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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up with siblings, so I got accustomed to being responsible for children at a young age. I always knew I wanted to work with kids and spent some of my free time volunteering at the Kingdom Center with youth. In the beginning of the pandemic, I quit my customer service job and began working as a Nanny with two children and...
Saye can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Marisa M.
Iowa City, IA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I am currently located in Des Moines, but am originally from Iowa City. I am in graduate school for Occupational Therapy. I have an immense love for children and have been babysitting ever since I was 12 years old. I have worked at a daycare since the summer of 2018, working with infants 6 weeks old to children the ages...
Marisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Betsy D.
Iowa City, IA
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Betsy. I am currently attending the University of Iowa. I am looking to nanny when I am not in class. I am studying Elementary Education and spend a lot of my free time babysitting. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and am now 21. I have nannied full-time the past five summers, nannied and helped teach...
Betsy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I am Maddie! I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa, majoring in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was around 12 with small, various jobs. When I was around 15, I began consistently babysitting for two lovely families many times a month for the past three years. Two years ago I nannied 3...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I nannied for a family with 3 children for 3 years while in college before I transitioned to working as a nursing assistant at the University Hospital. I have also watched children occasionally in college for a family of 2 children.
Kaci can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi my name is Brianna! I'm a second year student at the University of Iowa studying communications! I have experience working in a day care throughout high school in the "terrific two's" room! I love crafting and being active with kids and look forward to babysitting/nannying!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have studied Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education for the past three years at UNI. I recently decided to take a break from my schooling and move to Iowa City in August 2024. I would love to find a nannying position that offers a consistent weekly schedule. I have a reliable car and flexible...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Madelyn has been an absolute blessing! She's not only incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, but she's also extremely flexible and willing to work with our hours and sudden changes. My baby absolutely adored her, and she made us feel at ease right away. We feel...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah, I'm 24 years old and live in Coralville.
I'm currently looking for a part-time afternoon and/or evening nanny job for Fall 2024 after my weekly mid-day student teaching through University of Iowa. I also have some weekend availability for date-nights or as-needed childcare.
I am CPR, seizure-response,...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was wonderful, and very accommodating. Our one year old is quite fussy, and while we were talking, she always had a smile on her face! We will definitely hire her again for future date nights!"
Christopher H.
Alyssa S.
Iowa City, IA
$13-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am a 20-year-old headed into my fourth-year as a student at the University of Iowa studying elementary education. I am easy going, super flexible, and love spending time with kids.
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and have worked for over 30 families in the Iowa City area. I have had...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Best nanny I hired! On time, if not early. Willing to stay later if needed. Cleaned up after the kids! Most importantly for me was she played with my kids! Who needs a sitter who will clean a house when the kids watch tv - this sitter played and my kids LOVED her...
Laura H.
Paige D.
Coralville, IA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, caring, 22-year-old graduate from University of Iowa. I graduated in May of 2024 with a major in elementary education and an endorsement in reading. I have lots of experience babysitting, nannying, and worked at Frog Hollow Kid Campus for 3 years. I spent two of the years at the daycare as the assistant...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paige is wonderful! My 1.5 year old took to her right away. She usually cries when a new babysitter comes over but Paige new exactly how to make my daughter feel comfortable. I work from home and I could hear them laughing and playing all day. She is dependable,...
Shaina S.
Hello, my name is Tarin! I am currently a student of Iowa. I am studying chemistry on a pre-dental track! I have been a full time nanny for the past 3 summers for the same family, and I absolutely adore them. I love spending time with kids, to add a little spice to life!
Tarin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mackenzi G.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is MacKenzi and I am 27 years old. I am currently a student at the University of Northern Iowa and I will graduate this spring with my degree in Elementary Education. I have been working with children for almost 16 years through babysitting, nannying, and childcare. I've worked in daycare for eight years providing...
Mackenzi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Hannah, I am currently looking for a school job during college!
-I worked at the YMCA in Council Bluffs since I was 16 years old caring and interacting with children ages 0-7 years old. I stopped working there due to me moving away to college.
-I also nannied for a 4month old all the way till he turned a year...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I am a current undergraduate student at the University of Iowa pursuing a psychology degree with a biology minor on the pre-physicians assistant track. I also work at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics which which has been nothing but a great first experience in healthcare. I first found a love for babysitting when I...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emma S.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a first-year graduate student at the University of Minnesota - Duluth getting my Master's in social work. I have 11 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I have nannied for families with multiple children of various age ranges. I was also the head swim coach for the K-2nd graders at Our Lady's Christian School. Most...
Emma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hannah N.
Iowa City, IA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I'm a Junior at the University of Iowa and I'm wanting to find a possible babysitting job in the area. I'm an experienced babysitter/nanny, I have a full time summer nanny job that I've been doing for 4 years in my hometown, Des Moines. I love children and am really interested in child development which I'm considering...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Norah Y.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Norah! I am a sophomore at UNI and I am majoring in Communication Disorders and minoring in Education. I have a full time nannying job during the day but I am also looking to possibly do some occasional babysitting in the evenings. I have experience watching anywhere from 1-7 children at a time and ages 4...
Norah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A caring and kind young lady that our kids loved. She had no problem with four kids ranging from 11 to 1. "
Care member
Hi! I am currently a physical therapy student at the University of Iowa. I have 3 years of experience working as a nanny for children ages 3 months to 11 years. During my undergraduate education I took courses in early childhood education and psychology and I have taken pediatric coursework in PT school. I have also worked as a...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have over 4 years of experience caring for children ages newborn-high school. My duties have included cooking, cleaning, household errands, homework help, engaging the children in fun activities, driving and laundry. I also have experience as a Spanish and reading tutor.
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Kaitlyn D.
Iowa City, IA
$17-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Kaitlyn, and I am looking for a full-time summer nannying position! I am currently a junior at the University of Iowa studying to be a Pediatric Speech Pathologist. Throughout high school I worked as a nanny everyday, and have also continued to nanny on breaks throughout college. I have worked with a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Solon, IA
Madelyn V.
5.0
Madelyn has been an absolute blessing! She's not only incredibly patient, kind, and attentive, but she's also extremely flexible and willing to work with our hours and sudden changes. My baby absolutely adored her, and she made us feel at ease right away. We feel lucky to have found someone so easy...
- Care member
Sarah L.
5.0
Sarah was a great mix of fun and dependable. My kids are already asking when she can come back!
- Amy W.
Alyssa S.
5.0
Best nanny I hired! On time, if not early. Willing to stay later if needed. Cleaned up after the kids! Most importantly for me was she played with my kids! Who needs a sitter who will clean a house when the kids watch tv - this sitter played and my kids LOVED her and still do. She is family to us!
- Laura H.
Paige D.
5.0
Paige is wonderful! My 1.5 year old took to her right away. She usually cries when a new babysitter comes over but Paige new exactly how to make my daughter feel comfortable. I work from home and I could hear them laughing and playing all day. She is dependable, polite, on-time, and very...
- Shaina S.
Norah Y.
5.0
A caring and kind young lady that our kids loved. She had no problem with four kids ranging from 11 to 1.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Solon, IA
How much do college nannies charge near me in Solon, IA?
How much college nannies charge near you in Solon, 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 September, 2024 is $8.00.
How can I find a college nanny near me in Solon, IA?
To find college nannies near you in Solon, 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 Solon, IA?
There are currently 1 college nannies near you in Solon, 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 Solon, 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 Solon, 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 Solon, IA?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Solon, 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.