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Find infant babysitters in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

114 infant babysitters are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 6 years

Infant babysitters in Des Moines, IA

Hello! I am currently a student at the University of Iowa studying elementary education. I have always enjoyed working with children and have provided care in a daycare setting as well as a personal nanny for the past 2 summers. I have also worked in a level 3 special education classroom at a local elementary school. I am...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alyssa K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hello, I'm Alyssa I am a provider who's been working with children for the last 7 years now. I have worked with all ages. I went to school for early childhood education. I love working with children! My favorite thing about working with kids is watching them grow and seeing how much they've learned from me and others. I like to...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Willow H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Enthusiastic, Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. I have babysat, taught dance, worked at a day care, and been a summer camp counselor. I love children and I am a very high-energy care giver. As a care giver I focus on safety first, happiness second, and teachable moments third. I am passionate about caring for...
Willow can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!"

Care member

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Mckenna Y.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

McKenna :)

I'd describe my personality as a caring person willing to teach kids, fun spirited, and kind, I like working with kids because you can help them learn and grow, well also having fun and letting there imagination go wild I'm looking for a job that has a safe clean space to learn and play. Also a fun environment when we can...
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Claire R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Claire! I graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminology and Psychology. While this degree has opened up many opportunities for me, it has shown me that I best utilize my skills and passions when working with children. I am currently working on my masters degree in school counseling while...
Claire can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!"

Brittany M.

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Madison H.


Des Moines, IA

$20-60/hr4 yrs exp

Smile Starter And Brain Wheel Thinker.

I'd describe my personality as Fun devoted and loving. I like working with kids because I get to see them smile and develop into there own individual person. I'm looking for a job that to see a child grow and develop as a human being and teach the kids whatever I can and help the parents as much as possible. I started...
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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Leah S.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr

Outgoing Baby Sitter

I have cared for friends and family children since I was 13 years old. I have worked as a summer camp counselor and summer camp assistant director for children with disability. I currently have an interest in the Pediatrics population for my graduate degree. I enjoy playing games, cooking, and exploring outside!
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leah is very dependable and can help you with whatever special requests your family has. She is very kind, understanding, and will treat your family like her own."

Makayla P.

Michelle K.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

FUN, OUTGOING, AND DOESN'T MIND MESSY PLAY

I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I started baby sitting when I was 13. Then I was a live in nanny. I have been an associate teacher in 2nd grade special education, and a preschool teacher for 2-5-year-olds. I do know that children learn the most through hands-on active play and I am not afraid for them (or...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Beatrice S.


Des Moines, IA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi,my Name Is Beatrice.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Beatrice , and currently I have a full time job 8-5 however my weekends are open and my evenings as well. If you're looking for an occasionally babysitter , I'm available anytime after 5:30 Mondays to Friday and I'm available to stay as late as 10 p.m. if needed. Both my Saturdays and Sundays are open all day...
Beatrice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Audrey R.


Des Moines, IA

$17-23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, Happy Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I'm comfortable with all types of ages! I can help with Light Housekeeping. I like doing crafts and seeing the kiddos smile, and all around I love being a positive Role Model! I am CPR certified, I also know Sign language!! I love teaching the kids new things or help in areas they need help with!!
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Chloe H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! I have been both a babysitter and nanny to children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. In the past, I have cared for 1-5 children at a time. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Music Minor from Drake. I have 3. 5 years of experience in social work, which informs me as a babysitter/nanny. To me,...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Rachel P.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Rachel P

Hi! I am a currently a newly graduate nurse and looking for a way to save up extra money for traveling. I have been babysitting kids since I can remember and I am comfortable with all ages! Let me know if you have any questions!
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Hailiegh L.


Des Moines, IA

$8-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider That Loves To See Children Progress And Have Fun

Hi! I'm Hailiegh and I have 10+ experience in childcare. I started babysitting in junior high, worked in an inhome daycare during high school, have worked in multiple licensed childcare centers and have 3 children of my own! I am willing to help with anything from laundry, cooking, cleaning, errands, taking children places,...
Hailiegh can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Sierra H.


Des Moines, IA

$17-21/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

I have done babysitting for years and currently am attending online college through Grand Canyon University. Therefore my schedule is very open. I love working with kids and taking them to do fun activities. I also am available to do little tasks around the house such as laundry, cleaning, and meal prepping.
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Kendall M.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr2 yrs exp

First Aid & CPR Certified

I like working with kids because everyday is a new day, no day is the same and I enjoy seeing the kids I care for grow and blossom into their own people! I'm looking for a job that will allow me to gain experience with children for my future studies and career I want to go into. While also an opportunity that can possibly turn...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Catherine M.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Catherine ( Katie)

Compact multi state licensed Registered Nurse with 36 years experience in " people" care, Moving back "home" to Pasco County Florida in February 2024. I'd describe my personality as a true caregiver personality , love to laugh & am honest & responsible. I like working with kids because I find reward seeing the world...

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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Des Moines, IA

Willow H.

5.0

willow is very reliable and great with my two young boys! having 2 under 2- it's so important to have someone capable, reliable, patient, and loving towards my boys and that is willow 100%!! the boys love when willow babysits!

- Care member

Claire R.

5.0

Claire was great with our son! She made sure she customized the activities to what he likes which includes playing outside a lot. She was very sweet and we will definitely hire her again!

- Brittany M.

Leah S.

5.0

Leah is a very responsible dependable person. She is my go to person when I need someone to watch my place, pets, or kids!

- Megan F.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Infant Babysitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 74 reviews of the 114 listed infant babysitters.