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Elizabeth D.


Colfax, IA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Tutor

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Hello, I'm Elizabeth and in the fall I will be a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah, IA studying Elementary Education. I have 6 years of experience babysitting. I've worked at a day camp the past two summers, and I worked at a daycare for two and a half years in high school. I am looking to help elementary students with...
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Nicole H.


Altoona, IA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nicole and I am a 4th year 6th grade science teacher. I have been working with kids since I was in Middle school. I started with babysitting and have grown by being a counselor at various camps and I am now a teacher. I greatly enjoy being outside running, riding my bike or going for a walk. I also like to play the...
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Rachel G.


Elkhart, IA

$15-18/hr • 20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also can help prepare some meals and run the children to activities if necessary. Also, I enjoy spending time with the children through play indoors or outdoors. I have taught preschool ages 2-5 and enjoy teaching the children some new things. I...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel is wonderful with our L. She is great with communication and easy to work with. We had a great date night, thank you so much Rachel!"

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

CPR

CNA

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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Bailey D.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!"

Krystal M.

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Rachel C.


Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started...

Joe W.

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Bonnie F.


Des Moines, IA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I not only home schooled my six children through high school, I have tutored other students for five years at a wonderful company in Des Moines, IA. I also tutored in Houston, TX, as well as proctored LSAT exams. While homeschooling gave me experience teaching multiple children with different grade levels, intelligence levels,...
4.0
"Bonnie has a big heart and a caring spirit. She is also fair and believes in accountability in both herself and others."

Joanne J.

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Margaret R.


Des Moines, IA

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 3-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelli C.


Ankeny, IA

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! I am an Iowa State University graduate with a major in elementary education. I received my endorsements in special education: mild to moderate, and reading in 2018. In 2020, I completed my graduate endorsement in special education: intellectual disabilities from Morningside University. For four years, I worked as a...
Kelli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah H.


Ankeny, IA

$18-28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny For The Summer Of 2024?

Hello! I am looking to nanny for the summer of 2024 in Ankeny or surrounding areas. I am looking for a large and loving family to help make summer more easy and enjoyable. I enjoy exercising, being outside, reading, and spending time with my family. I am Red Cross lifeguard certified, as well as CPR and first-aid certified. I...
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Jayne M.


Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
Jayne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
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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...
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Mackenzie T.


Des Moines, IA

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 10 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashtyn B.


Ankeny, IA

$16/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm Looking To Serve Families By Nannying Part-time Or Full-time!

I'd describe my personality as joyful, kind, and dedicated. I like working with kids because they are full of joy and life! Child-like wonder is at trait that we adults lose as we learn about the world around us. Children see the best in all things and are curious to explore and create. I'm looking for a job that could use...
Ashtyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Landon W.


Des Moines, IA

$25-75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced K-12 Certified Tutor With Emphasis In Spanish And TESOL

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Former educator with 10 years experience. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Seeking part time employment to get out of the house as I work from home. As an educator I understand the importance of communication and mutual respect with the children that I serve. I have babysat/ been a nanny for many families and could provide...
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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Josie M.


Pleasant Hill, IA

$10-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello!! My name is josie and I have a lot of experience with babysitting and looking after children. I have worked in a preschool as a teacher and I have my CPR and first aid certification, I also have done trainings for infant and toddler care (0-4). I am currently working on getting my child care certificate. I like working...
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Lili O.


Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience working with children through babysitting and caring for younger relatives. During this time, I've developed a passion for creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for kids to thrive. I'm patient, friendly, and reliable, and I maintain open communication with parents, providing...
Lili can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Madison H.


Des Moines, IA

$20-60/hr • 4 yrs exp

Smile Starter And Brain Wheel Thinker.

I'd describe my personality as Fun devoted and loving. I like working with kids because I get to see them smile and develop into there own individual person. I'm looking for a job that to see a child grow and develop as a human being and teach the kids whatever I can and help the parents as much as possible. I started...

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Recent reading tutor reviews in Colfax, IA

Rachel G.

5.0

We needed a sitter when traveling to Des Moines for a wedding. When Rachel first met our daughter, she was energetic and absolutely glowed of warmth and happiness, and it immediately gave me a sense of relief that my daughter was in great hands. Rachel loves children, and I’d hire her every time I...

- 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.

Bailey D.

5.0

Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive environment. My 8 year old looks forward to her visits and so does mom!

- Krystal M.

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...

- Joe W.

Bonnie F.

5.0

It is difficult to find a gifted instructor, whom you can trust to help multiple kids at different grade and ability levels, to show a remarkable improvement in your children's academic development. Yet, I found that person with Bonnie. She pushed my children's learning using personalized lesson...

- Arechia G.

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