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Meagan P.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Childcare, Pet care

Hello! Thank you for looking at my profile. I am 22 years old and currently work for a nonprofit, but am hoping to fill a few of my evenings helping families with childcare. I have been a nanny for two families during my college years for about 4 summers and have experience transporting and spending time with children of all...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Addy W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Meet Addy

Hello! I am a student at the University of Iowa, studying social work with an interest of primarily working with kids, adolescents and families. I am looking to full time nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I have 5+ years of experience babysitting kids of all ages, and I'm most comfortable with toddlers...
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Kara G.


Ankeny, IA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Energized, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and my experience with child care is: Being an overnight camp counselor for the summer, a nursery coordinator with my church, swim teacher, and nanny. I am the type of person who enjoys being active and creating engaging ways for children to spend their time. I love being outside, doing anything in the water,...
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
I'd describe my personality as Fun, Easy going, Easy to get along with I like working with kids because i've done it my entire life, it's fun to go and do activities with them, and I love kids I'm looking for a job that allows me to have a few days off that i'll need this summer, pays a decent amount, is 4 or 5 days a week I...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Macey E.


Ankeny, IA

$15-24/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable With Lots Of Experience!

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I have been babysitting ever since I was 16! I did mostly summer nannying for family friends and I had so much fun! I love working with kids! I am doing online school at dmacc currently so I am very available!
Macey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Grayden P.


Ankeny, IA

$16/hr1 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as energetic, sociable and supportive I'm looking for a job that is consistent and one I which I can get to know the kids and form a personal bond with them. I started working with kids when I was 15 I would help my dad during his PE camp in the summer. In my spare time, I like to go on hikes...
Grayden can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & 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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Shelby L.


Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Elena I.


Ames, IA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have lots of experience with kids of most ages. I currently work at an Elementary school during the day and will be teaching a farm to table program over the summer. I am looking for hours on week nights and weekends.
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!"

Kory M.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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!"

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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to iowa but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult references too. I love...
Sheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her! "

Care member

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines this past year from Minnesota. I am looking for a full time nanny job staring in September! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

Stephanie R.

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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, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Sydney W.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

I HAVE MOVED TO AMES, IA. I have worked in the church nursery on and off for 6 years with children aged 0-4 years but have experience with all ages. Love kids! Can help with laundry and light housekeeping. Easy going, patient, flexible, and fun! Can do crafts, movie days, dance parties, outings, and more! Looking for summer...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is super sweet, totally responsible, and will interact with your child!"

Kim H.

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Callison F.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help. Here is my Summer preferred availability... Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m. I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Callison did an amazing job with my 5 year old. She did a great job of comforting my child and helping her with her school work. She is very reputable and definitely someone who will be hired again!"

Braden F.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"

Matt R.

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Evalina G.


Ames, IA

$12-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...
Evalina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

Care member

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Elkhart, IA

Elizabeth E.

5.0

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

- Andrew H.

Shelby L.

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 and families life!

- Jill O.

Elena I.

5.0

Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!

- Kory M.

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

Sheryl Y.

5.0

She really cares about the kiddos and is always willing to lend a helping hand! My kids love her!

- Care member

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