Find experienced child care providers in Blue Grass, IA

hey families! i love being around kids they are so fun! I grew up helping babysit my nieces and other young babies and working in nurseries! I’ve been around kids my entire life and have tons of experience! I am a huge people person and have a big heart!

With many years of experience caring for children and pets, I've developed the patience, responsibility, and attentiveness needed to provide dependable care. Building trust with families, creating a safe and positive environment, and knowing I'm making a difference in their daily lives is incredibly rewarding. I love getting to know each family's unique routine and personality, whether it's keeping children engaged and supported or making sure pets feel loved and comfortable.

I have over 20+ yrs daycare experience raising a son and helping with my grandchildren as needed. I also have experience doing daycare for people with Dementia/Alzheimers. I am reliable and dependable and have dependable transportation. If you are looking for someone who is the grandmotherly type with lots of experience I may be the right one to help you out with your loved ones..

I’m a fun, kind, and energetic caregiver with 7 years of childcare experience and 2 years working in a hospital setting. I’m CPR and BLS certified, which means safety is always a priority. I love planning creative and engaging activities that help kids learn, grow, and stay active. Families describe me as dependable, nurturing, and easy to communicate with — and I strive to create a positive, supportive environment for both children and parents.

I love being a sitter because I am truly making a difference in the lives of my SitterFamily. I’m not just a clock-watcher, a time card-puncher, a faceless name at some big company. I matter. I am my charge’s everything while Mom and Dad are gone. I have experience in responsibility, safety management (CPR/first aid), and childcare techniques. effective communication for connecting with children and parents, infinite patience for managing challenging behaviors, and safety awareness for preventing injuries.

I love playing games with kids and seeing them smile and I also enjoy helping them with homework and watching them learn. I began babysitting when I was 12 years old for family friends. I then worked with after school care to watch kids and help with homework for 2 years. I moved to a program to watch kids with disabilities after school and all summer. I was able to teach them simple skills, play games and give them new opportunities. I have first aide and CPR training as well as early childhood training and more.

Despite being very young, I have raised my sibling since I was nine, and he is now nine himself. I truly try my hardest to learn new skills when needed, but I am still lacking in CPR... I watch my sibling like a hawk to make amends for this, but I am currently looking into learning properly.

Experienced nanny with several years of hands-on childcare, including full-time nanny work and helping raise my younger siblings. I also have a strong caregiving background, supporting both children and adults with daily routines, safety, and attentive care. I am trained and certified in multiple safety areas, including child and adult mandatory reporting, Caregiver Essentials, Heartsaver Total, Child CPR/AED, Infant CPR, seizure recognition and first aid, and brain injury awareness. These certifications allow me to stay calm, prepared, and responsive in emergency situations. I’m comfortable with infants, multiple children, and busy households. I’m reliable, patient, and proactive, and I create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children. I’m open to part-time or full-time positions and happy to assist with light household tasks.

Hi there! I’m Emma. I’m a college student working toward my degree in Early Education. During the school year, I work as a Paraprofessional for Davenport Community Schools. Between that and my 3-year internship, I have five years of experience with kids of all ages. I am CDA licensed and CPR/First Aid certified. I strive to be a fun, reliable mentor for every family I work with. When I’m not in class, you’ll find me outside! I’m a huge fan of hiking and running, and I love bringing that "let’s go explore" energy to my time with kids—whether we’re on a nature walk, doing a craft, or playing in the yard. I’m looking to help a family keep things fun, active, and organized this summer. I’d love to chat and see if I’m a good fit for your crew!

I was currently working as the lead teacher in the 3-4 yr old room at a daycare. I would also work in the 2yr. Old room, infant room and the school age room on occasions. I love working with children. My favorite thing about working with kids is the trust and relationship you build with them. There's nothing better than knowing you are making a difference in a child's life. I am up to date on all my childcare trainings and I also have up to date. first aid and CPR certificate. I have also worked with disabled children and children who have behavioral issues.