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137 child care providers are listed in Ankeny, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Ankeny, IA

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Erika B.


Ankeny, IA

$21/hr

Part-time Child Care Worker

5.0

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I love children and pets! I have worked in a daycare for 2 years and have worked with all different ages. I love pets and have worked with all different species of animals and have pet sat many times.
5.0
"Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!"

Laura M.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."

Alison D.

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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm 19 years old and graduated from Ankeny High School. I'm currently a part time nanny for a semi-verbal 9-year-old on the spectrum. I'm comfortable sitting for ages 2+ and have been helping with kids for most of my life as I have 3 younger siblings! I also work at Easter Seals providing respite care for individuals with...
Makenza can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tanya M.


Ankeny, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience as a Nanny. I am also a certified Substitute Teacher. Currently just open to babysitting or filling in.
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tanya has been awesome with my 2 children, one of which can be difficult for sitters. I always feel confident walking out the house knowing that she has got whatever comes her way. She is dependable and just simply a good person. Her positive attitude and fun...

Elizabeth L.

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Anna P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

Truman J.

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."

Emily R.

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Riley Q.


Ankeny, IA

$19-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was very comfortable leaving her with our baby."

Sarah C.

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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"

Mikayla K.

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Calli R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021. I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Macy was great!! She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else. The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with...

Molly K.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I live in Ankeny and work full-time at Blank Children's Hospital as a Child Life Specialist. Looking for evening/ weekend babysitting hours. I taught elementary special education for 5 years prior to working in the hospital setting. If you're looking for occasional hours or need a date night every now and then message me.
Rhini can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Rhini is one of the best child care providers we ever hired. She knows exactly what to do to calm our 16 month old, who did like it when we had to leave. She knows how to engage and have fun with our 5 year old. She's patient and loving and kind. Rhini felt like...

Sarah S.

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Alice B.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional, Nurturing, Quality Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

For over 20 years I've enjoyed working with newborn to school age children in group childcare settings as teacher and administrator. I now enjoy the personalized quality care I can tailor to the needs of the children and families in the comfort of their own home. I'm currently available for full time summer care. I'm fully...
Alice can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sarai G.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Sarai. I have 7+ years in childcare. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I'm comfortable with pets. If you have any questions about my rates or availability please feel free to reach out.
Sarai can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarai was great! She was willing and available to meet with us prior to our scheduled booking so we could get to know each other since this was our first time hiring her. She was punctual dependable and communicated through the whole booking process and while she...

Stephanie S.

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Tristan K.


Ankeny, IA

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of childcare and teaching experience. I am a creative individual with a college degree in elementary education. With over 12 years of experience running my own residential cleaning business, and as a former homeschool mom, I have what it takes to keep your house up and running!
Tristan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Schae A.


Ankeny, IA

$22/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care At Your Service!

I've always had a passion for nurturing young minds, which led me to become a childcare provider. I have two years of experience caring for children of various age groups, and I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time. As a creative and friendly individual, I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, from outdoor...
Schae can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Child care centers in Ankeny, IA

Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

225 East 1st Street, ANKENY, IA

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

Jacqueline's Childcare

Jacqueline's Childcare

4612 NW 8th Street, Ankeny, IA

I will be starting an in-home childcare for infants starting in August, 2017. I will becoming DHS registered and be participating in Iowa's Food Program. I have over 15 years of experience working with children...including being a nanny, preschool teacher, developmental specialist, and child care...

3.4

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Little Endeavors, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 204 children from infants to school age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
5.0
"This daycare is AWESOME! We sent all three of our children through Little Endeavors and the kids loved it and learned so much! The teachers and director love the kids and it shows!"

Tracy H.


Discovery World Preschool

914 Nw Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA

Discovery World Preschool is a child care facility located at 914 NW Ash Dr. Ankeny, IA. They offer services for children from 3 to 5 years of age. They provide experiences to children that are meaningful and will nurture their unique and individual development through a variety of learning centers...

Lauras Home Daycare

6957 N Baseline St, Ankeny, IA

Lauras Home Daycare provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Ankeny, IA

Erika B.

5.0

Erika was an asset to our family! She was consistent, reliable, & good at communicating with us. She covered transportation & after school care for a semester for my elementary/middle school aged daughters. I would definitely hire her again!!

- Laura M.

Miah W.

5.0

Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.

- Alison D.

Tanya M.

5.0

Tanya is always on-time, ensures the kids are well taken care of and never leaves a mess behind. She’s been a life saver in a pinch and is a great fill in because she so personable.

- Care member

Anna P.

5.0

Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!

- Truman J.

Kara G.

5.0

Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here.

- Emily R.

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Ratings for Ankeny, IA child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Child Care Providers in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 137 listed child care providers.