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Nhi D.


Waukee, IA

$11-23/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3+ years of experience working with childcare of all age group. Currently working at a before and after school program and Sunday Kid's club. I can help with Light Housekeeping and setting up Crafts. I am CPR certify and have my own vehicle.
Nhi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

5.0

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Aubrey for 3 years at two different jobs, she is amazing with kids and very creative. Aubrey is able to multi-task without getting stressed and maintain her upbeat personality with the parents and children. If I am unable to attend a babysitting...

Ashley G.

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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexi was polite, professional, and my kids liked her quite a bit."

Robert M.

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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back."

Alyssa A.

Hello my name is Alexa! I am looking for some extra work after school and on weekends! I am a certified teacher in early childhood and elementary education! I currently teach 3rd grade!
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Emma K.


Johnston, IA

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Emma, a graduate student new to the area! I have been a Nanny since I was 16 (I am now 23). I have experience with taking care of both boys and girls ages 2-14. I have worked at an elementary after school program, as well as independently for families. I have had a large variety of jobs, but child care has...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Amy S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 26 years old and a University of Iowa graduate. My experience with childcare includes: -6 years of volunteering at Church daycare/Sunday school -4 years of leading a vacation bible school group -Babysitting relatives and family friends -Date night sitter -Summer nanny for 5 years -Before/after school nanny -Infant...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Susan H.


West Des Moines, IA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...
Susan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma V.


Cumming, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I currently work full time teaching 3-year-old preschool and directing a before and after school childcare program. I am patient, reliable and creative when it comes to working with kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying and I have worked professionally with children since I graduated college with my bachelors degree...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Peyton W.


West Des Moines, IA

$18-19/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 23 years old and just finished up my first year of medical school at DMU! I am looking to watch some kiddos for the summer until I start school back up! I am great with kids of all ages! I love to be outdoors, play games, watch movies, etc. I am also great with animals! My fiancé and I have a dog together and we love...
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sara N.


Grimes, IA

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Occasional Evening Sitter

I have 9 years of experience working with children! I started off as an after-school associate at an elementary school . . During the school year, I work full time and I'm available to help your family out in the evenings after 5 o'clock. During the summer, I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am-5 p.m. I typically have two...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children. My mother owed a daycare growing up, so I assisted in helping her as a teenager. I also worked at Boys and Girls Club which is an after school program for children grades K-12, so I have experience working with children of all ages....
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Rachel N.


Urbandale, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Summer Caregiver Available

I have a solid background in childcare, spanning various roles from babysitting and after-school programs to supporting children with special needs. I have great experience in daycares, taking care of infants. I have also been working at the Waukee preschool as a special education associate during the school year for 3+ years....
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
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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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

an 20-year-old Ankeny high graduate. I am currently an after school nanny for an 10-year-old who is on the spectrum and semi-verbal. I've been at said job for 2. 5 years now. I'm also a direct support professional at Easter Seals Camp, where i've worked for nearly 2 years! I'm currently looking for another part-time morning...
Makenza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare! I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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Megan S.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position

Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Madelyn A.


Des Moines, IA

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Madelyn A !

Hello I'm Madelyn A ! I would be happy to help with many needs including care for children, animals and homes! I have worked with children for many years, whether it's watching family or friends children, after school programs and nannying. I have had many responsibilities including creating fun crafts for children, preparing...
Madelyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kaille S.


Des Moines, IA

$20-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care. I have experience in...
Kaille can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Abigayle L.


Adel, IA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Student at the University of Northern Iowa studying accounting and business economics. I have been babysitting since I was 14 and have previously worked at the YMCA in the before and after school care with children from K-5th grade! I also have worked in the learn and play with infants all the way to 8 years old. I have...
Abigayle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Waukee, 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 C.

5.0

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

Sophia B.

5.0

The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back.

- Alyssa A.

Maren F.

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.

Taylor B.

5.0

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...

- Alex R.

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