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60 nannies are listed in Waukee, IA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Waukee, IA
Hi! My name is Abby and I just wrapped up my sophomore year at the University of Iowa! I have been babysitting for 8 years now and in addition to that I have been a summer nanny for 3 years. During this time I have worked with ages 0-12. I also have experience in working with special needs children as I have worked as a...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Lauren W.
Waukee, IA
$21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I am a 24-year-old awaiting grad school in London this September. I had graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Iowa State, and now I freelance graphic design and part time serve at Clydes Fine Diner.
I am kind, patient, and creative. I have spent four summers with a nanny family for two boys. I loved playing...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Meredith R.
West Des Moines, IA
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Meredith and I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember! I have worked in preschools, child welfare, and been a nanny.
Meredith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is energetic and very outgoing, has a passion for kids that really shines through in her care. My son is very strong willed and she was able to handle him like a champ. What I loved most was her communication with me and sharing pictures with me to make me more...
Cali P.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(1)
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"
Hannah B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs.
I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I'm an experienced nanny with over a decade of dedicated childcare expertise. If you're in need of reliable and experienced help for overnight or weekend care, I'm here to assist. With a passion for providing a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable environment for children, I'm ready to support your family's needs. Feel...
Destinee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Destinee is AMAZING, not just as a caregiver but as a human being. She has been with our family for a while now and we would keep her forever if we could. She is truly our child's best friend. She is patient, thoughtful, creative, reliable, flexible, etc. She has...
Rachel M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...
Joe W.
Savannah H.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Savannah brings so much joy to our family when she cares for our girls. She is kind, energetic, warm and my daughters love her. She is patient and understanding. My six-year-old considers it to be a play date and special treat when Savannah babysits. On top of the...
Melissa M.
Tessa M.
Johnston, IA
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...
Kristin R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...
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Shelby L.
Urbandale, IA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Narda and I am looking forward to take care of your little one or an elder. I have a comfortable and new car and a clean drive record. I speak Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have experience with newborn, twin, toddlers, teenagers and elders and I have strong references. I am organized, responsible, dynamic, punctual,...
Narda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Narda is great! She babysat our 3 yo when she was sick. Highly recommend!"
Alexis B.
Lani H.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a licensed teacher and love working with children. I have been a nanny to children from 1-15 years of age and adults with Down syndrome for the past five years. I have a fun loving daughter who is almost five and a laid back 3-month-old. The family I have worked with for the past two years moved away so I am looking to find...
Lani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lani is excellent- very dependable, trustworthy and a great cook too!"
Jonathan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."
Emma D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved Lindsay! She was flexible, a quick thinker, nice but still firm. She reinforced kindness and manners while providing a super fin and engaging environment for my kiddos. She was calm and patient with my super fussy infant, silly and inviting with my 2 year...
Drew R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. I am available for babysitting or a fill in/ back up nanny or sitter. I can also watch kids overnight or when parents travel. I currently nanny 2/3 days a week for two families but still have some open availability in my schedule.
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya has been awesome with my 2 children, one of which can be difficult for sitters. I always feel confident walking out the house knowing that she has got whatever comes her way. She is dependable and just simply a good person. Her positive attitude and fun...
Elizabeth L.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Waukee, IA
Meredith R.
5.0
She is energetic and very outgoing, has a passion for kids that really shines through in her care. My son is very strong willed and she was able to handle him like a champ. What I loved most was her communication with me and sharing pictures with me to make me more comfortable, as well as the fact...
- Cali P.
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.
Sarah B.
5.0
she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!
- Hannah B.
Destinee M.
5.0
We were devastated when Destinee moved from our area! Our son absolutely loved her. She is so sweet and we are having such a hard time finding anyone else who matches her care! Highly recommend!
- Kelly S.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Waukee, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Waukee, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Waukee, IA is as of is $19.64 per hour as of May, 2024. 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 Waukee, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 22 in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Waukee 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 Waukee, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Waukee, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Nannies in Waukee, IA are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.