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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 February 2025

The average experience for nearby newborn nannies is 6 years

Newborn nannies in Ankeny, IA

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Abby U.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

My Name Is Abby!

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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...
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Bailee G.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bailee, I am a Des Moines native and an ISU graduate! I graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor's of science in Human Development and Family Studies, with a specialization in Health, Well-Being, and Prevention. Throughout high school and college I worked in two daycare centers where I cared for children of...
Bailee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Danielle G.


Ankeny, IA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Sarah M.


Ankeny, IA

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With German Background

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Layne J.


Ankeny, IA

$20-25/hr10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, 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.

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Michaela C.


Ankeny, IA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Michaela and I am a sophomore at ISU majoring in Elementary Education! I have 2 years of professional experience along with many additional years of babysitting experience. I can help with light housekeeping, carpooling, and homework if needed.
Michaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Sophia P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sophia, I am 22, and I am a recent graduate of Iowa State. I am looking for a summer job in the Ankeny area, but would be comfortable driving to other areas of the DSM metro. I have experience with children through babysitting and teaching swim lessons, as well as through lifeguarding. I have a very flexible...
Sophia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jodie was great with my two kids and the kids really enjoyed her. Would hire again!"

Lindsay H.

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, 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.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Jillian L.

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kelsey P.


Polk City, IA

$30-50/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Jillayne A.


Des Moines, IA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I only accept occasional evening or weekend jobs during the school year.* Hi! I'm Jillayne and I am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in elementary schools. I have my Master's and Specialist degrees in...
Jillayne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jillayne was punctual and jumped right in from the start. Would love to have her again!"

Matt R.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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
"She was great. My children enjoyed there time with Karla. Would very much have her in our home again. She was very flexible to our needs and was on time. She had great communication. "

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"

Kate H.

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Marisa C.


Altoona, IA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Marisa is phenomenal. It's hard to find the words to describe how wonderful she is. She's soft-spoken, patient and trustworthy. She ensures our little ones follow the rules and have educational & safe activities to keep their growing minds busy. She's constantly...

Kayla B.

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Ankeny, IA

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.

Kelsey P.

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.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Newborn Nannies in Ankeny, IA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed newborn nannies.