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223 babysitters are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Des Moines, IA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lindsey, I am a very open and kind person. I have 3 years of experience with kids from working in my church nursery and babysitting. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry, and basic meal prep. I love to do crafts and create fun games to play! I just started college at Drake university so I am trying to find...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Julianna H.
Des Moines, IA
$16-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, I use to work in the infant room with 4 babies and myself, now I work in the 1-year-old room.
I went to a school during high school for culinary arts and love experimenting with new foods. I have 2 dogs and a cat with my husband. I am super flexible and would love a chance to work with your babies.
I'd describe my...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Courtney B.
Des Moines, IA
$12-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Courtney.
I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kelsey W.
Des Moines, IA
$10-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Kelsey, I graduated from the University of Iowa almost a year and a half ago. I started babysitting at age 14 and have worked in 3 day cares, resulting in over 5 years of experience. I have mostly worked with babies and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I love animals as well! I have a pet bearded dragon...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Drea S.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name is Drea and I am going into my junior year of college. I have 3 years experience babysitting children. I am a very caring and loving person. The safety and security of your children is my number one priority when they are under my protection. I am willing to run errands, pick up around the house, and help children...
Drea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Josie C.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Josie, and I am currently 19 years old located in West Des Moines, Iowa. I began babysitting at age 12 when I got my first CPR certification. I have babysat ever since, and have taken on four nanny positions as well. I began working at an childcare center in high school and have experience caring for children...
Josie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
My name is Sarah. I'm 20 and I'm a mother of a 13-month-old little boy so I'm always on the go. I feel your need and wanting the best for your little ones. I have worked with kids up to the age of 5 babysitting for friends. I will also do a little housework if needed and have a car if needed. I love watching kids and making them...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a very reliant, positive and caring person whom has 6 years of experience. I am a Special Education Associate at Des Moines Public Schools and work with 7-9 kids in a contained classroom! I have been working with kids since I was 14 years old and have been helping my mother with her in-home daycare as well! I am able...
Gia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 2-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julianna H.
Des Moines, IA
$14-19/hr
I'm from a little town in Ohio. I moved to Iowa to make a fresh start when I was 18. Currently, I am 22 and work at a daycare where I bring my 4month old son. When living in Ohio my dad bought concession food stands to make a living, where I worked from the age of 10 until I left. Before the daycare I worked at Scheels as a...
Gracie D.
Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and fun.
I like working with kids because they inspire a new perspective on life. I love their creativity and imagination!
I'm looking for a job that allows me to have more freedom, and still get to do what I love.
I started working with kids when I was in high school. I would...
Gracie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Alyssa M.
Des Moines, IA
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a few years of babysitting experience. I've also done a lot of volunteer work with blind and low vision children!
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Elizabeth P.
Des Moines, IA
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Beth and I am looking for a position for the school year. I am the oldest sibling of seven, and have had a lot of practice looking after younger siblings-from infant through school-age, and have experience managing activities across a broad age range. I have babysat children near my university during the school...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ariana M.
Des Moines, IA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello my name is Ariana! I have been working with kids since I was 13, I started off babysitting until I turned 16 where I got a job at Metro kids working with ages from kindergarten up to fifth grade, and then when I graduated from high school I became a part-time nanny for a family with a 3-year-old, a 6-year-old, and a...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi,
currently a Psychology and Neuroscience double major at University. In addition to babysitting experience I also have experience as an online tutor for 3 years. My main tutoring subjects include math from pre-calculus and below, all science, language arts, history from middle school and below, essay help for high schoolers,...
Hello! My name is Jadah. I am 22 years old from Des Moines, Iowa. I have 4 years of experience through volunteering along with many more years of babysitting. I was also a preschool teacher for about a year. I have an Associates Degree through DMACC and am currently working on a Bachelor's Degree at WGU and work full time...
Jadah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brienne E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brie and I have about 6-7 years of experience babysitting/nannying. I love it so much. It brings me so much joy just having fun with the kids and watching them learn and grow! I am very responsible, caring, hardworking and just have a nurturing personality in general. I nannied for a family of 4 kids over a...
Brienne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hello my name is Xochil, I am 23 years old, and I recently moved to Des Moines. Growing up with 5 siblings, I got put into babysitting at a very young age which has made me a natural caretaker! My first job was a gymnastics coach, working with children from preschool age up to teens. I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years after...
Xochil can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Jacqueline W.
Des Moines, IA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Jackie. I just recently began med school at Des Moines University after finishing my degree at The University of North Carolina where I played lacrosse. I am very trustworthy, creative, easy-going, and nurturing. I am an excellent multitasker and thoroughly enjoy cultivating a sense of wonder and excitement in...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**currently only available for occasional/ date night sitting, as I work full time**
Hello! I have been babysitting for neighbors and family friends for about 10 years. I also have 4 years of experience working with children as a summer camp staff. Ages I have babysat for have mostly been between 3-10 years of age but I have...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Des Moines, IA:
How can I find a Des Moines babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Des Moines, IA can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 223 babysitters in Des Moines, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for Des Moines, IA babysitters on Care.com is $15.62 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Des Moines, IA?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Des Moines, IA through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 96 reviews of the 223 listed babysitters.