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17 in home child care are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Ankeny, IA
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
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 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I am Maddie! I am currently a sophomore at DMACC working towards my nursing degree. Throughout high school I babysat for many families around my hometown. I have 5 years of experience babysitting. I have been a CNA at a nursing home in my hometown for over 4 years. I also just recently got CPR Certified. I can help with...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Jori W.
Ankeny, IA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Jori and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I'm back home for the summer and would love to find a wonderful family to work for. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 14 and absolutely adore kids. I love to be creative and come up with new adventures and activities for the kids to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Joyanna H.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have about 4-5 years of experience as a nanny, and have nannied about 3-4 children at a time. I work well with children of all ages.
In previous nannying experiences, I have helped children in preschool and kindergarten with learning and school. I enjoy helping kids learn and creating fun opportunities for them to grow. I...
Joyanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Carly B.
Ankeny, IA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Carly
Hello!! I have 2 years of experience of being a nanny and watching kiddos. I can help with errands, watching the kids at home and homework assistance! I have a car as well for any activities out of the house for the kids. I have always loved being around kids and find it super easy to entertain them.
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Sarah S.
Ankeny, IA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
As a childcare provider with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development in a safe and nurturing environment. My previous babysitting roles ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on children's lives, and I enjoy supporting families by providing a reliable childcare...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Lauren G.
Ankeny, IA
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Ashley and I have been working with children for seven years. I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have worked with children in many settings such as in-home daycare, a lead teacher position at a daycare center, nannying, and many hours of in-school...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Bailee G.
Ankeny, IA
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Bailee, I am a Des Moines native and an ISU graduate! I graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor's of science in Human Development and Family Studies, with a specialization in Health, Well-Being, and Prevention. Throughout high school and college I worked in two daycare centers where I cared for children of...
Bailee can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I grew up on farm in NW Iowa, and am currently attending DMACC in Ankeny! I have many years of experience with many ages of children and different families. I am a kind, reliable sitter who will take initiative to tidy up your home. I would love to help you out with any child care needs you may need!!(:
Carli can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I'm Savana! I'm currently in the nursing program at DMACC and will start my third year in the fall, with a year and a half left to go! I have 8 nieces and nephews and have been an aunt since I was 9! I've babysat all of them since they were babies. I've also babysat 3 of them full time over the last five summers, kids ranged...
Savana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I'd describe my personality as kind, organized, and big hearted
I like working with kids because I'm going to school to be an elementary education teacher. I love watching kids grow, and I love being around them!
I'm looking for a job that has a well organized house, good commutation skills, and flexible.
I started working...
Kiley C.
Ankeny, IA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
My experience in childcare includes five years of paid experience at my local daycare caring for many age ranges. I have also been my neighborhood babysitter and have four younger siblings who I cared for growing up on weekends and vacations. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in child development. My...
Kiley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare!
I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I'm a dependable, honest, hardworking, good listener and kind person. I have over 10 years experience working with children. My goal as a nanny is to take care of your children, help them grow and learn new things, and watch them have fun playing. I was a stay-at-home mom to my son who is now in school. I will be a great fit for...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Ankeny, IA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Ankeny, IA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Ankeny, IA. There are 17 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 Ankeny, 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 February, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.65 for in-home child care providers near you in Ankeny, IA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Ankeny, IA?
You can compare 17 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.
Ratings for Ankeny, IA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Ankeny, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 17 listed in home child care.