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7 in home child care are listed in Altoona, IA
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years
In home child care in Altoona, IA
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"
Eletta F.
As a mom of one, I love caring for my child and providing a fun and safe learning environment, and would like to do the same for you. My daughter is 6 years old. I have a teaching degree in Elementary Education and have over 15 years of experience caring for children primarily with the 0-7 age group but also some older. I taught...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Haley and I have been working with children for almost 10 years now and there is nothing better. I have gained most of my experience working with children within the school systems and caring for my nieces a d nephews. I also am a new mother myself and I am currently a stay at home mommy. I have my bachelors...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Jordan H.
Altoona, IA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. With over a year of experience caring for children, I've developed a strong understanding of their unique needs and how to best support their growth and development.
My calm and...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Jacque D.
Altoona, IA
$10/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a mother of 3 ages 3, 5, 7. During the day I am a professional child care provider. I am looking for occasional jobs to provide a service to parents as well as earn a little extra money. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and love children. I will provide care for your child and your home will be picked up...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Cynthia and I have 5+ years of experience. I love working with kids of all ages and enjoy doing activities and love being on the go and outside! I currently work full time as a teachers associate. It is my 2nd year in that position this March. Before, I worked at a daycare/preschool for 4 years. Previous to the...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I ran a licensed day care/ preschool for over 19 years! Raised 3 beautiful children & now a Grandma of 7! I will be restarting my Daycare IN MY HOME in Altoona on October 1st. Hours will be 24/hrs starting @ 5 a.m. Monday- Friday @ 6pm
Staci can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Altoona, IA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Altoona, IA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Altoona, IA. There are 7 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Altoona, IA?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $14.86 for in-home child care providers near you in Altoona, IA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Altoona, IA?
You can compare 7 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.