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Hello I am currently employed as a manager , but am looking for a few more hours outside of the salon. I am very outgoing and kind and have always loved working with children! I have a younger sister and have worked with younger family members such as cousins and nieces/nephews. I have babysat/nannied a few times especially...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the second oldest of 12 Children, yes you read that right! I am married and sadly we do not have children of our own. Our desire is to one day adopt a sibling group. I have many nieces and nephews. 37 to be exact. :)
I was a foster mom in CA. That was such a wonderful experience. Life changing really. I was a Full Time...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our...
Jacob G.
Francesca E.
Linden, IA
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Francesca. I moved to Florida in January of 2017 and started working as a full time nanny. I loved it, but I ended up moving back home to Iowa in 2022.
Prior to Florida, I worked as a full time pharmacy technician and would babysit often. I kept my pharmacy license and still help out in the pharmacy today. I...
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Frankie has watched our 5 kids (ages 1.5 yr to 10yr) on occasional nights and weekend days for the past 2 years. Our kids absolutely love her. Frankie has such a positive and joyful attitude and is kind and caring with the kids. She likes doing various activities...
Jenny B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching kids since I was 12. I started with church day care, with me watching the kids and the parents in the other room. When I was 13-ish I started babysitting for families. And usually watching their kids while the parents went out on date nights. I had a few families I would watch their kids weekly. I have...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them...
Jenny J.
Maleah D.
Van Meter, IA
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Maleah . I am currently looking for a full time nanny position. I am CPR Certified and First Aid Certified. I have experience working in a daycare(infants-10yrs) I also have preschool experience and was a nanny last year to a wonderful kindergartener! Thanks have a good day!
Maleah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi, my name is Kayla. I am a first grade teacher looking for a summer gig! I have 9 years of experience working in education and 15 years of experience in childcare and nannying. I would love to hear back from you!
Kayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 22 years old and been professionally nannying since I was out of high school.
I love going to the parks, exploring with kids, and finding fun ways they can learn!
Im looking for a 35+ hours a week, with benefits.
I hope to hear from you! :)
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi my name is Colby! ! I am a reliable and compassionate caregiver who is passionate about working with children. I have experience working in a daycare as a teacher for 1-year-olds. Part of my job was being responsible for care routines and planning activities/crafts for the kids. I have also nannied infants and toddlers. I am...
Colby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I am currently looking to help families who are in need of a little extra help with their kids. grad student and have a ton of experience.
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Annahlee H.
Van Meter, IA
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Upbeat Sitter With 5 Years Of Experience With Children!
Hi! I'm Annahlee. I have my B. A in Graphic Design from the University of Northern Iowa.
I have 5 years of gymnastics coaching experience with children ranging from the ages of 3 to 16 years old and was a full-time nanny the summer of 2022 for two boys.
I have many hobbies, some of which include musical instruments, digital art...
Annahlee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor D.
Van Meter, IA
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just started nursing school at the beginning of January, and am just looking to start filling some of my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 5 summers for many different ages, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger than...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are new to the area and needed an overnight sitter (yikes!!) Taylor was wonderful. She came over to meet us, the kids, and the dogs. She did a great job connecting with both kids, keeping them active and engaged while we were away, as well as following pet care...
Elizabeth C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Dexter, IA
Sarah T.
5.0
Sarah is an amazing nanny. She's just the loveliest and happiest person, and she's fantastic with our kids, and has become part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit! Sarah's competence and love for the children have made our lives so much easier and brighter.
- Care member
Grace H.
5.0
Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him for a couple hours each week. Grace showed up on time, communicated well with us, and worked well with our son, whether that was letting him nap...
- Jacob G.
Francesca E.
5.0
Frankie is amazing with kids! She engages them- and gets down on their level to stimulate their imagination and their need to be active. She's responsible and I would never hesitate to have her care for my child as I know they would always be in capable, responsible, and most importantly loving...
- Tricia C.
Laura G.
5.0
Laura is wonderful with our two children, aged 1 and 4. They both adore her. She is dedicated, kindhearted, responsible, and patient. With her extensive experience with babies, toddlers, and kids, Laura understands their needs and wants, taking care of them throughout the day and teaching them daily...
- Jenny J.
Taylor D.
5.0
Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited when they know she's coming.
- Cecilia R.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Dexter, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Dexter, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Dexter, IA is as of is $10.00 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Dexter, IA?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Dexter, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Dexter through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Dexter, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.