Find child care providers in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

344 child care providers are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Des Moines, IA

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Bertena J.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with watching up to 4 children, ages newborn to 10, with and without medical and special needs. I also spent time working at a nursing home and caretaking a woman with Alzheimer's. I have taken CPR training courses in the past so recertification is an option! Fully Vaccinated! I'm available starting May 12...
Bertena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as she went through lots of transitions in a short time - first nanny, giving up bottles, weaning from...

Allison D.

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Raven K.


Des Moines, IA

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/sitter

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Raven is always so friendly. She is easy to get along with. She is great at multi-tasking, watching several children for me at once."

Mandy R.

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Sophia H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sophia. I graduated from Hoover High School this year and I am a current student at DMACC with aspirations to become a nurse. I am 18 years old seeking for a full-time position if possible. I have 5 years of experience working with younger children, including newborns and infants. I am very easy-going, patient,...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia is great with kids and very respectful! Always leaves the house clean and keeps the kids entertained!"

Susan R.

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Janiya P.


Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr12 yrs exp

Without My Children My House Would Be Clean, My Wallet Would Be Full, And My Heart Would Be Empty

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience & I can help with Travel and Errands. Recently, I've been busy helping raise my nieces, so I've found my calling in taking care of children which is something I love doing. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do believe kids will be kids, but it's up to me and any other adults to be role models and...
Janiya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My daughters absolutely love Janiya!"

Care member

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Emily E.


Des Moines, IA

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Interactive Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a devoted caregiver! I am a nurse and have 10+ years of being a caregiver for adults and children of all ages. I'm currently in school to get my Nurse Practitioner degree and I'm organized and reliable. If asked, I'm willing to do other tasks around the household. With my skills and experiences, I am able to provide a safe...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Emily to watch our baby boy. She was great with him and we look forward to having her assistance the next time!"

Jen H.

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Rachel H.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Nanny Share

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rachel, I am 33 years old and I have been working in childcare since 2009. I've been working as a nanny since November of 2015, and previous to that I worked at a child care center in downtown Des Moines as both a resource teacher and then a lead teacher in one of the preschool rooms.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been a full-time nanny for our two boys since our youngest was 12 weeks old. (He is now 3.5) She has been a truly loving caregiver to both of them, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives. Every day she plans fun outings to the park, library, or...

Sarah P.

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Lauren H.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time/full Time & Nanny Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

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Grace T.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is always on time, and is very responsive. She’s great at being patient with our kids, and engaging with them. Our kids (ages 8 and 10) feel very comfortable with her and look forward to when she’s coming to babysit. "

Care member

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Ma'any A.


Des Moines, IA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Allison K.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Allison and I'm looking for part-time opportunities. I work full time but have availability on nights and weekends. I would love to watch your child(ren) for date nights, while you run errands, get out of the house, weekend getaways, etc. I have been on care. com for approximately 6 years and can provide references...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter asked for Allison as soon as she woke up the next day! I couldn't ask for a better kid review as a mom!"

Audrey D.

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Carol M.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Carol. I'm currently working as an educational consultant and I tutor and babysit on the side. I have an extensive history of working with children. In high school I worked part time in a day care center with mostly toddlers, I taught preschool for a year right out of college, and I have worked with...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Carol is amazing! She babysits for us occasionally and also provided care for my two daughters over the summer of 2018. I always know my children are in wonderful hands and that they're learning something when they're with Carol. She provides enrichment activities,...

Emily M.

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Amber M.


Des Moines, IA

$12/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights And Weekends

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 did a great job staying with our daughter, while my wife and I went on a date. She had no problems coming to meet us for an interview. She seemed very knowledgeable about watching kids due to her background experience. We will certainly be using her again in...

Henry T.

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Sonya S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 2019 graduate of the University of Iowa and a 2022 graduate of St. Ambrose University. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation and a minor in psychology from Iowa and a doctorate in occupational therapy from St. Ambrose. I have several years of experience with children of all ages. I worked...
Sonya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The kids and I couldn’t be anymore pleased. Punctual, and interactive with our kids, and they loved having her. Thank you! "

Care member

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Sanjana S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-45/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, My name is Sanji and I am a 21-year-old student in college looking for part time babysitting experiences. I have 7 years of babysitting experience having cared for most ages. I have most experience from ages 3-15 but can manage younger if necessary. I have 3 years experience as a behavioral therapist for children with...
Sanjana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sanji jumped right in and the kids had a blast!"

Calah H.

Child care centers in Des Moines, IA

Hazelnut Learning Academy

Hazelnut Learning Academy

1408 Oak Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Costimate: $162/wk

At Hazelnut Learning Academy, we are focused on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We offer high-quality education for preschool children both academically and holistically. STEM is built into all of our activities. Kids will learn about nature first hand in our butterfly...

Montessori & More

5160 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $85/hr

1.5

(2)

Montessori & More is a child care facility located at 5160 Park Ave. Des Moines, IA. Their establishment opened in the year 1992. They provide a safe, secure and healthy environment for children. They seek to improve and enhance the child's mental, physical, emotional, intellectual and social...

Wonder Years Academy

3838 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $26/day

5.0

(1)

Wonder Years Academy is a childcare and educational facility located at 3838 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa. The school is open Mondays through Fridays, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children in a safe and stimulating environment from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
5.0
"Lala is the best director I have ever had for my children. My oldest went here for awhile then i switched now my younger to go here. I will say this is the only daycare center I will trust with my kids and Lala is very involved in the daycare center and is always...

McKenna L


Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC

4621 Sw 2nd St, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $120/wk

Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC offers child care and early education programs designed for infants to pre-kindergarten children. Based at 4621 SE 2nd Street, the facility serves families living in the Des Moines, IA area. Cheryl's Learning Center, LLC can enroll 16 children on a full-time basis.

The Nannies Unlimited Child Center Inc

6393 Ne Rising Sun Dr, Des Moines, IA

Starting at $50/day

The Nannies Unlimited Child Center and Preschool, Inc. is an early childhood care and education program provider located at 6393 NE Rising Sun Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. The center is owned and operated registered nurses and provides programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Des Moines, IA

Bertena J.

5.0

Bert is kind, patient, loving, and dependable. She was the first non-family caregiver our pandemic baby had, and Bert was so good with our daughter as she went through lots of transitions in a short time - first nanny, giving up bottles, weaning from breastfeeding, and transitioning to more solids....

- Allison D.

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.

Sophia H.

5.0

Sophia is great with kids and very respectful! Always leaves the house clean and keeps the kids entertained!

- Susan R.

Janiya P.

5.0

Janiya’s been wonderful to my 3 girls and I would absolutely recommend. She’s always communicating and willing to help whenever she can!!

- Care member

Emily E.

5.0

We hired Emily to watch our baby boy. She was great with him and we look forward to having her assistance the next time!

- Jen H.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews of the 344 listed child care providers.