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Samantha L.

Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.

Courtney C. says "Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never...

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Melissa B.

Grimes, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Melissa I am 44 years old With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field. I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am a very responsible,...
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Mary N.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 6+ years of child care experience from Babysitting, being a Nanny and working in daycare centers. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn new things and just playing with them.

Karoline S. says "Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've watched her...

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Lindsey T.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Lindsey. I'm from West Des Moines, IA, and grew up in Waukee. I graduated from Waukee High School in 2019 and have lots of experience caring for kids of all ages, from newborns to elementary aged. I started babysitting and nannying in high school and also worked at a daycare through the end of high school and into...

Devin B. says "Lindsey is a natural caregiver and puts the needs of a the children as her top priority. With her bubbly attitude and strong work ethic, any family would...

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Ma'any A.

Full-Time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Anita D. says "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...

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Shelby L.

Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
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Kendal H.

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kendal, and I'm currently a college student! I am willing to help with whatever needs you have. I'm a fast learner, so whatever needs and things need to be done I can do to help out! With me, I will make sure that not only to have fun but also be safe and cared for!
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Jordyn H.

Clive, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a patient, positive, and energetic student who is attending DMACC to get my associates degree. I taught swimming lessons for two years, and was a childcare provider at a daycare for three. I love working with kids and watching them learn and grow! I am a very reliable, creative, and organized person. If requested I will do...
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Mikayla S.

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Alyson F.

Full-Time Child Care Provider / Weekend Care

Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Alyson. I have experience working with children, from babysitting children ages five months to 13 years old age along with working at a daycare center. While in college, I worked as a work-study in the Early Childhood Education Center. During the time, I was working there, I was able to work with many different...
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Jordyn E.

Ankeny, IA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...
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Makayla S.

West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Makayla, I am a junior at Drake University majoring in education. I have been nannying in my free time for about four years nannying for ages 0-8 and up to three children at a time. I have experience in preparing meals both regular and for children with dietary restrictions. I as well have CPR and first aid...
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Katelyn B.

Urbandale, IA

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have over 5 years of experience working at a daycare center, a Pre K teacher, and as a nanny. I attended college at the University of Northern Iowa. I am currently looking to nanny again. I am interested in part time /recurring babysitting. I am nannying for another family three days a week and am interested in nannying on my...
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Eleanor B.

Fun, Loving, Energetic Nanny! :)

Clive, IA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi I'm Elle! I'm currently in graduate school at Rocky Mountain University for Speech Language Pathology! I am 23 and looking for jobs to make some money while going to school! If you have any other questions please feel free to reach out!
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Amara D.

About Me!

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Amara and I absolutely love caring for children! I am a full-time student at Drake University, majoring in vocal performance. I have about five years of caring for children, from nannying to being a camp counselor. I am experienced with children of all ages. I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and I have...
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Anne A.

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm a current law student looking for a part time job. I have always babysat and previously nannied for a bit during college
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Kena H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Over the past many years of my life I have been surrounded by children, and the act of taking care of them. My most valuable traits when working alongside parents to ensure their children are protected and cared for is my empathy, creativity, observation skills, and passion for child development. I have worked as a nanny for...
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Peighton O.

Clive, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there, I'm Peighton! I'm currently a special education assistant teacher for Waukee Schools for about 10 years now. Working with kids is a huge passion of mine. I've nannied for multiple families over the years. :) .. I also have a car too!
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Kalie W.

Creator Of Fun Inside And Outside

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kalie, I am a graduate student from the University of Iowa. I am in the Des Moines area completing my internship in child life at Blank Children's Hospital. I have multiple years of experience caring for kids of all ages and ability levels. I was a nanny through my undergraduate years and had multiple other...
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Stephanie M.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
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  • 38 college nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated college nannies is 5.0

Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

College Nannies in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 38 listed college nannies

Samantha L.

Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands &...

- Courtney C.

Mary N.

Mary is the sweetest and most attentive gal I know. She demonstrates the highest level of dedication and car when working with kids. I've...

- Karoline S.

Lindsey T.

Lindsey is a natural caregiver and puts the needs of a the children as her top priority. With her bubbly attitude and strong work ethic, any...

- Devin B.

FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA

How much college nannies charge near you in Grimes, IA can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of October, 2025 is $15.00.

To find college nannies near you in Grimes, IA, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.

There are currently 2 college nannies near you in Grimes, IA on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.

Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.

When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in Grimes, IA, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.

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