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Livinia W.


Colfax, IA

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Great Nanny!

I am looking to be a nanny for cute kids. I am 18 years old and have job experience in cleaning. I have 2 younger brothers who I have watched since I was 5. I have a reliable car with a clean driving record and room for car seats if needed. I'm great with kids and can do some house work.
Livinia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lisa F.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Lisa. I Am Looking For Any Type Of Nanny Job

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old woman who is quickly approaching the empty nest phase of life. I have a 20-year-old son and a 24-year-old daughter. I had homeschooled them for 17 years. I am now a grandma to the most perfect 18-month-old grandson. My faith is very important to me but I am not intrusive with it. I have worked with children of...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Interviewed with Lisa and found she is a responsible and reliable person. "

Tien-yiao H.

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Hunter P.


Altoona, IA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"

Eletta F.

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Sadie S.


Altoona, IA

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

Energized Sitter And Ready To Go!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I love cooking and crafts. I am very creative and high-energy and prefer to stay busy and off of screens as much as I can. I have over a year of experience working in the SEP school district in special education. I am CPI, first aid, and ServSafe...
Sadie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sadie was so sweet and loving to our baby! She dealt with her colic and crying like a champ and was a kind, attentive sitter for her. We would definitely work with Sadie again!"

Tim S.

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Sarah F.


Altoona, IA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

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...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Vanesa V.


Altoona, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking To Babysit Or Help You And Your Family Out From Time To Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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 7-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...
Vanesa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

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Courtney I.


Prairie City, IA

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student Wanting To Nanny For The Summer

Hi! I have been a CNA/PCT since 2018 working at both Mercy Hospital and Blank Children's hospital. I have experience with ages newborn to 12. I also worked at a daycamp for 3 summers with elementary age children. I also have a 3-year-old son of my own that I would love to bring with me. Also open for occasional/date night...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Sarah P.


Altoona, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible, Cooperative, And Fun Babysitter/nanny

I have 6 years of experience nannying and babysitting. I have worked with children as young as two days old and as old as 14 years old. I am very adaptable adjusting to the needs, personalities, and abilities of children of various ages. I love to play outside with children, do crafts, play board games or other types of games...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha S.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care And Learning

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...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katelyn H.


Altoona, IA

$12-16/hr8 yrs exp

I am recently graduated from UNI in elementary education. I am currently subbing and hoping to have my own classroom in August so I am looking for a summer nannying job. I have worked in childcare for over 8 years now with ages 0-12. I have my CPR and First Aid trainings. I love babysitting and working with all ages of children....
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Laryssa P.


Altoona, IA

$14-15/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Kind Individual Focused On Quality Care!

Hello! My name is Laryssa and I am a current Sophomore at Clarke University receiving my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am CPR and BLS certified and have a certification in first aid. I have found that I work best with children from 0 months to five years and can adapt to any schedule or rules required by parents. I find such...
Laryssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Alexis R.


Altoona, IA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Will Do Arts And Crafts :)

Hello my name is Alexis! I have always had a love for kids and I currently work as a high school teacher in school just outside of Des Moines ! I am looking for a summer nanny position or a part time evening position! I have a degree in Secondary education, with endorsements in biology, chemistry, reading and stem related...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & 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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Cassandra B.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cassandra. I have 10 years of experience working with children and am very passionate about helping them learn and grow. I was a babysitter throughout middle/high school and was a lifeguard and children's bday party host at a local swim club. Throughout college, I was a part time nanny for a few families in Cedar...
Cassandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!"

Care member

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."

Ashraf Q.

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Rachel H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Nanny Share

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 33 years old and I have been working in childcare since 2009. I've been working as a nanny since November of 2015, and previous to that I worked at a child care center in downtown Des Moines as both a resource teacher and then a lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel has been a full-time nanny for our two boys since our youngest was 12 weeks old. (He is now 3.5) She has been a truly loving caregiver to both of them, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. Every day she plans fun outings to the park, library, or...

Sarah P.

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Lauren H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time & Nanny Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hello mamas and dads! I just relocated to des moines in the beginning of the year to finish out my time at the AVEDA institute for esthetics! during my time off from school I work as a CNA at different facilities around the area. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years! I absolutely love it! unfortunately, my body is not able to...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Lauren saved the day on a weekend where our childcare fell through. She came over in the afternoon to meet us and then came back the same evening to sit with our 3 year old daughter. Our daughter woke up the next morning and was upset that Lauren wasn't there...

Emily N.

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey and I'm 28 years old currently a SAHM with 2 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Colfax, IA

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is very good with kids of all ages. She's always willing to watch my kids and very flexible with her hours she's available. One of the best sitters I've hired!

- Travis R.

Karla J.

5.0

Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

- Eletta F.

Sadie S.

5.0

Sadie was great! She got along great with my son, taking him to the park, feeding him his dinner, and putting him to bed. He was asleep when we came home. Would love to have her back.

- Care member

Miah W.

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.

Cassandra B.

5.0

Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!

- Care member

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