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Nannies in Woodward, IA

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

4.7

(13)

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace has been watching my 16 month old twins,2-3 days a week, for a few months along with my 3 and 5 year old one day/week. She is very dependable, sweet, and easy going. My twins do have a tough time when I leave, but they always warm up within a few minutes of...

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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is my daughter and she watches her little sister for my wife and I when the occasion is needed. I would certainly recommend her work. Sophia has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of my younger daughter and in keeping the house in working...

Steve B.

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Christine S.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...
Christine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the...

Hilary R.

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and well-being. We appreciated the thoughtful updates throughout the evening, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our...

Maria M.

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Lindsay B.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for a full time position with a new family! Prior to nannying, I was a 3-year-old preschool teacher for 2 years as well as a K-12 associate. I have coached high school volleyball for several years.
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay was great with our one year old son! We will definitely be hiring her again. "

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services. I am trustworthy and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Katie was great!! Kids loved her! She was perfect for our toddlers first sitter! Highly recommended!"

Melissa S.

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Ma'any A.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ma'any! I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...
Ma'any can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them."

Anita D.

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Rachel H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Nanny Share

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 33 years old and I have been working in childcare since 2009. I've been working as a nanny since November of 2015, and previous to that I worked at a child care center in downtown Des Moines as both a resource teacher and then a lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel has been a full-time nanny for our two boys since our youngest was 12 weeks old. (He is now 3.5) She has been a truly loving caregiver to both of them, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. Every day she plans fun outings to the park, library, or...

Sarah P.

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Autumn T.


Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Autumn, and I have over seven years of experience working with kids ranging from infants to middle school age. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2023 and have recently moved back to Iowa and am looking for something more part-time / as needed! I do have my own car, so transportation would not be a problem. I...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Autumn is absolutely amazing! She is great with the kids. She actually plays with them and is NOT the type of sitter who just sits on her phone. She checks in with me, let's me know how things are going. She is even great at helping out last minute when needed....

Elizabeth G.

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have worked with Aubrey for 3 years at two different jobs, she is amazing with kids and very creative. Aubrey is able to multi-task without getting stressed and maintain her upbeat personality with the parents and children. If I am unable to attend a babysitting...

Ashley G.

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Kara G.


Ankeny, IA

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Energized, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kara and my experience with child care is: Being an overnight camp counselor for the summer, a nursery coordinator with my church, swim teacher, and nanny. I am the type of person who enjoys being active and creating engaging ways for children to spend their time. I love being outside, doing anything in the water,...
Kara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."

Emily R.

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Hallie V.


Ankeny, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny For Toddlers/Infants

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm looking to find a part time, very flexible nanny job. I will be starting Dental Hygiene school in August 2024, and need something that is flexible with my class schedule. I've cared for a lot of families from Care. com and would love to add your littles to my circle:)
Hallie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hallie was great with our almost 2 year old!"

Kaitlin G.

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Grace H.


Adel, IA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

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, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
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.

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Peyton L.


West Des Moines, IA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Peyton and I've been teaching children since 2016! I've always had a passion for swimming and have coached and taught at Lifetime Fitness and Kinsale Golf Club in Ohio for kids between the ages of infants to 16-years old. Ive worked as an infant teacher at a daycare in Dublin, Ohio. I would care for infants...
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am Peyton's mother. She has been an adult from the time she was three practically. She is extremely organized and structured. She is focused on future and school and goal oriented. She has done an amazing job at both of her employments. She has been a lifeguard...

Wendy L.

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Grace B.


Des Moines, IA

$24-32/hr10 yrs exp

Happy and Flexible Care Giver, Who Loves to Play and Teach :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a loving, compassionate and creative caregiver. I am smart and organized and can come in and make the families life easier by giving excellent care and doing things that need done without being asked. I've been working as a nanny for over 15 years and I have excellent references telling you that I am patient, fun,...
Grace can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace babysat my 3 children (4 years old and under) for a date night one evening. She was wonderful! Friendly and doting on the children. I was very happy to come home to a tidy house and a craft my kids were very proud of. Thank you Grace!"

Mya B.

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Amanda S.


West Des Moines, IA

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Sitter

Hey there! I would make a fantastic sitter or nanny for your tiny human(s) because I am a kid at heart and I have tons of experience with multiple families. In my free time I enjoy baking, making candles, and going on adventures with loved ones. If you select me, you will experience piece of mind while you are away and you can...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er! What I love about her the most is she's honest, dependable and doesn't let the kids walk all over her. She's super sweet but knows when to tell them no when they are trying to...

Casey K.

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Melanie B.


Johnston, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny since April of 2018. Prior to that I worked in childcare, full time for 2 years and part time for 6. I have worked with all age groups from newborns up to high school students. I enjoy reading, writing, arts & crafts, board games and going outside. I provide light house cleaning, transportation to school and...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melanie is an excellent nanny- perfect combination of reliability, knowledge, creativity, organizational skills, flexibility and care! She has been with our family for close to 2 years now (8yr old and almost 3 yr old). She has been BEYOND ANYTHING we could have...

Sriram L.

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Rose K.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/household Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rose and I'm a Preschool Teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved to the Des Moines area from Montana in January of last year. I'm working on rebuilding my collection of families to babysit for! I have tons of experience with kids of all ages. I was a nanny for a 3-year-old and a...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very good with my children (5 & 7 yr old) I was able to have an evening out with friends and get groceries. She was very interactive with the kids and responded timely to inquiries about the children."

Ramah H.

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Madeline H.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him, his confidence has improved tremendously and he's retaining information better😀♥️. I would definitely...

Alyssa D.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Woodward, IA

Grace T.

5.0

Grace was our after school nanny for our six year old for the better part of the school year. She was very reliable and always showed up on time. She was great about setting boundaries with him and keeping him off screens if that was necessary and would do activities with him. We missed her when her...

- Jillian L.

Nicole K.

5.0

My kids had a great day with Nicole.

- Robert M.

Sophia B.

5.0

The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back.

- Alyssa A.

Christine S.

5.0

Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She is so gentle and patient with them; always teaching them new things, they light up when she comes in the house.Christine has become like part of...

- Hilary R.

Inna D.

5.0

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and well-being. We appreciated the thoughtful updates throughout the evening, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away knowing our little ones...

- Maria M.

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