Find experienced child care providers in Colfax, IA

Even though I am the youngest in my family, I have spent many years helping with my niece. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I work with 3-6 and 7-12 year olds mostly. I grew up helping at camp with at risk kids, I am a success coach with those kids as well. As a success coach I work with kids who aren’t having the best of times. I help them understand why they are upset and how we can work through this to have a better days. I am verified in mental health awareness for children. Running around and having a huge amount of energy is what I expect and love to have fun!

I’ve always had a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, positive environment where they can grow and thrive. Taking care of kids isn’t just something I do, it’s something I genuinely enjoy and take pride in. I’m patient, attentive, and understanding, which helps me meet each child’s unique needs while building trust with both them and their families.

Hi! I’m Ellisene, and I have a genuine passion for working/caring with kids. I enjoy helping children learn, grow, and to have fun in a safe and a supportive environment. I grew up as the oldest daughter/granddaughter in a very big family so I have a lot of experience babysitting/caring for kids of all different ages. I also have experience with daily routines like meals, housework, playtime, and bedtime. I’m very patient, responsible, and reliable, and I enjoy creating fun and engaging activities to do with your kiddos. I’m also happy to help with some light housekeeping and meal prep. I look forward to supporting your family’s needs!

I have worked with various ages of children for over 15 years. I love to interact with children and watch them learn through play. There are various ways of interacting with children wether it be through reading stories, playing with toys or simply talking. I have taught preschool for various years as well and love teaching the children some milestones in their learning. I am flexible , responsible and reliable.

Hi! I'm Courtney! Caring for children has always been a passion of mine, and I love creating environments where they feel safe, loved, confident, and excited to learn. One of the things I enjoy most about being a nanny is building meaningful relationships with both children and their families. I believe every child deserves someone who is patient, dependable, and genuinely invested in helping them grow. Professionally, I have worked as a special education teacher for two years before becoming a Lead Montessori Teacher for children ages 3–6. I also served as the Child Care Director and On-Site Supervisor of a licensed early childhood program. These experiences have given me a strong understanding of child development, positive behavior support, and creating engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences tailored to each child's individual needs. Before my teaching career, I nannied for the same family for three consecutive summers while attending college and babysat for multiple families throughout high school. Working in both classroom and home settings has taught me how important it is to partner with families and provide consistent, individualized care. I hold an Iowa teaching license and have completed Montessori teacher training. My experience includes working with children of varying ages, abilities, and developmental needs, including children who require additional learning or behavioral support. One of my favorite parts of working with children is creating meaningful experiences together. Whether we're reading books, baking, doing arts and crafts, exploring nature, visiting the library, zoo, or science center, enjoying pool days, or simply turning everyday routines into learning opportunities, I love following children's interests and encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independence. I understand that inviting someone into your home and trusting them with your children is a big decision. My goal is to be more than a caregiver—I strive to become a trusted, reliable part of your family's support system while creating a positive, fun, and nurturing environment where your children can thrive.

Working with kids just gives me peace of mind, knowing that I’m helping the child grow learn in so many other different things. I have a lot of younger siblings and I’ve also taken care of other people’s kids. I have a lot of different experience with different age groups. I don’t know if it helps any but I do have a three month old son myself. I do know CPR and I do know first aid. I am not certified, but I have taken classes for them before

I currently am a co-lead infant teacher at my current job so I have a lot of experience working with infants. I am also CPR + First Aid certified! I have previously worked with toddlers all the way up to school-agers! I’m available on the weekends, and evenings (5pmish). I enjoy meeting new children, and love to experience their growth as they get older. I would call myself pretty patient, strong minded and a hard worker.

I have spent my entire life working with children as a teacher, a substitute teacher, a professional nanny, and a Casa I love what I do and I love working with children, and I never pick another profession. I do have a degree in elementary education and educational counseling also parallel degree. I’ve worked with 12 sets of twins, triplets, and quadruplets and have all of my certification I do not drink. I do not vape. I do not smoke. I do not do any drugs. I do have my own vehicle fully insured. Please let me know if there’s any other questions you may have my availability is open at this point.

I am a part-time teacher who lives in the Mid-West during the school year and WILL reside in southern California for the full summer (approximately mid June to early August - there is some flexibility there).. My experience includes many years of babysitting and nanny experience. in addition to 18 years of full-time middle school teaching. I do have a daily position M-F already lined up this summer in LA, but will be available some evenings and weekends here and there to provide care. Please see my availability. I'm flexible, fun, and fair with kids. I'm also a mom of three (ages 24, 22, and 15) and an aunt to many for whom I've provided care. I have my own late-model vehicle, am CPR/First Aid certified, and am a mature, responsible professional with much experience with children of all ages - newborn through adolescence. In addition to teaching, I've worked as a leadership staff member at a summer camp in Maine for children ages 6-15 during two different summers. I've also been certified as a foster parent in California, have volunteered as a child placement coordinator with Royal Family Kids' Camps and can provide very strong character and professional references.

Hello, My name is Terra, I’ve been a daycare teacher since 2023 working with ages 3 months to 3 years old. I love working with children because I get to be apart of helping them learn new things as well as helping them grow into new personalities they will have. Working in daycares I got the opportunity to get certified via Iowa state courses, and I have my cpr/first aid training. The skills I bring with me is my patience, reliability, and ability to adjust to new things quickly, I’m a quick thinker when plans change, I can cook and clean, and will always prioritize the children’s needs over my own.