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119 infant babysitters are listed in Des Moines, IA
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years
Infant babysitters in Des Moines, IA
I have 3 years of experience baby sitting. I have baby sat newborns to 12 years old children. I enjoy cooking for the kiddos, coming up with indoor activities and reading books or singing for kiddos during nap-time or bedtime. I also can help with travel and carpooling from school. I am confident, fun and exciting. I am also a...
Rutendo can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have been watching kids since I was 14 years old I try and make sure that they have a fun time during the duration of my stay and finish any other tasks that they have to do. I'm a life guard and swim instructor so water is not a problem for me....
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Grace is always on time, and is very responsive. She’s great at being patient with our kids, and engaging with them. Our kids (ages 8 and 10) feel very comfortable with her and look forward to when she’s coming to babysit. "
Care member
Claudia L.
Des Moines, IA
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter And Assistant Teacher Looking For A Part Time And Flexible Job!
I use to work for a company as an assistant teacher and also a lead teacher ever so often.
I was grateful to have been able to work with ages ranging from month old infants to 12-year-old children, a day working there consisted of a lot of adaptability and flexibility through the ages. However, the preschool range was where I...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(6)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Rachel and I am an experienced sitter looking for Saturday, weekday evening, or overnight babysitting/nannying positions. I teach art courses at DMACC and have a graduate degree from The University of Iowa in Painting & Drawing. Before moving to Iowa, I worked with Teach for America in Louisiana where I was a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My boys love Rachel! She is very patient and can handle my energetic boys. Would definitely recommend!!!"
Kate H.
Julianna H.
Des Moines, IA
$16-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there, I use to work in the infant room with 4 babies and myself, now I work in the 1-year-old room.
I went to a school during high school for culinary arts and love experimenting with new foods. I have 2 dogs and a cat with my husband. I am super flexible and would love a chance to work with your babies.
I'd describe my...
Julianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Beatrice, I'm currently looking for a nanny job preferably part time, but open to full time, I'm a student as well. I have over five years of childcare experience and have worked with newborns to high schoolers. I've spent a lot more time working with babies and toddlers but would be more than happy to work with...
Beatrice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Baby Sitter during high school years, Church Camp counselor in college. Music Education Degree including Practicums and Student Teaching Levels K-12. Child Care Provider at Childs World in West Des Moines, Floater and 3-year-old teacher for Primrose Schools in Brentwood, TN. Substitute Teacher for DSM Public Schools, Saydel and...
Jamie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi guys!! I'm currently a senior at Drake University, majoring in Health Science. I'll be attending graduate school in the fall for occupational therapy. I'm currently CPR certified for children, infants, and adults, safety care certified. And I'm currently working as a behavioral technician at a clinic for kids with...
Trinity can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
3.0
"We interviewed Trinity on the phone. She said was interested in the position and that she would send references. We didn't hear from her and reached out to follow. We never heard from her again."
Luis M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being outdoors, I love playing sports with children. I love arts and crafts and building and creating new things. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews, I have experience in caring for children, assisting with homework, drop off and pick up from school and daycare. I am able to assist with meal preparations, laundry, housekeeping...
Mollie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm the oldest of seven siblings and most of my cousins , I've watched most of them. I babysit for friends of the family starting at 15. I know baby CPR and the regular kind. I'm comfortable giving medicine to kids as long as it's nothing to do with needles I can do pets as long as it's not big dogs or snakes. I'd describe my...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Kelsey W.
Des Moines, IA
$10-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Kelsey, I graduated from the University of Iowa almost a year and a half ago. I started babysitting at age 14 and have worked in 3 day cares, resulting in over 5 years of experience. I have mostly worked with babies and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I love animals as well! I have a pet bearded dragon...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Elizabeth, I'm two weeks away from being a graduate from University with and Bachelors of Science in Education. My family dubbed me as the "baby whisperer." I have been babysitting for 9 years, worked as a theatre camp counselor for 3 years and have spent over 800 hours in a classroom through practicum and student...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough."
Andrew H.
Brenna H.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brenna and I am 22 years old! My hobbies include hiking, reading books, hanging out with my boyfriend and just being outdoors! I would say I'm a risk taker! I have an extroverted and bubbly personality and if you ask anyone I never grew out of my inner child! I love to have fun and enjoy life. I have been...
Brenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1...
Kylie F.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I helped care for my seven siblings growing up. I was taught to make a bottle and change diapers when I was 8 years old. I would help prepare meals, do housework, entertain children, help them get ready for school, and put them to bed. I have experience with newborns to 11 years old. I have cared for children with asthma and...
Selene can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Lexi M.
Des Moines, IA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Chicago Based Babysitter With Over 10+ Of Childcare Experience
Hi there! I'm Lexi, a 30-year-old professional living and working full time in Des Moines.
Originally from small town Eastern Iowa, my history of childcare goes back to when I was 14 years old. I have 4 years of experience working in a before and after school daycare facilities. Here, I helped watch upwards of 60 children...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Located in Des Moines IA, not Washington. I worked at a dance studio with kids throughout high school and babysit for multiple families. I love kids and am a college student looking for a part-time job.
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My names Helen and have been nannying for 6+ years. I enjoy working with newborns & toddlers and getting to see them develop into their own little self. I just graduated from Dominican University of CA with a BA in psychology. I currently moved back to Iowa and now looking for a full-time job. I am vaccinated & boosted. I...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! My name is Madison and I am a recent graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and will be student teaching this fall in an elementary setting. I have had about 5-6 years of babysitting/nanny experience and will be available as an as needed date night sitter.
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mackenzie T.
Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am A 4 Year Experienced Daycare Teacher. Looking For A Weekend Babysitting/nanny Job!
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently 26 years of age. I have 7 years experience working with children, age ranging from newborn to school age kid. I currently work full time as a private nanny during the week. I'm a loving, caring person. I enjoy being around kids they truly light up my world. I'm energetic, adventurous, crafty. I enjoy playing games,...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA
Grace T.
5.0
She was great with my 3 kids, helping them with homework and getting along with all of them.
- Care member
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple evenings per week. This has been extremely hard on my 6 and 9 year old children. Since Rachel started babysitting, the kids are much happier and...
- Joe W.
Trinity B.
3.0
We interviewed Trinity on the phone. She said was interested in the position and that she would send references. We didn't hear from her and reached out to follow. We never heard from her again.
- Luis M.
Elizabeth E.
5.0
She is extremely kind and patient. She works wonderfully with children and I cannot recommend her enough.
- Andrew H.
Brenna H.
5.0
Brenna was our full-time summer nanny in 2022. Our kids are 7 and 9. She showed up everyday and gave us advance notice of the one time she needed to take off for a family event. Everyday she took the kids somewhere and did something. They never watched more than 1 hour of TV per day. Brenna loves...
- Kylie F.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Des Moines, IA
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Des Moines, IA in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Des Moines have rates starting at $15.84.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Des Moines, IA?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 119 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Des Moines, IA?
There are 119 infant babysitters near you in Des Moines, IA. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Des Moines, IA infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 119 listed infant babysitters.