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Summer child care in Grimes, IA

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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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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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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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

Hello! My name is Sara and I have 7 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school in Ames, IA in 2016. After completing my BA at Iowa State University, I pursued my MA in School Counseling at the University of Northern Iowa. I graduated with my MA in 2022. I am...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Isabelle B.


Grimes, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love working with kids! I've been working with kids for 3. 5 years professionally at 3 different centers. I have personal experience with my 3 younger siblings, and I've been a preschool teacher at a daycare for a little over a year but am very experienced in the other age groups from working in the different rooms. I'm fully...
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

CPR

First Aid

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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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!"

Wayne K.

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Janiya P.


Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr12 yrs exp

Without My Children My House Would Be Clean, My Wallet Would Be Full, And My Heart Would Be Empty

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience & I can help with Travel and Errands. Recently, I've been busy helping raise my nieces, so I've found my calling in taking care of children which is something I love doing. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do believe kids will be kids, but it's up to me and any other adults to be role models and...
Janiya can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janiya’s been wonderful to my 3 girls and I would absolutely recommend. She’s always communicating and willing to help whenever she can!!"

Care member

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Sarah B.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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...

Care member

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Megan M.


Johnston, IA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Lovey Sitter

I have 8 years of experience being a nanny and babysitter. I would love to help with travel and light housekeeping. I have experience being a summer nanny to a set of twins (5 years old) for 3 years. Being on time and organized is important to me. I am not a smoker, I have a reliable car, and live in Urbandale. I love to...
Megan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Megan is reliable, trustworthy, engaging, and has years of experience. Kids love her because she is fun, parent love her because she is trustworthy and reliable."

Care member

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Ayrianna T.


Waukee, IA

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm Ayrianna, based in Waukee. With 7 years of childcare experience, I'm heading into my fourth year of college. I have an associates degree in general science and am currently focused in early technology education. Over six summers, I've been a dedicated nanny for two families, and during high school, I provided after-school...
Skills:

CPR

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Julie R.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Profile

Hello, My name is Julie, I am 50 years old. I have been a nanny/ babysitter for over 30 years. I live in Ankeny & have one dog &2 cats. I have experience from infants to toddlers and all the way to high school aged kids. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy. I have a reliable 3 row vehicle. I am a non smoker &...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Julie has taken care of our 3 kids for almost 4 years and is amazing. Think of her as Mary Poppins, she keeps things in check, lovingly teaches children to be respectful and responsible and comes up with the best field trips and special activities. Our kids LOVE...

Sarah P.

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Grimes, IA

Elizabeth E.

5.0

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

- Andrew H.

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.

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.

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

Jillayne A.

5.0

She took care of my 5 year old on short notice. She made popcorn, colored pictures and played trains with him. Hire her. Would hire again!

- Wayne K.

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