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I have 6 years of experience nannying and babysitting. I have worked with children as young as two days old and as old as 14 years old. I am very adaptable adjusting to the needs, personalities, and abilities of children of various ages. I love to play outside with children, do crafts, play board games or other types of games...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kendal H.
Des Moines, IA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Kendal, and I'm currently a college student! I am willing to help with whatever needs you have. I'm a fast learner, so whatever needs and things need to be done I can do to help out! With me, I will make sure that not only to have fun but also be safe and cared for!
Kendal can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Emma W.
Bondurant, IA
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma, I am from Bondurant, but am a student at Northwest Missouri State University and am majoring in Elementary Education! I am fun loving and outgoing, I am very responsible and dependable as well, I have been a long-term babysitter for all different kinds of families. I love kids and I would love to help a...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
I am finishing my Master's Degree in Special Education and will graduate in May of 2020. I start teaching full-time in August and am looking for a nanny job for the summer until I start teaching full-time. I have experience working with a wide range of ages, from elementary school to high-school level. I also have experience...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jess P and I am currently finishing up my degree in Human Services. I moved to the Ankeny area a couple of months ago. I have a lot of experience with all ages of children by nannying and babysitting for many families for the past 5 years! I was a 2-3-year-old teacher for two years in Iowa city and moved here!...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Jenna M.
Ankeny, IA
$18-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
Looking for a family to nanny for full-time over the summer (June - August). I am 22 years old, currently attending Grand View University for psychology and working at an elementary school as an associate. Certifications include CPR and CNA, and I have my own car. Pet-friendly!!
I enjoy spending time outside, staying active,...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Kenzie and I love kids! I have worked for the past year as a special education para-professional where I worked mostly with kindergarten-second grade. I moved to Des Moines to pursue an elementary education degree. I'm currently working as a server, but having a hard time fitting into the schedule, so I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Katelyn and I would love to be your nanny or babysitter. I grew up in a large family of seven kids. I am the second oldest and have taken care of my two youngest siblings since they were born and they are now 6 and 7. I have work in multiple child care settings including being a full time in-home nanny.
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn is very reliable, kind, and wanting to help. She has went above and beyond to help with the kiddos "
Care member
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, my names Kate and I'm 23 years old. A little about me is that I obtained my undergraduate degree in psychology and am starting my masters degree this fall for forensic psychology. I enjoy spending time outside and being active. I also love to cook!
I started babysitting at a very young age, so I have lots of...
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Courtney.
I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nina D.
West Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Nina and I absolutely love caring for kids! I am a student at Iowa State majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis on child development. I have 9 years of experience caring for children anywhere from 4 weeks to 14 years old. While in school, I have been volunteering at Blank Children's...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!"
Zoe S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for working with children and have been in the education field for four years. In my most recent position as program manager at Right at School, I had the opportunity to work with children from a variety of age groups and backgrounds. Prior to that, I worked as an infant/toddler teacher in my hometown in Iowa,...
Adrieanah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again."
Emma D.
5.0
(6)
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do...
Jillian L.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ma'any!
I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...
Ma'any can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them."
Anita D.
Jordyn E.
Ankeny, IA
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...
Jordyn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA
Katelyn R.
5.0
Kaitlyn is very reliable, kind, and wanting to help. She has went above and beyond to help with the kiddos
- Care member
Nina D.
5.0
Nina became part of our family! Our little one had the best summer with Nina!
- Zoe S.
Adrieanah H.
5.0
Addy was absolutely fantastic! My daughter loved her right away. She was so punctual, laid back and was an excellent communicator. She sent me photos, and gave me updates of how they were doing. We will definitely be using her again.
- Emma D.
Matracea W.
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 them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
Elizabeth E.
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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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Altoona, IA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Altoona, IA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Altoona, IA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of October, 2024 is $20.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
To find college nannies near you in Altoona, IA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Altoona, IA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in Altoona, IA offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Altoona, IA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in Altoona, IA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Altoona, IA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.