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23 in home child care are listed in Iowa City, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Iowa City, IA
Jordan C.
Iowa City, IA
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
Let Me Help With Your Child/pet Care Needs Any Weekday Night & Anytime On The Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm an online graduate student at the University of Denver for Social Work. I have years of babysitting experience ranging from Newborn to 12 years old. I'm comfortable with pets & have reliable transportation! Looking for some evening jobs or weekend jobs. Open to traveling as well :)
I'd describe my personality as caring,...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our kids really like having Jordan come hang out with them. She's a good sport, and let them teach her games, etc. Jordan showed up on time and was great to work with"
Niall O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emily! I just moved back home after graduating with my bachelors in speech pathology and am taking some time off to save up before I complete my masters. Can help with kids.
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is absolutely wonderful! She does a great job getting to the kids' level and engaging with them. She always has a smile on her face while she's in our home, and the kids love seeing her come! She does a great job with multiple children, especially one who is...
Tonya M.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maddie was so great to work with. She was always responsive and great with our kids. She has a very calm and patient demeanor which was very helpful with our son. Would definitely recommend to other families looking for care!"
Care member
Lillian P.
Iowa City, IA
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have professional experience working with all ages of infant and toddler in a daycare and home setting, in addition to experience taking care of children three and older on a longer term basis, including overnight and getting up in the morning for school. I can also help with light housekeeping, laundry, and anything in the...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Lillian is wonderful! She watched our 8-month-old son this summer, and she was attentive, caring, and reliable. We were working from home, and every time we walked into the room, she was on the floor interacting with him. She also took him for walks and spent time...
Blair I.
Amy S.
Iowa City, IA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny If 15 Years Looking For Full Time Job. Had My Own In-home Daycare, Looking To Travel.
I started off baby sitting when I became a teenager, and a family a babysat for asked me to be their nanny. So I became a full time nanny. I nannied in two families homes and enjoyed it. I then opened my own in-home daycare in 2016, had my inhome for two years but unfortantly got a divorce. I nanny again now for 4+ years but...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tasneem M.
Iowa City, IA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Rogia, I am a mother of 5 kids looking for some full time work! I worked as a housekeeper for 5 years and also have 5 years of childcare experience. I am very good with kids. I can do cleaning around the home and any chores you may need including cooking, laundry, around the house work, etc. I do prefer cash...
Tasneem can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebecca B.
Iowa City, IA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 24-year-old University of Iowa graduate who is continuing my education at Iowa for my Masters of Science in Child-Life, so basically, I specialize in kids! I started working with kids at 12 as a mom's helper for 2 twin boys and have progressed and furthered my experience through babysitting, nannying, and travel nannying...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Rebecca! I just finished my sophomore year of college in Boston and am home for the summer. At school, I both nannied and taught at a daycare in an infant/toddler room. I have been babysitting for years and would love to find a position for the summer!
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & 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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Katlin, I'm 25 years old and live in Solon IA. I've been working for Iowa Elite Nannies since 2019, where I have nannied for multiple families over the past couple years from 3 months - 14 yrs of age. My last nanny job was for 3-month-old twins and I was with them for around 1 year. After graduating from the Kirkwood...
Katlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lauren S.
Iowa City, IA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am going to be a senior at the University of Iowa studying Radiation Sciences. I am from a small town in southern MN where I work on my family crop farm. I have worked as a Direct Support Professional for Sevita. As a DPS I worked in a group home with individuals who have sevear intellectual...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 2 years of experience working with children and recently doing in home care for older adults. I have experience working with children in a day care setting as well as in home and babysitting. I am looking for a summer job part-time M-F.
Macy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kaille S.
Iowa City, IA
$18-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kaille. I am currently a 2L law student at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part-time nannying position. As you can see, I am available most mornings to help the kiddos get ready for school and school drop off as well as in the afternoon for after school care.
I have experience in...
Kaille can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Shelbi T.
Iowa City, IA
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Shelbi. I'm Very Outgoing And Love Meeting New People.
I started working with kids when I was about 14, when I began babysitting. So about 7 years ago!
In my spare time, I am a nursing student and I do currently work at Mercy Medical Center.
One thing you should know about me is I spent a year working in a group home with foster children. I have experience with all ages and most...
Bailey G.
Iowa City, IA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm always looking for families to work with! I am a Public Health undergraduate student, looking to attend medical school in the future. I have worked with kids of all ages, as well as children with special needs. I grew up in a family of 4 kids, and had additional foster children welcomed into our home, so I am comfortable...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Rosie and I am new to Iowa City but not new to childcare. Over the past 3 years I have been working with kids in a childcare center and also started babysitting as soon as I could. I am CPR certified and have worked with all different ages from a few months old into early elementary school!
I like working with kids...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Holly S.
Iowa City, IA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Originally from Scotland, I moved here for my PhD and, since graduating, work as a DEI Director. I have three nephews at home in Scotland and love to tutor, clean, help children etc. happy to be flexible and help in any way I can.
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Trinity S.
Iowa City, IA
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am currently a freshman at the University of Iowa. I will be coming home to Cedar Rapids for the summer starting May 20th. I am looking for a summer job preferably early morning-mid afternoon.
Trinity can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Sidney M.
Iowa City, IA
$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting kids in my small town ever since middle school all the way through High school! I've been on 4 mission trips and a lot of the time I'd be working the kids through day camps, which I loved so dearly! I did a lot of a nannying in the summer then I ended up taking a break from it last summer and became a...
Sidney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Lacey V.
Iowa City, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked with kids since I was a freshman. I was a lifeguard in the summers of my freshman year to senior year. I also helped and taught swimming lessons for the ages of 1-12 all four years. In my senior year of high school, I worked at a daycare. I have two nephews (1 &2) and a niece (3) who I frequently babysit when I am...
Lacey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Iowa City, IA
Jordan C.
5.0
Our kids really like having Jordan come hang out with them. She's a good sport, and let them teach her games, etc. Jordan showed up on time and was great to work with
- Niall O.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was great with our son and he had a great time with her. We are looking forward to having her back.
- Jackie U.
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
Lillian P.
5.0
We really appreciate Lillian for taking care of our 10-month old daughter, so my wife and I have more time to focus on our jobs while we are working from home.
Lillian is a very responsible, capable and patient nanny. Our daughter cries a lot when she stays with a stranger (including her...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Iowa City, IA
How do I find in-home child care near me in Iowa City, IA?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Iowa City, IA. There are 23 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 Iowa City, 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 March, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.35 for in-home child care providers near you in Iowa City, IA.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Iowa City, IA?
You can compare 23 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 Iowa City, IA in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Iowa City, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 23 listed in home child care.