Find Trusted Summer Child Care Near Me in Polk City, IA

My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my second year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was...

Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more

5.0

"she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks Sarah for all you do!"

Hannah B.

Jillayne A.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!* Hi, and 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...

Jillayne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...

Devoni B.

Evalina G.

$12-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

4.5

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a chemical engineering student at ISU with experience working with children from newborn to middle school age. I am living in-between Ames and Altoona this summer and am offering babysitting services. Experience: 1. Daycare intern (fully in German) (Kindertagesstätte Rasselbande): 2023 2. Fencing/chess/programming...

Evalina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0

"Evalina is great, she is reliable and sweet, calm and comforting for our 5 year old and fun for our 10 year old. Thank you Evalina!"

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Shelby L.

Urbandale, IA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Shelby. I have over 10 years of experience working in the early childhood education field. I'm a mature, reliable, flexible, and high-energy caregiver, with a passion for teaching and caring for children! I've been working with children since I was in high school. I worked from 2013 to 2019 in a child care...

Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Shelby is a delight! She has a genuine passion and love for children! Shelby is reliable and very dedicated to what she does. She enjoys engaging and has a joyful spirit! Shelby is trustworthy and honest. It is an honor to have her as a friend and apart of my child...

Jill O.

Payton B.

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Savannah H.

West Des Moines, IA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Savannah! I am a fifth grade teacher in the Waukee School District! I graduated in May of 2023 and I've been loving teaching so far. I have 8 years of experience within the field of childcare, working as a babysitter, an educator at Generation Next Child Development Center, and a Summer nanny. I am CPR/First-Aid...

Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Savannah was always on time, respectful and ready to work when we she was our nanny! Our kids really enjoyed the activities she suggested, and her calm, laid back demeanor was a good fit for our family. We would welcome Savannah again in the future. Highly...

Sara R.

Maren F.

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...

Maren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"

Katie C.

Amy H.

West Des Moines, IA

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...

Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Elizabeth E.

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Bubbly Aspiring Teacher

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...

Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."

Andrew H.

Elena I.

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I have lots of experience with kids of most ages. I currently work at an Elementary school during the day and will be teaching a farm to table program over the summer. I am looking for hours on week nights and weekends.

Elena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Elena was available for us in a day's notice. She was excellent. Thanks Elena!"

Kory M.

Robin B.

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Child Care

5.0

(6)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm in search of a full time nanny position for the summer of 2025. I work during the school year for West Des Moines Community Schools. I have many years of experience as a nanny and am the Children's Ministry assistant at my church and daycare experience. Pets are welcome. Please message me if you are interested.

Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Robin was our nanny for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Robin radiates joy, and would be a fabulous addition to your family's childcare arsenal. She has the type of personality that children absolutely cling to, and she has an amazing ability to make them feel...

Allison B.

Madeline P.

$15-24/hr • 4 yrs exp

Reliable Teacher Seeking Summer Position

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Madeline and I am a very outgoing, patient, caring, and reliable individual. I am currently ending my senior year in college, and will be earning my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education this May. I plan on beginning my teaching career in the school year to come and am looking for a position to fill over the...

Madeline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Madeline has cared for my children several times. She is such a pleasure to have around, and my kids absolutely adore her- as do we! We can always depend on her to help us out, and she goes above and beyond with the best attitude."

Alexandra H.

Jodie M.

Bondurant, IA

$13-16/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Jodie has taken care of our twin girls since 3 months. She had been so great, caring and responsible with them. We feel very fortunate to have found Jodie as our nanny."

Brooke M.

Abigail B.

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny With College Education And 12+ Years Of Experience

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 17 years, giving me 12+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 23 months (son), 3 (daughter) & 6 (daughter). My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My daughters will be in Pre-school & 1st Grade beginning August 26th....

Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...

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Makayla W.

Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...

5.0

"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

Aubrey M.

Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available Summer Nanny

5.0

(2)

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"I have worked with Aubrey for 3 years at two different jobs, she is amazing with kids and very creative. Aubrey is able to multi-task without getting stressed and maintain her upbeat personality with the parents and children. If I am unable to attend a babysitting...

Ashley G.

Janiya P.

$20-50/hr • 13 yrs exp

Without My Children My House Would Be Clean, My Wallet Would Be Full, And My Heart Would Be Empty

4.2

(5)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience & I can help with Travel and Errands. Recently, I've been busy helping raise my nieces, so I've found my calling in taking care of children which is something I love doing. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do believe kids will be kids, but it's up to me and any other adults to be role models and...

Janiya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"My daughters absolutely love Janiya!"

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Sophia B.

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Sophia was on-time and was helpful with my kids. My house was left in great condition and the kids enjoyed their experience with her. When our event went a little longer than expected, she was flexible and understanding."

Rachel F.

Michaela C.

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Michaela and I am from Johnston. I recently graduated with my bachelor's in special education. I have a lot of experience working with all children, but primarily children with special needs. I have worked as a special education associate, autism day program assistant, substitute teacher, and respite provider. I...

Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Sophia M.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Nanny Who Loves To Make Crafts And Hang With Kids