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Find newborn nannies in Ankeny, IA that you’ll love
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
Brenna L.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Brenna!
Through out the years, I have had many babysitting and a couple nanny opportunities. These have been in many places from Germany, Arizona, Texas, and now Iowa. I currently hold a CPR & first aid certification due to being a life guard, but have had those and had a babysitting certification since...
Brenna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jori W.
Ankeny, IA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Jori and I am currently a sophomore at the University of Iowa. I'm back home for the summer and would love to find a wonderful family to work for. I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 14 and absolutely adore kids. I love to be creative and come up with new adventures and activities for the kids to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Delainey W.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I am Delainey and currently a sophomore at the University. I am looking for a summer nannying job. I am easy to work with, has a car, loves going outdoors, and having fun!
I have 6 years of experience including babysitting and working at a day care(infants-school age). I can help with swimming supervision, cooking/meal...
Delainey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
I like working with kids because I like to seem them grow. I like to see them become comfortable and I like them to succeed in the world.
I'm looking for a job that is more long term. I like to work for a family for a while
I started working with kids when I was about 12 years old just babysitting here and there, then when I...
Hi I'm Dalaney! I'm a 19-year-old freshman at Dmacc! I'm studying criminal justice as of right now! I grew up in a really small town and babysat all the time. My senior year I got a job at the local daycare! I loved every minutes with the kids so I decided to be a nanny this past summer! I watched four kids everyday! I took the...
Dalaney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Autumn P.
Ankeny, IA
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Passionate about childcare!
I was a nanny to two great children aged 4-10 and was responsible for making them meals, taking them on outings and helping with school work. As a nursery teacher for 6w - 2y I was in charge of several littles. Keeping them safe, entertained, helping them learn brought me a lot of joy.
I spent most...
Taylor B.
Ankeny, IA
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Taylor and I would love to chat if you need childcare!
I started my childcare experience at an in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls to...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...
Alex R.
I'm a fun loving mother of 2. My daughters are 23 and 19. I have 30+ years of nanny experience. I have experience with all ages and twins. I like to develop a long lasting relationship with my families.
Jan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello families,
My name is Sarah, and I am 25 years old. I will move to Des Moines in January 2022, and I am looking for a full-time position as a nanny. I am currently working as a child care provider for a family with a 2. 5-year-old daughter and the second child on its way. I collected many personal and professional...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm a dependable, honest, hardworking, good listener and kind person. I have over 10 years experience working with children. My goal as a nanny is to take care of your children, help them grow and learn new things, and watch them have fun playing. I was a stay-at-home mom to my son who is now in school. I will be a great fit for...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Layne J.
Ankeny, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy watching children learn and grow, and love the fact that I am helping them do that. I love to get down and play at their level, provide fun and comfort for your children, as well as make you feel your children are in good hands.
Layne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Layne has been our nanny for 6 years and and we love her. She is sweet, dependable, and patient. She treats our children as if they were her own. Layne is constantly working to come up with new fun activities for our kids to keep them engaged and help them learn...
Elizabeth R.
Michaela C.
Ankeny, IA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a sophomore at ISU majoring in elementary education and am passionate about caring for children and engaging them in age appropriate activities. I have 3 years of experience in a daycare setting as well as more years of babysitting.
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jodie M.
Bondurant, IA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-time Bilingual English/French Nanny/babysitter Available
5.0
(4)
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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!"
Lindsay H.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.7
(13)
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is very friendly and trustworthy. Takes great care of our 4 month old 18 month old and 9 year old at the same time. Grace has watched our kids a few times now and she is very responsive and dependable. You can trust grace to take great care of your kids for...
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Melanie B.
Johnston, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Kelsey and I am a veteran spouse living in Polk City! I have cared for many families all over Iowa and North Carolina (where we were stationed), but am so happy to say we are permanently in Iowa. (I have tons of fabulous references from all types of care giving positions I have been so honored to be a part...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelsey is a wonderful nanny!! We keep in touch and I will definitely use her again next time I need care!"
Courtney F.
Sarah F.
Altoona, IA
$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hunter P.
Altoona, IA
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA
Taylor B.
5.0
Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...
- Alex R.
Layne J.
5.0
Layne has been our nanny for 6 years and and we love her. She is sweet, dependable, and patient. She treats our children as if they were her own. Layne is constantly working to come up with new fun activities for our kids to keep them engaged and help them learn and grow. Run, don't walk, to hire...
- Elizabeth R.
Jodie M.
5.0
Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!
- Lindsay H.
Rose K.
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.
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.
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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 $16.62 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 52 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.