Qualifications
Certifications
Driver’s license
CPR certified
First Aid certified
Work Experience
5 years of experience caring for:
Infants (0-11 months)
Toddlers (1-3 years)
Preschoolers (4-9 years)
Grade-schoolers (10-12 years)
More About Me
Relevant experience where I also cared for children were...
I started caring of children babysitting for pay at 10 after taking my first American Red Cross Babysitting Certification... it has been a few decades since then and between clients and friends and family I have taken care of quite a few children of all ages at this point.
Activities I enjoy doing with children...
A lot of interactive activities! Different ages ask for different things and I am happy to participate.
Littlest ones like tummy time and development activities and just that personal focused attention to build positive emotional skills.
A little older likes building and destroying blocks and playing trucks and tea time (I persoanlly prefer Earl Grey). But other interests start popping up too and I do know my 4th favorite dinosaur, does your child?
Barbies or supervising playing in the yard with sports time or board games are all activities I can easily help older kids have safe, fun with.
And if we really want to get "crazy" and parents are ok with it, I am always able to guide basic science experiments, cooking time in the kitchen, arts and crafts or small gardening projects for life and learning skills activities which can keep kids engaged and growing too!
Littlest ones like tummy time and development activities and just that personal focused attention to build positive emotional skills.
A little older likes building and destroying blocks and playing trucks and tea time (I persoanlly prefer Earl Grey). But other interests start popping up too and I do know my 4th favorite dinosaur, does your child?
Barbies or supervising playing in the yard with sports time or board games are all activities I can easily help older kids have safe, fun with.
And if we really want to get "crazy" and parents are ok with it, I am always able to guide basic science experiments, cooking time in the kitchen, arts and crafts or small gardening projects for life and learning skills activities which can keep kids engaged and growing too!
The most important part about being a nanny...
Making sure the kids have a safe, positive experience.
The most important part about being a nanny...
My favorite moment was doing "archeology" with 2 kids once where I had gotten kits (which I now know how to make myself) and we took "tools" and learned how to find "bones" and items of "value" on the floor as if on a dig and talked about techniques and history and the kids had a blast using little hammers and chisles and brushes and finding the cool items they kept as "treasures" and also learning about ancient history stories for one of the young kids who was studying ancient Egypt in history (which gave the idea) and a few cool dinosaur facts for the young boy who was super into them. Definitely something they weren't expecting and they had a blast with the physical interaction but also learning stuff they were into at the time.
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Hi! I’m Mallory, a 22-year-old recent graduate from Iowa State University! I have over 3 years of babysitting experience, along with additional experience working with children through childcare and mentoring.
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Part-Time Nanny Available in Ankeny, IA: Oaklin H.
I am a responsible, caring, dependable high school student who loves working with kids! I have experience in babysitting and enjoy keeping kids entertained, safe, and comfortable. I’m happy to help with homework, activities, and whatever else the family might need.
Babysitter Available in Ankeny, IA: Brooklynn B.
Hi I’m Brooklynn, I’m 19 and worked in a daycare for 3 years with kids from 1 month to kids that were 12. I am a full time college student looking for a second job as a nanny/babysitter on top of the job I already have. I can nanny/babysit Mondays and Wednesdays any time after 1:30pm and some weekends at anytime.
Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Ankeny, IA: Shelby D.
Hi there! My name is Shelby, and I’m a 17 year old girl with my high school diploma. I graduated two years early and am now attending online college courses while looking for a full-time position as a nanny.
I specialize in infants and toddlers, and have two years of experience in these groups in a professional setting. However, I’ve been working with kids for well over six years.
I can care for children with special needs. This Includes but is not limited to: Autism, Down syndrome, hearing loss, mutism, and other conditions requiring medication or specialized meals and activities.
I can communicate in English, French, moderate Spanish, and ASL.
I personally believe that light cleaning and meal prepping are an included part of these jobs, so I keep things as clean as I can with kiddos running around!
All in all, I’m a huge fan of kids, and I can’t wait to meet some awesome families!
I specialize in infants and toddlers, and have two years of experience in these groups in a professional setting. However, I’ve been working with kids for well over six years.
I can care for children with special needs. This Includes but is not limited to: Autism, Down syndrome, hearing loss, mutism, and other conditions requiring medication or specialized meals and activities.
I can communicate in English, French, moderate Spanish, and ASL.
I personally believe that light cleaning and meal prepping are an included part of these jobs, so I keep things as clean as I can with kiddos running around!
All in all, I’m a huge fan of kids, and I can’t wait to meet some awesome families!
Full-Time Child Care Provider Available in Ankeny, IA: Bella H.
Looking for a part time job for the summer!
Full-Time Nanny Available in Ankeny, IA: Gracey N.
I have 3 years of experience with being a nanny and I also worked at a daycare for 2 years. I enjoy spending time with littles and always having a fun time. It’s always awesome to hear positive feedback from the kids how they enjoyed their time!
Part-Time Child Care Provider Available in Ankeny, IA: Johnna B.
I am a college student at Iowa State University, I am apart of the Delta Gamma Sorority! I have a almost 4 year old niece and almost 1 year old nephew, I love hanging out with them anytime I can and love meeting new kids! I also love giving the parents time to themselves to focus on other things!
Full-Time Nanny Available in Ankeny, IA: Aaliyah S.
Hi my name is Aaliyah Ortega.
I work as a cook so i have a lot of experience with cooking so say if the kids need a meal like lunch or dinner it would be no problem.
I have taken care of children with autism and down syndrome, so I have a lot experience with that.
The reason why I put no on having a vehicle, is because I share it with my partner, and he works 21 mins away.
I love taking care of kids and i remembered that when i went back home for Christmas. So please give me the opportunity to take care of your child or children!
sincerely, Aaliyah O.
I work as a cook so i have a lot of experience with cooking so say if the kids need a meal like lunch or dinner it would be no problem.
I have taken care of children with autism and down syndrome, so I have a lot experience with that.
The reason why I put no on having a vehicle, is because I share it with my partner, and he works 21 mins away.
I love taking care of kids and i remembered that when i went back home for Christmas. So please give me the opportunity to take care of your child or children!
sincerely, Aaliyah O.
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