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103 nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Des Moines, IA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maggie!
I am a recent college graduate with 10 years of babysitting & nannying experience. I additionally have 6 years of experience tutoring various subjects, primarily math, with all ages, making homework a breeze.
I grew up in the restaurant industry & worked in restaurants for about 5 years. Through those...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie was wonderful. She took the time to get to know us before the job. She was punctual and the kids loved her. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again. "
Amber M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 15 years, giving me 10+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 1, 2 & 5. My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My oldest is in Kindergarten and my 2 youngest accompany me when I nanny. My oldest joins as well when...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a single woman living in West Des Moines who has a lifelong love of children. I have a cat named Pearl. I am a ministry assistant in children's ministry and worship ministry at my church. I am in need of a full time nanny position. Please contact me if I sound like a great fit for your family.
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Robin has been an absolute delight and joy! All of my children absolutely love her. She is super high energy, fun, and full of love and caring. She is always willing to go above and beyond and do whatever is needed. She is a great caregiver."
Todd S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, shopping, travel, activities, etc.. I'm comfortable with friendly pets. I'm a date night sitter, permanent nanny or occasional sitter. You would have peace of mind with me as your nanny/ sitter, I am experienced, responsible and respectful. We can enjoy...
Raven can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Raven is always on time, shows up last minute if she can, and does a wonderful job with my children."
Cheyenne O.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hello mamas and dads! I just relocated to des moines in the beginning of the year to finish out my time at the AVEDA institute for esthetics! during my time off from school I work as a CNA at different facilities around the area. I have been a CNA for almost 3 years! I absolutely love it! unfortunately, my body is not able to...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Lauren saved the day on a weekend where our childcare fell through. She came over in the afternoon to meet us and then came back the same evening to sit with our 3 year old daughter. Our daughter woke up the next morning and was upset that Lauren wasn't there...
Emily N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hailey and I'm 28 years old currently a SAHM with 2 young boys. I have years of experience with children! I cared for my aunts 3 young boys for several years and have had two full time nanny jobs. I also did volunteer work at a Resource Center in downtown Des Moines that I have been passionate about I have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "
Laura D.
Courtney E.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I'm a middle school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience....
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new...
Nikole T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"
Kate H.
Kori M.
Des Moines, IA
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi ! My Name Is Kori , If You Have Any Questions After Reading, Please Let Me Know !
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kori. I am an experienced full-time nanny and also have 4+ years of experience in childcare . The reason I became a nanny is simply because I love being on my toes! I love finding new and exciting ways throughout the day as well as seeing kiddos thrive! I am loving, nurturing and caring as well as thoughtful,...
Kori can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kori was a joy to have work for us the kids absolutely loved her .she was always on time and very respectful and responsible "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
Cassandra B.
Des Moines, IA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cassandra. I have 10 years of experience working with children and am very passionate about helping them learn and grow. I was a babysitter throughout middle/high school and was a lifeguard and children's bday party host at a local swim club. Throughout college, I was a part time nanny for a few families in Cedar...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra is such an outgoing, sweet caregiver. The kids loved her and I love her honesty. I would recommend hiring her for any childcare needs you have!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for about 5 years. I have worked in daycares, taught dance, babysat for family and friends, etc. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, errands, etc. Looking to nanny for the summer. I absolutely love children and have a wide range of experiences.
Ashly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Ashly is SOOO great. We have her over a lot to watch my kids and I appreciate her, she’s great with my kids. I have 6 yr old, 2 year old and 6 month old! Definitely a good one!!! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting/nannying for the last 6+ years. I have experience with ages 3 months-15 years old. I have experience with special needs children/adults, and experience with tutoring/school help.
Here is my Summer preferred availability...
Monday-Friday 6am-6 p.m.
I can work outside these hours for the most part if...
Callison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Callison helped us out last minute and the kids really liked her!"
Patricia D.
Sophia B.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old in college at DMACC. I've worked at my church daycare/summer camp, in school with disabled peers, and been employed in a professional daycare for over a year. After that, I was the assistant director of an after-school program (laid off due to Covid). Now I nanny part time attending school full time for about 3...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia is my daughter and she watches her little sister for my wife and I when the occasion is needed. I would certainly recommend her work. Sophia has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of my younger daughter and in keeping the house in working...
Steve B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been around kids all my life. I have a younger brother and sister that I helped out with growing up. My mother ran a daycare when I was young. I did quite a bit of babysitting for family and friends while growing up. When I got out of high school, I went to school for nursing for a while but decided it wasn't for me. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was great with my 3 kids, helping them with homework and getting along with all of them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ma'any!
I started my 7 years of experience in child-care as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Blue Nile Montessori Preschool in Sudan. Soon after that, I fell absolutely in love with child care. The expression of both love and kindness but teaching the kids about health and well-being through responsible...
Ma'any can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We enjoyed Ma'any as the Nanny of our kids. She was always dependable and responsible. I would definitely recommend her to any family with either little or even older kids. She was very engaged and committed to our kids and the priorities we set for them."
Anita D.
Nicole K.
Des Moines, IA
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."
Robert M.
Jillayne A.
Des Moines, IA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
School Psychologist With Extensive Care Experience- Occasional/ Summer Availability!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
*I am only looking for occasional evening, or weekend jobs during the school year. In the summer I will be available Wednesday- Sunday. Thank you!*
Hi, and am a very experienced babysitter and nanny, including full-time for young twins, a year in Germany for three, and for many date nights. I am a School Psychologist in...
Jillayne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jillayne was great! My husband and I were in Des Moines for a wedding and needed someone to watch our 2 month old. She responded right away, was punctual and great with our son. It was the first time we had left him with someone other than our parents and it...
Devoni B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."
Andrew H.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA
Maggie L.
5.0
Maggie is babysitting/nannying for me right now. She is always on time! Maggie is reliable! She never misses and is always on time. She is creative! I will show up, and she will have the kids drawing or working on a project she ordered for them to do! She takes the kids to the pool or to play with...
- Sarah H.
Abigail B.
5.0
Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...
- Care member
Robin B.
5.0
Robin was our nanny for the entire 2020-2021 school year. Robin radiates joy, and would be a fabulous addition to your family's childcare arsenal. She has the type of personality that children absolutely cling to, and she has an amazing ability to make them feel special. She is dependable (always...
- Allison B.
Raven K.
5.0
Raven is always on time, shows up last minute if she can, and does a wonderful job with my children.
- Cheyenne O.
Lauren H.
5.0
Lauren is amazing with kids. She's kind, caring, dependable and my 3 kids still talk about her after she's moved away for some time now. She's a gem and wish she was still around!
- Alisha M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Des Moines, IA
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Des Moines, IA?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Des Moines, IA is as of is $17.04 per hour as of April, 2024. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Des Moines, IA?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 103 in Des Moines, IA. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Des Moines, IA?
You can find different nanny services in Des Moines through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Des Moines, IA with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Nannies in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 103 listed nannies.