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Find in home child care in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

8 in home child care are listed in Altoona, IA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby in home child care is 7 years

In home child care in Altoona, IA

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

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Samantha S.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care And Learning

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alberta S.


Altoona, IA

$17-28/hr4 yrs exp

I Am A Fun-loving And Engaging Person Who Loves Helping Seniors Maintain Their Independence

I'm a licensed CNA in Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado. I'm also a licensed Med Aide in Colorado. I've been a CNA for over 4 years and a med aide for over 1; I travel all over the state and work at different facilities and homes; I enjoy helping all seniors with any rehabilitation, LTC and Behavioral issues
Alberta can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Jordan H.


Altoona, IA

$15-20/hr1 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
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

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Cynthia B.


Altoona, IA

$19/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Sitter

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

CPR

First Aid

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Staci N.


Altoona, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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