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60 newborn nannies are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 6 years
Newborn nannies in Ankeny, IA
Hi, im Marissa and I am 21! I have been a full time nanny for 4 years now. I am currently looking for some part time hours while I am school. I have experience with newborns all the way to the age of 13! Would love to chat some more, thanks!
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Grace R.
Ankeny, IA
$16/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Gracie! I have 9 years of experience and have worked with newborns to 9 years old. I am currently in nursing school and CPR certified. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, running errands, activities, and more! I will start school at the start of March and end at the start of May but I will have...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Gracie was hired very short notice but was very loving and open to anything. She took great care of our kids and they loved her. I would hire her again"
Regan P.
I have 3 years of experience working in a preschool with infants and ages up to 6 years old. I've been a nanny for 1 private family for almost 3 years now, caring for a now 2 1/2-year-old (and have been with them since they were a newborn) and 2 pre-teens. I am comfortable with all animals! I love fun, being outdoors, engaging...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Anna P.
Ankeny, IA
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a nanny/part-time babysitter with flexible hours. I have had multiple years of experience babysitting all ages and have been a nanny for three summers. I have also been in charge of a child's soccer camp and a vacation bible school group. I love to be active and outdoors but also love a good relaxing day watching...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"
Truman J.
Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a position in child care! I plan to be moving to Algona in April and would love to find a family to work with. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church nursery and babysitting for multiple families. Once I was older I worked at West...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have 8 years of experience. I love playing with, teaching, helping, and doing anything I can with children. I am a college student who is looking for an afternoon job. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, or basically anything that needs doing. Comfortable around all types of pets.
Laurel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Hi there! I have been babysitting for years as well as a nanny for the last three. I am a college student with a passion for early childhood. I will be a senior at the University of Iowa where I work for a babysitting company! Over the last 12 months, I've been able to provide care for 40+ families through the company.
Anastasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Sydney B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sydney and I am 21 years old. Currently, I am studying at DMACC doing my prerequisites for Masters in Occupational Therapy Program. I am very outgoing, energetic, and patient. My previous experience with kids includes 4 years at a daycare and 2 years nannying! I love babies and toddlers but I am open to working...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Tina S.
Ankeny, IA
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Tina . I am 26 years old and live in Ankeny, Iowa with my husband of 5 years. I work during the school year at a 6th and 7th grade middle school as a severe and profound associate. Previously I have had experience working at two different daycare centers as a lead infant teacher, a lead 3-year-old teacher, a...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
I have a degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services with a minor in History. I worked at a childcare center for three years in college, working with children ranging from six weeks through fifth grade. I love working with children and helping foster positive development! I am also comfortable with food preparation, light house...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I work full-time at a childcare center. I've been working in the realm of childcare since I was 18, but I've bucatini for children since I was 14-15. I work in the toddler classroom (1-year-olds) but I've had experience with infants up to school age. I'm CPR certified, a mandatory reporter, and I'm comfortable with pets. I can...
Caleista can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Matracea; I typically go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Minor in Child, Adult, and Family Services in 2021.
I have 10+ years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have 8 years of experience working in childcare centers and school...
Matracea can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Matracea is very dependable and caring. She is also very patient with the kids. My daughter loved her. I would certainly hire her again."
Ashraf Q.
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."
Emily R.
Hi, my name is Sarah! I am a creative, loving, fun, hardworking, reliable college student. I grew up in a bigger family as the middle child. I have three younger siblings and two nephews that I babysit, help with homework, and make meals for. As a junior and senior in high school, I nannied three kids, three days a week. We went...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Maggie. I started baby sitting in middle school. My parents would go on double dates with friends. I would watch my brother, and their daughter and son. Their son had autism but the 2 of us had a special bond. I also started baby sitting for a family in high school that had 3 kids. Twins who were between 3-4 and their...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Tiana R.
Ankeny, IA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated, Nurturing, Fun Nanny Looking For A Short Term/long Term Position.
With over 10 years of experience, I have honed my skills in childcare, serving as both a nanny and a para educator/teacher's aide in school settings. My expertise spans a wide range of age groups, from infants as young as 0-3 months to teenagers up to 16 years old. Throughout my career, I've found immense fulfillment in working...
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Natasha, I'm 24, and currently training to become a doula (someone who helps women through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum), and love nannying on the side! I'm the oldest of eight and have been nanny/babysitting since I was 10 so I have a lot of experience! I've nannied for all ages in the past but...
Natasha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA
Grace R.
5.0
Gracie was hired very short notice but was very loving and open to anything. She took great care of our kids and they loved her. I would hire her again
- Regan P.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!
- Truman J.
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.
Matracea W.
5.0
Macy was great!!
She was punctual and patient with our 2 boys and doggy with great communication for scheduling and everything else.
The kids now call all of our sitters Macy! They especially loved the park visits and all the fun games she would play with them.
10/10
We would...
- Molly K.
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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FAQs for finding a newborn nanny near me in Ankeny, IA
How much does a newborn nanny cost to hire near me in Ankeny, IA?
So, how much is a nanny for a newborn going to cost you? Hiring a newborn nanny in Ankeny, IA on Care.com will cost an average of $16.70 per hour as of April, 2025. All newborn nannies charge varying rates and these rates can depend on how much experience they have and where you live.
How many night nannies for newborns are available to hire near me in Ankeny, IA?
There are 53 newborn nanny profiles you can review for nannies in Ankeny, IA on Care.com. You can also read 19 for newborn nannies near you.
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Ratings for Ankeny, IA newborn nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Newborn Nannies in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.