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Newborn nannies in Elkhart, IA

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Carly K.


Elkhart, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Nanny/Caregiver

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From the time I took a babysitting class when I was 12 I knew I loved kids. I helped out with the younger kids when I myself was still in Daycare. From then on I have helped family members and family friends with their kids. I have plenty of experience with kids of all ages. I was frequently responsible for 6 of my Nieces and...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jodie M.


Bondurant, IA

$13-16/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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...

Molly K.

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Kara is the best and our daughter always has a blast when she is here."

Emily R.

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Calli R.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible And Helpful Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Calli can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Anna P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is awesome! She is so good with the kids and very flexible. A sure hire!"

Truman J.

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Kiersten M.


Cambridge, IA

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Crafty Sitter And Fun Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kiersten and I am looking for nannying positions. I'm originally from Iowa, but I have relocated to Arlington as of June. I have 7 total years of experience in childcare, and have nannied for the last 3 years. Before nannying I worked in daycares primarily with preschoolers, but would fill in for the infant...
Kiersten can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Anastasia K.


Ankeny, IA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

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

CPR

First Aid

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Lindsey R.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Active Sitter And Memory Maker

I have worked at a public daycare for infants to school-aged children. I was a nanny for twins for a summer. We went on lots of bike rides, trips to the park and made fun meals. This past summer I helped another set of twins complete the rest of the school year. I love to bring the kids to fun place and explore new areas.
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Hannah P.


Ankeny, IA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Creative Nanny

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: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Britney M.


Ankeny, IA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare For Des Moines Area Families

Hi there! I am Britney. I have been in childcare since I could begin babysitting and have enjoyed babysitting, nannying and teaching kids of all ages since. I have experience with infants and children with special needs. I am a certified teacher taking a break from full time teaching. I taught for 7 years. Please keep me in...
Britney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kiley C.


Ankeny, IA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

My experience in childcare includes five years of paid experience at my local daycare caring for many age ranges. I have also been my neighborhood babysitter and have four younger siblings who I cared for growing up on weekends and vacations. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in child development. My...
Kiley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan S.


Ankeny, IA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For A Part Time Nanny Position In The Mornings.

Hi there! My name is Megan and I am currently looking for a flexible part time position in the mornings Tuesday - Friday until roughly 2:30 p.m. I plan to be moving out of the area in the spring/summer so it would be a short term position as well. I have worked with children my entire life starting with helping in my church...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a patient, calm, and creative nanny with 6 years of experience. I enjoy playing outdoor sports and physical games, as well as board games and puzzles, with children. I have my CPR training and First Aid certifications. I'm comfortable caring for up to 4 children and I'm somewhat comfortable enforcing household rules. A...
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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 53yrs old, grand mother of 7. I have several years experience in a variety of child care positions. We have lived in Maryland for 4 years. I have excellent references.
Kelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Marissa F.


Ankeny, IA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Sarah I.


Ankeny, IA

$38/hr2 yrs exp

Joy Filled

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kealey V.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kealey!

Hi I'm Kealey! Im moving to California in May and am looking for a nanny family to join! I graduated from Iowa state university with child adult and family services in 2018. I nannied all through college for the same family, I then worked in a daycare and in the special ed room at an elementary school. Then I decided to go back...
Kealey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Elkhart, IA

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.

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.

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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