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Maleah D.

Van Meter, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hello my name is Maleah . I am currently looking for a full time nanny position. I am CPR Certified and First Aid Certified. I have experience working in a daycare(infants-10yrs) I also have preschool experience and was a nanny last year to a wonderful kindergartener! Thanks have a good day!
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Taylor D.

Van Meter, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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Hi there! I'm Taylor and I just started nursing school at the beginning of January, and am just looking to start filling some of my time doing what I love most! I was a nanny for the last 5 summers for many different ages, and fell in love with it! I've babysat from just a few days old, up to only a few years younger than...

Cecilia R. says "Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and get exited...

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Natalie S.

Winterset, IA

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$12/hr
2 years experience
I'm passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of children. The journey to becoming a childcare provider began with my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for caring for children. My formal education is in early childhood development, and I possess CPR and First Aid certifications. Patient,...
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Abigail B.

Cumming, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Abigail and I am currently a Labor & Delivery nurse in Des Moines. I have always loved working with people, especially children and animals. I am energetic and love to have fun. I enjoy being outdoors, trying new things and socializing. Im currently looking for some part time hours on my days off as well as...
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Makayla W.

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Andrew E. says "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!"

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Courtney E.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a high 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. I've...

Nikole T. says "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...

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Brenna H.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...

Kylie F. says "Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take...

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Grace H.

Outgoing And Nurturing Date Night Sitter!

Adel, IA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a 21-year-old nursing student currently studying at Grandview University! So I am CPR certified. I'm from Adel and transferred this semester from the University of Iowa. Last Jan-August I was a full-time nanny to 3 kids 5 and under. So I have tons of experience with the young age group. I most recently have extensive...

Jacob G. says "Grace was a great babysitter for our 6-month old. At the time, he hadn't been away from us besides with family, and we really needed someone to watch him...

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Sheryl Y.

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...

Care Member says "Sheryl has helped to get our grandchild ready for school in the morning one day a week at this point. T can be a challenge at times. She has been able...

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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Iqueisha B.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'am currently a lead teacher at koalaty Time Child Development Center and preschool. I'm very passionate about my job and it has allowed me to gain more experienced in the field I've always wanted to be in.

Jan C. says "Amazing loving caring caregiver. Children love her! Always gives her best!"

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Chelsie S.

Fun But Professional Sitter :)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Chelsie and I'm 28 years old. I've raised my two youngest siblings and have babysat for a family friend for 5 years. I love arts and crafts, music, and reading. I love pets, I have 3 kitties and 3 dogs. Please note: I have a full time M-F job so I can only commit to evening jobs...

Emily J. says "Chelsie did a great job with our three little kids! she arrived early and communicated her needs and jumped right in with the kids. They loved her and it...

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Jenifer M.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Jenifer. I love singing, arts & crafts, and outdoor activities. I'm 42, with 2 dogs, and 1 cat, so animals are no problem. I've been babysitting since I was 12, first my brother's, then nieces, and friends children. My schedule is open and flexible. I'm certified in child and infant CPR and basic first aid....

Karen Y. says "She is very reliable, kids took to her instantly, she did an amazing job! Would definitely let her watch my 3 kids anytime!!! "

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Amber M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Amber is very friendly and great with my son. She is dependable and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Inna D.

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

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Innessa and I'm 19 yrs of age. As an experienced nanny, I understand the importance of providing high-quality childcare that supports both the emotional and developmental needs of children. My background includes several years of working with families, during which I have honed my ability to create a safe,...

Maria M. says "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...

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Jordan N.

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I have been babysitting/nannying children of all ages for the last 13 years and was able to be a live-in nanny for a wonderful family throughout college. I graduated from UNI in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in K-12 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Teaching and have since been teaching ELL in the Des...

Jamie S. says "Jory was a live-in nanny for our family for 3 years. We absolutely loved her. She was great with our children and helpful, caring, and a responsible...

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Tinovimbanashe C.

Safety First, Then Let's Enjoy The Day!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been taking care of my friend's children and the oldest is 11 and the youngest is 1. I also enjoy riding bicycles with kids.

Shannon C. says "Tino was amazing. She had a connection with our kids, but was still great at directing and keeping them on task. She was always on time, was better/ more...

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Bethany S.

Part-Time Babysitter

Norwalk, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines. This is my second year teaching and I am loving every minute of it!! I attended Grand View University and graduated with a degree it Elementary Education with a reading endorsement. Before teaching, I have worked as a nanny, babysitter, daycare provider, camp counselor, and respite care...

Susan B. says "Bethany is wonderful! She is very reliable and always arrives on time or early. Bethany is great with our kids and she has a very positive disposition."

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
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Susan H.

Registered Nurse With A M.A. In Health Administration

Urbandale, IA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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I grew up in Iowa, and lived in central Illinois before moving to the Cary area. I recently sold my Cary home and moved to EI. I am a registered nurse with a MA in Health Administration from the University of Iowa. I have experience working as a supervisor/manager/director in the health care industry -in insurance and skilled...

Care Member says "Susan has been watching our daughter since she was a newborn. She is now 15 months. She’s so great to work with and always on time. Very trustworthy....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Van Meter, IA

Babysitters in Van Meter, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Taylor D.

Pleasant, on time and always dependable. We've hired Taylor to take care of our twins and they ABSOLUTELY love her. They always have fun and...

- Cecilia R.

Makayla W.

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...

- Andrew E.

Courtney E.

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...

- Nikole T.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Van Meter, IA:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Van Meter, 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 2 babysitters in Van Meter, IA on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Van Meter, IA babysitters on Care.com is $14.00 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Van Meter, IA through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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