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Carolyne C.

Experienced Childcare Provider | CPR Certified | 8+ Years | Infant Experience

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Carolyne, and I've been caring for kids for 8 years. I'm CPR certified, dependable, and love creating fun, safe environments for children to grow and be themselves. I've babysat newborns through middle school ages kids, and I currently babysit occasionally for a 1-month-old and a 2-year-old I've cared for since birth. I...
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Kimberlee L.

Grimes, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a fun, upbeat and outgoing caregiver with a passion for helping children become the best versions of themselves. Think of me as your Children's personal Disney princess! I have been a nanny for 10+ years having worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 16 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included pick ups...
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Jennifer B.

Grimes, IA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion! My journey into childcare began with early babysitting experiences, which solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. For the past 30 years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to pre-teen. I'm comfortable caring for up to five children at a time. I bring a...
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Alyssa M.

Grimes, IA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi I'm Alyssa! I have experience with nannying and babysitting for about 6 years now! I've worked for both families and daycares! I was also a teacher at mid Iowa gymnastics. I have experience with ages infant to 12+ as well as multiple kids at once. I am CPR and first aid trained. I do have a reliable car and a clean driving...
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Melissa B.

Grimes, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Melissa I am 44 years old With over 10 years of experience in the childcare field. I have gained excellent childcare experience with children of all ages. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a nanny are that I am a very responsible,...
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Divine L.

Grimes, IA

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$9/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I started babysitting kids since was 16 to now. helped babysit my work colleagues' children. I can babysit any age. if you need a certain time that's not on my profile, let me know and we can chat.
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Jen E.

Grimes, IA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Hi! I'm Jen. I moved to Iowa 6 years ago for my husband's job (we met in the Army in 2000). We have a 20-year-old daughter renovating her first home. I'm starting my final year of grad school in Social Work and plan to go into school social work or therapy. As the oldest child, and grandchild, babysitting came naturally to me....
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Sophia M.

Grimes, IA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over four years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My journey into childcare was fueled by my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to...
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Rachel A.

Patient, Creative, And Reliable Nanny & Babysitter

Grimes, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Rachel, and I've been caring for children in both structured programs and private homes for several years. I spent three years providing after-school care with a non-profit and two years nannying for families while in college. I currently work as a coach for an insurance company, where I get to teach and help...
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Samantha L.

Part Time Summer Position

Grimes, IA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a teacher for the last four years teaching kindergarten. I have been working with children for over 10 years working at daycares, summer nannying for multiple years. I am currently looking for a summer nanny position for the summer.

Courtney C. says "Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands & never...

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Debra M.

Full-Time And Part-Time Senior Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a mom of 3 and a caregiver with 20 years of professional experience caring for seniors, people with mental disabilities, and children of all ages.
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Rachel C.

Experienced Sitter With Education Background

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Joe W. says "Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend class multiple...

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Bailey D.

Friendly Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there! My name is Bailey, I'm 24 and I'm a Junior at Grand View University studying psychology and public health! I have a sweet little cat, and I paint, do puzzles, sew, and read in my spare time. I have experience that varies from baby sitting after high school for two years to tutoring in an elementary school,...

Krystal M. says "Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a positive...

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Madeline H.

Elementary Teacher Looking For Babysitting Gigs:)

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Madeline and I am looking for occasional babysitting gigs on week nights / weekends! I'm a University of Iowa grad and am currently in my first year teaching 1st grade here in DSM!! I have years of experience nannying and working at daycares so I'm good with kiddos of all ages:) Let me know if you ever need a...

Alyssa D. says "Madeline is an absolutely AMAZING tutor😀♥️. She's been helping my 1st grader whose been struggling with learning and ever since she started tutoring him,...

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Alexa C.

Johnston, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I am Adult and Child CPR/First Aid trained. I have had a lot of childcare work through church programs, family/friend babysitting, and a couple part time summer nanny jobs. The age I have the most experience in are newborns through to...

chase A. says "Such a kind girl, always on time and the kiddos loved her, they were so sad when summer was over!"

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Alexandra N.

Fun Sitter That Loves Little Kids

Clive, IA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a babysitter of 4 years and I love spending time with kids. I can help with Travel, cleaning and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm looking to have a second babysitting job by the summer so I can earn some extra money. I've babysat for my neighbors for three years which has made me really close to them. I'm also great with...

Katie C. says "Alex was wonderful with our girls, they thought she was a ton of fun, and I came home to the house picked up and all the toys put away, made my night"

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Katherine K.

Enthusiastic, Creative, & Responsible Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I love children! I have 3 little, 6, 3, and 1. I have years of experience, from nannying to teaching and doing the school runs. I am looking for opportunities that allow me to bring my kids with me. The two big kids are in school, one full time, so we do have a schedule to work around. We need to stay around the WDM area...
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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Riley Q.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Riley, I'm 24 and I have been employed at a daycare in Ankeny since 2016. I have worked in the toddler room for 3 years with children aging 18 to 24 months - but I am comfortable with any age! I am also certified in CPR and first aid. I understand how difficult it is to leave your children with someone else - and...

Sarah C. says "Riley was so nice and just seemed to enjoy being with our daughter. She was on time, listened to what we told her, and in general did a great job! I was...

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Erin M.

Part-time Caregiver

Ankeny, IA

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.

Mikayla K. says "Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.18/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 5.0

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Grimes, IA

Infant Babysitters in Grimes, IA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Samantha L.

Samantha wasn't only our babysitter but our nanny for the summer also. It was great knowing we were always leaving our kids in good hands &...

- Courtney C.

Rachel C.

Rachel has been fantastic! My family hasn't had the greatest luck finding dependable and caring babysitters. Unfortunately, I have to attend...

- Joe W.

Bailey D.

Bailey has been here a couple days a week as support for 3rd grade online classes. She motivates to reach the daily goals and creates a...

- Krystal M.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Grimes, IA

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in Iowa, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Grimes have rates starting at $17.18.

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 11 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 11 infant babysitters near you in Grimes, 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.

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