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Jordyn E.

Ankeny, IA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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  • 23 college nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.57/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated college nannies is 5.0

FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in West Des Moines, IA

How much college nannies charge near you in West Des Moines, 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 August, 2025 is $14.57.

To find college nannies near you in West Des Moines, 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 7 college nannies near you in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines, 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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