional nanny for 5 years, but have been caring for children for...
Cassidee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It has been such a tremendous relief to find Cassidee. She is always on time, has a gentle, calm demeanor and is a natural with our infant and toddler. After trying a couple different sitters, it's been great to find such a hassle-free, reliable young woman. "

Ana S.

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Emily H.


Polk City, IA

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

I have multiple years of experience as a nanny and caregiver. I enjoy spending time with kids, teaching, and spending time outside. I posses several qualities that enable me to greatly care for kids: I am passionate, considerate, and flexible. I enjoy tutoring children and letting them have fun!
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Valerie F.


Granger, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Looking For Summer Nanny Job

I have been a substitute teacher for the past 10 years. I have 2 sons, one is in college and the other is in high school. I'm looking for a part-time summer nanny job.
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ashley! I have 7 years+ experience working with children. I have been a swim lesson instructor, a lead Pre-kindergarten teacher, worked in day care, nannied and have worked as a Special Education Paraprofessional at an elementary school in the Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District for the past 4 years....
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Carley W.


Slater, IA

$12-25/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

I have 3 years of experience as a summer nanny for kids from 4 months old to 13 years old. I enjoy taking kids to the pool, parks, library, science center, etc. I'm willing to help with household duties and/or tutor kids if needed. I have first aid training and CPR certification. References available upon request.
Carley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha S.


Polk City, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Early Childhood Learning & Care W/ Ms. Sam

Hello sweet families! My name is Sam and and I am looking for a FT or PT nanny position in the Polk City/Ankeny/Grimes area. Education/Certification: -Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northwestern College of Iowa -CPR/First Aid Certified I am 27 years old and have been caring for children for most of my life, through...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Jen G.


Polk City, IA

$11-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a mama of five sweet kiddos! Ages 1-11. Four of them will go to school in the fall, so I will just have a 1-year-old girl home with me. I'm looking for a part time job nanniying just one kid in my home; it'd be cool if they were close to my daughters age! I am a registered nurse, but have stayed home with my kids the...
Jen can also help with: Meal prep
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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Akela. I am currently Studying Choral Music Education at the University. I have worked with Children for 6 years now. I am currently the Choral Assistant for the Children's Choir at University and will continue in the fall. This summer I will have be working one week at a Music camp for grades 1-9. In the past...
Akela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd. "

Sandi T.

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Mya M.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with kids of all different ages. I have been a nanny but also worked with kids in schools during the school year. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love kids and am comfortable around pets! I am also willing to drive places. I am studying elementary education as well and have taken a lot of...
Mya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mya was the best nanny, hands-down, that we have ever had. Mya was outgoing, played with the kids all the time and took them (all 3) to any event or outing. Mya swam with the kids jumped at urban air and took them mini golfing, bowling etc. Mya was the first nanny...

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!"

Ashley L.

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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick...

Tammy S.

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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
"I hired Lauren to watch my 10-month-old daughter who has never really had a babysitter before. Lauren did great and was very sweet with her! We would definitely hire her again."

Erin H.

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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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Megan is reliable, trustworthy, engaging, and has years of experience. Kids love her because she is fun, parent love her because she is trustworthy and reliable."

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

CNA

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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Julie S.


Waukee, IA

$16-28/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated, Cheerful And Patient Nanny Wants To Help With Your Child's Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With my experience as a childcare provider and pediatric medical assistant and co-teacher in the 1-2-year-old preschool classrooms, I will step in and make an immediate positive impact on your family. I would like to make a difference in your child's life by helping them have a well balanced day, filled with fun, games,...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julie is by far the most caring sitter I have ever had. She MADE my childhood amazing. She was practically family. We got so lucky when my mom found her. I highly recommend Julie to anyone!"

Monica P.

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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child...

Jill O.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Madrid, IA

Alysha O.

5.0

Alysha is fantastic ! She watched my son last minute over a weekend and I felt so comfortable leaving him with her. I've never used a nanny before but she made it easy and enjoyable.

- Chandra R.

Cassidee M.

5.0

It has been such a tremendous relief to find Cassidee. She is always on time, has a gentle, calm demeanor and is a natural with our infant and toddler. After trying a couple different sitters, it's been great to find such a hassle-free, reliable young woman.

- Ana S.

Akela S.

5.0

Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd.

- Sandi T.

Mya M.

5.0

Mya was the best nanny, hands-down, that we have ever had. Mya was outgoing, played with the kids all the time and took them (all 3) to any event or outing. Mya swam with the kids jumped at urban air and took them mini golfing, bowling etc. Mya was the first nanny that we have ever had that took the...

- Care member

Rachelle L.

5.0

Rachelle has been great with my very busy 3 year old. She's caring, attentive, punctual, dependable and trustworthy! Takes great care of my daughter so I don't have to worry while at work. Would definitely recommend Rachelle!

- Ashley L.

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