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Newborn nannies in Grimes, IA

I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 9 years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
Kimberlee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Anna N.


Grimes, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Anna! I am 20 years old and attend the Boone DMACC. I currently reside in Ames. I've had a passion for babysitting/nannying/daycares, kids in general, for a long time! I love to entertain kids in an enjoyable and learning type of way. I love the outdoors, movies, and art! I have been babysitting since I was 14 and...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Paige B.


Grimes, IA

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Paige, I am a senior in college studying nursing. In the past I have nannied for two summers and have worked at the children's hospital for a year!
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Angie L.


Grimes, IA

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 2 years of experience working with children ages 0-13 years. I have worked as a summer nanny for a family with a 5 and 12-year-old, at WIC, at Iowa State University Extension and have some training with special needs children (g-tube & catheterization). I love animals and children. I love teaching and doing crafts. I...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.

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Alexandra S.


Waukee, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Alexandra! I am 27 and a SAHM of one! I have been watching children on and off for the past 14-15 years ranging in ages Newborn-18. My primary responsibilities included giving baths, preparing meals/snacks, providing transportation to activities, assisting with homework, putting the children down for...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alex is great with children. She interacts and entertains well with all ages. She is pleasant and on time. "

Emilie Q.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashly W.


Des Moines, IA

$16-24/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Optimistic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for about 5 years. I have worked in daycares, taught dance, babysat for family and friends, etc. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, errands, etc. Looking to nanny for the summer. I absolutely love children and have a wide range of experiences.
Ashly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Ashly is SOOO great. We have her over a lot to watch my kids and I appreciate her, she’s great with my kids. I have 6 yr old, 2 year old and 6 month old! Definitely a good one!!! "

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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick...

Tammy S.

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Abigail B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 15 years, giving me 10+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 1, 2 & 5. My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My oldest is in Kindergarten and my 2 youngest accompany me when I nanny. My oldest joins as well when...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...

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Elizabeth E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Bubbly Aspiring Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."

Andrew H.

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Audrey I.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Audrey. I have experience working in the home and working in a daycare setting. I have taken classes in elementary education at DMACC and Iowa State. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and other protective procedures. I have experience with adhd and autism. I am very creative and enjoy art projects, games, and science...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!"

Heather L.

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Mya M.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with kids of all different ages. I have been a nanny but also worked with kids in schools during the school year. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I love kids and am comfortable around pets! I am also willing to drive places. I am studying elementary education as well and have taken a lot of...
Mya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mya was the best nanny, hands-down, that we have ever had. Mya was outgoing, played with the kids all the time and took them (all 3) to any event or outing. Mya swam with the kids jumped at urban air and took them mini golfing, bowling etc. Mya was the first nanny...

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Morgan M.


Waukee, IA

$18-33/hr4 yrs exp

Hello :) I Am Looking For A Full Time Nanny Position

I like working with kids because I love getting to watch them learn and grow. As well as creating a bond with them while creating and exploring I'm looking for a job that provides me the flexibility that I'd like as well as the family that I can creste a good relationship with I started working with kids when I was about 12...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is absolutely amazing! She has watched our three kids (4, 2.5 & 1) multiple times and we (and they!) love her! She is so responsible and caring. She provides individual care to each kid while managing the three of them simultaneously. She has great attention...

Care member

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Katie G.


West Des Moines, IA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katie! I am a nanny who attends Simpson College in Indianola. About my work: Providing kind, high-quality care for your child and your family, overall, is my main concern as a caregiver. I'm a strong believer that whole family care impacts a child's welfare. I have been caring for children of various ages...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie was punctual, professional and good with the kids, would highly recommend!"

Travis C.

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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel worked with my son, who has some extra medical and developmental needs. She was excellent at communicating with us and with him. She focused on his strengths and really sought out opportunities to help him grow. I knew that I was leaving my son,...

Shannon B.

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!* Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

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Amy H.


West Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Adrianne H.


Johnston, IA

$14-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Adrianne and I am a 24-year-old caregiver and a teacher in the Des Moines area. I am a patient and caring person and love the having the opportunity to work with children and watching them grow! I have experience caring for children of all ages since I was 15, as well as growing up with younger siblings. I...
Adrianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Adrianne was a wonderful caregiver to our 5 mo old son for over a year and a half! She was dependable and always on time! I felt 100% confident when our baby was in her care- we were so appreciative to find someone so great to help our family!"

Jillian F.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Aubrey M.

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 as we left it....not even a dish in...

- Kristin R.

Alexandra S.

5.0

Alex has been wonderful over the years with babysitting and caring for our daughter since she was a baby. Our daughter is now 8 years old and we still have her take care of her when we are back in town. Alex is extremely attentive, caring, and reliable person that we can always count on. She takes...

- Renee R.

Ashly W.

5.0

Ashly is SOOO great. We have her over a lot to watch my kids and I appreciate her, she’s great with my kids. I have 6 yr old, 2 year old and 6 month old! Definitely a good one!!!

- Care member

Kendra S.

5.0

Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick learner and welcomes and enjoys...

- Tammy S.

Abigail B.

5.0

Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...

- Care member

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