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Amy'so personality is amazing and contagious!
Review for Amy D. by Jamie C.
Where do I start? We LOVED Sandra. She was our nanny for 2 years before she moved out of state. My girls loved her right away because she…
Review for Sandra M. by Lisa R.
Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my…
Review for Kennady M. by Jamie R.
Nannies in Palo, IA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a first grade teacher looking for a summer nanny position. I have experience working with children of all age, from infants to school-age, and I love creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for kids. Whether you're looking for full-time care or just need someone a couple days a week, I'd be happy to help out! I...
Kennedy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amy D.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny / House Manager - Specializes In Newborns, Multiples, And Special Needs Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have nearly 30 years of experience working with children, I am a certified parent educator, and I have over 15 years experience working with special needs children. I have cared for children ages newborn up to teens and have experience with multiples and large families. I understand child development very well, and I am a...
Amy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amy'so personality is amazing and contagious! "
Jamie C.
Sandra M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
****Currently employed and unavailable. Moving states soon!****
My name is Sandra, I am 22 years old and currently work as a merchandiser. I will be putting in my 2 weeks at this job once I find a sweet family to nanny. I was a nanny previously for an 8-week-old and prior to that I was a nanny for a family for 2 years. I loved...
Sandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I start? We LOVED Sandra. She was our nanny for 2 years before she moved out of state. My girls loved her right away because she was friendly, loving, and fun. I loved her because she was reliable, responsible, optimistic and made my life easier. She...
Lisa R.
Kennady M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I currently work at Lily Pad daycare in the 2-year-old and baby room. I've been working there for over 3 years now, but I'm looking to become a nanny. I love working with children and helping them learn! I'm very flexible and super friendly!
Kennady can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kennady loves children and she is very dependable. She is fun to be around and does a lot of fun things. I would hire her to watch my kids."
Jamie R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a married mom of 4 children ages 25, 23, 22, 19. I operated an in home daycare out of my home for approximately 15 years. I have my Child Development Associate degree. I have worked in the childcare industry for over 25 years. I am currently employed as a Registered Behavior Tech for CRCSD. I am not contracted through the...
Darrah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Darrah to help me out with getting my kids to school for 3 years. I cannot stress how awesomely reliable she was! She got along great with the kids, was an excellent communicator and was a huge help when I needed it most. I would 110% look to her again for...
Luke M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Madison, I am 25 years old and I have a 4-year-old daughter. I am a Licensing Caseworker for foster/adoptive families. In May, I will be graduating with my masters degree in Social Work. I enjoy being outside, doing crafts, and finding fun things my toddler enjoys.
I am a CPR/First Aid Instructor through the AHA.
I...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison helped us out in a tough situation. She watched our 10 month old daughter in our hotel room when we were visiting the Waterloo area to attend a wedding. We checked in with her periodically throughout the day and she kept our daughter safe and entertained....
Haley H.
My name is Shelby, I have 10 years worth of in-home nannying experience, 2 years experience being a 6th Grade Science Teacher, and I currently teach 4th Grade at Summit Schools in Cedar Rapids. I graduated from Coe College with my Elementary Education Degree in 2018.
I am looking to provide care to your family that is fun for...
Shelby can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Madilynn P.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I worked at Wee School for Little People during the summer of 2019 helping to care for children and engage them in numerous activities. I also was a nanny to 3 children this past summer (2023). I am currently a member of the Coe College volleyball and...
Madilynn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlyn M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting since I was a young teen and I have been working in childcare centers in infant to preschool, and nannying full time for the last two years. I have done trainings as well and keep up to date with first aid and CPR certifications. I am also the 2nd child of 7, so I have been helping care for kids my...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Megan B.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm in my second year at Luther College studying elementary education and psychology! I am looking for a summer nannying job for elementary age kids starting as early as May 27!
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi everyone! My name is Catie , and I'm a 27-year-old with a passion for working with kids. I currently work at Bowman Woods Elementary during the school year and am looking for a nanny position this summer in the Cedar Rapids area with a bit of flexibility!
-4 years of nanny experience, plus years of babysitting before that....
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Andrea and I have always loved working with kids and have now turned that into my job. I graduated in December of 2022 from UNI with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently employed as a 3-year-old special education preschool teacher, and live every single minute of it!
I am looking for a side...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I've had a lot of experience with very young children from ages 3 months & up. I have nannied privately for over 10 years on & off. I am a natural caregiver who genuinely loves caring for children. I tend to teach & lead kids in fun & creative ways. I love to play outside, do arts & crafts, read books & play pretend. I just...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Kaylie W.
Hiawatha, IA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kaylie! I just completed my degree at the University of Northern Iowa where I double majored in accounting and finance! I moved to the Hiawatha area to start my job this September.
I have experience with ages from newborn to 13 years old. I've nannied for the same family for 5 years. I have my own car and have...
Kaylie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is McKenzie and I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a massage therapist in the evenings, so my mornings are very open to help you and your kiddos. I've been working with kids since I was 17; when I taught swim lessons. Been a part time nanny for 4 years.
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am excited to be look for a summer nanny 2025 position, as I have extensive experience in childcare and a passion for fostering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children.
With 2 summers of experience as a nanny for a local Cedar Rapids family, I provided attentive care for two school-aged children, ensuring...
Ruby can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marie M.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$17-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Mom And Teacher, Looking For A Wonderful Family!
Hello! As a mama myself I understand how important it is to have dependable and loving childcare.
Before I had littles of my own, I was a nanny for 10 years. I continued to follow my passion for children by becoming a certified music together teacher, a certified yoga instructor with a focus on children and an assistant...
I'd describe my personality as creative, optimistic, and passionate.
I like working with kids because I find joy in offering enrichment to growing minds and hearts and seeing them thrive.
I'm looking for a job that provides stability working with young children while following my career path of working as a teacher in the...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Amanda H.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
My passion for nurturing young minds led me to become a childcare provider. With 20 plus years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. My calm demeanor and patient nature help create an atmosphere conducive to growth and learning.
I pride myself on open and respectful...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello,
My name is Tatiana. I am a creative that enjoys mediums such as ceramics, and printmaking. I just graduated from University of Washington with an Art degree!
I have four years of experience working with children. The first two were at an after/before school program where I worked my way up from a teacher's aide to an...
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding nannies in Palo, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Palo, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Palo, IA is as of is $16.00 per hour as of June, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Palo, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 1 in Palo, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Palo, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Palo through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Palo, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.