Find experienced child care providers in Dallas Center, IA

I have raise my family and I am now a grandma to three children 7, 11 and 13. my husband and I moved here to be closer to them. I love babies and taking care of them. If you want your baby to be snuggled and we’ll cared for - I am your person. My husband and I have been foster parents for a baby/toddler with special needs. (Failure to thrive). I have coached my daughter in softball all through her elementary days. I was also a Girl Scout leader. For the last 13 years I have coached in a high school environment which would mean that I have had all my background checks and fingerprints on file with the police department. My specialty is new born - 18 months

As a young child my mom did income daycare, so I grew up helping out with it. As well as helping raise my younger sister, after my mom passed away. I've continued to babysit when need be for neighbors, friends, family, and other children. I have been babysitting for at least 10 years, and have nannied for 3. lI've watched children of all ages, and feel extremely comfortable with them all. I've recently been watching a 3 year old and an infant, or an 8 and 10 year old. I've done many things with the children, making any meals, taking them to the pool, walks, the park, naps and bedtimes. I'm very artsy and enjoy doing crafts. I also love the outdoors, and would rather be outside then inside. I have no issues with any pets. I'm CPR certified, and can handle any situation comfortably. I do have my own car and am willing to take car of any drop offs or pick ups as needed. I am opened to anything! I also have a 6 month old that I would like to be able to tag along with me. I look forward to hearing from you!

I’m 22 years old and have been working in childcare since I was 16. Before that, I used to babysit my siblings and the younger children of some close family friends. I’ve worked with children of all ages, but I’m currently a lead teacher for the 2-year-old room at my center. I’m CPR and first aid certified, have completed the mandatory reporter training, and universal precautions training. I can assist with potty training, diaper changes, sleep strategies, and meal preparation. I enjoy planning and preparing age-appropriate crafts and activities to keep the children engaged when the weather permits us from going outside and burn off energy. From a young age, I’ve always wanted to work with young children and contribute to their learning and development.

I raised my son and 2 daughters. I’m semi retired and have 7 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. My two grandsons are here, in West Des Moines. I spent the last 9 yrs watching them, while their parents worked. Before that I worked in social work and helped with my grandson and 2 granddaughters in TX for 9 yrs. I love staying active with them, hiking and playgrounds. I have a BA degree from William Penn Univ., Oskaloosa, IA.

Why do you love being a sitter? I love being a sitter because I enjoy helping children learn, grow, and have fun in a safe and positive environment. Building connections with families and being someone they can trust is very rewarding to me. What experience do you have? I am the oldest of three children, which has given me natural caregiving experience from a young age. I also have experience supporting individuals through my work and have cared for children of different ages. What skills and training do you have? I am currently attending college for nursing, where I am learning valuable healthcare and caregiving skills. I have strong communication, patience, problem-solving, and supervision skills, and I am committed to providing safe and attentive care.

Hi, my name is Thone! (Pronounced like Toni). I really enjoy getting to know other people. I’m a middle school teacher during the school season. I know about safety, and how to have fun while watching children, as I I teach CPR/First Aid/AED, babysitting and lifeguarding classes, so rest assured I know what to do during an emergency. Let me know if you have any questions! I’m an open book! 😊

Hi there! My name is Natalie, I’m 26, and I work full time as a public health educator. As part of my job, I frequently work with preK- 4th grade students in school/after school program settings and absolutely love it! I also have several years of experience babysitting newborns through about 10 years of age from my high school and college years. In particular, I babysat for a family with 4 children every weekend for about 3 years, so I know how to handle multiple kiddos at once! I’m also happy to manage household tasks such as cooking, dishes, and laundry. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I’m looking for occasional weekend and/or weeknight babysitting jobs.

I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on infants and toddlers. I am energetic, patient, organized, and have excellent communication skills. Throughout my career, I have worked as a private nanny, operated my own home daycare, and worked in a child development center on a military base. Most recently, I worked for MercyOne as a Family Support Worker, providing home visits to families with children from infancy through age five. I also love animals and am happy to assist with light household duties. I am available for occasional evenings and weekends. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, going to concerts, and traveling.

Hi my name is Miranda, I work at a high school during the school year, and would love to help out some families over the summer! I'm working on getting my degree in secondary education, but I have experience with all ages! With my education background, I've learned a lot that I could translate in the childhood space. I am also a godmother of 2 and love spending time with the little ones!

Thank you for taking the time to read a little about me! I am 27 years old, and I graduated from Waukee High School in 2017. Since then I have worked in daycares, I did hair for a little bit, but now I work in the financial industry. I have worked in daycares since I was 16 years old, so roughly 7 years! I have worked with children of all ages over the years, from 6 weeks up to school age! I am open to answering any questions you may have and am willing to discuss pay!