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60 babysitters are listed in West Des Moines, IA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of September 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years

Babysitters in West Des Moines, IA

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Kelsey A.


West Des Moines, IA

$5-15/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kelsey and I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. I have much younger siblings so I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. For a couple summers, I nannied for 4-year-old twins, and almost every other weekend. I am babysitting for up to 5 kids at a time from 3 months to 12 years old. I love kids,...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Ashley T.


West Des Moines, IA

$11-28/hr8 yrs exp

Outgoing Teacher

I am looking to babysit and/or nanny part time. I have taught for 8 years. I currently teach 3rd-5th grade Special Education. I have had experience with birth-teenagers. I have dealt with behavior and health needs. I am outgoing and love doing activities, going outside, and trying new things.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Tori. I have babysat for the last 10-12 years, I have been a camp counselor responsible for the care of 10+ little girls, and I am currently a behavior technician at Balance Autism, where I work with children ages 3-10. I am CPR/ First Aid certified and I also have experience nannying. I love working with and being...
Tori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Miriam M.


Urbandale, IA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Miriam, currently serving as a Lead Teacher for Two-Year-Olds at the Bob and Billie Ray Child Development Center. I hold certifications in CPR and first aid, with training in universal precautions and bloodborne pathogen safety. I am proud to possess my Early Childhood CDA and am actively pursuing an Early Childhood...
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Miriam was fantastic, she looked after my 3 month old and two dogs for a date night! Had a great phone interview and provided references for me. She was on time and very quick to respond when I texted to checked on everyone. I look forward to working with her again...

Ashlee W.

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Alissia A.


Clive, IA

$16-23/hr2 yrs exp

Outgoing Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Alissia, a caring and reliable caregiver with a passion for babies and building strong connections with families. I enjoy walks with my dog, cooking, and baking. With excellent communication and flexibility, I'm dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for your little ones while fostering smiles and lasting...
Alissia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the...

Brionna W.

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Inna D.


Waukee, IA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Am 18 Years Old, And Am Searching For A Full Time, Part Time, Date Nights

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Growing up in a family of 15 kids and being one of the eldest I had a lot of responsibilities entrusted in me. From making bottles at night to help my mother to cooking food during the day while she slept. I was homeschooled in 7th grade while my father went to work I was responsible for taking care of my younger siblings while...
Inna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Innessa was stellar. She cared for my two girls and put them to bed doing everything I asked her to do and more. Recommend! "

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Makayla W.


Waukee, IA

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My names Makayla, I am 20 years old and I am looking to help some families this summer with babysitting for date nights and other things! I have 4-5 years of babysitting experience, I am a former daycare teacher and I am CPR/AED certified and trained on emergency response to injury and illness through Red Cross. I am...
5.0
"Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!"

Andrew E.

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Lily D.


Waukee, IA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lily. I'm 22 years old. I'd describe my personality as fun, bubbly, outgoing, nurturing, loving, kind, patient, genuine, caring. I love working with kids and watching them grow and develop their personalities. I love helping them reach their milestones. I'm hoping to find a long term family, but am also okay...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our...

Eric B.

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Kendra S.


Waukee, IA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working in preschools, nannying for families with children ages 10 months - 15 years old, coaching children in figure skating, and experience working in nursing homes as a certified nurses aid. I graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelors degree in Political Science and Chinese Studies...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kendra has strong leadership skills. Kendra is a very empathic person who gets along well with almost anybody. She loves working with children. Her experiences from working in nursing homes as a CNA also show her love of the older generation. Kendra is a quick...

Tammy S.

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Haley B.


Johnston, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello everyone! I am Haley and I have years of babysitting experience. I am a registered nurse currently in Davenport, IA just looking for some occasional side babysitting jobs! I work part time at the hospital every Wednesday and every other weekend. I have been a nurse for 2 years- in pediatrics and currently working on an...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabelle S.


Waukee, IA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! I've had around 7 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have experience as a nanny, babysitter and daycare worker. I'm reliable, responsible and love spending time with children. I'm currently a student at, the University of Northern Iowa I'm looking for a job during the week while I finish my degree...
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Holly S.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Over 5 Years Of Experience.

I have babysat kids from ages 0-12 years of age. I fed them meals, played games, changed diapers and went on walks when it is nice outside.
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Grace M.


Urbandale, IA

$19-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a nanny with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for childcare stems from the joy I get in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I have a knack for...
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Callie S.


Norwalk, IA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. With four years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games, reading stories, and going on outdoor adventures. I also prioritize clear...
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Macie D.


Urbandale, IA

$11-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a 18-year-old and currently a senior Dowling Catholic. I love being around kids and would describe myself as caring, dependable, and responsible. I've had 4 years of babysitting experience from ages ranging from 2-12 and often more than one child at a time. My ideal job would to be helping out families occasionally. I...
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Laura F.


Norwalk, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Babysitter

I've been a nanny for the past two summers. In the summer of 2015 I nannied two girls, one who was five and another who was two. In the summer of 2016 I nannied a 9-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother.
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Macy E.


Waukee, IA

$17-50/hr7 yrs exp

Macy -

My name is Macy and I am a senior at the University of Iowa graduating in December of 2024. I am majoring in nursing with hopes to go into neonatal and/or pediatric nursing. I have always enjoyed working with children, I took my first babysitting class when I was 12 and got CPR certified and have kept up to date with that...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Heather F.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Single Mother (44) In Urbandale (almost To The Empty Nest Stage) And I Miss Having Littles :)

I was a nanny years ago on the East Coast and then I provided in home daycare when my two kids were young. I went back to school for medical assisting and I currently work part time providing home health visits. I have a flexible schedule most days and would love to provide childcare again for families near me. I love children...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr11 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sierra and I have 10 plus years of experience working with kiddos in both professional and in home settings. I have a lot of experience with younger children (6 months and up) and children with special needs. I am CNA, RBT, CPR and basic first aid certified. I also have training with g tube feedings. I also...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Des Moines, IA

Miriam M.

5.0

Miriam was fantastic, she looked after my 3 month old and two dogs for a date night! Had a great phone interview and provided references for me. She was on time and very quick to respond when I texted to checked on everyone. I look forward to working with her again in the future!

- Ashlee W.

Alissia A.

5.0

I hired alissia today to watch my son. She was very punctual and communicated well. She sent pictures throughout the day and gave me updates which really gave me peace of mind. My son seemed to really enjoy her and loved the activities they did. She even loaded the dishwasher. Definitely would book...

- Brionna W.

Inna D.

5.0

We feel incredibly fortunate to have Innessa care for our girls (2 and 4 year old). She engaged in creative play and always ensured their safety and well-being. We appreciated the thoughtful updates throughout the evening, which allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away knowing our little ones...

- Maria M.

Makayla W.

5.0

Makayla has babysat for us multiple times and has done great! Our kids are very excited to play with her when she comes over. Highly recommend!

- Andrew E.

Lily D.

5.0

Lily was wonderful with our three boys (ages 2, 4, and 6). She went above and beyond smoothing things over with the boys after a dinner delivery mix up (which was my fault!) and also was great with our pets. She arrived early, immediately connected with our youngest, and seemed confidently in...

- Eric B.

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Babysitters in West Des Moines, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.