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Marisa C.

Altoona, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm an friendly, patient, and creative educator seeking part time work to supplement my income. I've earned my degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children via teaching and nannying. I love organizing, art, children's literature, vintage decor,...
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Altoona, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
If you're looking for an occasional sitter, I'm your gal! I am available most weeknights and for weekends to be an as-needed babysitter. I'm a stay-at-home mom for my 2 wonderful boys, ages 5 and 1. I love to join them in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer many creative outlets. Prior...

Care Member says "Karla has been such a blessing for our family and our daughter! Karla has been providing childcare for our 8 month old daughter for the past couple of...

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Experienced Care And Learning

Altoona, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a mom of one, I love caring for my child and providing a fun and safe learning environment, and would like to do the same for you. My daughter is 6 years old. I have a teaching degree in Elementary Education and have over 15 years of experience caring for children primarily with the 0-7 age group but also some older. I taught...
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Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
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Nanny/Sitter

Altoona, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Haley and I have been working with children for almost 10 years now and there is nothing better. I have gained most of my experience working with children within the school systems and caring for my nieces a d nephews. I also am a new mother myself and I am currently a stay at home mommy. I have my bachelors...
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Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Altoona, IA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hi my name is Vanesa. I have a range of experience with infants and children of all ages. I am a mother myself to an amazing 9-year-old. I am very detail oriented, clean, responsible and punctual. I am honest, trustworthy, reliable and I hold a very high level of integrity. I love helping people and I love caring for babies and...
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Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)

Kaitlin G. says "Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...

Nikole T. says "Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am the second oldest in a big family that comes with a lot of babysitting experience growing up. I have worked with children my entire life and going into child psychology in school. I love children of all ages and always enjoy days in the sun or even indoor days. As an added bonus, love to clean! So, if there are dishes that...

Chris W. says "Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves kids...they are her...

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Full-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I found my love for children at a very young age. My mother owned her own daycare for many years when I was a child up into my early teenage years. I found myself always wanting to help take care of the children. I also grew up with an older sister that has physical/mental disabilities. She inspired me to work as a Respite/SCL...

Erika E. says "Christy is an outstanding care provider! We absolutely love her and our daughter does too! I don' t know about you, but I found the process of finding a...

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Bondurant, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
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Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have a year of nannying experience. A 2-year-old boy and a newborn baby girl. Such a joyful experience! Beyond that I also have much babysitting experience for friends and family. I also love working with kids at a Christian camp throughout the whole summer as a counselor. I'm also willing to help with anything you need around...
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Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Courtney. I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
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I'm Madelyn A !

Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
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Reliable Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello all, my name is Xochil, I am 25 years old, and have been in the Des Moines area for 2 years now! Growing up in the middle of a big family has made me a natural caregiver. My first job was a gymnastics coach and then I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years and worked up to an assistant manager. Throughout my work...
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Recently-retired Teacher Seeking Nanny Position

Pleasant Hill, IA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My child-care experience includes many years of babysitting and nannying. Additionally, I recently retired from full-time teaching. I worked as a reading teacher and am certified in the Orton-Gillingham reading method. I'm a mom of 3 adult children & grandma to 4 young grandchildren, including a toddler. I have a very...
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Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Tava, I have been nannying for a while now. After I graduated high school I started nannying in Colorado Springs but I moved back to Iowa to be closer to family. I am looking for a family to nanny for. I have flexible hours, I'm a positive and upbeat person that loves the outdoors, animals, and kids. My mom owen's...
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Pleasant Hill, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Rebecca and being a caregiver is who I am. I was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, have worked caring for senior citizens for many years, and was recently a nanny for one family for 4 years . I have three young adult children of my own. Why do I love being a nanny? I've learned that my true passion is for creating...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Dear Family, I'm a former preschool teacher of 20 years, have 10 years of full-time nanny experience, CPR/FA certified, and have a B. A. in education. I am currently looking for a full-time nanny position with one child or a household manager position that begins in April 2026. I enjoy doing art projects, sensory...
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  • 60 newborn nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated newborn nannies is 5.0

Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Newborn Nannies in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies

Karla J.

Karla has been such a blessing for our family and our daughter! Karla has been providing childcare for our 8 month old daughter for the past...

- Care member

Hallie V.

Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!

- Kaitlin G.

Courtney E.

Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with...

- Nikole T.

FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Altoona, IA

So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Altoona, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of December, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.

There are 6 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Altoona, IA on Care.com. You can also read 5 for newborn nannies near you.

It’s easy to find a nanny for your newborn with Care.com. You can hire a nanny for newborn babies near you in Altoona, IA. Not sure how to interview a nanny for a newborn? Prepare a list of questions in advance so you make sure you learn everything you need about each candidate to make your decision. You may also want to run an independent background check for extra peace of mind.

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