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Find nannies in Iowa City, IA that you’ll love
88 nannies are listed in Iowa City, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years
Nannies in Iowa City, IA
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kaylee W. I am a student at the University of Iowa and am looking for a part time nanny position starting at the end of August on Wednesdays and/or Fridays (I don't have classes on those days)! I have over five years of child care experience and can provide references upon request.
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Kaylee to care for our infant daughter. She is very reliable, organized and motivated. She not only provided excellent, developmentally appropriate, responsive care for our baby, she also completed chores and housework without having to be asked. She also...
Marisa K.
Destiny S.
Iowa City, IA
$24-32/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Destiny and I am a graduate from the University of Iowa in Iowa City in the Elementary Education program. Im looking into possible part time nanny opportunities! My starting rate is $25. I have eight years of child care experience ranging in all ages from infants to 13 years! I have been a nanny for about 6 years...
Destiny can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Destiny is a very hard working and caring individual. Any family would be lucky to have her in their home!"
Jalyn B.
Makaila J J.
Iowa City, IA
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I currently attend the University of Iowa and I am in my junior year. I work at Cadence Academy Preschool in downtown Iowa City and have worked here for over a year. Previously, I have worked at a couple other daycares and I have been a summer nanny the past two summers for different families. Right now, I can do small...
Makaila J can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Very accommodating, punctual, and professional. "
Care member
Katie E.
Iowa City, IA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Childcare Provider With Over 12 Years Of Experience With Kids Ranging From Newborn To 10
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Katie. I have over 10 years of experience with childcare. I have been a nanny for the same family for the last 7 years. Was full time nanny until the littlest one started 1st grade then became a part time nanny for them taking them to and from school, activities, hanging out after school and weekends. I am a...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very caring towards children. She enjoys interacting with them. Follows directions well. Ask questions when necessary."
Richelle S.
Ellen T.
Iowa City, IA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ellie! I am a Nurse with experience caring for children of all ages. I have plenty of nanny experience and have also worked in a daycare in the past!
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie goes above and beyond for the kids and truly has a passion for caring for little ones. I can't say enough positive things about Ellie. She would make meals, clean up after the kids, bring crafts, etc. the kids love her!"
Maggie K.
Maya B.
Iowa City, IA
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maya and I am a Senior at the University of Iowa. My major is Communications with a minor in Human Relations. I love kids! I have been babysitting for over 7 years and have nannied full-time the past 3 summers. I also used to work at my hometown daycare for a few years. :)
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maya is flexible and willing to work with families to meet their childcare needs (i.e. arriving early). She is a great communicator and is very engaging with the kids. She is sweet as can be!"
Morgan P.
Jayden M.
Iowa City, IA
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, organized, and honest.
I've always loved kids/babies and want to be a great mom one day!
I started working with kids when I was 12. I babysat for my mom's friends, and it just stuck with me. I worked at a daycare from 17-18. Now I'm 19, nannying for an amazing family....
Jayden can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Jayden! Jayden was our full time nanny for 6 months (2 kids: 3 year old and <1 year old). She was very responsible and reliable, patient, kind, and our kids LOVED her. She was always looking for activities to do with the kids to keep them...
Giselle S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ellen. I am looking for short-term babysitting opportunities for the month of January. I recently graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. I have nannied for the past three summers and have over 7 years of childcare experience. I am very responsible and reliable....
5.0
"Ellen arrived right on time for the appointment & was professional, considerate & kind to our kid. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience working in daycares as well as 3 summers of experience leading a school age kids summer camp. I have worked as a full time nanny for 2 years. From my previous jobs I have gained experience working with kids ages 0-12 and have learned various skills such as lesson planning, coordinating fun activities...
Sarahi can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarahi has been working with our family for almost a month now and has been helping us with our two kids. She helps us in the morning with getting them ready for school/ daycare, have breakfast and then drop them off. She picks them up in the evening and help them...
Sarika G.
Hi! My name is Julianna but I go by Jay. I'm 20 years old and currently a student at Luther College. I have been a nanny for two summers in a row but before that, I worked as a babysitter for 6 years. While in school, I work at a local coffee shop and restaurant off campus.
I love to do all kinds of arts and crafts as well as...
Julianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
I have received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, and I have experience with all age groups! I have worked in private child care, as a nanny and a babysitter, as well as public child care, as a summer camp counselor and for my college daycare! More recently, I have...
Maranda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been working part time nanny/babysitting jobs since 2014. I enjoy the little tasks of basic tidying and cooking all the while making sure the little ones are have a safe and enjoyable experience!
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am Junior at the University of Iowa, I am majoring in Therapeutic Recreation to become an Occupational Therapist. I love hanging out with kids, I have been a nanny over the last 3 summers, and have babysat for many families throughout middle school and high school. I am looking for a nannying job over the summer, and would...
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm currently a Junior at the University of Iowa, and I love working with kids. I've been a nanny over this past summer for a family of 3 kids, ages 5, 7 and 10. I have also worked as a summer camp counselor for two years as well, and my favorite part definitely has been building relationships with the kids and their...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I am a full time student at the University but I have a light schedule this semester! I love fostering kiddos learning and helping out where need be! My first job in high school was at a daycare in the infant room! My second job was at an after school program for k-5! I also have nannied for a family with 4 kids each summer...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
I started baby sitting at age 12. I love working with kids, and I have experience with infants up to 11-year-olds. I'm comfortable with taking care of multiple kids at once. My most recent nannying position lasted two years and the children were 5, 7, and 9 when I finished up. I studied English and French in college at...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I nannied throughout high school and am excited to return to the child care industry after graduating college. I will ask you a million questions about your child/ren, their schedules, their needs and how you feel I can best support their growth. I want to be a part of your village. I am thoughtful, empathetic and organized. I...
Helen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Iowa City, IA
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
Kaylee W.
5.0
We hired Kaylee to care for our infant daughter. She is very reliable, organized and motivated. She not only provided excellent, developmentally appropriate, responsive care for our baby, she also completed chores and housework without having to be asked. She also watched our 4 year old sometimes...
- Marisa K.
Destiny S.
5.0
Destiny has great communication skills and an outgoing personality. She is not afraid to speak up if something doesn't seem right and asks a lot of questions. I really appreciate her questions, as it shows she wants to do a good job and understand our parenting style. She is very mature and...
- Jody F.
Makaila J J.
5.0
Very accommodating, punctual, and professional.
- Care member
Katie E.
5.0
Katie is a great nanny. My kids love her. She has done excellent job in taking care of the kids. If you need further information please feel free to contact me.
- Sathvika V.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Iowa City, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Iowa City, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Iowa City, IA is as of is $16.73 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 Iowa City, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 88 in Iowa City, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Iowa City, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Iowa City, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in Iowa City, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 88 listed nannies.