Find experienced child care providers in Story City, IA

Hello! My name is Olivia Jackovin. I am 22 (23 on the 19th) years old, and recently graduated from Iowa State University with a psychology bachelors degree. I have always loved working with children, and have extensive experience in multiple settings. I have been a babysitter for over 11 years, nannied for multiple families, worked in daycares, and currently work as a behavioral therapist for children with developmental disabilities. I have experience with ages 1-13. I can do basic household tasks like cooking and cleaning, have reliable transportation for myself and children, and love to create fun and enriching activities for children! I am located in Ames, but am willing to commute around 20 minutes to surrounding areas!

Hi, I’m Nikki Scott! With 25 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a warm, dependable, and fun-loving approach to every family I work with. I’m CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring your child’s safety is always my top priority. I love creating a balance of fun and learning through outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and engaging games that spark creativity and curiosity. Whether it’s helping with homework, providing transportation to school or activities, or simply being a supportive presence, I strive to make life easier for parents while giving children the care, attention, and structure they need. Families appreciate my punctuality, reliability, and flexibility, as well as the genuine connection I build with kids. I look forward to bringing my experience, energy, and care into your home and helping your children thrive!

i find so much joy and excitement babysitting kids, and connecting with them. i have helped my grandma at her daycare, my 2 and 7 year old cousin and my 1 year old niece, along with many other families. i’m in nursing school so i have taken cpr, first aid, i can go household chores, and many other things you ask!

With 5 years of experience with working in a daycare, my love for working with kids and helping them grow has they emerge through adolescence has only continued to grow. In addition, last summer I was a full time nanny! I have done everything and in between! I started babysitting when I was 14, and still do it as a 19 year old. I have worked with all ages at the daycare, but particularly enjoy the toddler age. Feel free to contact me for interviews or for references!

My name is Messiah (Siah) I love helping families who need someone to tend to their little ones for extra help or busy schedules. I love kids and being around them brings me so much joy. I started off babysitting family members & then moved up to babysitting family friends kids & now I want to put more work into helping others. Im good at helping with homework, talking to kids when there’s a problem that’s needs to be resolved. I’ve worked with special needs children & infants. I’ve worked with more infants & kids ages 3- 6.

I love being a sitter because caring for children feels meaningful to me, and I truly enjoy creating a calm, nurturing environment where kids feel safe, understood, and supported. I have hands-on experience from working as a summer camp counselor, where I supervised groups of children, balanced different ages and needs, and kept them engaged through daily activities. I’m comfortable caring for infants, toddlers, and school-aged kids, and I’ve also helped families with routines, transportation, and general in-home support. I bring patience, warmth, and strong communication to every role, along with skills in multitasking, organizing schedules, and maintaining a safe environment. I’m attentive, gentle under pressure, reliable with transitions, and always focused on helping both children and parents feel supported.

Hi! I am Ava, I go to school at ISU. I’ve had experience with paid childcare for five years now and currently work in a childcare center. I love playing with kids and being there to help! I have experience with multiple age groups and have dealt with kids who experience behavior issues.

Hi I’m ryiah I just recently moved to Ames Iowa, I’ve worked a inner day camped watching school aged children for the past two years, and I have been a babysitter for many different families since I was 14. I’ve always loved being a babysitter and working with children, I’ve took care of all different ages of kids from infants to pre teens. I have CPR training completed from my high school years. Im willing to learn new things and am a very flexible person. I also played sports in high school and like to stay active now, so if you’re young ones have an interest in sports I do too!! I’m a very outgoing person and love helping out!

Hi! My name is Kamryn, and I have been babysitting for over 5 years. During that time, I’ve cared for children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I truly enjoy being part of their growth and daily adventures. My experience has taught me how important it is to combine patience, structure, and fun so kids feel safe, supported, and engaged. Whether I’m helping with homework, preparing meals, reading bedtime stories, or organizing creative activities like arts and crafts, I make it my mission to create a positive and nurturing environment. I’m also comfortable managing routines, handling light household tasks, and ensuring a smooth evening or day for both children and parents. Families can count on me to be responsible, dependable, and communicative. I take pride in being someone parents trust and kids enjoy spending time with. Babysitting isn’t just a job for me, it’s something I genuinely love doing.

Hi families! I am Rebekah. I am from Iowa. I am moving to Florida the beginning of October. I am looking for a start date around the middle of October. I am moving to Florida for a new experience. I just graduated The University of Northern Iowa with a bachelors in Human services. I am also CRP/First Aid certified. I have also been starting to take classes on a website called Alison. This is a website that I can learn more about children and the best way to help them thrive and grow. As for my experience. I have 10 years of babysitting experience and three years professional nannying. The family I work for now have two kids. They were 4 and 8 months when I started. They will be 6 and 2. 5 when I move. I have worked for this family for almost 2 years. Before that I worked for a family with one child. She was 5 months when I started and 1. 5 years when they moved away. I look forward to hearing from you!