Find nannies in Polk City, IA that you’ll love

60 nannies are listed in Polk City, IA

The average rate is $13/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years

Nannies in Polk City, IA

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

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tessa M.


Johnston, IA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience working in an Early Childhood with my CDA (Child Development Associates Credential) and First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm looking to nanny for before/after school until my fiancé and I have our own kids. I'd also love to help with cleaning, dishes and laundry when needed. I can't wait to hear back...
Tessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy! "

Melissa D.

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$26/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

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

CPR

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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
4.0
"Julie was wonderful with our children when she cared for them. She was resourceful and highly engaged with them."

Jennifer G.

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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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Megan is great! She became apart of our family. We are still in contact with her and she still comes and visits the kids! "

Care member

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Alexa M.


Ankeny, IA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$15-19/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sierra and I currently reside In Johnston with my boyfriend and 4-year-old Aussie. I'm in search of a full or part time nanny position or occasional baby sitting. I have 9 years of experience working with kiddos (6 with kiddos with extra needs) and 15 years working with animals. I have a lot of experience with...
Sierra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sierra was amazing with our 2-year old child! She showed up on time, even when plans had moved up a little bit. Our daughter really enjoyed her time with Sierra and had fun. Sierra commented that they were laughing a lot! Sierra also takes good care of our 2 dogs...

Ashley A.

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Calli R.


Ankeny, IA

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Breanna R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Breanna. I am looking for a family that would need a nanny come August, preferably in the Ankeny area. I have been with my current family for 4 years now, they just no longer need the help. I graduated from DMACC with my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, so spending time with children is something that I...
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Jandy P.


Ankeny, IA

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Or Babysitter

I absolutely love working with kids! I have been both a full time nanny and babysitter for many years with kids ages 2-12. I have have experience from working at a daycare and there received many certificates on taking care of kids. I would love to get to work with your kids and make your life easier. If you have any questions...
Jandy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lainey B.


Ankeny, IA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with kids for as long as I can remember! I started out occasionally babysitting before becoming a summer nanny. Once I graduated I started working in a daycare center while attending college for early childhood education before becoming a preschool teacher. We just recently moved to the area and had a baby! I am...
Lainey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Polk City, IA

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.

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.

Matracea W.

5.0

Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them. 10/10 We would...

- Molly K.

Tessa M.

5.0

Tessa has made everything special for my two children! She has helped out on super short notice and for planned vacations! She is very trustworthy!

- Melissa D.

Taylor B.

5.0

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...

- Alex R.

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