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Amy H.

Fun And Dependable!

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a certified teacher that is home for the summer. I have welcomed families into my life over the summer months for many years. I have worked with infants all the way through 9th grade. I have an 12-year-old son and a 18-year-old daughter. We love to stay active during the summer. At this time I am looking for a part...
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Trusted Sitter

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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West Des Moines, IA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Gabi and I'm excited to offer my services to your family! I am First Aid/CPR certified and hold a college degree. Nurturing children's growth is a true passion of mine. For the past five years, I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children, and I'm excited to offer my services to your family!...
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6 Years Of Special Education Teaching Experience, Consistent, Caring, Quality Caregiver .

West Des Moines, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, laidback, communicative. I like working with kids because kids are the best. I love to help them grown and learn the world around them. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, in West Des Moines (near home), and allows me to grow. I started working with kids when I was in high school, I...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a teacher working from home with a pretty open schedule :) I am used to teaching elementary, middle, and highschool grade Biology. I love spending time with kids and am very experienced with childcare.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! My name is Precious, and I'm currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at the University of Iowa. I have over three years of paid experience working full-time in a daycare, as well as part-time nannying. I absolutely love all things art-whether it's painting, ceramics, or even cooking up colorful, delicious meals. I'm...
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Experience And Enrichment!

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a retired elementary music teacher looking for a way to use my skills and energy! I have raised two beautiful, intelligent daughters, and I enjoy the great outdoors, animals (except reptiles!), and making artwork. I love to support parents by providing a safe, healthy, and engaging environment for their children to grow in....
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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! I'm Olivia and I would be happy to help out any families in need of child care, house help, carpooling, and more. I am a student at the University of Missouri and am home for summer break, so I am available for recurring hires through August. I have been working in child care for most of my life, so I am confident in my...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Other than English, I have skills in Spanish and have child care experience through ages 1-12. A lot of my experience is from younger family relatives when it comes to ages 5+ and experience below that age range comes from babysitting for different families. I really enjoy engaging with younger children and it's also something...
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Below You Can Find Some Friendly Facts About Me

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as bold, fun, and bubbly. I like working with kids because it builds experience for my education career. I'm looking for a job that is fun. I started working with kids when I was little. I grew up in a in home daycare and have been taking care of children ever since. In my spare time, I like...
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Active Sitter And Creative Creator

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a certified medical assistant In pediatrics and have a background of working at a pediatrics clinic for 4+ years. I would be a great fit with a background of healthcare knowledge, certified in CPR and best knowledge of how to take care of kiddos A little background about me, I grew up with 16 cousins on my...
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Background And Current Full-Time Status

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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West Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Meghan! I have 4+ years of experience working in childcare, including working in childcare centers, babysitting, and after school programs. I have been a teacher assistant in various classrooms in childcare centers, as well as being a lead infant teacher. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist...
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Nanny Or Occasional Sitter For Hire

West Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Laney and I'm an 18-year-old who just recently graduated high school and I am looking for a full time nannying job when I move to Utah in August! I have 7 years of experience caring for all ages of children. Working with kids is truly my passion. I bring both enthusiasm and responsibility to every family I work...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I've enjoyed being around & caring for children my whole life; as an older sibling in a large family, as well as a teacher in childcare centers around Iowa. I have 4+ years of childcare experience, college degree, CPR/first aid certifications, & up-to-date HHS reporter training. I'm familiar with children of all ages & stages....
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Part Time Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Babysitting by choice from the time I was 11 years old, I've always loved children and incorporated sitting and then as an adult nannying alongside being a freelance creative. Currently, nannying twins part time and have strong references from family along with former family I nanny'd twins for full time. I also have animal...

Hilary R. says "Christine has helped take care of our boys several days a week for the past year. She is dependable, kind, incredibly caring, and our twins love her.She...

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  • 17 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.06/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

FAQs for finding in-home child care in West Des Moines, IA

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in West Des Moines, IA. There are 17 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of July, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.06 for in-home child care providers near you in West Des Moines, IA.

You can compare 17 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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