Find experienced nannies in Cambridge, 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 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.

I have 10 years of experience babysitting, 5 of those years I was in facilities. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as multiple other classes about childcare. I am energetic and always ready for something new!

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.

I am a philosophy student at Iowa State University taking a year off and am currently a full time assistant teacher at ACPC here in Ames for a four year old classroom. I have prior experience with ages 1-14 through ACPC and being a camp counselor at an Iowa sleep away camp for 3 years! I enjoy incorporating nature and play-based learning whenever possible.

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 Meredith, I’m 20 years old and currently an Education major at UNI. Working with kids is something I’m really passionate about, and I’ve gained a lot of hands on experience through one on one work in elementary classrooms, volunteering as a teacher and instructor at my church, and babysitting for family friends multiple times over the years. Even though I don’t have formal paid childcare experience yet, I’ve spent plenty of time supporting kids with learning, routines, activities, and positive behavior. I love creating fun, safe, supportive environments where kids can learn, be creative, and feel comfortable. I’m excited to help a family this summer and would love to get to know yours!

For as long as I can remember I have always been the on call babysitter for friends and family! I have been watching children aged three months old to six years old for around four years. I have most recently been watching my niece and nephew (two under two) very frequently, and love it! I have just moved to Ames in the past weeks, and I’m hoping to keep working in childcare! Childcare, and children is something I’ve always adored, and am hoping to make a career out of it through education and real life experience! Skills: CPR Certified Heimlich Early Childhood Education Child Safety Drivers License (clean record) Tutoring

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 am currently in college at Mercy College of Health Sciences where I’m getting my medical assistant certification. I plan to work in pediatrics with it! I have CPR and First Aid training. I worked at a daycare for 3 years in high school. I was a nanny for 3 summers. I have most experience with infants and toddlers! I love being able to help families out! I am skilled in helping with laundry, potty training, diaper changing, and following special instructions. I have great communication skills and I also have a very reliable car! I’m willing to run errands and take kids to anything that is needed. I like to describe myself as a loving, nurturing, caring, positive, and calm person with a great attitude! Feel free to contact me!