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Holly L.

Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hi! I recently moved to the Des Moines area. I have a lot of experience with different age groups through babysitting for my family and friends and by volunteering and working as a Camp Counselor and Life Guard at a Girl Scout summer camp for 4+ years. I currently nanny part-time for my two nieces (aged 2 and 4) and I am very...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hi! My name is Madison K. I am eager to be your nanny and I have many years of experience of caring for other people. Since the age of 15, I have babysat, nannied, provided respite care, and spent time as a CNA! I love working with children as well as helping them with their daily needs, providing fun activities for them to do,...
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Babysitting/nannying

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Alex and I've had experience babysitting and watching children of all ages. I have two younger siblings myself and am able to drive kids to and from activities. I love kids and consider myself a very responsible and fun babysitter.
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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I grew up with a mother who does in-home daycare so I have been around kids my whole life and I enjoy helping her out as well. I have about 5 years of experience with nannying and babysitting during the summer. I come from a big family with lots of little cousins and even have a little brother so I have had lots of experience...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Alexis! I am 24 years old, I was born and raised in West Des Moines. I have always loved kids, always babysitting neighbors and cousins. I started working daycares at 16 years old and have done it ever since! I am looking to transition to being a nanny. I have experience with kids age 0-12 and have my own...
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Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Alexis, I am 24 years old and was born and raised in West Des Moines. I currently attend DMACC and am about to begin my last semester which is all online, so I have open availability! I have been working in daycares since I was 16 and have loved it! I was a nanny for two years and have been back in a daycare...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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,...
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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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I am the second oldest in a big family that comes with a lot of babysitting experience growing up. I have worked with children my entire life and going into child psychology in school. I love children of all ages and always enjoy days in the sun or even indoor days. As an added bonus, love to clean! So, if there are dishes that...

Chris W. says "Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves kids...they are her...

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Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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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How Full Time Nanny

Des Moines, IA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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My name is Hailey and I'm 29 years old currently a SAHM with 3 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...

Laura D. says "Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

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Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Hi, I'm Courtney. I currently live in Des Moines, and graduated with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a certificate in English and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa in 2021. I have been a summer-time nanny for a few years and have 10+ years of experience babysitting. I have coached youth soccer for 4 years and love all...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Madi! I have over 7 years of childcare experience, both in NAEYC accredited preschool/daycare centers as well as nannying. I've worked with ages 2 months to 10 years, with most of my experience being with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I love planning developmentally appropriate activities for children (art and...
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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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Looking for a family to nanny for full-time over the summer (June - August). I am 22 years old, currently attending Grand View University for psychology and working at an elementary school as an associate. Certifications include CPR and CNA, and I have my own car. Pet-friendly!! I enjoy spending time outside, staying active,...
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Bondurant, IA

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$11/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Emma, I am from Bondurant, but am a student at Northwest Missouri State University and am majoring in Elementary Education! I am fun loving and outgoing, I am very responsible and dependable as well, I have been a long-term babysitter for all different kinds of families. I love kids and I would love to help a...
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18 Years Old Musician And Loves Kids! Full Time Summer Nanny

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Valerie, I am a 19-year-old based in Des Moines. I am looking for a full time nanny job! I have been a babysitter for as long as I can remember, but a nanny for about 4 years! I've always loved working with kids, and am passionate about creating a calm, fun, and creative...
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Van Meter, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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Hi there! I'm Taylor- a 24-year-old nursing student who's been nannying and babysitting for over 8 years! I've worked for individual families and daycare centers watching children from 6 weeks old up to 15 years old, including those with disabilities. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, completed the Red Cross babysitting program,...

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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Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Norwalk, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Hanna but I go by Lily! I graduated from Norwalk in 2019 and I'm currently pursuing my education in nursing. I'm looking for a part time job caring for your little ones, as I have one of my own. I've successfully nannied for 2 families previously and have experience with newborns all the way up to 12-year-olds....
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Summer Nanny!

Madrid, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a reliable, a patient person who has a passion for working with kids! I have been babysitting for 8 years, have worked at a daycare as well, and have experience with all age groups, often multiple children simultaneously. I have been a summer nanny in the past, and I have lead outings to the pool, park, library, etc. I can...
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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

Brooke W.

Brooke is the oldest daughter in a family of 7 kids so she has held many responsibilities since she was about 10 years old. She loves...

- Chris W.

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.

Hailey J.

Hailey is very friendly and likable.

- Laura D.

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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