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Nancy S.

Van Meter, IA

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$14/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a retired librarian living in Van Meter with my husband and elderly mother. I am interested in working not more than 10 hours a week. I worked at Inspired kids daycare for two years. I'd love to help a young family through the early months with their infant.
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Joanna H.

Nanny

Winterset, IA

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm 22 years old and been professionally nannying since I was out of high school. I love going to the parks, exploring with kids, and finding fun ways they can learn! Im looking for a 35+ hours a week, with benefits. I hope to hear from you! :)
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Abigail B.

Cumming, IA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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Amanda S.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$14/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey there! I would make a fantastic sitter or nanny for your tiny human(s) because I am a kid at heart and I have tons of experience with multiple families. In my free time I enjoy baking, making candles, and going on adventures with loved ones. If you select me, you will experience piece of mind while you are away and you can...

Casey K. says "All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er! What I love about her the most is she's honest, dependable and...

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Holly G.

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello Everyone! My name is Holly and I am currently employed as a full time teacher with a well known childcare center in Des moines Iowa. I am interested in babysitting weekends and week nights after I get off of work. I am willing to travel on weekends. My rate is $20 per hour and includes activities planned and prepped by...

Jessica N. says "Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning. Holly played with...

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Edith M.

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Edith. My husband and I have raised three wonderful boys, and being a mom has been one of my greatest joys. Caring for children comes naturally to me, and I understand how important it is for parents to have complete peace of mind when they're away. I provide the same high-quality care and attention that I...

Alejandro A. says "I hired Edith to help clean my home as anyone with kids knows/understands cleaning is the last thing on your list but the first thing on your mind....

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Sarah B.

Summer Nanny

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah and I am currently a 5th grade teacher in the Des Moines area. I am finishing up my fifth year of teaching and will continue teaching 5th grade next school year. I have always loved working with kids and have experience with all ages from 6 months to 14 years old. I have nannied almost every summer since I was a...

Hannah B. says "she was wonderful. My children absolutely love her. they think of her as mom now! (they think I'm a stranger and kicked me out to the garage!) Thanks...

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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
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Leah R.

Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have cared for quite a few children, most in the age range of newborns to 12. I have experience working with special needs kids, sick kids, and babies. I can give baths, put to bed and feed, take them places as needed, and help with homework. I am looking for something part-time as I'm in school. I currently work at ChildServe...
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Eliana W.

Waukee, IA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi Families! I'm Eliana and currently I am on the look for a nanny family this summer! I am looking for a 30 hour to full time job. If you are looking for a nanny that fit those hours please reach out so we can talk details! :) More about my experience: I have a passion for kids and have been working in childcare for 4+ years...
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Collee M.

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Colleen. I have several years of experience caring for children. Aside from being a parent myself, I have helped several families with their child care needs. I also have a background in special education. I have been in my most recent nanny role for going on eight years. My current family will be moving this...
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Jackie B.

West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi, I'm Jackie! I am currently working toward my masters degree in occupational therapy and am hoping to eventually work in pediatrics once graduated! I have been working in childcare for the past 11 years and have gained all kinds of experiences. Working at a daycare for 5 years, I learned how to balance caring for multiple...
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Alaina A.

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Alaina . I am 18 years old but have been babysitting since I was 13. I have many references from my community. I love Being adventurous and try new things. I have my own transportation so I can take kids wherever they need to be or take them out to have fun! I set my pay rate to $15 an hour but may differ...
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Teresa B.

Weekend Nanny Job

Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Dear Family My name is Teresa and I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny, caring for children ranging from newborns to 15 years old. I am deeply passionate about fostering children's growth and well-being through creative activities and outdoor adventures that encourage milestones and development. I am only looking for...
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Sharaden B.

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, goofy, and creative. I like working with kids because they have such wonder for the world, are full of curiosity, and it'd amazing to watch them grow. I'm looking for some occasional hours to fill my spare time. I miss the enjoyment of babysitting and spending one on one time with kids....
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Shelby L.

Nanny Or Occasional Sitter For Hire

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have worked in child care for 15 years. With my last years being in a director position. With duties such as creating and implementing lesson plans, keeping track of growth and development and the daily health and safety of children.. I have extensive experience in ages from 6 weeks to 6 years. I have 156 current clock hour in...
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Maddison R.

Maddison: Fun, Creative Pediatric OT Seeking Weekend Childcare Opportunities

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Maddison and I work full-time as a registered and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I earned my masters degree in 2022 after completing 7 years of education, during which I worked part-time with children who have special needs. I am fun and creative and know how to individualize activities to the...
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Sydney H.

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

Urbandale, IA

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
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Lizzie W.

Des Moines, IA

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$23/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a future therapist (currently working on their MSW with emphasis in Play Therapy) - fostering children's growth and learning is a true calling of mine. With 15 years of experience, I bring a creative spark and warm energy to childcare. My background as a theatre educator, art teacher, and social worker ensures I am...
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Elizabeth C.

Pre-K Teacher And Part Time Babysitter!

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elizabeth but I go by my middle name, Helen! I am a nanny full time but my current position will be ending June 6th. I am looking to start with a new family preferably 30-40 hours a week but I am flexible. I have 8 years of experience in childcare including being a pre-k teacher for three years before...
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Amanda S.

All around amazing! She plays with my kids and pets, she's especially dog whisper-er! What I love about her the most is she's honest,...

- Casey K.

Holly G.

Holly is by far the sweetest person I've ever met. She did so great with our boys(3 & 8), they were talking about her the next morning....

- Jessica N.

Edith M.

I hired Edith to help clean my home as anyone with kids knows/understands cleaning is the last thing on your list but the first thing on...

- Alejandro A.

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If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Van Meter, IA, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Van Meter, IA is $14.00, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.

You can use Care.com to find hourly child care near you in Van Meter, IA. All you have to do is search through provider profiles in your area until you find a caregiver with the experience level you’re looking for and who can provide you with the hourly child care services you need.

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