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Drayden J. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Drayden

Iowa City, IA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My names Drayden, I am 19 and I will be a sophomore at the UofI this fall. I am looking for a way to make some extra money before this coming school year. I am great with kids and have 2 younger brothers myself!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Grace B. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Grace

Iowa City, IA
$14/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Grace Banes and I am going into my Junior year of college at The University of Iowa. I am currently on the softball team, majoring in Human Physiology on a pre Physical Therapy track. In the past, I have been a nanny for two different families over the summer. I have also watched a 4 month for a weekend while the parents were on vacation. I enjoy being active with kids, whether that be playing outside, creating art, or even school related actives. I like to be extremely involved and hands on.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Kaitlyn T. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Kaitlyn

Iowa City, IA
$14/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Mallory S. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Mallory

Iowa City, IA
$13/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Mallory I am going to be a senior at the University of Iowa. I have nannied for a family with two special needs children in the past (ages 4 and 7). I do light house cleaning, cooking and baking!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Allyson F. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Allyson

Iowa City, IA
$11/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Allyson and I'm an education student at UIowa! I've worked as a nursing assistant for a few years and using that experience I would loving to start nannying! I am high energy and education oriented, ie, a great choice for your family!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Rachel W. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Rachel

Iowa City, IA
$10/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I'm Rachel, a recent graduate of the University of Iowa with a love for working with kids.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Maggie M. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Maggie

Iowa City, IA
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Maggie and I have spent all my high school summers nannying kids at various age levels. I am 20 years old and a junior at the University of Iowa majoring in English and Journalism. I hope to be able to meet a great family!

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mari C. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Mari

Iowa City, IA
$9/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello!
My name is Mari and I am a college student who enjoys working with kids! I am currently an assistant teacher at a daycare and am looking for more time to spend with children! I am studying to be a Speech Pathologist in hopes to work with children in a school setting. I have worked with kids for three summers now and throughout the school year. I have gained a tremendous amount of experience throughout the years. If you have any questions about me, feel free to message me :)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
Julie V. - Seeking Work in Iowa City

Nanny Julie

Iowa City, IA
$40/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Nurse 36 years and mother of 4

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Iowa City, IA?

The average cost of a child care provider in Iowa City, IA is $16.10 per hour. Most Iowa City families on Nanny Lane pay $15 to $18/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Iowa City, IA

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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