Find in home nannies in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

52 in home nannies are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby in home nannies is 6 years

In home nannies in Des Moines, IA

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Abigail B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I've been nannying, tutoring and helping parents on and off for 15 years, giving me 10+ years of experience. I have 3 children of my own, ages 1, 2 & 5. My kids are mild tempered and fun loving and LOVE making new friends. My oldest is in Kindergarten and my 2 youngest accompany me when I nanny. My oldest joins as well when...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I...

Care member

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Hailey J.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

How Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey and I'm 28 years old currently a SAHM with 2 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...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hailey is very friendly and likable. "

Laura D.

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Nicole K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I nannied all through high school and college, and have worked as a dietitian the past 4 years. I am looking for a family who would be ok with my 5-month-old son coming with me. I have experience watching multiple kids at once and I have a stepdaughter who is with us half the time, so I am used to caring after more than one...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids had a great day with Nicole."

Robert M.

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Lilyan C.


Des Moines, IA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Outdoors Loving Sitter.

Hello! My name is Lily, I am currently working a full-time job but am looking to migrate over into childcare. I have experience both watching my 3 younger siblings as well as helping with an in-home daycare in Des Moines. I also have 2 years of experience as a lifeguard at Adventure Bay waterpark, so I am comfortable watching...
Lilyan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Landon W.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Summer School Care From An Experienced Teacher

I am an experienced elementary and middle school teacher currently looking for work as in-home care provider during the summer months. I would love to work with children in their home and help them continue their education during the summer in a fun and entertaining manner. I love to utilize my creativity to get the kids I serve...
Landon can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Grace P.


Des Moines, IA

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

I have many years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked in childcare centers, been a nanny, and have done drop-in care as well. I love to take children to do activities outside the home but am great at creating fun activities for them to engage in at home as well. I am comfortable doing all household...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Michaiah T.


Des Moines, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Anyone needing infant/toddler care on the Southside of Des Moines? Located on Herold, just shy of McKinley. Hours are 7AM-5PM, Monday-Friday. I have 4 spots available! CPR/First aid certified and up to date on mandatory reporting. Over 10 years of experience and can provide multiple references! Clean, spacious home with all...
Michaiah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jayne M.


Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Jayne! I'm am a local photographer of families and art. Most of all I'm a huge lover of kids! Up until a year ago I was a nanny for two AMAZING children. Sadly for me it was time for them to start school/daycare so I'm no longer able to nanny them. Now I've decided to go back to what I love and look for a new amazing...
Jayne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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Samantha H.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Loving Mom, Ready To Help Your Family

I am a mother of 2 daughters, a cancer survivor and have time to help your family. I previously had my own licensed in home childcare and decided to close it. I miss being around kids and decided to apply for a nanny or just helping one family. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping, among...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret R.


Des Moines, IA

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Parent's Helper/Part-time Nanny

Hello, I've been working with children since I started babysitting at 13. I am enjoying staying home full-time with my 2-year-old son. I'm open to begin nannying again with my son in-tow. I love working with families who just need a little help a few days a week, as it can be difficult juggling parenthood with everything else....
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello there! My name is Katelynn and I am currently looking for a family to nanny for. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2021 with a degree in social work. I was able to support myself in college by working full time for 2. 5 years at Blessed Beginnings Preschool and Learning Center. There, I spent most of my...
Katelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kelli C.


Des Moines, IA

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hey! My names Kelli. I am 27 years old and my husband and I just moved to West Des Moines from the Southside! We are full time caregivers to an older gentleman that lives with us. We are hoping to have kids of our own soon! I'm looking for something to help break up the days, part time or as needed. I miss being around babies!!...
Kelli can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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Taylor B.


Des Moines, IA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am a mother of a 9-year-old son and a 10 month daughter. I am a stay at home mother that is available to watch children of any age. With my bachelors degree I have experience in child development and social services. I also have an SUV so I am able to do pick ups and drop offs as needed for activities or school.
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alissa H.


Des Moines, IA

$16-23/hr10 yrs exp

SUMMER NANNY - Substitute Teacher With An Active & Adventurous Lifestyle

Current substitute teacher (DMPS and WDMCS) looking to stay busy over the summer! I prefer to work with school-aged children who are interested in spending time outdoors, having new experiences, and keeping active. I'm best suited to work with a family that has 1 or 2 parents working from home, who need 2-3 days per week with...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Holly J.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Culinary Artist And Mom Of 3

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Holly. My husband and I live on the south side of Des Moines and run a tree removal company. I have 3 amazing kiddos ages 16, 11 and 4. I am able to stay home with them full time while helping run our tree business from home too. Although I don't have any official nanny training, I have been caring for my own children...
Holly can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Xochil B.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Hello my name is Xochil, I am 23 years old, and I recently moved to Des Moines. Growing up with 5 siblings, I got put into babysitting at a very young age which has made me a natural caretaker! My first job was a gymnastics coach, working with children from preschool age up to teens. I worked at Chuck E. Cheese for 5 years after...
Xochil can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling

Cheryl B.


Des Moines, IA

$8-12/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Childcare

I provide dependable in home childcare that promotes children's creativity, development & learning. I have been in childcare for 40+ years in both centers & in home. $175/week per child, private pay only. References available upon request.
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor B.


Ankeny, IA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor and I just recently moved to Ankeny! I started my childcare experience at a in-home-daycare when I was 13 years old. I later worked in an after-school care program where I was responsible for a group of children (ages ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade). Before moving to Cedar Falls, I worked as a...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our...

Alex R.

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Audrey I.


Johnston, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Audrey. I have experience working in the home and working in a daycare setting. I have taken classes in elementary education at DMACC and Iowa State. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and other protective procedures. I have experience with adhd and autism. I am very creative and enjoy art projects, games, and science...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!"

Heather L.

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Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Abigail B.

5.0

Abigail was such a wonderful nanny for my growing family. She is the right combination of loving & structured. She helped teach the kids new skills such as cooking, baking, & swimming. She was great at crafting with them and playing pretend. She is a hard worker. I knew my kids were getting the love...

- Care member

Hailey J.

5.0

Hailey is very friendly and likable.

- Laura D.

Nicole K.

5.0

My kids had a great day with Nicole.

- Robert M.

Taylor B.

5.0

Taylor was absolutely incredible. I truly think she was the glue that held me together when I went through a stressful career change. She went above and beyond daily for my daughters and was a friend to me at the same time. I wish we could have kept her as our nanny forever! I really couldn't...

- Alex R.

Audrey I.

5.0

Highly responsible, dependable, and punctual!

- Heather L.

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