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Newborn nannies in Madrid, IA

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Kirsten M.


Ames, IA

$21/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Dependable Sitter.

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a 22-year-old psychology student at Iowa State University, looking for a summer nanny job I'll love. My love for working with children began early, helping my mom with her at-home daycare. I've also babysat kids ranging from 2 months to 12 years old and spent a gap year nannying two young boys. I'm currently working...
Kirsten can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and...

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Matracea W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We cannot wait to have her sit again! We appreciated that she took the time and initiative to do some educational and fun activities with sidewalk chalk with our older toddler. Good communication. Macy is awesome!"

Sarah C.

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Innessa has been great! Our little guy adores her. :)"

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Sophia B.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is my daughter and she watches her little sister for my wife and I when the occasion is needed. I would certainly recommend her work. Sophia has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of my younger daughter and in keeping the house in working...

Steve B.

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Anna P.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 6 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: Travel, light cleaning, 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.

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Lauren L.


Johnston, IA

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I moved to Des Moines in 2022 from Minnesota. I am looking for recurring date nights and weekend babysitting jobs! I have always loved kids. I have been interacting/working with kids for as long as I can remember. I've also been babysitting for as long as I can remember. For experience, I worked in the church nursery for about 4...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped babysit our 15 month old and 4 month old. Jumped right in - was great and calm to have around. We will use her again and again :)"

Stephanie R.

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Aubrey M.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been working with children in a variety of settings. I started in high school at a daycare as float working with multiple ages. After high school I spent 3 summers as a camp counselor and then moved onto some before/after school nannying positions. I have also been the primary teacher in an infant room in the past...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aubrey recently babysat for our 4yr old son and she was wonderful. First she replied quickly to my message and did not leave me hanging. She was on time and the amount of time she could stay was flexible even on a school night. When we returned home everything was...

Kristin R.

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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.

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Miah W.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, 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.

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Alexa M.


Waukee, IA

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I have 10 years of childcare experience. I'm fun, goofy, and have a very bubbly personality! Give me all the Disney, sweet treats, and adventures. I'm still a kid at heart, which puts childcare right up my alley. I've always worked in childcare, and I love it. Watching kids grow and develop, makes my...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Akela. I am currently Studying Choral Music Education at the University. I have worked with Children for 6 years now. I am currently the Choral Assistant for the Children's Choir at University and will continue in the fall. This summer I will have be working one week at a Music camp for grades 1-9. In the past...
Akela can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Professional, punctual, friendly, went above what was asked. My kids really liked her, even the 2yr old who gets anxious when I leave "

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Kara G.


Ankeny, IA

$17-20/hr • 4 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, grocery shopping, 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.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Milinda B.


Grimes, IA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring It Doesn't Matter The Age.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. As long as I can remember I dreamed of being a mom. I surrounded myself with children. I began to babysit full time over the summers when I was only 11 years old. Starting with two little girls named Mindy and Heather, who lived just down the street. I spent several evenings...
Milinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mindy has been our family's nanny for 6.5 years now. She has taken care of our twin girls since they were 7 months old, and has been with our 3rd child since she was born. She is always on time and always in a good mood. She is friendly and caring, and extremely...

Justine P.

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Nanny For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I currently work at the Veterans Benefits Administration as a Rating Veteran Service Representative. I have 2 years of experience being a nanny for a wonderful family that has moved out of state. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Special Education and an AS in Human Services. I am trustworthy and...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Katie was great!! Kids loved her! She was perfect for our toddlers first sitter! Highly recommended!"

Melissa S.

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Shriver C.


Waukee, IA

$45/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Shriver and I have been a registered nurse for three years. I received my BSN at Mercy College after earning my BA in healthy and human physiology from the university of Iowa. Ive worked as a cardiac and vascular nurse and now work for in home hospice care. I have experience working with ages from 0-103...
Shriver can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shriver is wonderful with our 1 & 3 year old. We love her and are losing her during the day to nursing school. We can't say enough great things about how wonderful she is with our kids!!"

Aimee S.

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Tasha W.


Ames, IA

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves The Outdoors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tasha and I have 8 years of experience. I have a BS degree in civil engineering and am currently pursuing my MS degree in civil engineering. I began nannying and always had a passion for it. I also enjoy cleaning and organizing so I usually offer that service alongside my childcare service. The rates I have listed are...
Tasha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tasha is very nice! she was patient with my son and kept him active. She helped me with feeding, diaper changes, playing, and putting the baby to sleep while I was working from home. She was very punctual, friendly, and respectful. I would recommend her and hire...

Melissa V.

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Ana V.


Ames, IA

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ana! I am a senior at Iowa State looking for a part-time nannying job! I have over 6 years of experience in childcare from babysitting/nannying and working at a daycare here in Ames. I have experience working with children of all ages, infant-elementary! I love working with kids and I approach every child as an...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Ana has been a wonderful sitter for our toddler who loved her right out of the gate. She's kind and fun and our kid always asks about her the next day."

Kathryn H.

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Rachelle L.


Ames, IA

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rachelle and I am 39 years old. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have been getting paid for babysitting for 12 years but have been babysitting for a long time before that. I substituted at a child care learning center. I usually worked with kids or so...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachelle is reliable and connected right away with my youngest. It's a peace of mind having her taking care of my kids."

Mariana S.

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Alexa C.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Children Loving Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid Certified. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

chase A.

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Recent newborn nanny reviews from local parents in Madrid, IA

Kirsten M.

5.0

Kirsten was insightful and creative with my grandchildren’s day. She staged a virtual movie theater in the living room because my tv went out. They laid on their backs as she held up a colorful picture book to read. Very cosy! She also took them to the library and pool, so it was a fun and varied...

- Care member

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.

Inna D.

5.0

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and well-being. We appreciated the thoughtful updates throughout the evening, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away knowing our little ones...

- Maria M.

Sophia B.

5.0

The kids really liked her!!! They want her to come back.

- Alyssa A.

Anna P.

5.0

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

- Truman J.

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