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Find newborn nannies in Altoona, IA that you’ll love

60 newborn nannies are listed in Altoona, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 9 years

Newborn nannies in Altoona, IA

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Marisa C.


Altoona, IA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an outgoing, responsible, and creative teacher-turned-nanny. I've earned a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as having over 10 years of experience working with children. I love organizing, list-making, art, children's literature, vintage decor, and cooking. I currently live my with my husband...
Marisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I have had Marissa watch my son for about a year now. She is amazing! She is always on time or early. Marissa is the type of person that will always put your child/children first. She does not sit them in front of the TV and not interact with them. There are...

Jessica A.

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Karla J.


Altoona, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

At-Home Mom With Years Of Childcare Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My family and I moved to the Des Moines area about 2 years ago for my husband's job. I'm a stay-at-home mom to my amazing 3-year-old son. I love to join him in imaginative play, take frequent trips to the library and playground, and offer him many creative outlets. Prior to becoming a mom, I cared for kids ranging from newborn...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!"

Eletta F.

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Katelyn H.


Altoona, IA

$14-18/hr10 yrs exp

Second grade teacher looking for a summer nannying job. I have worked in childcare for over 10 years now with ages 0-12. I have my CPR and First Aid trainings. I love babysitting and working with all ages of children. I have previously nannied twin boys from the time they were one to 5 years old. I like to be fairly busy with...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaitlin M.


Altoona, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekends

I have my AS Degree in Childcare. I worked at two daycare centers. I have been a nanny for at six families. I grew up with my aunt having a daycare at her house, so I helped take care of the children. I worked at a camp as a counselor. I worked at a camp for kids who have cancer and their siblings. I have two nieces whom I used...
Kaitlin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Samantha S.


Altoona, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care And Learning

As a mom of one, I love caring for my child and providing a fun and safe learning environment, and would like to do the same for you. My daughter is 6 years old. I have a teaching degree in Elementary Education and have over 15 years of experience caring for children primarily with the 0-7 age group but also some older. I taught...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hunter P.


Altoona, IA

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 23 years old, I have 13 siblings 8 of them are younger. Since I was 6 years old I've been helping my parents out with my younger siblings. I've babysat and Nannie'd for many families in my area over the years. I graduated from South Tama in 2018. I worked in Toledo for about a year before I moved. I absolutely love being...
Hunter can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah F.


Altoona, IA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my name is Sarah . I was an early education teacher for 8 years at a childcare center . I have my child development associates degree and am half way through my associates degree. I am CPR and first aid certified . As well as a mandatory child abuse reporter . I love kids and thought maybe nannying would be a welcome change...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Haley B.


Altoona, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hi! My name is Haley and I have been working with children for almost 10 years now and there is nothing better. I have gained most of my experience working with children within the school systems and caring for my nieces a d nephews. I also am a new mother myself and I am currently a stay at home mommy. I have my bachelors...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jodie M.


Bondurant, IA

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jodie. I am a mature, responsible, and reliable professional child care provider. I have been a nanny for the last 10 years. Before being a nanny, I worked at a French bilingual daycare for three years. I worked with infants, toddlers, and per-preschoolers. I have been a nanny for several families, mostly for...
Jodie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I would recommend Jodie. She is flexible, punctual, and did really well with my 2 year old son!"

Halle R.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

If you need a date night or weekend sitter I would love to help out! I've been a nanny for 3 years now and babysat all through high school as well, I have worked with as young as 2 months old! Working with children is a passion of mine and would love to help out as much as I can!
Miah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care."

Alison D.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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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Brenna H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...

Kylie F.

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Maren F.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

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Kali P.


Des Moines, IA

$20-21/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing Fun And Responsible Nanny

Hello I'm Kali! I'd love to hear more about this opportunity! I can help with many needs for you and your family, including light housekeeping and errands. I have 4 years of experience working with children, newborn to middle school! It's important to make sure your child is safe and cared for and I would love to be a part of...
Kali can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am so excited for any and all opportunities! My name is Katie. I have always had a strong love for all things caregiving. Previously I worked in a child development center. I was there for over 4 years starting as an assistant teacher. Throughout my time there I earned my own classroom taking charge, creating and executing...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sabrina W.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Nanny

Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I babysat on and off throughout middle and high school depending on sports and schooling. I am a fun, outgoing, patient, reliable person. I have a 8-year-old nephew and a 2-year-old niece that I adore. I love helping them learn, play games with or race his matchbox cars, play...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Rebecca N.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Caring Nanny

Hi, My name is Rebecca and being a caregiver is who I am. I was a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, have worked caring for senior citizens for many years, and have been a nanny for the past 4 years . I have three young adult children of my own. Why do I love being a nanny? I've learned that my true passion is for creating a loving,...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kasia J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Kasia. I am full-time online student at Iowa State University studying elementary education. I have 10+ years of child care experience. My experience includes; - Youth Program Coordinator with YMCA of Greater Des Moines - One on One Associate with Boone Public Schools - Summer Camp Counselor with Des...
Kasia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha H.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom, Ready To Help Your Family

I am a mother of 2 daughters, a 2x cancer survivor, and have time to help your family. I previously had my own licensed in home childcare and decided to close it. I miss being around kids and decided to apply for a nanny or just helping one family. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping,...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary D.


Des Moines, IA

$14-20/hr8 yrs exp

Aunt Of Four!

Hi, my name is Mary! I recently moved to Des Moines last summer. While in graduate school I nannied two girls full time for a year and a half and loved it. I am currently working at a law firm downtown as a legal assistant and am looking for a nanny/babysitting job to fill my free time! I am the youngest of three siblings and...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Altoona, IA

Marisa C.

5.0

Marisa was amazing! My son was asking for her to watch him again before she even left. I was so grateful for him to be in great hands. She also provided me an update halfway through watching him letting me know things were good and an update with him. I would have Marisa watch my son again for sure....

- Candace C.

Karla J.

5.0

Karla has been a great sitter for our family! Shes super accountable, good with communicating, and has such a gentle loving heart. Our son has a lot of fun with her! Our family is super grateful for her as our sitter!

- Eletta F.

Jodie M.

5.0

Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!

- Lindsay H.

Miah W.

5.0

Miah is so sweet with our kids and caring with our baby. From our first conversation she has been a great communicator and gives updates while we are away. Felt completely comfortable having our children in her care.

- Alison D.

Kara G.

5.0

Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here.

- Emily R.

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Ratings for Altoona, IA newborn nannies listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Newborn Nannies in Altoona, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.