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Sarah H.

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Brenna L.

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Brenna! Through out the years, I have had many babysitting and a couple nanny opportunities. These have been in many places from Germany, Arizona, Texas, and now Iowa. I currently hold a CPR & first aid certification due to being a life guard, but have had those and had a babysitting certification since...
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Amber U.

Hi I'm Amber!

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I'm Amber, I am a 22-year-old college student currently taking online summer classes, so my schedule is very flexible. I've had several years of experience caring for children ages 4-10, including helping out at a family friend's daycare and regularly babysitting my 10-year-old brother, who has ADHD. I'm energetic,...
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Tina S.

Child Care

Ankeny, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Tina . I am 28 years old and live in Ankeny, Iowa with my husband of almost 8 years. I work during the school year at an 8th and 9th grade middle school as a severe and profound associate. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I would love to have come with me to nanny. I do have childcare lined up if you'd prefer...
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Ashtyn B.

I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

Ankeny, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated. I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create. I'm looking for a job that could use...
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Corinne S.

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I can tutor in a wide range of subjects like english, biology, chemistry, elementary science, geometry, algebra, and elementary math. I have flexible hours based on your needs and have access to a car. I look forward to working with you!
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Alesia H.

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have more than 15 years of experience as a preschool teacher, early childhood center director, and now a secondary teacher. I am CPR and FA certified, as well as Medication Administration for Schools. I am also the mother of 2 teen boys, the oldest being in college. I am available this summer part-time (flexible) and would...
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Bonnie F.

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Des Moines, IA

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...

Arechia G. says "It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable...

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Rachel G.

Fun Sitter

Elkhart, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also can help prepare some meals and run the children to activities if necessary. Also, I enjoy spending time with the children through play indoors or outdoors. I have taught preschool ages 2-5 and enjoy teaching the children some new things. I...

Care Member says "We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed of warmth and...

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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Madison H.

Smile Starter And Brain Wheel Thinker.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Fun devoted and loving. I like working with kids because I get to see them smile and develop into there own individual person. I'm looking for a job that to see a child grow and develop as a human being and teach the kids whatever I can and help the parents as much as possible. I started...
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Abigail B.

Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for the last 18 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I am CPR & First Aid certified. I'm a former Lifeguard & CNA. I have 3 children of my own, ages: 3 in September (son), 4 (daughter) & 7 (daughter). I'm available for date nights and occasional weekend baby...
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Margaret R.

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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Genevieve M.

Elementary Level Tutor

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
I was a 5th grade teacher for two years before moving to a new state. I have experience in several different level classrooms, and am able to tutor a wide variety of subjects and age groups. I love working with kids, and hope to help make children successful when they are struggling in a certain academic area.
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Jayne M.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
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Richard G.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have been "mentoring" young people for many years; including tutoring after college, law school, and work. I am currently working in the job force as a grader/scorer for Pearson Educational Management. I have tutored grade school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate school students.
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Holly G.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...

Jessica N. says "Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with...

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Bethany S.

Part-Time Babysitter

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines. This is my second year teaching and I am loving every minute of it!! I attended Grand View University and graduated with a degree it Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. Before teaching, I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider, camp counselor, and respite care...

Susan B. says "Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive disposition."

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Lisa W.

The Summer Fun Nanny/ Part Time And Summer Tutoring

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! I've been a special education teacher for many years and would love to pick up some extra summer hours working with fabulous children and families. I would love to play games, go to the park, swim, read, and tap into the interests of your child(ren) . I can also help with summer tutoring to help make sure that your...
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  • 46 reading tutors are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.43/hr as of June 2025

Recent reading tutor reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

Reading Tutors in Ankeny, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 46 listed reading tutors

Bonnie F.

It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a...

- Arechia G.

Rachel G.

We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed...

- Care member

Bailey D.

Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a...

- Krystal M.

FAQs for finding reading tutors in Ankeny, IA

Hiring a local reading tutor in Ankeny, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.43 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.

Care.com currently has 7 reading tutors in Ankeny, IA. You can search for candidates by their distance from Ankeny and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Ankeny that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.

The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Ankeny have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.

When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Ankeny, IA, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.

With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.

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